Appalachian League Announces 2025 Charitable Contributions

February 3, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced that its charitable outreach totaled $2.5 million of gift-in-kind and monetary donations in 2025. The league and its clubs volunteered more than 5,000 community service hours last year. The league's charitable footprint stretches across communities in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, where its teams are located. League executives, team personnel and players volunteered across a spectrum of initiatives including the 30th annual MLK Day of Service, F... Full Story

Loggers Roster Building Continues with Pair of Northwestern Standouts

January 30, 2026 - LA CROSSE, WIS. - The La Crosse Loggers continued to build their ever-growing roster for the upcoming 2026 season today when team officials announced the signing of a pair of standouts from Northwestern University in outfielder Logan de Groot and right-handed pitchers James Whitaker. Red-shirt freshman Logan de Groot is getting set to embark on his first season as a Wildcat after spending his freshman year at UCLA where he made 10 appearances including making four starts for the nationally ranked Bruins. The Coto de Caza,... Full Story

Rockers Announce 11 Returning Players from 2026 Championship Team

January 30, 2026 - Ashwaubenon, Wis. - The Rockers will head into the 2026 season looking to repeat as back-to-back Champions for the first time in Northwoods League history. The team will have a familiar core of 11 players returning as the foundation of this year's roster. "To be able to bring back such a large group of guys is a thrill for us and should be for the community as well," said General Manager John Fanta. "Every single player made meaningful contributions towards our playoff run last year and we're excited to be a part of their... Full Story

Honkers Add Big Bats and Sure-Gloved Prospects in Latest Signings

January 30, 2026 - ROCHESTER, Minn. - The anticipation for 2026 Northwoods League season builds as the Rochester Honkers continue to build a competitive roster. Rochester welcomes three talented collegiate players: Jackson Norum, Brady Errecart, and Nolan Ganter. These three athletes are a combination of youth, athleticism and experience that will add tremendous depth to the field this summer. San Diego, California native Jackson Norum joins the Honkers as an outfielder from the University of California. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 19... Full Story

• Appalachian League Announces 2025 Charitable Contributions - (ApL) February 3
  
• Loggers Roster Building Continues with Pair of Northwestern Standouts - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods) January 30
  
• Rockers Announce 11 Returning Players from 2026 Championship Team - Green Bay Rockers (Northwoods) January 30
  
• Honkers Add Big Bats and Sure-Gloved Prospects in Latest Signings - Rochester Honkers (Northwoods) January 30
  
• Help Support the Eichhorst Family Today - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) January 29
  
• Willmar Stingers Continue to Build Roster with Four Mountaineers - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) January 28
  
• Committed to her Craft: Zoe Moore Named December Kid of the Month - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) January 27
  
• Eau Claire Express Announce Hiring of New General Manager, Jake Horan - Eau Claire Express (Northwoods) January 26
  
• Larks Announce Drone Shows to Kick off Season 10 - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) January 26
  
• Appalachian League Executives Participate in MLK Day of Service - (ApL) January 23
  
• Roster Building Continues with the Addition of Aztec Arms - Rochester Honkers (Northwoods) January 23
  
• Lumbermen Add Grand Canyon Trio - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods) January 23
  
• Rox Building Roster of 2026 - St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods) January 22
  
• Willmar Stingers Continue to Build the Roster with Four Additions - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) January 21
  
• Bismarck Larks Unveil Commemorative 10th Anniversary Logo Ahead of Historic Season 10 - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) January 19
  
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• Bismarck Larks unveil refreshed brand to commemorate 10 years - Northwoods Sports Logos Net News (January 28)
  
• Horan named general manager for Eau Claire Express - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (January 27)
  
• Larks sign nine infielders for 2026 opening-day roster - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (January 24)
  
• Tusculum's Pioneer Park Gets Naming Rights Deal - ApL Greeneville Sun (January 6)
  
• Through the Lens: Top sports frames from Bismarck-Mandan in 2025 - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (January 3)
  
• 2025: Year in Review - Northwoods Green Bay Press Times (January 1)
  
• In 2025, sports success came under summer sun in the Northland - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (December 31)
  
• SESKER: 2025 featured plenty of magical moments - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (December 29)
  
• For the love of the game: Don Raatz is still helping shape Dickinson hockey - Northwoods Dickinson Press (December 27)
  
• Richmond Flying Mummies set inaugural home schedule for 2026 season - Northwoods Richmond Palladium-Item (December 11)
  
• Tots, Bees announce 2026 schedules - Northwoods Minot Daily News (December 10)
  
• Fond du Lac Dock Spiders announce schedule for 2026 season - Northwoods Fond du Lac Reporter (December 9)
  
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