Pineau Signs With Padres

July 13, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont. - Thunder Bay's Jack Pineau is heading to professional baseball as he signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Padres following the MLB Draft. Pineau was ranked 13th overall among Canadian born players heading into the draft, but came to terms with the Padres on an undrafted free agent deal. The 6'0", 185-pound righthanded pitcher was the top starter for Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., in his junior year with the Blue Jays. The St. Ignatius High School graduate m... Full Story

Cats Announce Trio Of Returnees

February 11, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce their first round of player signings for the 2026 Northwoods League season. Returning under the direction of second-year manager Joe Ellison are catcher Trey Fikes, shortstop Manny Alberto, and pitcher Makaio Cisneros. Close to a dozen players, who played for the Cats in 2025, are scheduled to return for this year's campaign, which begins Monday, May 25, in Iowa against the Waterloo Bucks. Fikes, one of the top defensive... Full Story

Robson to Play for Canada in World Baseball Classic

February 6, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - Former Thunder Bay Border Cats outfielder Jacob Robson has been named to the Canadian roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The 20-team tournament takes place March 5-17 in four different locations with the championship game scheduled for Miami, Florida. Robson, a native of Windsor, Ont., also suited up for Canada at the WBC in 2023 when the team finished in third place in Pool B with a 2-2 record. The 31-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder played in 19 games fo... Full Story

Thunder Bay Border Cats Release 2026 Northwoods League Schedule

December 9, 2025 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce the home opener for the 2026 Northwoods League season is scheduled for Friday, May 29, versus the Eau Claire Express at Port Arthur Stadium. First pitch on opening night is at 7:05pm in the first game of a two-game set against the Express that concludes the following night on May 30. Following a 40-win season under the direction of returning manager Joe Ellison, the Cats kick off the 72-game campaign with a four-game roa... Full Story

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July 31	Northwoods	Duluth at Thunder Bay	6:35 p.m.
July 30	Northwoods	Duluth at Thunder Bay	6:35 p.m.
July 29	Northwoods	Thunder Bay 2 at Eau Claire 4	Final
July 28	Northwoods	Thunder Bay 2 at Eau Claire 5	Final
July 27	Northwoods	Eau Claire 10 at Thunder Bay 9 (Game 1)	Final
July 27	Northwoods	Eau Claire 7 at Thunder Bay 2 (Game 2)	Final (7)
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• Express continue magical run, rally for another victory - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 30)
• Bjur, Express keep rolling as team earns win in home return - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 29)
• Honkers’ slump continues - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 23)
• Honkers drop third straight - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 22)
• Honkers stay hot with lopsided win over Thunder Bay - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 14)
• 5 things the Honkers need to do to make their first playoff appearance since 2011 - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 13)
• Rochester Honkers hold off Thunder Bay to remain in first place - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 13)
• Brock delivers while playing key role for Express - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 11)
• Honkers open up second half with blowout victory of Thunder Bay - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (July 1)
• Huskies shut out on the road - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 30)
• McIntyre, Smith go deep in Huskies win - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 29)
• Honkers outlast Thunder Bay in pitcher's duel - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 28)
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