League: Chippewa River Baseball League

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Beef River Bullfrogs

Despite losing a couple of key contributors from the offense, the Bullfrogs will look for a mix of veterans and young talent to replace the production at the plate. 

Austin Baker hit .400 last season and was second on the Frogs in hits (14). Ryan Gray (.295 13 Hits) enters his 7th year with the Bullfrogs and will provide pop out of the DH/EH spot. Taylor Rathke returns for his 10th year in the CRBL. Rathke led the Frogs in RBI’s last season (12). Brothers George and Hank Munson, along with Justin Becker will once again be a big part of the everyday lineup for the Frogs.  On the mound, Ethan Bartels, Wesley Boyarski, Reese Lucas, and Justin Becker all  return having thrown quality innings last season. Rookies Max Nelson, Lucas Johnson, Titan Miller, Ty Fjelstad, and Colton Lee, as well as the return of Carter Johnson, will look to make an immediate impact for the Frogs.

We hope you’ll come out this summer and celebrate year 30 of Bullfrogs baseball in Strum!

ROSTER: Alex Anderson, Austin Baker, Mason Bauer, Ethan Bartels, Jackson Berg, Justin Becker, Colin Boyarski, Wesley Boyarski, Dawson Brock, Ian Denning, Ty Fjelstad, Dylan Fox, Ryan Gray, Eli Hazuga, Brandon Jaenke, Carter Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Isaac Knutson, Colton Lee, Reese Lucas, Kyle Maug, Ethan Maug, Titan Miller, George Munson, Hank Munson, Max Nelson, Ivan Nespil, Taylor Rathke, Dakota Sandley, Storm Standiford, LJ Terlizzi

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Spanberg Field – Strum, WI

Beef River Bullfrogs 2026 Season Schedule

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Stanley Slammers

Stanley

The Slammers finished the 2018 season 6-16 and hosted the 2018 WBA regionals losing to Wausau 10-0. The Slammers had four players in the 2018 All-Star game hosted by Whitehall: Luke Merritt was the starting pitcher and Keith Smasal, Brandon Wright, and Kevin Christorf were reserves. Brandon Wright was the Slammers Honorable Mention All-CRBL selection. The Slammers will be looking at the young players along with the few veterans remaining to help make 2019 a successful season. The Slammers would like to wish everyone in the CRBL good luck on the upcoming second and look forward to a great summer of baseball.

Roster: Kevin Christorf, Keith Smasal, Kasey Van Den Heuval, Ryan Joten, Brandon Wright, Brandon Herrick, Reece Drost, Scott Horn, Tanner Henderson, Clayton Peters, Noah Gilingham, Bryan Mason Neil Hebert, Collin Meyer, Luke Merritt, Matt Drost, Jeremy Bremness, Zach Edwards, Zak Ingersol, Ian Lagasse, Cole Ciokiewicz, Shane McQuilllan, James Zastrow, Jakob Rosemeyer, Bryce Lingen
Manager: Brandon Geist
Assistant Manager: Brian Smasal

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Tilden Tigers

Your 2026 Tilden Tigers are back again for their 61st season in the CRBL. Coming off another winning season, the Tigers look to do the same again in 2026. The Tigers are bringing everyone back from their WBA State team from last year including CRBL All Stars Jordan Steinmetz, who led the CRBL in batting average last year with a staggering .558 which also earned him an All-CRBL nod. Not to be outdone by the CRBL Rookie of the Year Jack Gorman who had a stellar year putting up a .472 batting average and 20 RBIs in 13 games last year. Tilden is also bringing back All-Star utility man Jacob Lacy, veterans Nolan Baier and Cole Zwiefelhofer, and the rest of the Steinmetz boys (Drew, Lucas, and Ben) to anchor the Tilden lineup as well. The Tigers will also have a masterful pitching staff led by crafty veteran PJ Lequia, who put up a 4-1 record to the tune of a 3.12 ERA on his way to another All-Star appearance. Therefore, the Tilden Tigers look forward to having another successful and fulfilling season out on the diamond. And we look forward to seeing you at Casper Park this year to watch your 2026 Tilden Tigers.

ROSTER: Nolan Baier, Steele Beatty, Brecken Boisvert, Brendan Bresina, Sam Bresina, Jack Gorman, Christian Hall, Adam Krajewski,  Jacob Lacy, Adam LaRock, PJ LeQuia, Caleb Moss, Nick Rooney, Ben Steinmetz, Drew Steinmetz, Jordan Steinmetz, Lucas Steinmetz, Jesse Urbanek, Ethan Westrate, Cole Zwiefelhofer.

Sponsors

Casper Park – Chippewa Falls, WI

Tilden Tigers 2026 Season Schedule

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Osseo Merchants

The Osseo Merchants endured a rollercoaster regular season in the CRBL, ultimately falling short of the 2025 CRBL playoffs. However, they bounced back impressively in the WBA postseason, showcasing grit and resilience.

In a thrilling opener, the Merchants edged out the Cadott Red Sox in a true nail-biter that came down to the final out. They then battled through significant injuries to defeat the Wisconsin Rapids Redhawks, securing a spot in the State Championship game. There, they pushed the River Falls Fighting Fish to the limit but came up just one run short in an 8-7 heartbreaker.

Looking ahead, the Merchants’ core lineup and pitching staff remain largely intact, providing a strong foundation for the upcoming season. The team is particularly excited to welcome versatile utility player Will Thibodeau (UT), a proven talent with all-league experience. A few additional roster spots are still being finalized, but the Merchants are poised for another competitive run

We would like to thank all of our fans and sponsors for their volunteer efforts and donations throughout the years. Hope to see you all at the ballpark! 

2025 Award Winners

All CRBL OF- Ryan Freitag 

All CRBL Pitcher (and Pitcher of the Year) – Luke Eide 

All CRBL UT – Nolan Matson 

Honorable Mention – Jesse Brockman 

Gold Glove  – Joe Zawacki

ROSTER: Alex Byom, Brandt Freitag, Cal Freitag, Ryan Freitag, Jaxon Kostka, Jesse Brockman, Joe Zawacki, Logan Boettcher, Luke Eide, Nolan Matson, Neal Matson, Scott Hovell, Todd Wienkes, Trent Vondrasek, Tyson Allen-Woodcock, Hunter Sandberg, Shane Sosinsky, Trygvee Korger, Drake Swett, Will Thibodeau, Aaron Hagberg (Manager)

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Jon Soiney Baseball Field – Osseo, WI

Osseo Merchants 2026 Season Schedule

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Cadott Red Sox

In 2025, the Red Sox were a dominant force in the CRBL for the first time since the early 1980’s. The team fired on all cylinders and rolled to a league best 17-3 record. The Sox scored a CRBL best 9.65 runs per game and allowed only 2.95 runs per game. They entered the WBA as the number 3 seed and made their 2nd consecutive Final 8 appearance.

Cadott looks to remain a strong force in the CRBL in 2026. They will return most of their roster including all 10 of their all-stars from the 2025 squad.

Offensively the Sox led the league in both batting average (.359) and home runs (16) a season ago. In the outfield league MVP Luke Erickson (.474 avg, 27 h, 3 hr, 6 2b, 24 RBI, 25 r, 5 sb, 1.294 ops) will be patrolling centerfield again this season. Erickson also won his first All CRBL Award in 2025. The two corner spots will be manned by All CRBL Honorable Mention Logan Burzynski (.453 avg, 34 h, 2 hr, 5 2b, 25 RBI, 17 r) and All-star Jack Redwine (.373 avg, 25 h, 6 2b, 1 3b, 20 RBI, 22 r). The trio combined for 5 home runs, 17 doubles, 69 RBIs, and 72 runs while playing a combined 57 out of 60 possible games last season.

On the infield slick fielding Carter Hesselman (.318 avg, 4 2b, 17 RBI, 21 r) returns at shortstop. Hesselman had a banner season in 2025 winning his first All CRBL Award and a Gold Glove Award while playing all 20 games. First baseman Sam Feck mashed his way to his first All CRBL Award hitting .465 with a league leading 4 home runs and a 1.400 OPS this past season. Leadoff man Jack Kein (.356 avg, .524 obp, 17 r) will be back at second base. Three time all-star Chad Kron (2 hr, 16 r) will be back to man the hot corner. Injuries in 2025 forced Cole Bakkum play almost exclusively at DH. Bakkum responded by making the all-star team hitting .342 with 2 home runs, 5 doubles, 19 RBIs and 22 runs. A healthy 2026 season will allow him to play infield, outfield, and pitch. Cadott is excited to have Cole Perlberg play a full season around the infield for them as well in 2026.

Behind the plate the Sox are led by team captain Jonah Hanson. Hanson hit .383 with 3 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 14 runs while starting his 3rd consecutive all-star game at catcher. Zac Merritt will take over the back up catcher duties this year, a season after leading the team in hitting with a .520 average.

An already strong pitching rotation will add a little more depth in 2026. Fresh off his first All CRBL Award Gio Basile (4-0 record, 34 k, 31.2 inn, 6 er) returns to help anchor the rotation. Five time all-star Zack Thiesse (5-1 record, 45.1 inn, 2.98 era) will remain a dominant force for the Sox. Lefties Warren Bowe and Jack Gabler and righty Jalen Pascal will be back in the fold as well. Former rookie of the year Henry Wilkinson will be back full time this season after limited action last season. Free agent pick up Chase Watkins figures to pitch some big innings for the Sox as well.

The Red Sox would thank all of their sponsors and fans. The support that you give us is incredible. We can’t wait to see everyone down at the field again this summer!

Roster: Cole Bakkum, Gio Basile, Warren Bowe, Logan Burzynski, Luke Erickson, Sam Feck, Jack Gabler, Jonah Hanson, Carter Hesselman, Jack Kein, Chad Kron, Zac Merritt, Dylan O’Connell, Jalen Pascal, Cole Perlberg, Ben Poppe, Jack Redwine, Tony Riley, Alex Schmidt, Zack Thiesse, Chase Watkins, Michael Wellner, Henry Wilkinson, Logan Zinmaster

Manager: Rick Danielson

 

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Cadott Baseball Field – Cadott, WI

Cadott Red Sox 2026 Season Schedule

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Eau Claire Cavaliers

The Eau Claire Cavaliers is an amateur baseball team that started in 1971. The 2026 baseball season will see the Eau Claire Cavaliers starting their ninth season as members of the Chippewa River Baseball League.
The 2025 baseball season saw the Cavaliers play the Eau Claire Bears in the Chippewa River Baseball League’s Wild Card Wednesday game and lost 8-7.
The Cavaliers qualify for the Wisconsin Baseball Association playoffs at the Haugen, WI. regionals.  They started the playoffs playing the Haugen Knights and lost 5-1. The next day the Cavaliers played the Spring Valley Hawks and lost 4-3.
CRBL Award Winners were Sam Knickerbocker CRBL Catcher, Andrew Milner CRBL Pitcher,  Xavier Bembnister Honorable Mention and Brayton Thillman Gold Glove.
The Cavaliers would like to wish all of the teams of the Chippewa River Baseball League the best of luck in the league in 2026. We invite all baseball fans to come to Carson Park for baseball action at it’s best this summer.
ROSTER: Andrew Milner, Sam Knickerbocker, Cole Tyman, Jerome Delikowski, Caden Ericksonm, Xavier Bembnister, Trenton Palmer, Brayton Thillman, Eli Rathke, Ashton Crowell, Mason Yarrington, Ryne Hull, Aidan Ecker, Logan Hesselman, Blake Bembnister , Aidan Pankratz, Lucas Costley

The Cavaliers are covered by the Northern Light Webcasting Network – See Full Coverage Schedule HERE

Carson Park, Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire Cavaliers 2026 Season Schedule

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Eau Claire Bears

The Bears are back, coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory. The Bears will be looking to defend their CRBL title, as well as look to improve on last year’s WBA semifinal loss. The one-two punch combo on the mound of Hunter Guenther and Aaron Skrypek will be back leading the pitching staff as well as veterans Chevy Tollefson, Tyler Gray, and Ryan Flock. Offensively the Bears will be returning all major contributors from last year, lead by veterans Josh Halling, Jim Thill, Sawyer Sturz, and Todd Lasher. The Bears are also looking forward to adding some young talent to a veteran-heavy roster.

ROSTER: Chevy Tollefson, Tyler Plitzner, Jim Thill, Sawyer Sturz, Lance Lettner, Tyler Gray, Alex Jinkins, Josh Halling, Nate Kent, Aaron Skrypek, Ryan Flock, Joe Halling, Todd Lasher, Jon Schoch, Hunter Guenther, Quintin Gonzalez, Ryan Casimier, JR Lukes, Lavonte Bean, player manager Blake Johnson.

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Cinder City Baseball Field – Altoona, WI

Eau Claire Bears 2026 Season Schedule

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