Kalamazoo Growlers introduce mascot, reveal name
A month of name submissions and voting in the Meijer #NameYourMascot contest has come to an end. Kalamazoo Growlers Assistant General Manager John Bollinger announced Barlee as the name of the official mascot at a team event last Friday. Barley is an ingredient frequently used in the brewing process. The [...]
Notre Dame, Central Michigan baseball set for April showdown at Homer Stryker Field
Homer Stryker Field will play host to a game between Central Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame baseball teams on April 23rd. General admission tickets for the game will cost $5 each. Gates will open at 6 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Cody Leichman Central [...]
Buckeyes duo commit to Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Growlers are excited about the recent commitments of OF Troy Montgomery and RHP Jake Post from Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State, for the 2014 season. Jacob Post (Left): 6’2” – 190lb, RHP, Ohio State University (Soph.), Chesterton, IN Troy Montgomery (Right): 5’9”- [...]
‘Growlers Growler’ now available for purchase!
There's a new item in the Kalamazoo Growlers pro shop! The 'Growlers Growler' is custom crafted from dark amber glass and features a glass handle and metal resealable cap. This 64-ounce container will keep whatever you decide to put inside of it fresh for many days after filling. Get yours [...]
Championship Round set for Meijer #NameYourMascot contest
A fierce week of bracket submissions and name selections has come to an end in the Meijer #NameYourMascot contest. Barley defeated Gibson in resounding fashion in the West region while the underdog Burp was able to sneak past the number 1-seed Bubba in the East. Barley and Burp will undergo [...]
Growlers import power bat from Central Michigan, power arm from Michigan State
The Kalamazoo Growlers announced the signing of players Cody Leichman from Central Michigan University and Joshua Buchalski from Michigan State University. Leichman and Buchalski bring left-handed production to the batting order and bullpen, respectively. Joshua Buchalski (Left): 5’10”- 160lb, Bats/L-Throws/L, LHP, Michigan State University (Redshirt Fr.), Sanford, MI Cody Leichman (Right): 6’3” – [...]
#NameYourMascot Final Four
While the NCAA Final Four is still a few weeks away, Kalamazoo's Final Four is under way! The submission portion of the Meijer #NameYourMascot contest held by the Kalamazoo Growlers to find the name of the team’s official mascot has ended. Over 1,000 names were submitted for consideration; the list [...]
Indiana Hoosier duo added to Growlers roster
The Kalamazoo Growlers today announce the signing of players Austin Cangelosi and Kent Williams from Indiana University. Indiana advanced to the final eight of the 2013 College World Series and began the season ranked third nationally. Austin Cangelosi: 6’1” – 190lb, Bats/R-Throws/R, Infielder, Indiana University (Fr.), Orland Park, Ill. Indiana's [...]
Growlers Announce Salute to Selfie Night
Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers are giving fans the opportunity to put their selfie skills to productive use with a Salute to Selfie Night during the 2014 season. A selfie is defined as a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam [...]
Pair of southpaws join Kalamazoo Growlers roster
The Kalamazoo Growlers announced the signing of players Devon Bronson from Eastern Michigan University and Michael RoBards from San Diego State University. Devon Bronson (Left): 6’2” – 205lb, B/L-T/L, LHP, Eastern Michigan (Soph.), Southgate, MI Michael RoBards (Right): [...]
Growlers launch official Meijer #NameYourMascot contest
The Kalamazoo Growlers are bringing the team's official mascot out of hibernation! Promo Bears USA is currently constructing the newest member of the Growlers family. Naming rights are being handed over to the public once again as part of the Meijer #NameYourMascot contest. The competition will begin immediately to find [...]
Purdue pitcher Shane Bryant joins Kalamazoo Growlers pitching staff
The Kalamazoo Growlers have added another pitcher to their staff for the 2014 season. Shane Bryant, a junior at Purdue University, becomes the second pitcher signed to the Growlers roster. Shane Bryant: 6’3” – 200lb, B/R-T/R, RHP, Purdue (Jr.), Lafayette, Ind. Bryant will be starting his first year as a [...]
Growlers add pair of MAC middle infielders
The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of a pair of Mid-American Conference (MAC) middle infielders. Ryan Spaulding of Ball State University and John Rubino of Eastern Michigan University will be joining the team for the 2014 season. “I am very excited about the opportunity to work with John and [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Announce Multiyear Partnership with Bell’s Brewery
The Kalamazoo Growlers are thrilled to announce a multiyear partnership agreement with Bell’s Brewery. Bell’s Brewery has agreed to become the official craft beer provider of the expansion Kalamazoo Growlers franchise. Growlers President, Brian Colopy stated, “We are thrilled to partner with a staple of the Kalamazoo community such as [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers partner with Talons Out Honor Flight for Military Appreciation Night
The Kalamazoo Growlers are excited to announce a new fundraising collaboration with local non-profit organization Talons Out Honor Flight. Talons Out will be selling 200+ tickets for the Growlers’ July 17 Military Appreciation Night.$5 from every ticket sold by the organization will go toward providing honoring American War Veterans with [...]