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2023 Midwest League playoffs coverage

Rodriguez helps Kernels harvest first championship since 1994
September 21, 2023

Championship Series Sept. 20

Kernels harvest first Midwest League title since '94

No. 3 Twins prospect Rodriguez launches slam in decisive Game 3
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September 21, 2023

The Cedar Rapids Kernels were the team to beat in the Midwest League all season. And the Twins' High-A affiliate made good on that promise by winning its first championship since 1994. The Kernels defeated the Great Lakes Loons, 7-6, at Veterans Memorial Stadium in the winner-take-all Game 3 of

A's announce High-A coaching staff

December 15, 2020

LANSING, Mich. – The Oakland Athletics released their 2021 Minor League coaching staffs today, with Scott Steinmann set to manage the A’s High-A affiliate. The A’s invited the Lansing Lugnuts to be their High-A Midwest League affiliate on December 9th, which would move the Lugnuts up a Minor League level

Lugnuts release Lemonade League schedule, details

July 17, 2020

LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Lugnuts officially announce the schedule for the Lemonade League, with at least 17 dates set for games to be played in the college wood-bat league at Cooley Law School Stadium from July 23 - August 20. Fan capacity at Cooley Law School Stadium is currently

Summer Camp Watch: 10 Lugnuts who could make their MLB Debut

July 3, 2020

Major League teams reconvened this week, with the start of the 2020 season scheduled for "July 23 or July 24." Each team was directed to put together a 60-player pool to draw, with those players and their coaches sequestered together as if they were on a jury, the better to

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Lansing Community College

May 22, 2020

Lansing Community College knows tough times don’t last, but a great education is forever. Our dedicated faculty and staff have developed solutions to continue educating Greater Lansing for good-paying careers and a bright future, even from a social distance. LCC President Brent Knight says, “We endeavor to provide the best

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Gordon Food Service

May 20, 2020

Our friends at Gordon Food Service have put together a Re-emergence Guide for Restaurants. This guide lays out the next steps to re-opening restaurants. It helps operators prepare for the days before re-opening, from preparing physical space, to onboarding staff, as well as how to get the word out, and

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Pepsi

May 15, 2020

Pepsi Apparel for Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Dan Henry Distributing

May 8, 2020

The Show Before the Show: Episode 256

Giants' Hjelle discusses climbing heights of San Francisco system
May 7, 2020

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review "The Show Before the Show" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: WMU-Cooley Law School

May 6, 2020

WMU-Cooley Law School understands that not all students were equipped for the drastic life changes brought on by COVID-19. In response to this pandemic they have created the Student Relief Fund to enable their students to keep pace with their legal education. If you are able to give during this

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Meijer

May 1, 2020

Meijer Supports Local Restaurants with “Buy Local” Meal Program

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Capital Area United Way

April 29, 2020

The Capital Area United Way understands that so many have been affected by this pandemic. Community support has been great but so is the need. We have reactivated our Emergency Relief Fund to collect donations to help the most vulnerable in our community. If you are able to support the

Lugnuts join Minor League Baseball’s CommUNITY First Campaign

April 28, 2020

LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts today announced they are joining MiLB CommUNITY First, a new national initiative developed by Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) in conjunction with Feeding America®, to raise funds for local food banks and to honor individuals risking their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Farm Bureau Insurance

April 24, 2020

As part of its statewide We’re in This Together initiative, Farm Bureau Insurance announced that it will give back over $5 million to its members across the state as they support local businesses in their communities. “In this unprecedented time, Farm Bureau’s We’re in this Together program is one part

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Lansing Board of Water & Light

April 22, 2020

BWL is making an impact. As part of their commitment to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Lansing Board of Water & Light has suspended all electric and water shut-offs until further notice and COVID-19 is better controlled. They encourage all customers in financial need to contact Customer Service

Announcing... MWL Madness

Tournament features each team’s all-time roster
April 6, 2020

LANSING, Mich. - The 16 ballclubs in the Class-A Midwest League today announced MWL Madness pitting the all-time greatest players from each franchise against one another in a celebration of the league’s history. “It is disappointing our Midwest League season will not start this week but certainly understandable,” said Midwest

In Praise of the Pen: The Lugnuts' Greatest Relievers

March 27, 2020

We named our all-time Lansing Lugnuts starting lineup, but left out the bullpen... until today. Here are our picks for the greatest relievers in Lugnuts franchise history, 1996-present: - José Santiago, 1996-1997: We start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. Santiago was the first Lugnut to

The Lansing Lugnuts' All-Time Starting Lineup

March 25, 2020

This is going to be debatable. We invite that. Here's what we did: We chose a five-man starting rotation and a starting nine plus a designated hitter out of the 804 total players who've ever suited for the Lugnuts dating back to 1996. Caveat: With one big exception, these players

Capital Clash and GLIAC Tournament canceled

March 13, 2020

LANSING, Mich. - Two upcoming events at Cooley Law School Stadium - the Capital Clash between Michigan and Michigan State on April 14th and the GLIAC Baseball Tournament from May 7th-10th - have been canceled in order to help contain the spread of COVID-19.Minor League Baseball had announced Thursday that the 2020

Lugnuts announce three staff additions

March 5, 2020

LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts are proud to announce three new additions to the front office staff in Director of Stadium Events Greg Kigar, Box Office Manager Kaitlyn Reed and Head Groundskeeper Paul Kuhna."We are thrilled to welcome Greg, Kaitlyn and Paul to our team here with the Lugnuts,"

Lugnuts announce three staff additions

March 5, 2020

LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Lugnuts are proud to announce three new additions to the front office staff in Director of Stadium Events Greg Kigar, Box Office Manager Kaitlyn Reed and Head Groundskeeper Paul Kuhna. “We are thrilled to welcome Greg, Kaitlyn and Paul to our team here with the

Playoff Bound Once Again

For the 7th time in franchise history, Loons are headed to the postseason
June 12, 2019

EASTLAKE, Ohio -- From the very start, it seemed like the wait would only last one extra day. After failing to clinch a Midwest League Playoff spot in their first try on Tuesday night, the Great Lakes Loons completed the job on Wednesday as they shut out the Lake County

Midwest League releases 2019 media guide & record book

March 27, 2019

The Midwest League has released its 2019 media guide and record book ahead of Opening Night.Fans can browse through the 2019 edition by clicking this link.

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg to headline All-Star Luncheon

February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019For Immediate ReleaseSOUTH BEND, IN - Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs All-Star Ryne Sandberg will be the special guest at the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game and will be the keynote speaker at the All-Star Luncheon. The luncheon, presented by Four Winds Casino, will