Traverse City Baseball Unveils Six Possible Names to Re-Brand the Franchise

Traverse City Baseball has announced six finalists for the “Name the Team Contest” ahead of its inaugural Northwood League (Summer Collegiate) season.  After receiving more than 3,000 submissions, the ownership is now inviting fans to choose their favorite.  The options are the following: Black Pearls, Dogmen, Dune Bears, Pit Spitters, Tree Shakers, and Sasquatch.  Read more and vote here.

Wuerfel Talks About Sale of Beach Bums, Switch to Northwoods League

John Wuerfel wasn’t going to sell to just anybody.  The Traverse City Beach Bums (Independent, Frontier League) co-owner — or now former co-owner — sold the franchise he and his wife Leslye helped nurture for the last 13 years.  Read more here.

Traverse City (MI) Joins Northwoods League, Re-Branding Contest Underway

PRESS RELEASE – Traverse City, Michigan – Exciting changes are coming to the Traverse City sports and entertainment landscape! Traverse City Baseball, a group of investors lead by the West Michigan Whitecaps, have purchased Wuerfel Park and will begin play as a Northwoods League affiliate in May of 2019.

Beach Bums Hire New Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

PRESS RELEASE – The Traverse City Beach Bums are excited to announce that veteran announcer Scott Montesano has joined the club as the new Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations. He comes to Traverse City following six seasons with the Des Moines, IA Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League where he was the broadcaster and lead sales executive. With the Buccaneers he

Beach Bums Announce New Voice

PRESS RELEASE – The Traverse City Beach Bums will have a new voice to go along with their new radio station this season as Kevin Burke will be joining the Beach Bums as the team’s broadcaster.

Fanfest to Highlight New Fan Amenities at Wuerfel Park

PRESS RELEASE – Wuerfel Park has some exciting new features for the 2012 season that fans will have a chance to look at firsthand during FanFest on April 28.

Press Box to Be Relocated at McBride Stadium

Based on a structural evaluation by an engineering firm, the press box at 75-year-old McBride Stadium, home of the summer collegiate Richmond (IN) RiverRats (Prospect League), will have to be relocated from atop the structure.  There is no timetable yet on when this will happen.  As you might recall, McBide was the home of the indy pro Richmond Roosters (Frontier League) from 1995-2005 before the team was sold

Beach Bums Offer Former Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel Internship

PRESS RELEASE – The Traverse City Beach Bums have decided to offer former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel the opportunity to join the Beach Bums for the 2011 season.

Beach Bums and Sunny Country Renew Partnership

PRESS RELEASE – The Traverse City Beach Bums and Sunny Country 101.9, WLDR-FM, announced today that they have renewed their partnership for 2011. Sunny Country 101.9 will carry all 96 Beach Bums games home and away on Sunny Country 101.9FM, 750 WARD-AM Petoskey, and through online streaming as well. “It’s been a great partnership for us” said John Wuerfel, Managing

Beach Bums Name New GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Traverse City Beach Bums are proud to name Jeremy Crum as their new General Manager. Crum assumed his position on November 1st and will work to build on the success of the 2010 season as the Beach Bums enter their sixth season.

Sunny Country 101.9 DJ to Join Beach Bums

PRESS RELEASE – The Traverse City Beach Bums are excited to announce that WLDR, Sunny Country 101.9 morning show host and Programming Director Dave B. Goode will be joining the team as the on-field emcee.

Bums Reflect on Past Four Seasons, Anticipate One Millionth Fan

John Wuerfel, CEO of the Frontier League’s Traverse City (MI) Beach Bums, takes a look back at the development of Wuerfel Park and bringing a team to northern Michigan four years ago.  The Beach Bums are expected to welcome their one millionth fan this season.  In celebration of this attendance milestone, fans can register to win a brand new Sea Doo.  Read more here.

Fifth Third Bank Returns as Beach Bums’ Reading Club Sponsor

PRESS RELEASE – The Traverse City Beach Bums announced today that Fifth Third Bank will return as a sponsor of the team’s reading program this summer.