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Thu., Jul 31, 2008 - 4:46PM

The Madison Mallards added two new pitchers to their roster Thursday.

Left-hander Brandon Copp (Northern Illinois) and right-hander Brad Lusti (UW-Milwaukee) replace right-hander Nolan Cain (LSU) and right-hander Scott Heitshusen (Kansas).

Cain has to take summer classes... >>MORE

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Tom Ziemer
Tom Ziemer has covered the Mallards since joining the Wisconsin State Journal in 2006.
Thu., Jul 31, 2008 - 1:09PM

The Madison Mallards announced today that when actor Gary Coleman makes his appearance at Warner Park Friday night, the team will offer him a contract.

The Mallards are planning on batting Coleman, who be the team's designated hitter, leadoff against the Eau Claire Express.... >>MORE

Thu., Jul 31, 2008 - 12:58PM

The Madison Mallards announced the teams for the franchise's third annual Mallards-MLB alumni game at Warner Park.

Ferguson Jenkins, who the team previously announced would be headlining the game, is the biggest name coming to town Aug. 23.

Joining him on the MLB side... >>MORE

Mon., Jul 28, 2008 - 1:01PM

Not a real good week for the Madison Mallards.

They've lost eight straight — a franchise record — to drop to 29-25 overall and 7-14 in the second half. They're in last place in the Northwoods League South Division.

Luckily for the Mallards, they've... >>MORE

Sun., Jul 20, 2008 - 1:28PM

After a brief hiatus, we're back to check in on the Madison Mallards.

The Mallards have won three in a row after a bit of a slow start to the second half of the Northwoods League season. They're 28-17 overall and 6-6 in the second half going into Sunday's game against La... >>MORE

Thu., Jul 17, 2008 - 3:25PM

Northwoods League playoff tickets are on sale for those fans looking to see the Madison Mallards in postseason action.

Mallards season ticket holders can already purchase four-game packages (Madison could potentially host two games in the divisional series and the championship... >>MORE

Mon., Jul 14, 2008 - 3:00PM

First off, my apologies for the lack of activity up here for about the past week. A vacation is to blame for that.

But there's been plenty of activity at Warner Park over the past couple days with the Northwoods League All-Star game set for tonight. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.,... >>MORE

Fri., Jul 4, 2008 - 3:56PM

Thursday was a busy day for the Madison Mallards.

They booked themselves a spot in the Northwoods League playoffs thanks to a doubleheader sweep of the Battle Creek Bombers.

And the Mallards released outfielder Evan LeBlanc and pitcher Bryan Hamilton and signed pitchers... >>MORE

Wed., Jul 2, 2008 - 1:50PM

Tiebreakers won't decide the Northwoods League first-half Southern Division champion.

That's because the Wisconsin Woodchucks, who are tied with the Madison Mallards for first at 20-11, have three games remaining, while the Mallards have two.

The Mallards lost a... >>MORE

Mon., Jun 30, 2008 - 6:24PM

The Madison Mallards added utility man Joey Bonadonna to their roster Sunday.

Bonadonna, the Northwoods League's all-time... >>MORE

Sat., Jun 28, 2008 - 12:53PM

The Madison Mallards just can't stop winning at the moment, and are closing in on first place.

The Mallards are 6-1 over the last week, and have won six in a row to cut the Wisconsin Woodchucks of Wausau's lead in the Northwoods League's Southern Division to a single... >>MORE

Thu., Jun 26, 2008 - 12:02AM

Future Madison Mallards Alan Ahmady and Trent Soares were part of the Fresno State team that beat Georgia 6-1 Wednesday night to win the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.

Ahmady started at first base and went 0-for-3 with a run and a walk, while Soares pinch ran for the Bulldogs... >>MORE

Fri., Jun 20, 2008 - 2:31PM

Has it already been a week?

The Madison Mallards played seven more home games during this monstrous homestand, and went 4-3. At 12-8 overall, they're five games back of the first-place Wisconsin (resisting the urge to call them Wausau, even though that's what they should be... >>MORE

Fri., Jun 20, 2008 - 1:42PM

No official announcement from the Madison Mallards, but second baseman Joe De Pinto is no longer on the team's roster.

De Pinto's second 10-day contract was scheduled to expire Tuesday, though the Mallards were debating whether to keep him and release outfielder Evan... >>MORE

Tue., Jun 17, 2008 - 4:17PM

Welcome to the first installment of Quick Hits, a short question-and-answer with a Madison Mallards player.

Our first interview is with Mallards second baseman Joe De Pinto, who plays his college ball at Southern California and was featured in Sunday's State Journal.... >>MORE

Sat., Jun 14, 2008 - 11:00AM

Even all this rain can't stop my week in review. ...

We're about two weeks in and the Madison Mallards are 8-5 after last night's 7-2 win over the Battle Creek Bombers at Warner Park. That puts them third in the Northwoods League's Southern Division, behind Wausau,... >>MORE

Fri., Jun 13, 2008 - 8:33PM

Three Madison Mallards will be competing in the College World Series, which begins Saturday in Omaha, Neb.

Infielder Alan Ahmady and outfielder Trent Soares play for Fresno State, while right-hander Nolan Cain pitches for LSU.

Ahmady is the Bulldogs' top hitter,... >>MORE

Fri., Jun 13, 2008 - 8:04PM

Thanks to loyal Mallards blog reader Eric Hybert for passing this along to me.

If you want to help out a worthy cause while buying Madison Mallards tickets, consider purchasing some through the group section of Restoring Hope Transplant House for Tuesday's game against Eau... >>MORE

Fri., Jun 13, 2008 - 2:01AM

Former National League Cy Young winner Fergie Jenkins is headlining the Madison Mallards-MLB alumni baseball game.

The game, in its third season, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23 at 6:05 p.m. Gates open at 3:05 p.m., and fans can meet and greet the players before the game.... >>MORE

Fri., Jun 13, 2008 - 3:32PM

Thursday night's Northwoods League game between the Madison Mallards and the Waterloo Bucks at Warner Park has been... >>MORE

Wed., Jun 11, 2008 - 2:01PM

Brandon Haveman, an outfielder from Purdue, is leaving the Madison Mallards this week to work for the rest of the summer, according to Mallards general manager Vern Stenman and manager C.J. Thieleke.

Haveman had a team-best eight RBIs in 10 games for the Mallards. Through Tuesday,... >>MORE

Wed., Jun 11, 2008 - 2:03PM

As expected, the Madison Mallards will host the Waterloo Bucks on Sunday and Monday because of flooding at Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo.

Those games — like tonight's and tomorrow's, which had already been moved to Warner Park — had been part of an eight-game... >>MORE

Tue., Jun 10, 2008 - 2:06PM

Northern Illinois pitcher Brian Smith will be leaving the Madison Mallards next week to undergo Tommy John surgery, general manager Vern Stenman said.

The right-hander hasn't pitched this season for the Mallards, but has batted .158 in 19 at-bats as a designated hitter.... >>MORE

Tue., Jun 10, 2008 - 12:41PM

A list of current and former Madison Mallards players who were picked in last weekend's Major League Baseball draft (apologies to anyone I missed while perusing all 50 rounds):

Current Mallards
Belmont OF Carlo Testa, 18th round (No. 535 overall) to Kansas City
Santa... >>MORE

Mon., Jun 9, 2008 - 2:20PM

Flooding issues in Waterloo, Iowa, have forced a pair of games between the Waterloo Bucks and Madison Mallards to be moved to Warner Park.

So rather than heading southwest for a two-game series beginning Wednesday, the Mallards will stay at home. Both games will start at 7:05... >>MORE

Thu., Jun 5, 2008 - 12:10PM

Well, the Northwoods League season is a week old and the Madison Mallards sit at 5-2 after a 2-1 win over the Green Bay Bullfrogs up north.

The only team ahead of the Mallards in the NWL Southern Division is the Wisconsin Woodchucks (4-1). Mankato is 5-1 in the North.... >>MORE

Thu., May 29, 2008 - 1:26PM

Assuming the rain isn't enough to force a cancellation tonight, the Madison Mallards will open their eighth season by hosting Northwoods League South Division foe La Crosse at Warner Park.

First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m., and the latest forecast on ... >>MORE

Wed., May 28, 2008 - 4:58PM

Brief descriptions of three of the new features you'll see at Warner Park for Thursday night's Madison Mallards season opener.

Maynard's:
If you're looking for a burger and some beer-battered onion rings, here's your... >>MORE

Wed., May 28, 2008 - 1:47PM

By riding your bike. Fans who bring their bike helmet when purchasing tickets will get $1 off bleacher seats.

And you won't have to pay $4 a gallon to get to the... >>MORE

Wed., May 28, 2008 - 1:44PM

Here is the group of B-list celebrities the Madison Mallards will have out at Warner Park.

June 13: Butch Patrick, Eddie Munster from The Munsters

June 27: Anson Williams,... >>MORE

Mon., May 26, 2008 - 10:48AM

Every Madison Mallards game this season will be webcast live on their official Web site, the team announced.

Last summer the Mallards showed their home games online. Mallards general manager Vern Stenman said last week every... >>MORE

Mon., May 26, 2008 - 10:36AM

Just a few additional notes that didn't make it into yesterday's story on the lengthy process that is putting together the Madison Mallards' roster every year:

- In addition to their 30-man roster, the Mallards have four 10-day contract spots they can use at a time. They... >>MORE

Thu., May 22, 2008 - 1:10PM

The Madison Mallards released their new alternate logo a while back, but I figured I'd toss it up here for those who hadn't seen it yet.

So take a look and post your thoughts. Better than the standard Duck with its hat on backwards? Worst thing you've seen since the... >>MORE

Tue., May 20, 2008 - 2:44PM

The Mallards have had to make several moves to get their roster set ahead of next Thursday's opener.

The team sent out a release saying it had waived five players, although Bradley outfielder Dan Brewer wasn't included and he's not on the roster anymore either.... >>MORE

Mon., May 12, 2008 - 1:00PM

Here's the first of what will hopefully be many postings on our new Madison Mallards blog.

I'll try to keep you up to date with all the happenings ahead of the team's May 29 opener against the La Crosse Loggers at Warner Park.

So if you're getting fired up... >>MORE

Mon., May 12, 2008 - 12:56PM

Here are a few of the announcements the Madison Mallards have made about their upcoming season:

- This one doesn't have so much to do with the Mallards as it does Warner Park in general, but several Green Bay Packers players will be in town to take on a team of Madison... >>MORE

Mon., May 12, 2008 - 12:05PM

Welcome to the new Mallards Blog. The season begins in... >>MORE


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