FROGVILLE, Wis. (May 9, 2012) -- The Green Bay Bullfrogs are pleased to announce they have continued their relationship with Samford University with the signings of Freshmen Cole Limbaugh and Caleb Dugas for the 2012 season. Samford continues to establish itself as one of the finest programs in the Southern Conference.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (May10, 2012) – The La Crosse Loggers and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse have announced an agreement in principle to provide for the long-term financial stability of the UW-La Crosse baseball program and to raise funds needed for enhancement to the baseball facilities at city-owned Copeland Park.
MANKATO, Minn. (May 9, 2012)--The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League, is pleased to announce the commitment of pitchers Trevor Belicek, Seth Webster and John Walters to play for the MoonDogs in the 2012 season.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (May 9, 2012)—With the season opener just around the corner, the St. Cloud Rox are proud to announce six more players to the inaugural opening day roster.
MINNEAPOLIS (May 10, 2012) -- Former Northwoods League player Erik Komatsu is continuing his career in the major leagues after being claimed by the Minnesota Twins. Komatsu was put on waivers by St. Louis after just 15 games with the Cardinals.
WILLMAR, Minn. (May 9, 2012) – The Willmar Stingers are pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Sanchez as an Assistant Coach for the upcoming 2012 season.
THUNDER BAY, Ontario (May 8, 2012) -- The Thunder Bay Border Cats are proud to announce the signing of lefthanded pitcher Garrett Hughes (pictured) from Stanford University in California. The 6'8", 245 pound southpaw is currently in his sophomore season with the Cardinals, one of the top baseball programs in the PAC-10 conference and all of Division-One college baseball in the United States. Hughes, a native of Carlsbad, CA., has appeared in 10 games, including two starts with Stanford this spring, and is 2-1 with a 2.55 earned run average. Hughes has recorded 14 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings and has held opponents to a .188 batting average.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (May 8, 2012) - The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters announced today that David Allbritton and Josh Thomas (pictured) have been added to the coaching staff for the 2012 season. Allbritton will be the hitting coach for the Rafters this summer and Thomas will assume the role of bullpen coach. The team also announced that Max Daven will return to the front office this summer as the Director of Finance and Ticket Sales. Daven was a ticketing intern for the team during the Inaugural Season in 2010.
WAUSAU, Wis. (May 8, 2012) – This weeks’ player release features a pair of freshman from Oklahoma State University. Shortstop Mike Bernal and utility man Gage Green, both freshmen for the Cowboys this season, will both look to make an impact on the ‘Chucks roster this season.
WAUSAU, Wisc. (May 7, 2012) -- Wisconsin Woodchucks Owner Clark Eckhoff announced today that he has sold the team to Mark Macdonald. Mark Macdonald, who is a Wisconsin native and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse alumni, is excited to return back to Wisconsin and be a part of the Wausau and the Central Wisconsin community. “Mark Macdonald will be a great asset to the Woodchucks, and our community. He is very civic minded which is important for further success of the Woodchucks. Mark is a Wisconsin native returning home”, said Eckhoff.
