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WHAT:<\/strong> After sifting through the thousands of names submitted by fans and then whittling them down to a final six, Traverse City Baseball is ready to introduce the new team name and logo to the community! The unveiling will be open to the public and there will be a free showing of the classic baseball move \u201cThe Sandlot\u201d following the announcement. Free popcorn, Cracker Jack and beverages will be provided.<\/p>\n

Tickets are now available and free to the public. Tickets can be reserved in person at the State Theatre box office or by calling 1.231.947.3447. If purchasing online at https:\/\/www.stateandbijou.org<\/a>\/ there will be a $.50 processing fee per transaction.<\/p>\n

WHEN: <\/strong> Tuesday, January 29 at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong> State Theatre
\n233 E Front St.
\nTraverse City, MI 49684<\/p>\n

Team merchandise and season tickets will be available at the theatre and on the team website immediately following the announcement.<\/p>\n

The final six names in contention are:
\nBlack Pearls
\nDogmen
\nDune Bears
\nPit Spitters
\nSasquatch
\nTree Shakers<\/p>\n

Media members will not need to reserve tickets but are asked to RSVP to info@traversecitybaseball.com<\/a> or by calling 231.943.0100.<\/p>\n

Traverse City Baseball is in their first year as a member of the Northwoods League, a 22-team collegiate summer baseball league which plays from the end of May through mid-August. Last fall a group of investors led by the West Michigan Whitecaps purchased the stadium and started the new franchise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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