Set of Ball State Arms to Join Growlers
KALAMAZOO, MI – The OnStaff USA Recruiting Trail presents the latest additions to the Growlers 2016 roster come to Kalamazoo from Ball State University. Both pitchers hailing from the Mitten State, the Growlers are excited to welcome Mattawan native BJ Butler and Shelby Township native Kevin Marnon. RHP - BJ Butler, [...]
Growlers Add Two Local Products to the 2016 Roster
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of two players for the 2016 season. The OnStaff Group Recruiting Trail presents sophomore pitcher Jacob Piechota and freshman infielder Connor Smith, both from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, who will play for the Growlers in 2016. Jacob Piechota: [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Announce Assistant Coaches
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce that Kalamazoo Valley Community College head coach Cody Piechocki will return for his third season as hitting coach. In addition, Gage Jacobs has been hired as pitching coach for the Growlers. Hitting Coach Cody Piechocki Piechocki first season in the Northwoods [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers “Emojersey” Promotion Goes Viral
Kalamazoo, MI - In what has been dubbed “the most 2016 thing to happen to baseball”, the Kalamazoo Growlers announced a poll Monday morning to let fans choose which of their favorite emojis would be featured on jerseys worn by the team during its August 13th game against the Rockford Rivets. Voting is [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Unveil “Emojersey” Fan Vote
Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers, creators of the Salute to Selfie Jersey that won Ballpark Digest’s Promotion of the Year (2014), are back at it with the announcement of the team’s “Emojersey” Night. Fans of the Northwoods League affiliate have the opportunity to decide emojis to be placed on the [...]
Growlers Valentine’s Day Special
Love is in the air, and Valentine's Day is right around the corner. The Growlers have put together the perfect package for couples and families alike. If you order a 5-Game Pack, the Growlers' cupid (a.k.a. Porter) will hand deliver your ticket package along with a bouquet of flowers to your sweetie. If you [...]
Growlers name Matt Lawson field manager for the 2016 season
The Kalamazoo Growlers are excited to announce the hiring of Matt Lawson as Field Manager for the 2016 season. The graduate assistant coach for Missouri State University will begin his third season of coaching after a seven-year professional career. "We are thrilled to have Matt on board to lead our [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers 2016 Schedule Released
Growlers 2016 Schedule Released Growlers open against the Lakeshore Chinooks on Tuesday, May 31 KALAMAZOO, MI –The Kalamazoo Growlers and the Northwoods League released its complete schedule today for the 2016 season. The Growlers home opener is set for Tuesday, May 31 against the Lakeshore Chinooks. The team also plans [...]
Northwoods League Introduces New Team in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford will play in the South Division moving La Crosse to the North Rochester, Minn. - The league where Chris Sale, Max Scherzer, Curtis Granderson, Mark Melancon and well over 100 other current and former major-league baseball players once spent their summers is coming to the Stateline. The Northwoods [...]
Bell’s 30th Anniversary Festival set for Homer Stryker Field
The Kalamzoo Growlers and Bell's Brewery are proud to announce the Funvitational Beer Festival set for Homer Stryker Field Saturday, September 12th. Read the official press release: COMSTOCK, MI – Bell’s Brewery will celebrate 30 years of brewing in Michigan this year. To mark that milestone, we’re inviting breweries and our [...]
Northwoods League Agrees to terms offered by Bismarck, ND for play in 2017
Rochester, MN - The Northwoods League has agreed to the terms offered by the Bismarck, ND Parks and Recreation District for an “Agreement for Use” allowing for League play beginning with the 2017 season at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark. The ballpark Agreement is subject to the respective team or its affiliate [...]
20th Annual Kalamazoo Island Festival to be held at Homer Stryker Field August 27-29!
The 20th Annual Kalamazoo Island Festival www.islandfestkalamazoo.com August 27-29, 2015. Mayor's Riverfront Park, Homer Stryker Field. Thursday 3pm - 12:30am, Friday and Saturday 12pm - 1:30am Admission is FREE before 4pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Admission on Thursday is $5 from 4pm until 7pm and $8 after 7pm. Admission on Friday and Saturday is $7 from 4pm-7pm and $10 after 7pm. Children under 12 are FREE of charge. For interviews with the performing artist, [...]
Cancer Families United Kick It to Win It Kickball Tournament!
Hey fans, Tired of your typical golf outing? Looking for away to have a great afternoon with friends while also making a difference with your time? Join us on Sunday, August 30 from 1-5pm for Cancer Families United’s inaugural Kick It to Win It kickball tournament! The afternoon tournament will [...]
Growlers Wrap Up Season with Win over Chinooks
MEQUON, WI – The Kalamazoo Growlers completed their second season in the Northwoods League on a high note, defeating the Lakeshore Chinooks 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at Kapco Park. The Growlers finish the summer 17-55, including 9-30 in the second half of the season. The Chinooks fall to an even [...]
Rally Falls Short as Chinooks Outlast Growlers
MEQUON, WI – The runs for both sides came late in the ballgame, but the Kalamazoo Growlers’ late run came up just short against the Lakeshore Chinooks, losing 4-3 on Saturday night at Kapco Park. Lake Bachar (UW-Whitewater, 6-3) allowed just two runs on one hit in seven-plus innings to [...]