Category Archives: 2016 Playoffs

Midwest League announces All-Star starters and reserves

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Midwest League has announced the starters and reserve players for this year’s All-Star Game, to be played Tuesday, June 20, at Dow Diamond in Midland, Mich., home of the Great Lakes Loons. The Dayton Dragons have seven All-Star selections, the … Continue reading →

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Loons announce MWL All-Star Game-related events

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Great Lakes Loons have announced the full schedule of events surrounding this year’s Midwest League All-Star Game at Dow Diamond. The festivities will take place Monday, June 19, and Tuesday, June 20, with the All-Star Game itself happening the night of … Continue reading →

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Five ranked Dodgers prospects assigned to Loons roster

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Five of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top 30 prospects (as ranked by Baseball America) will start the season with the Great Lakes Loons, according to a report by Dodgers beat writer J.P. Hoornstra. Hoornstra posted the season-opening rosters for the … Continue reading →

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Erickson returning for 7th year managing Timber Rattlers

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Matt Erickson will return as manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers this year for a seventh consecutive season. His staff will include two new coaches, both of whom played in the Midwest League. Erickson began his coaching career as the … Continue reading →

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Loons get new manager for 2017 season

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Great Lakes Loons will have their fifth manager in five seasons when Jeremy Rodriguez takes the reins of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Midwest League affiliate in 2017. Rodriguez takes over for Gil Velazquez, who led the Loons to the … Continue reading →

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