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Loons Pitchers Punchout 14 in 5-2 Win over Whitecaps

April 9, 2026

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

April 8, 2026

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

April 7, 2026

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

April 5, 2026

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

April 4, 2026

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

April 3, 2026

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

Great Lakes returns 15 players from last season
March 31, 2026

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

For third consecutive season, prices for single game tickets remain unchanged
March 2, 2026

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 21 

Select individuals will be invited to perform live on the field during the 2026 season
February 18, 2026

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

Debut of the Michigan Dogmen, new ‘Leadoff Hour’ highlight entertainment-filled slate
February 16, 2026

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

Open interviews to be held at Dow Diamond, interested candidates can also apply online
February 12, 2026

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

February 5, 2026

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

The Loons record is 141-119 with Fernandez at the helm during the last two seasons
January 8, 2026

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

Opening Day between the Loons and Fort Wayne TinCaps scheduled for Friday, April 3 at 6:05 p.m.
November 24, 2025

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

Grant dollars available for youth-focused organizations, economic development projects
November 19, 2025

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

Dukes one of 11 home clubhouse managers to receive the honor nationwide
November 11, 2025

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

New panels to provide up to 50,000 kilowatt hours annually for ballpark
September 25, 2025

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-Stars 

September 17, 2025

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

Free to play games, live Valorant Tournament, 3D Blast performance on Friday, September 26
September 15, 2025

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

Featuring largest open Super Smash Bros. tournament in the Midwest with $5,000 prize pool
September 11, 2025

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

Week-long event encourages participants to make an original game and submit for prizes
September 9, 2025

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

September 7, 2025

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

September 5, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

September 3, 2025

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