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The Rochester Honkers are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Rochester, Minnesota, they are a member of the Northwoods League.

Rochester Holds on against Minot

May 29, 2026 - ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Rochester Honkers held off a late rally from the Minot Hot Tots to secure a 6-5 victory Friday night at Mayo Field. Field Manager Jason Jácome handed the ball to right-hander Cooper Annin, who looked sharp early and attacked the strike zone with confidence. Annin cruised through the first few innings, helping Rochester set the tone. The Honkers struck first in the bottom of the second inning when Seth Thompson launched a solo home run to give Rochester a 1-0 lead. Minot answered in the to... Full Story

Honkers Earn First Win in Thrilling Fashion

May 29, 2026 - ROCHESTER, Minn. -The Rochester Honkers split their two-game set with the Eau Claire Express, earning their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory Thursday night at Mayo Field. In a game dominated by pitching, both staffs traded scoreless innings throughout the night in a classic Northwoods League pitchers' duel. Jácome gave the nod to Minnesota product Riley Leatherman for the start, and the former Mr. Baseball Minnesota looked right at home in his Northwoods League debut just an hour away from where he grew ... Full Story

Honkers Fall to Express in Season Opener

May 28, 2026 - ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Rochester Honkers dropped their 2026 season opener to the Eau Claire Express by a final score of 9-3 Wednesday night at Mayo Field. Free passes and a slow offensive start proved costly for Rochester throughout the evening. Field Manager Jason Jácome handed the ball to veteran right-hander Jaylen Cream out of Cameron University for Opening Night. Cream battled through early trouble but struggled to settle into a rhythm on the mound. After walking three consecutive batters in the first inning,... Full Story

Honkers Strengthen Rotation with Three Big Arms

May 10, 2026 - Rochester, Minn. - The moment is almost here as we are under three weeks from kicking off the summer league season. To add to the excitement, the Rochester Honkers are proud to announce the addition of three new players to the roster. Each comes from a respected program across the country and will play a key role in strengthening the Honkers' pitching staff this summer. First up is junior pitcher Maclain Roberts from the University of Arizona. Unlike many of his teammates, Roberts has traveled a long way to get here. A na... Full Story

• Rochester Holds on against Minot - May 29, 2026
  
• Honkers Earn First Win in Thrilling Fashion - May 29, 2026
  
• Honkers Fall to Express in Season Opener - May 28, 2026
  
• Honkers Strengthen Rotation with Three Big Arms - May 10, 2026
  
• Pair of Pitchers Headed to Honkers - May 5, 2026
  
• Brothers Set to Team up on Honkers Summer Squad - March 20, 2026
  
• Honkers Add Promising Pitching Depth in Latest Signings - March 13, 2026
  
• Honkers Sign Trio of Talented JUCO Prospects - March 6, 2026
  
• Pima Pair Set to Reunite in Rochester this Summer - February 20, 2026
  
• Sacramento State Dynamic Duo Ready to Don Honkers Teal - February 13, 2026
  
• Fab Four from Pacific Heading to Med City - February 6, 2026
  
• Honkers Add Big Bats and Sure-Gloved Prospects in Latest Signings - January 30, 2026
  
• Roster Building Continues with the Addition of Aztec Arms - January 23, 2026
  
• Pair of Creighton Blue Jays Set to Join the Flock - January 16, 2026
  
• Roster Building Begins with Trio of Talented Hurlers - January 9, 2026
  
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Rochester Honkers Field Manager Thomas Walker
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League: Northwoods League
Home: Rochester, Minnesota
Website: Rochester Honkers site
Schedule: Full Rochester Honkers Schedule

Sun., May 31		Rochester at Bismarck	7:05 p.m.
Sat., May 30		Minot at Rochester	7:35 p.m.
Fri., May 29	W	Minot 5 at Rochester 6	Final
Thu., May 28	W	Eau Claire 1 at Rochester 2	Final
Wed., May 27	L	Eau Claire 9 at Rochester 3	Final
Sat., Aug 9	L	Rochester 4 at La Crosse 13	Final
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• Rochester Honkers split series with Eau Claire - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 29)
  
• Rochester Honkers drop season opener to Eau Claire - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 28)
  
• Rochester Honkers promotional nights to circle and players to know this summer - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 27)
  
• No, the Rochester Honkers are not moving to Dyersville - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 8)
  
• Flying with the Rochester Honkers has become tradition for Leimbek flock - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 4)
  
• Rochester Honkers to play final season at Mayo Field this summer - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (April 30)
  
• Former Honker Zach Cole homers in MLB debut - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (September 16)
  
• Honkers defeat Loggers in extras - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (August 9)
  
• 700: Varsho, Cable earn milestone win with Express - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (August 8)
  
• Honkers fall to Eau Claire, split series - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (August 8)
  
• Honkers hold off Eau Claire in home finale - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (August 7)
  
• PLAYOFF BOUND: Duluth Huskies secure spot in postseason - Northwoods Northern News Now (August 6)
  
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