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Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Great Lakes Loons open up the 2013 season with a loss. The Ft. Wayne Tincaps were able to strike early and often to cruise to a 5-2 win.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  This year's Loons sport a good crop of Dodgers talent, led by shortstop, and the 3rd highest ranked LA prospect Corey SeagerAnchor that with some solid arms, and Loons Manager Razor Shines says this bunch will turn some heads.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Razor Shines, who's in his 2nd season as manager for the Loons, joined by a group of Los Angeles Dodgers prospects that are turning heads. Perhaps none more impact than the arrival of Corey Seager, the number three ranked prospect for the Dodgers.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The Dodgers announced Monday that hitting coach Razor Shines has been promoted to manager.

Monday, October 29, 2012  As part of the World Series festivities, MLB and Roberto Clemente's wife, presented this year's recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award: Clayton Kershaw.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Both the Martians and Powers Catholic moved to 3-0 after shutouts in rain-shortened victories. Earl Arms went In-Depth with the Great Lakes Loons as their season came to a close.

Monday, September 03, 2012  The Great Lakes Loons lost the final game of the season 9-0 to the South Bend Silver Hawks Monday afternoon at Dow Diamond in front of 3,909 Loons fans.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  James Baldwin delivered the game's final hit to give the Loons the 4-3 win Sunday at Dow Diamond in front of 4,771 fans.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Loons outfielder Nick Akins comes to the Loons from Los Angeles, where he played at Riverside CC then at Vanguard University before being drafted by the Dodgers in 2009.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  Meet the Loons: Joe Winker. The right-fielder, orginally from Buffalo, NY, moved to Orlando before high school. He was drafted out of Mercer College in the 2011 MLB draft.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  Meet the Loons: Jesse Bosnik.  The third baseman from St. Mary's, PA went to St. Bonaventure in New York before being drafted by the Dodgers

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Down twice in the game, the Great Lakes Loons rally to beat the Dayton Dragons 9-7 in the series opener.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Meet the Loons new lead-off hitter, Darnell Sweeney. The 21-year-old was drafted in the 13th round by the Dodgers in the 2012 MLB draft.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Loons Finish Road Trip 4-2

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Meet the Loons: Steven Rodriguez. The left-handed pitcher went immediately from playing in the College World Series to playing for the Great Lakes Loons.