Loons Pitchers Punchout 14 in 5-2 Win over Whitecaps
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – Great Lakes Loons (4-2) pitching once again stole the show, striking out 14 West Michigan Whitecaps (3-3) in a 5-2 win on a sunny 62-degree Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. - Sterling Patick permitted no hits and struck out seven West Michigan batters through his first
Whitecaps Surge in Eighth, Best Loons 5-2
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – Great Lakes Loons (3-2) pitching struck out 13 West Michigan Whitecaps (3-2) for the second straight game but went 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position offensively in a 5-2 loss on a cloudy 40-degree Wednesday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. - Jacob Frost provided three scoreless innings
Loons Win Road Opener 7-3, Rodrigues Homers and Foeller K's Eight
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (3-1) struck out 13 West Michigan Whitecaps (2-2) in a 7-3 win to open their 2026 road schedule. The Whitecaps unveiled their 2025 Midwest League Championship banner on a 40-degree Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. - For the second straight game, Great
Davalan Homers Twice in Nine-Run Third Inning, Loons-TinCaps Split Doubleheader
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (2-1) offense ambushed the Fort Wayne TinCaps (1-2) with a 16-run and 16-hit performance in game two, after a one-run two-hit game one in a split doubleheader on a cloudy 38-degree Easter Sunday afternoon at Dow Diamond. Game One - Zach Root in
Today’s Loons Game Postponed, Doubleheader Set for Tomorrow
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (1-0) and Fort Wayne TinCaps (0-1) Saturday afternoon game has been postponed due to inclement weather at Dow Diamond. The Loons and TinCaps will play a doubleheader tomorrow Sunday, April 5th. Game one will start at 12:05 p.m., with game two shortly after
Patick K’s Seven in Loons 2-1 Opening Day Win
MIDLAND, Mich. – Great Lakes Loons (1-0) pitching struck out 11 Fort Wayne TinCaps (0-1) in a narrow 2-1 victory on a cloudy 49-degree Friday night at Dow Diamond. - Sterling Patick, in his third ever High-A outing, struck out seven in five scoreless innings. The left-hander earned strikeouts with
Dodgers Unveil Loons 2026 Opening Day Roster
MIDLAND, Mich. – In conjunction with the nine-time World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the Great Lakes Loons are pleased to announce the team’s opening day roster for the 2026 season. The Opening Day roster will be finalized prior to Friday’s home opener, when the Loons host the Fort Wayne
Single Game Tickets for 2026 Season on Sale Now
MIDLAND, Mich. – The long wait is over. Single game tickets for the 2026 Great Lakes Loons season are officially on sale now. For fans who have not purchased one of a variety of mini-plans or ticket packages, this is the first opportunity to lock in seats for another unforgettable
National Anthem Tryouts for Loons set for March 21Â
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons will host national anthem tryouts at Dow Diamond on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Select individuals will be invited to perform live on the field during the 2026 season. Vocalists, instrumentalists, and groups are all eligible to perform the
Loons Unveil 2026 Promotions Schedule
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons are excited to announce the 2026 Promotional Schedule, bringing a season full of excitement, special appearances, and fan-first entertainment to Dow Diamond. While some traditional favorites return to the schedule this season, there’s plenty of new elements that make for an action-packed summer.
Loons Looking to Fill Seasonal Jobs for 2026 Season
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons will hold open interviews at Dow Diamond in February and March in the Tri-Star Club suite level lobby. The Loons are looking to fill as many as 200 positions as front office staff will be present to meet and talk with interested candidates
Dodgers Announce Full 2026 Loons Coaching Staff
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons, in conjunction with the nine-time World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, are excited to announce the team’s 2026 coaching staff. Jair Fernandez will manage the Loons for a third straight season, and 2025 Loons hitting coach Kevin LaChance returns. Richard de Los Santos,
Jair Fernandez Returns as Loons Manager for 2026 Season
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Dodgers, have named Jair Fernandez as their manager for the 2026 season. Fernandez will manage Great Lakes for the third straight season. Jair Fernandez is the 11th manager in the Loons' 18-year history and the second to
Loons Announce Game Times, Important Dates for 2026 Season
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons are pleased to announce the full slate of game times, along with highly-anticipated dates for Fireworks Loontaculars presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, School Kids Days presented by Central Michigan University, and other important dates for the upcoming 2026 season. For a full list
2026 MBF Grant Application Now Available
The Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 Grant Application. Grants are available for registered 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on youth-related activities or economic development. Applications must be for specific projects or initiatives the organization is undertaking in 2026. Applications seeking funding for general
Johnny Dukes Named MWL Clubhouse Manager of the Year
MIDLAND, Mich. – Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the winners of the Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Home and Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Awards for each of the full season minor leagues. Great Lakes Loons Home Clubhouse Manager Johnny Dukes was selected as the winner for
Dow Diamond Expands Commitment to Sustainability with new Solar Array
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons are thrilled to announce a partnership between Hemlock Semiconductor and Jinko Solar to provide a newly-updated solar panel array at Dow Diamond. "Solar panels at Dow Diamond isn’t a new concept for us; we’ve always made every effort since ground was broken on
De Paula and George Recognized as 2025 Midwest League All-StarsÂ
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons have two players selected to the Midwest League All-Star Team. Josue De Paula and Kendall George were two of the three outfielders chosen for the 2025 season. Josue De Paula was second in the Midwest League in walks with 81 in 98 games.
Field of Frames Fest to open with FREE Sneak Peek Event
MIDLAND, Mich. – Fans will have the opportunity to experience Field of Frames Fest presented by Dow on Friday, September 26 with a FREE Sneak Peek event. Doors will be open at 6 p.m. on Friday night with fans able to experience free to play areas throughout the stadium, explore
Tournament Lineup Set for Field of Frames Fest
MIDLAND, Mich. – Six tournaments, all featuring unique prize pools, will be open to fans of all ages to compete in at Field of Frames Fest presented by Dow on September 26-28, 2025, at Dow Diamond. With video games such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart World, and Fortnite,
Field of Frames ‘Game Jam’ Goes Live This Weekend
MIDLAND, Mich. – Field of Frames Fest presented by Dow is hosting a digital Game Jam powered by Hemlock Semiconductor that begins Sunday, September 14th at 9 a.m. and runs through Sunday, September 21st at 11:59 p.m. F3’s Game Jam is a week-long event that encourages participants of all ages
Loons Close 2025 Season with 9-5 Win; De Paula, Munoz and Wagner Each Homer
EASTLAKE, Ohio. – The Great Lakes Loons (72-58) (38-27) had three three-run innings, finishing their season with a 9-3 win over the Lake County Captains (74-58) (39-27) on a partly cloudy 62-degree Sunday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park. - Logan Wagner finished the season as the Midwest League leader
Captains Beat Loons 3-2, Lake County Clinches Second Half Playoff Spot
EASTLAKE, Ohio. – The Great Lakes Loons (70-58) (36-27) and Lake County Captains (74-56) (39-25) played a third game this series, determined by one run. A Captains 3-2 win secured with excellent pitching on a cloudy 72-degree Friday night at Classic Auto Group Park. - Lake County starter Caden Favors
Captains Walk-Off Loons 4-3, Great Lakes Now Must Win Out to Make Postseason
EASTLAKE, Ohio. – The Great Lakes Loons (70-57) (36-26) and Lake County Captains (73-56) (38-25) played a nailbiter with the Captains down a run entering the bottom of the ninth. Lake County responded by scoring two and winning in walk-off fashion 4-3 on a cloudy 63-degree Thursday night at Classic
Quintero and Gelof Go Deep in Loons 11-5 Win over Captains
EASTLAKE, Ohio. – The Great Lakes Loons (70-56) (36-25) offense poured it on early and late with two five-run innings, coasting to an 11-5 win over the Lake County Captains (72-56) (37-25) on a sunny 73-degree Wednesday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park. - The Loons scored five runs in