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March 28, 2026

Johnny Dukes a steady presence for Great Lakes Loons

BY FRED KELLY Staff Writer

In the Great Lakes Loons’ clubhouse at Dow Diamond, players come and go with rapidity and regularity. In sharp contrast, clubhouse manager Johnny Dukes has been an absolute constant for the past 11-plus years.

Dukes, who began with his relationship with the Loons as a volunteer, has been someone players and coaches can count on to get them ready for game days since the 2016 season.

In fact, he was named Midwest League Clubhouse Manager of the Year in 2025, a fact which he called “a big shocker.”

“It made me feel very appreciated, very appreciated,” Dukes said. “I had players from the first year I was here calling me saying I deserved that award.”

Interestingly, Dukes first got involved with the Loons largely out of sheer curiosity.

“My daughter used to work in the kitchen at the stadium, and I was curious about all of these individuals wearing khaki pants and white polos,” he noted with a chuckle. “I inquired about becoming a volunteer, and I did that for two years, and then I inquired about employment, and I became

a concession stand supervisor.”

It didn’t take long for Dukes to fall in love with the atmosphere at Dow Diamond, and for a couple of good reasons.

“I was greatly influenced by the culture (of the Loons) and the employees who worked here. They’re great people to work with,” he said. “And I’ve always just enjoyed baseball. I’ve always loved baseball, and I played baseball all through (my childhood and adolescence).”

Dukes, 55, was born and raised in Saginaw and graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1989. He went on to become a pastor at Lewis Temple Church in Saginaw until eventually leaving the pastorate in 2012.

“I grew up in the church all my life,” he said. “My grandfather was a bishop in the church, and I tutored under him.”

These days, Dukes is still serving others – but in a decidedly different capacity.

During the season, his day-to-day duties include getting together the necessary equipment for practice each day, working with the Loons’ media personnel to prepare video and photographic packages, doing the team’s laundry, shopping

and picking up supplies, providing transportation to and from the airport, providing snacks for visiting teams and umpires, and assisting the team’s in-house teacher who provides Latino players with English lessons and American players with Spanish lessons.

Considering his hectic in-season schedule, Dukes relishes his free time during the offseason.

“The No. 1 thing (in the offseason) is prioritizing family, because I spend so much time here (at Dow Diamond) during the season and my family allows me to do that,” Dukes said. “In the offseason, I spend the majority of my time with my wife and three kids and five grandchildren. I also do small jobs like painting, putting in bathroom floors, and stuff like that.”

In addition to baseball and family, Dukes is passionate about barbecuing and playing golf, and he jokingly refers to his home-cooking endeavors as “Big Poppa’s Backyard Barbecue.”

“I’m a barbecue nut,” said Dukes, whose favorite food is barbecued ribs. “I’ve been across the country and met a lot of award winners, and I’m always watching YouTube videos to learn as much as I can about

barbecuing.

“ … The other thing I like to do is play golf. I play a ton of golf,” he added, noting that his personal-best score was a 40 during a ninehole round at Twin Oaks in Freeland. “That’s my thing. That’s my way to decompress during the season when the team is not in town and I’m not working.” Dukes is known around the Loons’ clubhouse as the man who originated the long-running “Chicken ‘n’ shrimp, baby!” catchphrase, although he admitted that he lifted the saying from HBO’s “Hard Knocks” reality series.

“I was watching Hard Knocks (in 2015), and Chris Polk was a running back for the Houston Texans who was just creating chaos. His motto was, ‘Bang, bang, chicken and shrimp,’” Dukes recalled.

“ … Basically, one night (during the 2016 season), we were losing, and there weren’t many fans in the stadium, and I dropped the ‘Bang, bang’ part and just started saying, ‘Chicken and shrimp, baby!’” he added. “The guys got encouraged by that, we won the game, and it just took off from there.”

Johnny Dukes has been the Great Lakes Loons clubhouse manager since 2016.

(Lauren Verellen/Great Lakes Loons)

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Loons’ promotions schedule filled with fireworks, theme nights

BY DAVE CLARK editor

The Great Lakes Loons’ 2026 promotional schedule promises a summer at Dow Diamond filled with fireworks, theme nights, new fan experiences and a visit from a WWE Hall of Famer.

This year’s lineup blends returning fan favorites with fresh additions.

New daily promotions such as Two-Fer Tuesday and the Leadoff Hour — featured on select Saturday nights — join staples like Star Wars Night and Michigander Night.

“We couldn’t be more excited to share everything we have planned for Loons fans for the upcoming baseball season,” said Matt DeVries, the team’s director of marketing, entertainment and storytelling. “Each year, we focus on offering a wide variety of experiences. With a shorter summer in Michigan, we want every visit to Dow Diamond to feel like the

next big event.”

Opening Day is set for Friday, April 3, presented by MISS DIG 811. The first 1,000 fans will receive a magnet schedule giveaway, and the popular Opening Day Fish Fry returns for those observing Good Friday during Lent.

Fireworks Loontacular Nights, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, again anchor the schedule with 11 postgame shows, including every Saturday home game beginning May 16.

One of the most anticipated promotions is the return of the Michigan Dogmen on Saturday, Aug. 1. For one night, the Loons will rebrand as the folklore-inspired alternate identity during a combined Family Campout and Scout Night Sleepover.

Wrestle Loonmania returns Saturday, Aug. 15, featuring WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley as the special guest. The wrestling legend is expected to bring his trademark unpredictability to Midland.

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Other highlights include the Great Lakes Grand Carnival on July 17, transforming the ballpark with carnival-style games and prizes, and a series of Michigan-themed celebrations: GRIT Night (Aug. 13), Hockey Night in Midland with the Saginaw Spirit (Aug. 26), and Michigander Night (Aug. 29), which includes a Fidelity Investments hat giveaway.

Family-focused events fill the calendar, including appearances and themed nights featuring Clifford, Jurassic Ballpark, princesses, Star Wars, Marvel, Paw Patrol and Peanuts.

Music lovers can look forward to Motown Music Night, 2000s Night, Margaritaville Night, Yacht Rock Night, Country Music Night and 80s Night.

During the mid-May double homestand, the Loons will host Salute to Service Night on May 16 and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary May 24,

when the first 1,000 fans will receive a 2026 team photo.

Daily Promotions

Two-Fer Tuesday: New this season every Tuesday home game, score two-for-one ballpark favorites, featuring burgers, brats, popcorn, pretzels, chips & cheese, fries, canned cocktails, and 32oz fountain sodas. Bring your appetite (and a friend) and enjoy twice the bites for half the price!

Wednesday Hometown Heroes: Thanks to Meijer, we’re inviting all active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and frontline healthcare workers for a special night at Dow Diamond with a free meal on us.

Thirsty Thursday: Presented by Miller Lite and Yuengling, all beer is 50% off all night!

Foodie Friday: With the

help of Isabella Bank, there’s something for every appetite, from $2 hot dogs and $1 snacks to gourmet creations like shawarma nachos, chorizo style sausage, poutine, and more. Don’t miss Chef’s Table, a limited-availability pre-game culinary buffet at the ballpark beginning May 22nd!

Saturday Leadoff Hour: New this season score early access to the ballpark on select Saturday nights with an hour of 50% off all beer and the opportunity to watch batting practice!

Kids Eat Free Sunday: Kids 12 years old and under receive a free hot dog meal thanks to Serra Toyota Saginaw. After each game, all kids are invited to run the bases.

Fireworks nights

The Loons will host 11 postgame Fireworks Loontacular shows this season. Every Saturday home game beginning May 16 will feature a fireworks display originating from center field.

Saturday, May 16 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps

Saturday, May 23 vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Saturday, June 6 vs. Lansing Lugnuts

Thursday, June 18 vs. Lake County Captains

Saturday, June 20 vs. Lake County Captains

Saturday, July 11 vs. Dayton Dragons

Friday, July 17 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps

Saturday, July 18 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps

Saturday, August 1 vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

Saturday, August 15 vs. South Bend Cubs

Saturday, August 29 vs. Lansing Lugnuts guest aPPearances

It wouldn’t be a summer at Dow Diamond without plenty of surprises and entertainment throughout the year.

Sunday, May 17: Kids Club Takeover presented by MyMichigan Health featuring Clifford presented by Delta College Public Media

Saturday, May 23: Jurassic Ballpark Night presented by MyMichigan Health featuring Ed’s Dinosaurs Live

Saturday, June 6: Princess Night presented by HighCountry Jumpers featuring special character appearances

Sunday, June 7: Kids Fest presented by MyMichigan Health featuring the ZOOperstars!

Thursday, June 18: Margaritaville Night presented by Garpiel Group featuring The Liki Tikis Band

Saturday, June 20: Star Wars Night featuring special character appearances

Saturday, July 18: Marvel Night presented by MyMichigan Health featuring special character appearances

Sunday, August 2: Paw Patrol Day presented by MyMichigan Health featuring Marshall

The Great Lakes Loons will take part in national Play Ball Weekend with a pre-game baseball clinic on Sunday, May 15 for kids ages 5-12 with a chance to learn baseball from some of the best Great Lakes Loons players.

(Courtesy Photo/Provided by the Great Lakes Loons)

Thursday, August 13: 80’s Night presented by Midland Center for the Arts featuring Jedi Mind Trip

Saturday, August 15: Wrestle Loonmania featuring Mick Foley

Wednesday, August 26: Hockey Night in Midland featuring the Saginaw Spirit

Thursday, August 27: Bavarian Night presented by Bavarian Inn featuring Da Frankenmuda Fratz’n

giveaways & Jersey auctions

The Loons will wear a variety of uniforms at home this season, 13 in all to be exact. Of those jerseys, six will be put up for auction, with proceeds benefiting the Michigan Baseball Foundation and other local nonprofits.

Friday, April 3: Magnet Schedule Giveaway (First 1,000 fans) presented by MISS DIG 811

Sunday, May 17: Armed Forces & Jersey Auction

Sunday, May 24: Team Photo Giveaway (First 1,000)

Saturday, June 20: Star Wars & Jersey Auction

Thursday, July 9: Beer Run T-Shirts (Sign-up required) presented by The Rock

Station Z93!

Friday, July 10: Bottle Opener Coaster Giveaway (First 500 fans, 21+) presented by Sugar Springs Marine

Sunday, July 12: Pontooners & Jersey Auction

Saturday, July 18: Loons x Marvel Hat (additional details available)

Sunday, August 2: Paw Patrol & Jersey Auction

Sunday, August 16: Peanuts & Jersey Auction

Wednesday, August 26: Saginaw Spirit Cross & Jersey Auction

Saturday, August 29: Loons Hat Giveaway (First 1,000 fans) presented by Fidelity Investments

Sunday, August 30: 2027 Schedule Giveaway (Post-game)

sPecial ticket oFFers

The general public and other specialized groups will have the opportunity to take advantage of special offers throughout the year.

Sunday, April 5: Easter Brunch

Thursday, May 21: Wine Tasting Friday, June 5: Teacher Appreciation Night

Saturday, June 6: Princess Night Character Meet & Greet

Thursday, July 9: Beer Run presented by The Rock Station Z93!

Saturday, July 18: Loons x Marvel Specialty Hat and Character Meet & Greet

Saturday, August 1: Family Campout

Saturday, August 1: Scout Night Sleepover

Sunday, August 2: Paw Patrol’s Marshall Photo Op

Sunday, August 2: First Responders Day

Thursday, August 13: Healthcare Appreciation Night presented by Health Advantage Credit Union

Thursday, August 13: Girls Night Out

Saturday, August 15: Mick Foley VIP Meet & Greet

Pontooners

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All fans on deck! The Loons become the Great Lakes Pontooners for four games and Dow Diamond transforms into ‘Up North’ at the lake. It’s a celebration of the joys of life on the water that you will not want to miss.

Thursday, July 9

Friday, July 10

Saturday, July 11

Sunday, July 12

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nights

Los Pepinillos Picantes del Norte return for three games complete with special uniforms, food, and much more! It’s a celebration of the rich history Hispanic migrant farmers played in the Great Lakes Bay Region’s agricultural community and a way the Loons can

honor the impact our Hispanic community has had throughout the region.

Friday, May 22

Friday, June 19

Friday, July 31

Bark in the Park games

The Loons will transition

to three, standalone Bark in the Park games where dogs are welcomed and attendance for our four-legged friends is encouraged.

Sunday, May 17

Friday, June 5

Friday, August 27 with pregame Weiner Dog Race

Loons coaches include LaChance, De Los Santos, Bailey

BY MIDLAND DAILY NEWS

The Great Lakes Loons, in conjunction with the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, announced the team’s 2026 coaching staff in February.

The Loons begin their 19th season on Friday, April 3 at Dow Diamond against the Fort Wayne TinCaps (High-A San Diego Padres) at 6:05 p.m.

Joining third-year manager Jair Fernandez will be second-year hitting coach Kevin LaChance and pitching coaches Richard de Los Santos and Brandon Bailey.

LaChance begins his third year as a coach in the Dodgers organization. In 2025, he guided the Great Lakes offense to single-season franchise records with 688 walks and 265 stolen bases across the 130-game season.

LaChance was a 10th-round draft selection of the Dodgers in 2016. He played with the Ogden Raptors in 2017, a championship year in the Pioneer League, and in 33 games across four Arizona Diamondbacks affiliates in 2019.

In 2025, De Los Santos was a pitching coach for the ACL Dodgers in the Arizona Complex League. From 2022-24, he worked alongside David Anderson as pitching coach for the Loons. All three seasons, Great Lakes pitching had 1,260+ strikeouts, including a franchise-record 1,398 in 2022.

The Dominican-born De Los Santos had a nine-year minor league career as a righthanded pitcher, mostly in the Tampa Bay system. He played a portion of the 2005 season in Battle Creek for the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays, who would be purchased in 2006 by the Michigan Baseball Foundation and become the Loons

in 2007.

Bailey coached with the Low-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes last season. The 2025 Quakes led the California League in strikeouts with 1,329 in 132 games, en route to a regular-season South Division title. Bailey was a sixth-round pick of the Athletics in 2016 and pitched five games with the Houston Astros in 2020.

Michael Hermosillo will be the Loons outfield/baserunning coach. He played 103 games in the major leagues: 56 with the Los Angeles Angels from 2018-2020 and 47 with the Chicago Cubs from 2021-2022. The Mesa, Arizona native was a 28th-round draft pick of the Angels in 2013. He spent 10 seasons in the minors, manning the outfield for the Burlington Bees, the former Midwest League affiliate of the Angels in 2015 and 2016.

Marco Hernandez, the Loons bench coach, was utilized as the

bullpen catcher for the Quakes in 2025. The Venezuelan-born catcher was signed by the Dodgers in 2015. He played 224 games across six minor league seasons, two stints with Rancho in 2021-2022. Hernandez finished his playing career in 2023 with the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the American Association.

Rounding out the staff are Jose Capellan (coach/bullpen coach), Kupono Decker (development associate), and Walter Lindo (performance coach). Akinori Maeda returns as the head athletic trainer and will be joined by athletic trainer Alfredo Casillas.

The Loons have been a partner of the Dodgers since the team’s inception in 2007. Dow Diamond serves as the team’s home and also houses the Michigan Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, and Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt.

Loons and life have overlapped in magical ways

I’m amazed to realize it was a little over 20 years ago, in January of 2006, that a press conference was held at the Great Hall in Midland, where former Dow Chemical Company CEO Bill Stavropoulos told a crowd, “The rumors are true.”

Stavropoulos would then found the nonprofit Michigan Baseball Foundation, which owns and operates Dow Diamond and which distributes revenues each year from the stadium’s operations to nonprofit organizations throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.

I know that the Great Lakes Loons’ milestone 20th season is not until 2027, but I hope they will forgive me for reminiscing a little early.

In April of that year, ground was broken at the corner of East Main and State streets for what would become Dow Diamond. That summer, the

name “Great Lakes Loons” was announced as the new name of the team after members of the public were invited to submit ideas for names.

On April 13, 2007, the stadium opened on a chilly April night for the Loons’ first-ever home game.

Since then, Dow Diamond has hosted two Midwest League All-Star Games, seen more than four million fans come through its gates, witnessed the Loons’ 2016 Midwest League championship, and helped launch the careers of many stars.

Surefire future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw, then 19 years old, started the Loons’ first game as I watched on a snowy night in South Bend, Indiana. One of his catchers

was current Detroit Tiger Kenley Jansen, who has gone on to a stellar pitching career of his own and is certainly a future Hall of Fame candidate as well. Several years later, shortstop Corey Seager spent some time with the Loons before becoming a star in his own right.

Before that first season even started in 2007, Daily News sportswriter Chris Marchand and photographer Brett Marshall ventured down to Vero Beach, Florida, to spend a few days with the Loons in spring training. They got to

know Kershaw, Preston Mattingly, Loons manager Lance Parrish, and many others. Talk about a great sneak peek at history in the making.

For me personally, the launch of the Loons team is seared into my memory simply because it coincided with the most important time in my life.

In March 2006, I met and fell in love with a beautiful girl named Tamara Snyder. By the time she accompanied me to that first Loons home game at Dow Diamond 13 months later, we were engaged. About three

months after that, I even had my bachelor party at a Loons game.

And I can always remember when Clayton Kershaw got promoted and left the Loons. That’s because Tamara and I got married on August 4, 2007 and headed to the Upper Peninsula for our honeymoon. And when we came home about a week later, we learned that Kershaw had been promoted. And our lives have been

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Loons’ four millionth fan talks hot dogs, baseball and Dow Diamond

BY DAN CHALK Managing editor

On July 11, 2025, Dave Shiffer of Riverdale walked through the home plate gate at Dow Diamond and became the four millionth fan to attend a Great Lakes Loons’ home game since their first season in 2007. Shiffer was recognized on the field before the game and was given two season tickets for the 2026 season.

The Daily News recently talked with Shiffer and his wife, Debra, about their Loons fandom and what makes Dow Diamond a unique experience in the summertime.

Daily News: What ap-

pealed to you when you went to a Loons game for the first time?

Dave: What I really liked was how family-oriented it was - the activities that go along with the ballgames. And it’s close by for us. We’ve been to Chicago and Detroit. They’re always a hassle to get to. I really like the Loons setup.

Whenever my wife called, they were really friendly and helpful with setting up for our (church) group. When we went to arrange for our season tickets, the gentleman instantly remembered my name and everything.

Debra: We really like that they have the Faith and Family

Nights. They give a shout-out to all the churches (on the public address on those nights).

Daily News: How far of a drive is it for you to get to Dow Diamond?

Dave: About 40 minutes.

Daily News: What are the advantages of going to a Loons game, and would you ever rather go to a major league game instead?

Dave: If I go anywhere else, I might go and see the (Lansing) Lugnuts sometime because I’ve never been to see them. When the Atlanta Braves play the Tigers, we try to go to that one because my wife’s cousin is a big Atlanta

fan. Other than that, there isn’t anything else I like more about the Tigers than the Loons. Everybody that works (at Dow Diamond) is super friendly. It’s more like a hometown team than going to the games in Detroit.

Daily News: What’s your go-to food at the ballpark?

Dave: We always get hot dogs and fries and ice cream. I told my wife this year I’m going to go for the footlongs if they have them.

Dukes

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Indeed, the Loons used that mantra as their rallying cry during an incredible run through August and into the 2016 postseason, culminating in the team’s first and only Midwest League championship to date.

According to Dukes, that saying is still used in the clubhouse.

“They won’t let it go. They live and die by that,” he said with a laugh. “ … The funny thing is that ‘Chicken and shrimp’ is even on those championship rings (from 2016).”

Among Dukes’s other favorite memories of his tenure with the Loons was the 2017 Midwest League All-Star Game at Dow Diamond, during which he had the opportunity to meet and care for future big-league stars Vladimir Guerrero,

Jr., and Fernando Tatis, Jr., among others.

“I think about how they were right here at the stadium, and now when I see them on TV, it just blows my mind,” he said.

Asked about his favorite Loons’ players from the past, Dukes replied, “There was Oneil Cruz in 2017, and then Walker Buehler, who’s probably my No. 1 guy. I’ve also worked for some really good managers. … I still stay in touch with a lot of those guys.”

As for his future with the team, Dukes acknowledged that he probably won’t be sticking around too much longer.

“I’m getting too old, bro. This is a young man’s job,” he said with another laugh. “I love it, though. I love it. It’s like a family here.”

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reaDing Program Days

presented by Delta College

The Loons Reading Program is a free, teacher-driven initiative designed to inspire a love of reading while turning classroom achievements into unforgettable ballpark memories. Open to students ages 5–12, the program allows teachers to set customized reading goals and track progress in a way that fits their classroom. When students reach their goal and make it all the way home, they’ll earn a free lawn ticket to a game. Every student who completes the program is also invited to participate in the Reading Program Parade, where they’ll walk the warning track before the game and be recognized on

cruise-in classic car shows

Wednesday, May 20

Sunday, July 19

school

kiDs Days

Tuesday, May 12

Tuesday, May 19 college

nights

Thursday, April 16

Thursday, April 30

new aDDitions

Saturday, May 2: Postgame Catch Under the Lights

Sunday, May 3: Mom’s Day

Wednesday, May 13: Motown Music Night

Saturday, May 16: Salute to Service Night

Thursday, May 21: 2000’s Night

Sunday, May 24: America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

the field in front of Loons fans.

Sunday, May 17

Saturday, May 23

Sunday, June 7 Faith Family nights

Friday, June 19

Sunday, July 12

Saturday, August 15 youth clinics

Sunday, June 7: Play Ball Weekend presented by Central Michigan University

Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day presented by Modern Mechanics

returning highlights

Saturday, April 4:

Lou E’s Post-Game Easter Egg Fest

Wednesday, April 15: Jackie Robinson Day

Thursday, May 14: Dodgers World Champs Night presented by Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC with Adults Run the Bases

Friday, May 15: $10,000 Grand Slam Giveaway

Tuesday, June 2: Lou Gehrig Day

Thursday, June 4: Lucky Hot Dog Night

Friday, June 5: Pride Night presented by Dow GLAD & Great Lakes Bay Pride

Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day presented by Modern Mechanics with Postgame Catch on the Field

Sunday, July 19: Inclusion Day presented by Corteva Agriscience with Postgame Miracle League Exhibition

Tuesday, August 11: 811 Day presented by MISS DIG 811

Wednesday, June 3: Swing for a Prize

Wednesday, July 8: Cancer Awareness Night

Sunday, July 12: Grandparents Day

Friday, July 17: The Great Lakes Grand Carnival

Thursday, July 30: Country Music Night presented by Michigan Soybean Committee

Wednesday, August 12: Meow at the Dow (Cat Night)

Sunday, August 16: STEM Day presented by Saginaw Valley State University

Tuesday, August 25: Back to School Night

Tuesday, August 25: Ag Day presented by Michigan Sugar Company

intertwined with the Loons in some way ever since.

A few years later, our daughter Meredith was born, and her first Loons game was on Father’s Day in 2014. What a great memory that is! Several years after that, she would go to a Loons game with Central Park Elementary on a School Kids Day when the crowd set a Dow Diamond attendance record.

When I was a sportswriter at the Daily News for many years, I had the good fortune of being assigned to cover the Loons at spring training six times. I got to fly to Arizona, interview the

players and coaches, and write stories about them. One of those years, Tamara and Meredith came with me to Arizona to share in the fun.

So many good memories.

If you’ve been a fan of the Loons for awhile, I’m sure you have some good recollections of your own about the team.

In Midland and the Great Lakes Bay Region, we are very blessed to have the Loons playing right in our backyard.

Managing Editor Dan Chalk has attended almost every Loons home opener and can be reached at chalk@mdn.net.

Loons’ Fan

There’s something about me with hot dogs and ballgames. It wouldn’t seem right without them.

Friday, August 14: GRIT Night with 9 Innings of Winning

Friday, August 14: Loons Pennant Race presented by Greater Midland Races

Sunday, August 16: Lou E’s Birthday presented by MyMichigan Health

Saturday, August 29: Michigander Night

Sunday, August 30: Fan Appreciation Day

Debra: We get the hard ice cream. I always get butter pecan.

Daily News: What are your plans for attending Loons games in 2026?

Dave: My wife and I will be going a lot this summer, just the two of us. And maybe with another couple that we like to go with. We’ve always sat in the same section (201, behind third base), but we chose a different section this time, in the concourse. We already have our tickets for the first game (on Friday, April 3).

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Jurassic Ballpark Sat ., May 23

Star Wars Night Sat ., June 20

Grand Carnival Night Fri., July 17

Mar vel Night Sat ., July 18

Michigan Dogmen Sat ., Aug. 1 Wrestle Loonmania Sat ., Aug.15 Michigander Night Sat ., Aug. 29