The Northwoods League is a collegiate summer baseball wooden bat league. All players in the league must have NCAA eligibility remaining in order to participate. The league is amateur, and players are not paid, so as to maintain their college eligibility. Graduated senior pitchers are also eligible to play in the Northwoods League. Each team may have four of these players at a time. Teams play 72 games scheduled from late May to mid-August. The season itself is broken into two halves, with the winners of each half in each of the four sub-divisions playing against each other to determine a sub-divisional champion in a best-of-three series. The sub-divisional champions then meet in a winner-take-all game to determine a divisional champion. The divisional champions then meet in a winner-take-all game for the league championship. In 2020, some teams cancelled their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those teams that did play, instead of playing within their usual divisions, they played in hub regions, with some creating "temporary teams".

History

Established in 1994, the Northwoods League was the first for-profit summer collegiate baseball league. It has more teams and plays more games than any other summer collegiate baseball league. The Northwoods League drew over 1.1 Million fans for the fourth consecutive year in 2017. The purpose of the league is to develop players while college baseball teams are not allowed to work out. Many of the teams in the league play in ballparks formerly occupied by professional clubs from the Midwest League,

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, and Frontier League. The wooden bat circuit allows communities deemed too small for professional ball to continue to enjoy high-quality, competitive baseball during the summer months. The Northwoods League was the first summer collegiate baseball league to broadcast on the ESPN network, and currently webcasts all of its games. The teams are located in the Northwoods region of the Upper Midwestern United States and Northwestern Ontario, mostly in the U.S. states of Minnesota (five teams) and Wisconsin (nine teams); also with three teams in Michigan, two in North Dakota, and one team each in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ontario. Over 200 league alumni have gone on to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) with 91 alumni entering the MLB ranks from 2013 to 2017. Alumni Max Scherzer, the 2017 National League

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Competition

In small cities it may be hard to find the financial stability in a newly founded baseball league. The Northwoods League (NWL) realized it needed to gain significant revenue from sponsors in order to succeed. According to league Chairman and co-founder Dick Radatz, Jr, two-thirds of the revenue comes from sponsors and the remainder from ticket sales, concessions, and team merchandise. Radatz also noted the importance of having the sponsor revenue before the beginning of the season.

Teams

Map of teams

Franchise timeline

DateFormat = yyyy ImageSize = width:900 height:auto barincrement:25 Period = from:1994 till:2024 TimeAxis = orientation:horizontal PlotArea = right:140 left:20 bottom:20 top:0 Colors = id:barcolor value:rgb(0.99,0.7,0.7) id:line value:black id:bg value:white PlotData= width:20 textcolor:black shift:(5,-5) anchor:from fontsize:s bar:1 color:orange from:1994 till:end text: Dubuque Mud Puppies (1994–1996), St. Cloud River Bats (1997-2011), St. Cloud Rox (2012–present) bar:2 color:orange from:1994 till:1999 text:

Kenosha Kroakers Kenosha () is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the seat of Kenosha County. Per the 2020 census, the population was 99,986 which made it the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin. Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Kenosha ...

(1994–1998) bar:3 color:orange from:1994 till:1998 text: Manitowoc Skunks (1994–1997) bar:4 color:orange from:1994 till:end text: Rochester Honkers (1994–present) bar:5 color:orange from:1994 till:end text:

Wausau Woodchucks The Wausau Woodchucks are an American baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. They play their home games at Athletic Park in Wausau, Wisconsin. History The team was known as the Wausau Woodchucks ...

(1994–1998), Wisconsin Woodchucks (1999–2021), Wausau Woodchucks (2022–present) bar:6 color:orange from:1995 till:end text:

Waterloo Bucks The Waterloo Bucks are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. Their home games are played at the Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo, Iowa. They were founded in 1995. They originally played in the Sou ...

(1995–present) bar:7 color:orange from:1998 till:2003 text:

Brainerd Mighty Gulls Brainerd may refer to: Place names in the United States * Brainerd, a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois ** Brainerd station, a train station in Chicago * Brainerd, Kansas, an unincorporated community * Brainerd, Minnesota, a city ** Brainerd Int ...

(1998–2002) bar:8 color:orange from:1998 till:2001 text: Grand Forks Channel Cats (1998–2000) bar:9 color:orange from:1998 till:2001 text:

Southern Minny Stars Southern may refer to: Businesses * China Southern Airlines, airline based in Guangzhou, China * Southern Airways, defunct US airline * Southern Air, air cargo transportation company based in Norwalk, Connecticut, US * Southern Airways Express ...

(1998–1999), Minot Greenheads (2000) bar:10 color:orange from:1999 till:end text: Mankato Mashers (1999–2001), Mankato MoonDogs (2002–present) bar:11 color:orange from:2001 till:2016 text:

Alexandria Beetles The Alexandria Blue Anchors (formerly known as the Alexandria Beetles) were a baseball team that played in the Northwoods League, an National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA-sanctioned Collegiate summer baseball, collegiate summer baseball le ...

(2001-2012),

Alexandria Blue Anchors The Alexandria Blue Anchors (formerly known as the Alexandria Beetles) were a baseball team that played in the Northwoods League, an NCAA-sanctioned collegiate summer baseball league. The team played at Knute Nelson Memorial Park in Alexandria, M ...

(2013-2015) bar:12 color:orange from:2001 till:end text:

Madison Mallards The Madison Mallards are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Madison, Wisconsin that plays in the Northwoods League. Warner Park on Madison’s North side is the team's home field. History The history of minor league baseball in Madison b ...

(2001–present) bar:13 color:orange from:2003 till:end text: Duluth Huskies (2003–present) bar:14 color:orange from:2003 till:end text:

La Crosse Loggers The La Crosse Loggers are a La Crosse, Wisconsin based baseball team playing in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. Since the team's inaugural season in 2003, they have played at Copeland Park. The ballpark is nicknamed "th ...

(2003–present) bar:15 color:orange from:2003 till:2019 text:

Thunder Bay Border Cats The Thunder Bay Border Cats are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The league's only Canadian team, their home games are played at Port Arthur Stadium in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Border ...

(2003–2019, 2023-present) bar:15 color:orange from:2023 till:end bar:16 color:orange from:2005 till:2012 text: Brainerd Blue Thunder (2005-2008),

Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers The Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers were a baseball team that played in the Northwoods League, a Collegiate summer baseball, collegiate summer baseball league. Their home games were played at Mills Field in Brainerd, Minnesota. History The Lunkers we ...

(2009-2011) bar:17 color:orange from:2005 till:end text: Eau Claire Express (2005–present) bar:18 color:orange from:2007 till:end text:

Battle Creek Bombers The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. All players on the team must have NCAA eligibility remaining in order to participate. Their home games are played at the ...

(2007–2021), Battle Creek Battle Jacks (2022–present) bar:19 color:orange from:2007 till:end text:

Green Bay Bullfrogs The Green Bay Rockers are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The team joined the league as the Bullfrogs as an expansion franchise for the 2007 season along with the Battle Creek Bombers. Bef ...

(2007–2018), Green Bay Booyah (2019-2021), Green Bay Rockers (2022-present) bar:20 color:orange from:2010 till:end text:

Willmar Stingers The Willmar Stingers are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a Collegiate summer baseball, collegiate summer baseball league. The Stingers played their inaugural season in 2010. The team plays its home games at Bill Taunton Stadium ...

(2010–present) bar:21 color:orange from:2010 till:end text:

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a baseball team based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The Rafters play home games at historic Witter Field. History The Rafters name was a ...

(2010–present) bar:22 color:orange from:2012 till:end text:

Lakeshore Chinooks The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon, Wisconsin, United States and a member of the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The Chinooks play their home games at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia Universit ...

(2012–present) bar:23 color:orange from:2014 till:end text:

Kalamazoo Growlers The Kalamazoo Growlers are a baseball team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan that plays in the Northwoods League, a summer collegiate baseball league. The Growlers were founded in 2013 and played their first game on May 28, 2014, losing to the then ...

(2014–present) bar:24 color:orange from:2014 till:end text:

Kenosha Kingfish The Kenosha Kingfish are a baseball team that plays in the collegiate summer Northwoods League. Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Kingfish play their home games at Simmons Field. History Kenosha has been the home of multiple minor league baseball ...

(2014–present) bar:25 color:orange from:2016 till:end text:

Rockford Rivets The Rockford Rivets are a baseball team in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The league's only team based in Illinois, their home games are played at Rivets Stadium in Loves Park. History Following the demise of the ...

(2016–present) bar:26 color:orange from:2017 till:end text:

Bismarck Larks The Bismarck Larks are a collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League The Northwoods League is a collegiate summer baseball wooden bat league. All players in the league must have NCAA eligibility remaining in order to p ...

(2017–present) bar:27 color:orange from:2017 till:end text:

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League (a collegiate summer baseball league). Based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the Dock Spiders play their home games at Herr-Baker Field on the campus of Marian Uni ...

(2017–present) bar:28 color:orange from:2019 till:end text: Kokomo Jackrabbits (2019–present) bar:30 color:orange from:2019 till:end text:

Traverse City Pit Spitters The Traverse City Pit Spitters are a baseball team in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league, and began play in the 2019 season. Based out of Traverse City, Michigan, the Pit Spitters play their home games at Turtle Creek St ...

(2019–present) bar:31 color:orange from:2023 till:end text:Minot Hot Tots (2023-present) ScaleMajor = gridcolor:line unit:year increment:2 start:1994 Not included are the temporary teams that were created and made for 2020 as teams had to cancel their season or only play locally/regionally.

Champions

From 1994-2018, the league championship series was a best-of-3 between the two division champions. When the league expanded in 2019, the championship became a one-game playoff.

Notable Northwoods League alumni

Jeremy Accardo Jeremiah Lee Accardo (born December 8, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Oakl ...

, Alexandria Beetles, 2001 *

Scott Alexander Scott Alain Alexander (born July 10, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for Pepperdine University and Sonoma State University. The Kansas City ...

, La Crosse Loggers, 2008 * Pete Alonso, Madison Mallards, 2014 *

Cody Asche Cody James Asche ( ; born June 30, 1990) is an American professional baseball coach and former third baseman and left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox. After growing up in ...

, Duluth Huskies, 2009-2010 *

Clint Barmes Clint Harrold Barmes (, born March 6, 1979) is an American former professional baseball second baseman and shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2003 through 2015 for the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, a ...

, Kenosha Kroakers, 1998, Waterloo Bucks, 1999 * Joe Bisenius, Duluth Huskies, 2003 *

Javier Baez Javier may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * Javier, in video game '' Advance Wars: Dual Strike'' * Javier Rios, a character in the Monsters, Inc. franchise. * ''Javier'' (album), a 2003 album by the American singer Javier Colon, known a ...

, Wausau Woodchunks, 2010 *

T.J. Bohn Thomas Joseph Bohn (born January 17, 1980), is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia Phillies. He made his MLB debut as a late-inning pinch hitter ...

, Brainerd Mighty Gulls, 2001 * Rob Brantly, La Crosse Loggers, 2009 * Corbin Burnes,Waterloo Bucks, 2014-2015 *

Lance Broadway Lance Daniel Broadway (born August 20, 1983) is an American actor and former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is 6'3" and throws right-handed. High school and college Broadway was born in Bryan, Texas, and attended Grand Prairie High School, whe ...

, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2004 *Trevor Brown, La Crosse Loggers, 2011 * Mike Burns, Brainerd Mighty Gulls, 1998–1999 * Kole Calhoun, Eau Claire Express, 2007-2009 *

Matt Cepicky Matthew William Cepicky (born November 10, 1977) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Montreal Expos / Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins between 2002 and 2006. Amateur career A native of St. Louis, Miss ...

, Waterloo Bucks, 1997 * Matt Chapman, La Crosse Loggers, 2012 * Jermaine Clark, Kenosha Kroakers, 1995 *

Willie Collazo William Collazo (born November 7, 1979) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball pitcher. During the 2007 season, he appeared in six games for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Since 2016, Collazo has worked as a minor lea ...

, Waterloo Bucks, 1999 *

Allen Craig Allen Thomas Craig (born July 18, 1984) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. The Cardinals drafted Craig from the Uni ...

, Alexandria Beetles, 2003, 2005 *

Paul DeJong Paul Sterling DeJong (born August 2, 1993) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017. A native of Orlando, Florida, DeJong attended and played colleg ...

, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2014 *

Chris Demaria Chris Demaria (born September 28, 1980) is an American baseball player who briefly played in the major leagues on two occasions: for the Kansas City Royals in , and for the Milwaukee Brewers in . Chris attended North High School (Torrance), an ...

, St. Cloud River Bats, 2000–2001 *

Thomas Diamond Thomas Nicklaus Diamond (born April 6, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs. College & draft Diamond starred at the University of New Orleans. As a junior, he wen ...

, St. Cloud River Bats, 2002–2003 *

Andy Dominique Andrew John Dominique (born October 30, 1975) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) in parts of the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Listed at and , he batted and threw right-handed ...

, Kenosha Kroakers, 1995 * Jeff Duncan, Waterloo Bucks, 1998 * Lucas Duda, Alexandria Beetles, 2006 * Andre Ethier, Rochester Honkers, 2002 *

Dave Gassner David K. Gassner (born December 14, 1978) is a former professional baseball pitcher. Gassner is a 1997 graduate of Hortonville High School in Hortonville, Wisconsin and 2002 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Education. Career Gassne ...

, Wausau Woodchucks, 1998 *

Jay Gibbons Jay Jonathan Gibbons (born March 2, 1977) is an American former professional baseball right fielder in Major League Baseball. He played college baseball at California State University, Los Angeles and in the Major Leagues for the Baltimore Oriole ...

, Manitowoc Skunks, 1996–1997 * Tom Gorzelanny, St. Cloud River Bats, 2001 * Curtis Granderson, Mankato Mashers, 2001 *

Eric Haase Eric Michael Haase (; born December 18, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2018 for the Cleveland Indians. Early life Haase was born on December 1 ...

, Wausau Woodchunks, 2010 *

Mitch Haniger Mitchell Evan Haniger (born December 23, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners. A coll ...

, Green Bay Bullfrogs, 2009 *

Jack Hannahan John Joseph "The Bangladesh Hammer" Hannahan IV (born March 4, 1980) is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Ind ...

, Mankato Mashers, 1999 *

Daniel Ray Herrera Daniel Ray Herrera (born October 21, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets. Herrera became well known among baseball fan ...

, La Crosse Loggers, 2005 *

Tyler Hoechlin Tyler Lee Hoechlin (; born September 11, 1987) is an American actor. Initially earning recognition for starring as Michael Sullivan Jr. in the 2002 film ''Road to Perdition'', Hoechlin went on to star as Martin Brewer on '' 7th Heaven'' between ...

, Battle Creek Bombers, 2007 * Justin Huisman, St. Cloud River Bats, 1998 *

Brett Jackson Brett Elliott Jackson (born August 2, 1988) is an American former professional baseball center fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks between 2012 and 2014. Jackson played college baseball ...

, La Crosse Loggers, 2007 *

Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen (born September 17, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for two seasons in various levels of the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league organization before his debut in 2006 as a starting pitcher. ...

, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2001 *

Jimmy Journell James Richard Journell (born December 29, 1977), is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003 and 2005. Amateur career Journell was born in Springfield, Ohio. He graduated from North High Sc ...

, Waterloo Bucks, 1997, 1999 *

Bobby Kielty Robert Michael Kielty (last name pronounced KELT-ee) (born August 5, 1976) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox during a Major League ...

, Kenosha Kroakers, 1996 *

Andrew Knapp Andrew Michael Knapp (born November 9, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Houston Astros organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mari ...

, La Crosse Loggers, 2011 * Mark Lowe, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2002–2003 * Jay Marshall, Rochester Honkers, 2002 *

Doug Mathis Douglas Alan Mathis (born June 7, 1983) is a former professional baseball pitcher and current pitching coach with the Los Angeles Dodgers for their AAA affiliate in Oklahoma City. He played in Major League Baseball, the KBO League, Nippon Profess ...

, Duluth Huskies, 2003 *

Mark Melancon Mark David Melancon ( ; born March 28, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pi ...

, Duluth Huskies, 2004 *

Paul McAnulty Paul Michael McAnulty (born February 24, 1981) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played college baseball at Long Beach State. Major League Baseball San Diego Padres McAnulty gained the attention of San Diego Padres GM Kevin Tower ...

, Mankato Mashers, 2001 *

Carlos Muñiz Carlos Javier Muñiz (born March 12, 1981) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Muñiz made his major league debut on September 25, . He threw 1.1 innings and gave up 2 earned runs. Muñiz was called up to the Mets on May ...

, Alexandria Beetles, 2002 * Pat Neshek, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2000 *

Josh Newman Joshua Paul Newman (born June 11, 1982) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He played parts of and for the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals. Biography A native of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Newman played college baseba ...

, Alexandria Beetles, 2001 *

Wes Obermueller Wesley Mitchell Obermueller (born December 22, 1976) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He began his career in the Kansas City Royals organization when he was selected in the 2nd round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft. Obermueller ...

, Wausau Woodchucks, 1995, Waterloo Bucks, 1996–1997 * Jordan Pacheco, La Crosse Loggers, 2005 * Val Pascucci, Rochester Honkers, 1998 * Juan Pierre, Manitowoc Skunks, 1996 * Robb Quinlan, Dubuque Mud Puppies, 1996, St. Cloud River Bats, 1998 * Erasmo Ramirez, Kenosha Kroakers, 1995 * Mike Rouse, Brainerd Mighty Gulls, 1999 * Chris Sale, La Crosse Loggers, 2008 * Max Scherzer, La Crosse Loggers, 2004 * Shawn Sedlacek, Dubuque Mud Puppies, 1996 *

George Sherrill George Friederich Sherrill (born April 19, 1977) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. Sherrill pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves from ...

, Kenosha Kroakers, 1997 * Drew Smyly, Duluth Huskies, 2009 *

Ryan Spilborghs Ryan Adam Rene Jean Spilborghs (born September 5, 1979) is an American baseball broadcaster for AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain & SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio, and a former professional baseball outfielder. Baseball career College Spilborghs playe ...

, Madison Mallards, 2001 * Eric Thames, La Crosse Loggers, 2007 *

Mike Trout Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is a ten-time MLB All-Star, three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) ...

, La Crosse Loggers, 2008 * Curtis Thigpen, Waterloo Bucks, 2002 * Jeff Weaver, Dubuque Mud Puppies, 1995 *

Josh Willingham Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979) is a former American professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins and Kansas City ...

, Austin Southern Minny Stars, 1998–1999 *

Danny Worth Daniel Weston Worth (born September 30, 1985) is an American baseball coach and former professional baseball infielder. He is an assistant baseball coach at Pepperdine University. He previously played for the SK Wyverns of the KBO League and f ...

, Alexandria Beetles, 2006 * Ben Zobrist, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2003 * Jordan Zimmermann, Eau Claire Express 2006 * Anton Kuznetsov,Eau Claire Express, 2013-2015

Umpiring

The Northwoods League, in addition to being a developmental league for players and coaches, is also a developmental league for umpires. The concentrated game schedule, travel, and Minor League-like game conditions give NWL umpires a pre-professional experience. Since the League's inaugural season in 1994, 44 of its former umpires have furthered their careers in affiliated professional baseball. The League recruits its umpires from the two umpire schools whose curricula have been approved by the Professional Baseball Umpire Corps. (PBUC): The Minor League Umpire training Academy and Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires. The umpires ultimately chosen are usually among the top school graduates who were then selected to the pre-season, PBUC sponsored Umpire Evaluation Course. The NWL contracts with eleven three-man crews during the regular season, a six-man crew during the mid-season All-Star game, and six umpires for both the divisional playoffs and championship series.

Notes

References

External links

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