FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers (6-5) picked up right where they left off on Friday night at home after a pair of games on the road. Scoring nine of the game's final 10 runs, Kalamazoo secured its third straight win, taking down the Kokomo Jackrabbits (1-10) 9-4. In [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - On Thursday night, the Kalamazoo Growlers swept its two-game stint with the Kokomo Jackrabbits, behind a 3-2 win at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. For a second straight night, the Growlers' offense came to life in the opening inning. After a leadoff single from Myles Beale, extending [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - Back after a league-wide off day, the Kalamazoo Growlers took down the Kokomo Jackrabbits 6-2 on Wednesday night. K-Zoo struck first for the fourth time this season, bringing home a run in the first inning off of an RBI single from Ball State junior [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Cincinnati Reds have selected the contract from Triple-A Louisville for 2020 and 2021 Kalamazoo Growler Blake Dunn. Set to debut in Cincinnatti's upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies, the Reds' No. 11 prospect will become the eleventh former Growler to make their major [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - After securing his Growlers franchise record-breaking 20th win of his career, Eamon Horwedel was named Sunday, June 3's Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night. The honor marks the fourth time Horwedel has been named NWL Pitcher of the Night in his career, with all four [...]

Repost // Postgame Interview // Cody Piechocki on the Accmplishment // Eamon Named to 2023 Great Lakes All-Star Game // Eamon Horwedel Info FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - On Sunday, June 2, Michigan grad student and fifth-year Growler Eamon Horwedel clinched the Kalamazoo record for wins in a career with his 20th. Horwedel threw six innings, giving up just one run [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - Kalamazoo Growlers opening day starter Jerad Berkenpas was announced Tuesday morning as the Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night for Monday, May 27. Berkenpas across seven innings struck out a career-high 12 batters while not giving up a single walk. In his first opening day start [...]

Jacked Baseball Website // Videos // The Nut Smugglers // The Growlers All-Stars // Jacked Baseball Rules FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KALAMAZOO, MI - On August 24th, a first-of-its-kind event is coming to Kalamazoo, MI. A team of celebrity influencers now known as the Northern Nut Smugglers will attempt to beat an all-star baseball team; the Kalamazoo Growlers All-Stars. This game will feature a [...]

OFFICIAL RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the full release of its 2024 roster. The Growlers return to Homer Stryker Field for opening day on May 27 following a historic 2023 season. 16 players return to the Growlers after making the team’s third playoff appearance in four [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the re-signing of Stanford utility player Gabe Springer and the signings of Stanford’s Ben Reimers and Brandon Larson. Gabe Springer returns to Kalamazoo after an impressive opening season with the Growlers. The sophomore utility man from Boulder, Colorado launched [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the re-signing of the University of Michigan right-handed pitcher Eamon Horwedel. Also known as “Captain Growler” Horwedel returns for his fifth and final summer with the Growlers. “I think anytime I can come back to Kalamazoo for a summer [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Northwoods League office announced the 2024 Northwoods League Broadcast Schedule. With an array of partnerships and innovative platforms, the NWL is set to redefine the viewing experience for baseball and softball enthusiasts alike. ESPN+ Coverage: The schedule includes [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of three Arizona community college pitchers Tyson Noel, August Richie, and Bryce Brassfield. August Richie, the 6-foot-2 inch, 170-pound right-handed pitcher is a freshman at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. A native of Tucson, Richie recently [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – Three-year Kalamazoo Growler and current Grand Valley State outfielder Ryan Dykstra was named the GLIAC Player of the Week on Tuesday, May 7. Across five games against rival Davenport, Dykstra hit .565 (13-23) with a double, triple, and a pair of home runs culminating [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of University of Indianapolis pitcher Dawson Gabe, Huntington University pitcher Tyler Papenbock, and the re-signing of Utah Tech right-hander Dakoda West. Dakoda West, a 6-foot-3-inch sophomore from Orem, Utah opened up the 2023 campaign as part of [...]