The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League, is proud to announce the signing of two players for the 2009 season. Sophomore infielder Edgar Molina of Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA) and sophomore infielder/outfielder Lance Ray of Western Nevada College (Carson City, NV) have committed to play for the MoonDogs this summer.

USA Baseball announced yesterday that future Mallard and current Louisville pitcher Tony Zych is one of five freshmen invited to tryout for the 2009 USA Baseball National Team during trials to be held at the National Training Complex in Cary, NC, June 15-24. The National Team Trials will be comprised of 36 collegiate players vying for a spot on the final 22-man roster to be announced on June 24.

The Madison Mallards added depth to their outfield signing Virginia sophomore David Coleman to a contract for the 2009 season. Coleman, who's hitting .278 with three doubles and 10 RBI this year for the Cavaliers, was named to the 2008 ACC Championship All-Tournament Team for outfielders after batting .385 (5-for-13) with a .500 on-base percentage.

The Waterloo Bucks announced the signing of University of Indiana freshman Josh Lyon. The 6'3", 220-pound catcher becomes the second catcher added to the Bucks 2009 roster.

The Rochester Honkers Baseball Club announced the signing of John Gianis, a 6’2” 177 pound freshman outfielder from North Carolina State University.

The Thunder Bay Border Cats announced the signing of four players, including Brian Chase of Kentucky’s Campbellsville University.

Michael Marshall, son of former Major Leaguer Mike Marshall, has signed to play with the Wisconsin Woodchucks this summer. Marshall, a sophomore pitcher for Stanford University, will be playing in Wausau along with his current teammate Chris Reed, a left-handed pitcher for the Cardinal.

Former Eau Claire Express standout starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is scheduled to make his Major League debut tonight as his Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Zimmermann, a month shy of his 23rd birthday, will become the 53rd Northwoods League alumnus to appear in the Major Leagues and the first pitcher to make his debut as a starter since Casey Janssen of the Blue Jays in April of 2006.

The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League, is proud to announce the signing of two players for 2009. Junior outfielders Ryan Durant of the University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA) and Chris Murrill of Nicholls State University (Thibodaux, LA) have committed to play for the MoonDogs this summer.

The Waterloo Bucks announced the signing of Creighton freshman C.J. Rose. The 6'2", 185-pound pitcher/outfielder joins fellow Creighton pitcher Bob Lackovic for the Bucks 15th season of play.