Division I Baseball Returns to Madison After 33 Year Absence

September 10, 2025 - The Mallards are proud to host the first NCAA Division I baseball contest in Madison in over 33 years as Illinois State University scrimmages the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team on Saturday, October 11th at 12:05 p.m. The last NCAA sanctioned D-I baseball game to occur in Madison took place on May 10th, 1991, followed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison disbanding its baseball program and leaving local fans without a Division I baseball program in the Madison area ever since. Both schools have had pl... Full Story

Former La Crosse Logger Nick Raquet Debuts with the Cardinals

September 10, 2025 - Rochester, Minn. - Former La Crosse Logger Nick Raquet made his Major League debut on Monday, September 8, 2025. Raquet is the 409th former Northwoods League player to reach the Major League level. He is also the 37th former player to debut this season which is a Northwoods League record. Raquet, who played collegiately at College of William and Mary, played for the Loggers in 2016. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2017 MLB draft by the Washington Nationals. In 2016 with the Loggers, Raquet appeared in 12 games a... Full Story

19 Appy League Alumni on MiLB Postseason Rosters

September 9, 2025 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Nineteen Appalachian League alumni are on Minor League Baseball postseason rosters as the High-A and Single-A playoffs begin tonight. See below for the entire list of alumni in the playoffs; High-A Midwest League West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers) Woody Hadeen - Princeton '22 Carlos Lequerica - Pulaski '21 Beloit Sky Carp (Marlins) Jacob Jenkins-Cowart - Burlington '22 Aiden May - Kingsport '22 South Atlantic League Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets) Brett Banks - Johnson City '21 ... Full Story

2016 Logger Nick Raquet Makes MLB Debut with Cardinals

September 9, 2025 - La Crosse, Wisc. - Just two days after 2018 Logger Christian Roa debuted with the Miami Marlins, a member of the 2016 La Crosse Loggers, Nick Raquet, debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals by tossing a scoreless inning. Raquet is the 34th former Logger to make it to the Major Leagues. Raquet was a workhorse for the Lumbermen during the summer of 2016, appearing in 12 games (10 starts), going 4-4 with a 2.23 ERA while striking out 62 batters in 64.2 innings pitched. The now 29-year old has had quite the journey to get to ... Full Story

• The Macdonald Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Results Announced - Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods) September 12
  
• Division I Baseball Returns to Madison After 33 Year Absence - Madison Mallards (Northwoods) September 10
  
• Former La Crosse Logger Nick Raquet Debuts with the Cardinals - (Northwoods) September 10
  
• 19 Appy League Alumni on MiLB Postseason Rosters - (ApL) September 9
  
• 2016 Logger Nick Raquet Makes MLB Debut with Cardinals - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods) September 9
  
• Former Logger Christian Roa Makes MLB Debut with Marlins - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods) September 9
  
• Survey + Jerseys: Offseason Fun - Duluth Huskies (Northwoods) September 8
  
• Willmar Stingers Announce 2026 Front Office Additions - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) September 8
  
• Bucks to Host College Football Day at Riverfront on September 6 - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) September 2
  
• Riverfront Stadium to Host September 6 Football Watch Party - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) August 28
  
• Rox Community Foundation Sets Record with over $17,000 Raised at Central MN Challenge Cup Mini Golf Event - St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods) August 26
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (ApL) August 25
  
• Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Season Tickets Now on Sale - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) August 25
  
• Dock Spiders and Marian University Announce Artificial Turf Project - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods) August 25
  
• A Letter from Owner Craig Toycen Following the 2025 Season - Eau Claire Express (Northwoods) August 24
  
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• Northwoods League: Willmar Stingers make some administrative promotions - Northwoods West Central Tribune (September 13)
  
• Get to know your Green Bay Rockers - Northwoods Green Bay Press Times (August 27)
  
• Construction timeline for proposed stadium under discussion - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (August 21)
  
• Get to know your Green Bay Rockers - Northwoods Green Bay Press Times (August 21)
  
• SESKER: City hits grand slam with planned renovations at Carson Park - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (August 19)
  
• Big Sticks look ahead after turnaround season - Northwoods Dickinson Press (August 18)
  
• Two Bristol State Liners named to All-Appy League team - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (August 16)
  
• Niedzwiedz represents Ridge Runners on All-Appalachian League post-season team - ApL Bluefield Daily Telegraph (August 15)
  
• Phogo gallery of the 2025 St. Cloud Rox beating the Willmar Stingers - Northwoods St. Cloud Times (August 15)
  
• Late 'mishap' costs Huskies Northwoods League title - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (August 15)
  
• Duluth Huskies fall in World Series Championship Game 10-8 to Green Bay Rockers - Northwoods Northern News Now (August 15)
  
• Huskies to host Northwoods League Championship Game at Wade Stadium - Northwoods Northern News Now (August 15)
  
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