River Bats Hire New Field Manager for the 2011 Season
adminThe St. Cloud River Bats have announced that Ben Quinto will be their field manager for the 2011 season.
Madison Mallards Name Greg Labbe Field Manager
adminThe Madison Mallards are excited to announce Greg Labbe has been hired as the team’s field manager heading into the 2011 campaign.
2011 Northwoods League Internships
adminGeneral duties would be determined based on experience and field of study but may include assisting Northwoods League administration with duties such as: Media relations Video production Marketing Social Media Marketing Much more…
Konrad Schmidt Called Up to Arizona
adminFormer St. Cloud River Bat Konrad Schmidt (Nevada-Reno) was called up by Arizona Diamondbacks Interim Manager Jerry Dipoto Monday night. The undrafted Schmidt whose Minor League season ended Sunday night as the Double-A Mobile BayBears were eliminated from the Southern League playoffs walked in his lone plate appearance Monday night.
Baseball America Ranks NWL Top-20 Prospects
adminLeague Most Valuable Player Steve Nyisztor (Rutgers) of the St. Cloud River Bats is still getting rewarded for a great 2010 season. The hard-working Nyisztor topped the list thanks to a great 1st season with St. Cloud.
Hollod Will Return to Manage Stingers
adminThe Willmar Stingers announced today that Matt Hollod will return as Field Manager for the 2011 season. Hollod managed the Stingers to a 39 – 31 record falling short by a .006 winning percentage from making the playoffs in their 2010 Inaugural season. The Stingers finished second overall in the North Division and tied for the fifth best record of sixteen teams in the Northwoods League.
Field Manager Scott Laverty to Return in 2011
adminWisconsin Rapids Rafters officials announced today that field manager Scott Laverty will return in 2011 for a second season at the helm. Laverty has been the head coach at the University of Redlands since June of 1999. In his time with Redlands he has helped the Bulldogs climb to the top of the conference. He led the Bulldogs to a conference championship in 2006 and recorded his 200th win with the club on March 22nd, 2009.
Gee Gets Promoted by Mets
adminThe New York Mets called up former Brainerd Blue Thunder pitcher Dillon Gee to start Tuesday night. Gee faces the Washington Nationals as he replaces Mets ace Johan Santana who is sidelined with a pectoral sprain. The promotion of the 21st round pick from the 2007 Draft is partially due to Santana’s injury, but more to do with his outstanding numbers in Triple-A.
Gee Throws Two Hitter in Debut
adminDillon Gee did exactly what New York Mets Manager Jerry Manuel wanted and more. Gee, a former 21st round pick by the Mets, was called up to start in place of injured Johan Santana by Manuel and shined in the spot start. The 6’1’’ righty took a no-hitter into the 6th inning and eventually threw a two-hitter to earn a win in his 1st Major League debut.
Duda Starts for Mets
adminFormer Northwoods star Lucas Duda was put into the starting lineup by Jerry Manuel of the New York Mets Wednesday night. Duda, a 7th round pick of the Mets in 2007, started in left field against the National League East leading Atlanta Braves.