Great Lakes Loons News

Big & Rich, Granger Smith to play Dow Diamond in June

Stadium concert to feature packed night of country music in downtown Midland

By Matt DeVries | March 11, 2019 10:07 AM ET

Dow Diamond will be the site of one of the region's biggest summer concerts this year on Friday, June 28! Big & Rich will be the event's headline act, while Granger Smith and Jesse Labelle will also take the stage for a night packed with country music entertainment!

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DCECU Becomes Official Credit Union of Loons

Gameday promotions, along with naming rights partnership brings DCECU to Dow Diamond

By Matt DeVries | March 5, 2019 4:07 PM ET

The Great Lakes Loons and Dow Chemical Employees' Credit Union (DCECU) are thrilled to announce a new, multi-year partnership coinciding with the Loons upcoming 2019 season.

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SPECIAL BULLETIN: Lou E. Loon is Going on the Roof

Despite attempts to convince him otherwise, our feathered friend is going to the nest level

By Matt DeVries | March 4, 2019 5:46 PM ET

In case you hadn't heard, single game tickets for the 2019 season are on sale NOW! However, we also received some not-so-exciting news. Our lovable Lou E. Loon seems to have his feathers in a bunch.

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Job Fair, Seasonal Jobs Available & Host Families

Come work for the Loons this summer, or even host a player or two!

By Matt DeVries | February 28, 2019 5:13 PM ET

The Great Lakes Loons food & beverage staff will be hosting a job fair at Dow Diamond on March 4 & 5 from 4-7 p.m. in the Chemical Bank Great Lakes Reserve lobby. Members of the staff will be present to meet and talk with interested candidates looking for seasonal work during the 2019 season.

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Your 2019 Promotions Schedule is Here!

All the fun things we have planned for the 13th season of Loons baseball

By Matt DeVries | February 25, 2019 1:15 PM ET

While there's still over a month to go before teams across Minor League Baseball return to the field on April 4th, 2019, preparations for a jam-packed promotional schedule for the upcoming Great Lakes Loons season are complete! While the team starts their quest for a second Midwest League Championship on the road against the Lake County Captains on Thursday, April 4th, the fun in Midland begins two days later.

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Saginaw Spirit, Loons Partner on 'Hockey Night' in 2019

One-of-a-kind Loons jerseys will resemble a Spirit hockey sweater, with a twist

By Matt DeVries | February 19, 2019 4:24 PM ET

Just a few years before the Great Lakes Loons were born in 2007, the Spirit came to Saginaw in 2002. There was the instant connection that both franchises provide professional sports and family entertainment to the region throughout the entire year. Many Loons fans also frequent The Dow Event Center during the hockey season to see the NHL's stars of tomorrow.

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Veterans, Military Take Center Stage This Season

Loons team up with Sports Clips for Veteran of the Game promotion, special vets jersey package on sale now

By Matt DeVries | February 13, 2019 1:14 PM ET

Last season, the Great Lakes Loons put the spotlight on some local veterans during home games by recognizing their accomplishments and thanking them for their service in protecting our country's freedom. The Loons are proud to partner with Sport Clips to once again honor local veterans throughout the 2019 season.

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Brad Tammen Named President and General Manager of Great Lakes Loons

He joins the Loons with nearly 30 years of experience in collegiate & professional sports

February 12, 2019 3:19 PM ET

William Stavropoulos, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Great Lakes Loons and Michigan Baseball Foundation, announced today the hiring of Brad Tammen as President and General Manager of the Great Lakes Loons, Dow Diamond and ESPN 100.9-FM.

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National Anthem Auditions Set, Seasonal Jobs Posted

Local talent can visit the ballpark on Saturday, March 2 to vie for one of 70 spots

By Matt DeVries | February 6, 2019 4:27 PM ET

We're on the lookout for who thinks they can belt out the Star Spangled Banner in front of our fans. Like we've done each year since 2007, everyone will have the opportunity to audition for signing the National Anthem on Saturday, March 2nd from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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'Loons Celebrity Series' Centerpiece of Promo Schedule

Five separate appearances to take place throughout the summer with the Loons

January 31, 2019 4:21 PM ET

We've enjoyed starting the new year off by filling Great Lakes Loons fans in on what we have in store "big picture-wise" for what will be the 13th season of baseball in Midland. Now that you know what's happening each day of the week at the ballpark, we have something even cooler to share.

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