Posts by Alana Dackiw
MLB Trade Deadline Deal Brings One of Minor League Baseball’s Top Prospects to Lansing
The Lansing Lugnuts welcomed a huge addition on July 31, acquiring teenage shortstop Leo De Vries from the Oakland Athletics in a trade that sent Mason Miller and J.P. Sears to the San Diego Padres just before the MLB trade deadline. De Vries, just 18 years old, is rated the No. 3 prospect in all…
Read MoreRain Delays and Big Hits Mark Wild 20-10 Royal Oak Leprechauns Victory Over Battle Creek Battle Jacks
On July 30, 2025, the Royal Oak Leprechauns and Battle Creek Battle Jacks battled through intermittent rain delays in a wild, high-scoring game at Royal Oak. Despite the weather interruptions that briefly halted play and tested the teams’ focus, both sides delivered plenty of offense in a 20-10 win for the Leprechauns. The game started…
Read MoreIlitch, Gill, and Leon Fuel Offensive Frenzy for Royal Oak!
The Royal Oak Leprechauns exploded for five runs in the first inning and never looked back en route to a commanding 14–6 win over the visiting Battle Creek Battle Jacks. The Leprechauns tallied 16 hits, including multi-hit performances from Preston Leon (3-for-5, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI) and Jovan Gill (4-for-4, BB, 3 R, RBI).…
Read MoreLee and Cruz Homered, But Indians Prevail
Toledo struck first in a big way — 2-for-2 on solo homers from Hao‑Yu Lee and Trei Cruz — but the Indians answered with an emotional comeback in their 6–5 comeback win to close the series. A wild four-run eighth inning and a clutch RBI double by Alika Williams in the seventh proved the difference, capping a dominant road trip for Indy and a tough loss for a Toledo team still searching for consistency.
Read MoreRoyal Oak Leprechauns Overwhelm Battle Jacks Behind Explosive Offense
The Royal Oak Leprechauns exploded for 13 runs on 13 hits in a dominant 13–5 win over the Battle Creek Battle Jacks Monday night at Memorial Park. Fueled by multi-run innings in the middle and late frames, Royal Oak used a mix of speed, power, and opportunistic baserunning to bury their division rivals. After falling…
Read MoreJoey Chestnut Visits Lansing Lugnuts Game, Draws Fans to Jackson Field
Competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut made a special appearance at Jackson Field during a Lansing Lugnuts game, attracting a crowd eager to see the eating legend in person. Chestnut is well-known in Lansing for setting the olive burger eating record in 2023 by consuming 13 in five minutes. Although he chose not to defend that…
Read MoreLeps Make History: Cremarosa & Shelagowski Drafted in MLB
On July 14, 2025, Royal Oak Leprechauns pitchers Aidan Cremarosa and Jake Shelagowski were selected in the MLB Draft—marking the eighth and ninth picks in team history. Cremarosa, drafted in the 8th round by the Rays, was dominant at Fresno State and in Royal Oak, while Shelagowski, taken by the Cardinals in the 13th round, impressed with a 98 mph fastball and 10 strikeouts in just one outing this summer.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Loons to Celebrate 4 Millionth Fan
The Great Lakes Loons are gearing up to celebrate a major milestone this weekend. On July 11, the team expects to welcome its 4 millionth fan through the gates at Dow Diamond. To mark the occasion, the Loons will surprise the lucky fan with an exciting prize package, including two Gold Season Ticket Packages for…
Read MoreLee’s Ninth‑Inning Sinks Clippers!
Trailing 3–2 entering the ninth inning on July 6 at Huntington Park, Toledo Mud Hens outfielder Hao‑Yu Lee crushed a dramatic three‑run homer to left‑center, turning a two‑run deficit into a 5–3 lead and propelling Toledo to a stunning 5–4 comeback victory. Though Columbus answered with a run in the bottom half, they couldn’t push across the tying run, sealing a fourth straight win over their rival Clippers.
Read MoreWhitecaps’ Clark, McGonigle, and Briceno Promoted to Double-A
The West Michigan Whitecaps are saying goodbye to three of their brightest stars as Max Clark, Kevin McGonigle, and Josue Briceno have all been promoted to Double-A Erie, the Detroit Tigers’ affiliate. All 20 years old, these top prospects have been instrumental in the Whitecaps’ strong 54-26 season and playoff berth. Ranked among the Tigers’…
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