Red-Hot Return: Bubba Heidler Set to Ignite Chinooks Infield this Summer

May 14, 2026 - The Lakeshore Chinooks are getting a familiar face back this summer, and he's arriving hotter than ever. California shortstop Bubba Heidler is in the middle of a breakout sophomore campaign at Riverside City College, and his surge couldn't be coming at a better time for his return to Wisconsin. Hitting a scorching .342 with 30 RBIs through 31 games, Heidler has been a driving force behind the Tigers' 23-9 record and their push toward the top of the ultra-competitive Orange Empire Conference. This isn't just a good... Full Story

Prospect League Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

May 14, 2026 - MAHOMET, Ill. - The Prospect League is proud to announce its 2026 Hall of Fame class. Bryan Wickline, Chillicothe Paints President and former Prospect League Commissioner, and Ryan Howard, 1999 Decatur Blue and former MLB MVP, have been enshrined as the ninth and tenth members of the Prospect League Hall of Fame. Bryan Wickline has served the Chillicothe Paints since 1994, joining the organization originally as a college intern before being named Assistant General Manager in 1995 and General Manager in 1996. He held the t... Full Story

Wenatchee Welcomes Two Washingtonians Back to the Valley

May 14, 2026 - After years away, both these Washington pitchers are finally reuniting with the team that they started their college journeys with. Braiden Boyd and Felix Schlede each played with Wenatchee fresh out of high school, and now their paths have brought them back to the valley in 2026. Whether it's a powerful lefty who found his home at the JUCO level, or a towering righty who made huge strides with the 'Sox, Wenatchee is welcoming back two high-tier arms with potential to grow in the WCL. So, who are these familiar friends... Full Story

Bismarck Larks Announce Seven More Additions to the 2026 Roster

May 14, 2026 - The Bismarck Larks have surveyed the field with Frontier Precision and announced seven more additions to the 2026 roster. Season 10 of Larks Baseball is less than two weeks away and Larks Field Manager Chris Monroe is hard at work making sure his team will be ready for opening day. "These are guys who are going to get the job done," said Chris. "No matter where they're at on the field, they are going to put in the work to succeed every day." Meet more of the players taking the field for Season 10 of Larks Baseball: ... Full Story

• Red-Hot Return: Bubba Heidler Set to Ignite Chinooks Infield this Summer - Lakeshore Chinooks (Northwoods) May 14
  
• Prospect League Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class - (Prospect) May 14
  
• Wenatchee Welcomes Two Washingtonians Back to the Valley - Wenatchee AppleSox (WCL) May 14
  
• Bismarck Larks Announce Seven More Additions to the 2026 Roster - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) May 14
  
• MoonDogs Add Trio of Talented Freshmen to 2026 Roster - Mankato MoonDogs (Northwoods) May 14
  
• MoonDogs Add Trio of Junior College Talent to 2026 Roster - Mankato MoonDogs (Northwoods) May 13
  
• Rox Reading Program Reaches Nearly 20,000 Students in 2026 - St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods) May 13
  
• Willmar Stingers Announce Final Front Office Addition - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) May 13
  
• Vancouver Island Brewing and Victoria HarbourCats Unveil the Islander FanZone - Victoria HabourCats (WCL) May 12
  
• MoonDogs Reveal First Wave of 2026 Roster - Mankato MoonDogs (Northwoods) May 12
  
• South Carolina Infielder Signs with Woodchucks - Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods) May 12
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (Northwoods) May 12
  
• True North Food + Music Festival Returns to Madison's Northside - Madison Mallards (Northwoods) May 12
  
• Loggers Round out Coaching Staff with Experienced Trio - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods) May 12
  
• Willmar Stingers Launch "EcoWater Beach Bash" for 2026 Season - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) May 12
  
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• No, the Rochester Honkers are not moving to Dyersville - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 8)
  
• Fond du Lac Dock Spiders announce Herr-Baker Field upgrades for 2026 - Northwoods Fond du Lac Reporter (May 8)
  
• Northwoods League establishing team to play at Field of Dreams stadium - Northwoods Telegraph Herald (May 8)
  
• Northwoods League announces new expansion team to play at Field of Dreams Ballpark - Northwoods Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (May 7)
  
• Dyersville's Field of Dreams Ballpark gets baseball team - Northwoods KWWL (May 7)
  
• Northwoods League team coming to Field of Dreams ballpark in 2027 - Northwoods KIMT (May 7)
  
• Northwoods League establishing team to play at Field of Dreams stadium - Northwoods Telegraph Herald (May 7)
  
• Northwoods League team coming to the Field of Dreams in 2027 - Northwoods KCRG (May 7)
  
• Flying with the Rochester Honkers has become tradition for Leimbek flock - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 4)
  
• Madison Mallards to play as Right Bowers for Euchre-themed promotion - Northwoods Sports Logos Net News (April 30)
  
• Rochester Honkers to play final season at Mayo Field this summer - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (April 30)
  
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