Category Archives: Boise Hawks

Midwest League players to watch: Timber Rattlers, Chiefs, Cougars and Snappers

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

The dawn of a new Midwest League season is upon us, as teams prepare for the first games on Thursday. That means it’s time to take a look at some of the notable players assigned to the MWL at the start of … Continue reading →

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Happy Groundhog Day!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning, which means there’s only 61 days left until the new Midwest League season starts … … which brings us to Roger Maris, who hit 61 home runs in 1961. … Continue reading →

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New Cougars manager talks Midwest League

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Former big-league catcher Mark Johnson will manage the Kane County Cougars in 2013, the team’s first season as a Chicago Cubs affiliate. Johnson managed the Short-Season Boise Hawks the past two seasons and led them to the Northwest League Championship … Continue reading →

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