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December 22, 2025 - Rosemont, Ill. - The Chicago Dogs organization is excited to announce the hiring of Stan Cliburn as the team's new manager, bringing one of the most experienced and respected leaders in professional baseball to Impact Field for the 2026 season.
"We are thrilled to welcome Stan back to the Dogs family. His deep experience, leadership, and love for the game make him the perfect choice as manager to take the Dogs to the next level," said Shawn Hunter, owner of the Chicago Dogs.
With over 2,000 career wins as a minor leagu... Full Story
September 4, 2025 - In an epic game that can only be described as playoff baseball in its truest form, the Chicago
Dogs defeated the Lake Country DockHounds in the first game of the Wolff Cup Playoffs on
Wednesday night, walking the game off in the bottom of the ninth inning, winnin 11-9.
Despite what everybody thought would be a fantastic pitching matchup between Jack Nedrow
and Luke Hansel, both teams got off to early starts. The Dogs scored two in the second, Lake
Country answered with five in the third, and Chicago answered back with... Full Story
August 29, 2025 - The Dogs came into the final series against Lake Country just one game out of first place in the East, and with a great chance to challenge the DockHounds for the division lead. Unfortunately Lake Country took it to them, taking all three games at home, including the series finale, which they won 5-2 on Thursday night. Henry Kusiak drove in a run in the top of the fifth inning, at which point the Dogs were already down 5-0. Jaylyn Williams came up next and added a run on a groundout to third, but it wouldn't be enough for th... Full Story
August 29, 2025 - Despite being up 3-0 as early as the second inning, the Dogs were unable to win game two of the series, losing 6-5 in ten innings, on a dropped third strike that allowed the winning run to score. The Dogs fall back to three games out of first place in the East Division. Chicago put up three runs on solo shots, thanks to Jaylyn Williams hitting his first as a member of the Dogs, and Jacob Teter following him with one of his own in the very next at-bat. Dusty Stroup would tack on one in the top of the second as well. Lake Coun... Full Story
The Chicago Dogs are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Chicago, Illinois, they are a member of the American Association.
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Chicago Dogs Announce Stan Cliburn as Field Manager for the 2026 Season
December 22, 2025 - Rosemont, Ill. - The Chicago Dogs organization is excited to announce the hiring of Stan Cliburn as the team's new manager, bringing one of the most experienced and respected leaders in professional baseball to Impact Field for the 2026 season.
"We are thrilled to welcome Stan back to the Dogs family. His deep experience, leadership, and love for the game make him the perfect choice as manager to take the Dogs to the next level," said Shawn Hunter, owner of the Chicago Dogs.
With over 2,000 career wins as a minor leagu... Full StoryMore Chicago Dogs stories below
Dogs Walk off Lake Country En Route to 1-0 Series Lead
September 4, 2025 - In an epic game that can only be described as playoff baseball in its truest form, the Chicago
Dogs defeated the Lake Country DockHounds in the first game of the Wolff Cup Playoffs on
Wednesday night, walking the game off in the bottom of the ninth inning, winnin 11-9.
Despite what everybody thought would be a fantastic pitching matchup between Jack Nedrow
and Luke Hansel, both teams got off to early starts. The Dogs scored two in the second, Lake
Country answered with five in the third, and Chicago answered back with... Full StoryDockHounds sweep Dogs in final season meeting
August 29, 2025 - The Dogs came into the final series against Lake Country just one game out of first place in the East, and with a great chance to challenge the DockHounds for the division lead. Unfortunately Lake Country took it to them, taking all three games at home, including the series finale, which they won 5-2 on Thursday night. Henry Kusiak drove in a run in the top of the fifth inning, at which point the Dogs were already down 5-0. Jaylyn Williams came up next and added a run on a groundout to third, but it wouldn't be enough for th... Full StoryOffense strikes early, but bullpen blows game two in Lake Country
August 29, 2025 - Despite being up 3-0 as early as the second inning, the Dogs were unable to win game two of the series, losing 6-5 in ten innings, on a dropped third strike that allowed the winning run to score. The Dogs fall back to three games out of first place in the East Division. Chicago put up three runs on solo shots, thanks to Jaylyn Williams hitting his first as a member of the Dogs, and Jacob Teter following him with one of his own in the very next at-bat. Dusty Stroup would tack on one in the top of the second as well. Lake Coun... Full StoryChicago Dogs News
- Chicago Dogs Announce Stan Cliburn as Field Manager for the 2026 Season - December 22, 2025
- Dogs Walk off Lake Country En Route to 1-0 Series Lead - September 4, 2025
- DockHounds sweep Dogs in final season meeting - August 29, 2025
- Offense strikes early, but bullpen blows game two in Lake Country - August 29, 2025
- Dogs finish over .500 against West Division teams in 2025 - August 29, 2025
- One day after postseason clinch, Dogs blown out at home - August 29, 2025
- Dogs offense shows no signs of slowing down - August 21, 2025
- No-quit Dogs win game of the year - August 20, 2025
- Dogs Bats Go out with a Bang in Series Finale - August 11, 2025
- Cougars Take 2-0 Series Lead - July 31, 2025
- Dogs Offense Goes Quiet in Series Opener - July 31, 2025
- Dogs Bullpen Locks Down a Pitcher's Duel Win - July 31, 2025
- Dogs offense strikes early and often North of the border - July 31, 2025
- DockHounds Offensive Surge Defeats Dogs Late - July 20, 2025
- Dogs win final game of the season against Milwaukee, take season series 10-2 - July 18, 2025
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League: American AssociationHome: Chicago, Illinois
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| Sat., Sep 13 | L | Kane County 10 at Chicago 3 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Fri., Sep 12 | W | Kane County 3 at Chicago 5 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Thu., Sep 11 | L | Kane County 9 at Chicago 4 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Tue., Sep 9 | W | Chicago 5 at Kane County 3 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Mon., Sep 8 | L | Chicago 3 at Kane County 10 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Fri., Sep 5 | W | Chicago 4 at Lake Country 0 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
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Chicago Dogs Headlines
- Cougars win regular-season finale over Dogs - AA Chicago Daily Herald (September 2)
- Cougars clinch playoff spot with win over Dogs - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 31)
- Sisco powers Chicago Dogs past RedHawks - AA Fargo Forum (August 25)
- Chicago Dogs blown out at home - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 24)
- 8 is enough as RedHawks cruise to road victory - AA Fargo Forum (August 24)
- Chicago Dogs clinch fifth straight playoff berth with victory - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 23)
- Chicago rallies past RedHawks - AA Fargo Forum (August 23)
- Chicago Dogs win slugfest against Lake Country - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 21)
- Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - AA Times of Northwest Indiana (August 18)
- Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - AA Times of Northwest Indiana (August 15)
- Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - AA Times of Northwest Indiana (August 15)
- Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - AA Times of Northwest Indiana (August 14)
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