Northwoods League Announces Executive and Organization of the Year

October 19, 2020 - Rochester, Minn. - The Northwoods League has announced that Brian Colopy, GM and Managing Partner of the Kalamazoo Growlers, has been named the 2020 Northwoods League Executive of the Year. The award, which was decided by a vote of team officials is given annually to the League's outstanding executive. In another vote, the Kalamazoo Growlers were awarded the Organization of the Year award. "Considering the amazing accomplishments of the Kalamazoo organization in this unique season in the Northwoods League, and how they cr... Full Story

Rafters New Front Office Addition Marks First Female Dominated Office in Northwoods League

October 14, 2020 - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - Following the conclusion of the 2020 season the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters announce the addition of Chloe de Vries to the front office staff as the Marketing and Public Relations Manager. De Vries started her baseball career with the Rafters as a marketing intern and on-field emcee during the 2018 season and returned in May 2020 as the Seasonal Marketing Manager. De Vries will handle all media and public relations, as well as oversee the promotional team to enhance the fun, fan involved experience off... Full Story

Al Leyva to Return as Field Manager for 2021 Stingers Season

October 13, 2020 - Willmar, Minn. - The Willmar Stingers are excited to announce that when the 2021 season gets underway, a familiar face will back in the dugout. Returning to Willmar for his fourth year in a Stingers uniform will be Willmar Stingers Manager Al Leyva. Leyva, the 2020 Stingers Manager, will return for his second season at the helm to lead the ball club into its 12th season of Northwoods League baseball. Leyva, a proven leader, navigated through the 2020 shortened season during a pandemic and orchestrated a winning record ... Full Story

Athletic Park Phase IV Renovation Underway

October 7, 2020 - Wausau, WI - The Wisconsin Woodchucks are excited that Phase IV of the Athletic Park renovation is underway! The past year has been a challenging time for everyone in Central Wisconsin. With that in mind, the Woodchucks felt that it was important to continue moving forward. This included playing ball this past summer and finishing renovations at Athletic Park with Phase IV. Phase IV will complete a series of renovations at Athletic Park that began in August of 2013 and have created one of the most interesting and fan frie... Full Story

• Northwoods League Announces Executive and Organization of the Year - (Northwoods) October 19
  
• Calfee Park to Host Free Halloween Bash on October 23 and 24 - Pulaski Yankees (ApL) October 15
  
• CJ Hurley Join Growlers Front Office - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) October 15
  
• Rafters New Front Office Addition Marks First Female Dominated Office in Northwoods League - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods) October 14
  
• Rivets to Host "Distanced at the Diamond" Concerts - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) October 13
  
• Al Leyva to Return as Field Manager for 2021 Stingers Season - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) October 13
  
• Rafters Continue to Give Back During 2020 Season - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods) October 12
  
• Spooktacular Lineup of Movies Headed to the Haunted Duck Pond Drive-In - Madison Mallards (Northwoods) October 8
  
• Athletic Park Phase IV Renovation Underway - Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods) October 7
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (ApL) October 6
  
• Dock Spiders 2021 Summer Internships Available - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods) October 6
  
• Bombers Announce Plans for the 2020 BooFest - Brazos Valley Bombers (TCL) October 6
  
• Special Rocky's Kid's Pack Available Now - Green Bay Booyah (Northwoods) October 6
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (ApL) October 5
  
• Woodchucks Announce Thompson as New Head Coach - Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods) October 1
  
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• WORLD SERIES NOTES: Former BriBuc Austin Meadows will be in the Fall Classic with the Rays - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (October 20)
  
• Northwoods League: Leyva returns to manage Stingers - Northwoods West Central Tribune (October 13)
  
• Brazos Valley Bombers cancel this year's BOOFest - TCL Bryan-College Station Eagle (October 7)
  
• A look at some possible replacement names for the Johnson City baseball team - ApL Johnson City Press (October 4)
  
• Commentary: Wooden bats and dirt on the track - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (October 4)
  
• Former JC Cards manager: 'Thank you Johnson City' - ApL Johnson City Press (October 1)
  
• Pulaski solidifies its baseball future in new Appy League - ApL Roanoke Times & World News (October 1)
  
• Boyds cut ribbon on Erwin Bark Park - ApL Johnson City Press (October 1)
  
• MLB, USA Baseball announces a new format for Appalachian League Appy League to become first Collegiate Summer League in prospect development - ApL Elizabethton Star (September 30)
  
• MLB, USA Baseball announce new Appy League format - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (September 30)
  
• It's Official: Appy League Converted To Collegiate League - ApL Greeneville Sun (September 30)
  
• Overhauled Appy League 'huge' for Kingsport - ApL Kingsport Times-News (September 30)
  
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