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The Kane County Cougars are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Geneva, Illinois, they are a member of the American Association.

Kane County Cougars Announce 2026 Schedule

October 21, 2025 - GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars organization has announced the game schedule for the 2026 season. Opening Night will take place on Friday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. against the Kansas City Monarchs. The back-to-back Miles Wolff Cup Champions will play 50 home games at beautiful Northwestern Medicine Field with 24 spectacular firework shows and weekly specials such as Thirsty Thursday, Friday Frenzy and Sunday Free Feast. New promotions, giveaways and theme nights will be announced later. Full season tickets, group tic... Full Story

Cougars Sign Tsamis to Three-Year Extension

October 15, 2025 - GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars are pleased to announce that George Tsamis has been signed to a three-year contract extension, covering the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons. "There is no question that extending George's contract was the right thing to do," said Cougars Vice President and General Manager Curtis Haug. "He's proven he can win, he's earned the trust of our players, he's a good friend to me and he's become a respected leader within our organization. Since assuming the role of Cougars skipper in February 2... Full Story

Cougars Crowned Back to Back American Association Champions

September 23, 2025 - GENEVA, Ill. - In a dramatic Game 5 finale, the Kane County Cougars edged the Sioux Falls Canaries 7-5 in 10 innings to win their second straight Miles Wolff Cup and claim back-to-back American Association championships. Down 2-0 early, the Cougars rallied behind clutch hits from Todd Lott and Trendon Craig to tie the game in the seventh. Claudio Finol, who would be named Finals MVP, delivered the go-ahead RBI in the eighth and later crushed a 10th-inning grand slam to seal the win. With the victory, Kane County became... Full Story

Cougars Storybook Season Ends with Another Championship

September 20, 2025 - Sioux Falls, SD - It was the final game of the American Association season, and Game 5 to decide the winner of the Miles Wolff Cup between the Kane County Cougars and Sioux Falls Canaries. The Canaries (7-6) got to Jack Fox in the bottom of the second inning. Joe Vos poked a single into right field, and advanced to third after a base hit by Scott Combs. It would be the leadoff man Mike Hart driving a ball down the line for a single, scoring Vos and giving the Canaries the early 1-0 lead. They'd tack on two more off Jake S... Full Story

• Kane County Cougars Announce 2026 Schedule - October 21, 2025
  
• Cougars Sign Tsamis to Three-Year Extension - October 15, 2025
  
• Cougars Crowned Back to Back American Association Champions - September 23, 2025
  
• Cougars Storybook Season Ends with Another Championship - September 20, 2025
  
• Cougars Force Game 5 with Massive Three-Run Ninth - September 19, 2025
  
• Canaries Take Series Lead with Strong Pitching - September 18, 2025
  
• Canaries Fend off Cougars Comeback to Even Series - September 16, 2025
  
• Cougars Walk-Off Winners in Dramatic Game 1 - September 15, 2025
  
• Cougars Crush Dogs to Win East Division Championship - September 13, 2025
  
• Dogs Take Game 4 in 5-3 Victory - September 12, 2025
  
• Huge Seventh Inning Leads Cougars Past Dogs - September 11, 2025
  
• Dogs Even Series Behind 5-Run First Inning - September 9, 2025
  
• Cougars Slam to Game 1 Victory over Dogs - September 8, 2025
  
• Cougars Walk-Off Milkmen to Clinch Series - September 6, 2025
  
• Milkmen Even Series Against Cougars In Game 2 - September 5, 2025
  
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Kane County Cougars celebrate with the Miles Wolff Cup
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League: American Association
Home: Geneva, Illinois
Class: Independent
Website: Kane County Cougars site
Schedule: Full Kane County Cougars Schedule Statistics: Full Kane County Cougars Statistics

Sat., Sep 20	W	Kane County 7 at Sioux Falls 5 (Champ. Gm. 5)	Final
Fri., Sep 19	W	Kane County 3 at Sioux Falls 2 (Champ. Gm. 4)	Final
Thu., Sep 18	L	Kane County 3 at Sioux Falls 5 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
Tue., Sep 16	L	Sioux Falls 5 at Kane County 4 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Mon., Sep 15	W	Sioux Falls 3 at Kane County 4 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Sep 13	W	Kane County 10 at Chicago 3 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
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• Kane County Cougars advance to meet Chicago Dogs in championship series - AA Chicago Daily Herald (September 7)
  
• Kane County Cougars lose to Milwaukee; playoff series to be decided Saturday night in Geneva - AA Chicago Daily Herald (September 6)
  
• Kane County Cougars keep postseason streak alive with narrow win at Milwaukee - AA Chicago Daily Herald (September 4)
  
• 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)
  
• Cougars beat Gary SouthShore in 12 innings - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 29)
  
• Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - AA Times of Northwest Indiana (August 29)
  
• Cougars hammered by RailCats - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 28)
  
• Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - AA Times of Northwest Indiana (August 27)
  
• RailCats edge Cougars - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 27)
  
• Kane County Cougars lose to Monarchs - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 17)
  
• Kane County Cougars slip past Kansas City Monarchs - AA Chicago Daily Herald (August 16)
  
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