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NORTHWEST LEAGUE BASEBALL
Established: 1955
League History: Western International League (1937-1954); Northwest League (1955-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
MLB Minor League Classification: Short Season Single-A (1955-2020); High Single-A (2021-present)
Regional Supervisor: Kim Parker
League Championship: Northwest League Championship (1955-2020); High-A West Championship (2021); Northwest League Championship (2022-present)
Most Championships: Eugene Emeralds, Spokane Indians, Yakima Bears (8)
Websites: Official Website
EUGENE EMERALDS
Established: 1955
City: Eugene, Oregon
Stadium: PK Park
MLB Affiliate: San Francisco Giants (2021-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Francisco Giants (1959–1962); Chicago White Sox (1963); Philadelphia Phillies (1964–1965); Philadelphia Phillies/St. Louis Cardinals (1966); Philadelphia Phillies (1967–1973); Cincinnati Reds (1975–1983); Kansas City Royals (1984–1994); Atlanta Braves (1995–1998); Chicago Cubs (1999-2000); San Diego Padres (2001–2014); Chicago Cubs (2015-2020)
Team History: Eugene Emeralds (1955-present)
League: Northwest League (1955-1958); Pacific Coast League: (1969-1973); Northwest League (1974-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: League (1955-1968); East (1974); South (1975-1976); Affiliate (1977); South (1978-1982); Oregon (1983-1986); West (1987); South (1988-2003); West (2004-2012); South (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Sasquatch Black, Emerald Green, Neon Green, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (15): 1955, 1957, 1964, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018; High-A West (1): 2021; NWL (1): 2022
Division Titles: NWL (2): 1955, 1957 (League); PCL (2): 1969 (South); 1972 (West); NWL (10): 1974 (East); 1975, 1978, 1980 (South); 1985, 1986 (Oregon); 1996, 2000 (South), 2011* (West); 2016* (South); High-A West (1): 2021 (League); NWL (1): 2022*
League Championships: NWL (6): 1955, 1974, 1975, 1980, 2016, 2018; High-A West (1): 2021; NWL (1): 2022
Manager: Carlos Valderrama
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020; 2022-present, the NWL split the season into halves. The Emeralds won both the 1st and 2nd Half West (2011), South (2016), and League (2022) Division titles.
EVERETT AQUASOX
Established: 1984
City: Everett, Washington
Stadium: Funko Field
MLB Affiliate: Seattle Mariners (1995-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Francisco Giants (1984-1994)
Team History: Everett Giants (1984-1994); Everett AquaSox (1995-present)
League: Northwest League (1984-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: Washington (1984-1986); West (1987); North (1988-2000); South (2001-2003); West (2004-2012); North (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Navy, Aqua, Light Green, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (9): 1985, 1987, 2002, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023
Division Titles: NWL (8): 1985 (Washington); 1987 (West); 2002 (South); 2010*, 2012* (West); 2013**, 2015***, 2016*** (North); 2023*** (League)
League Championships: NWL (2): 1985, 2010
Manager: Ryan Scott
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The AquaSox won the 1st Half West Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The AquaSox won the 1st and 2nd Half North Division title
***From 2010-2020; 2022-present, the NWL split the season into halves. The AquaSox won the 2nd Half North (2015, 2016) and League (2023) Division titles
HILLSBORO HOPS
Established: 2013
City: Hillsboro, Oregon
Stadium: Ron Tonkin Field
MLB Affiliate: Arizona Diamondbacks (2013-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: None
Team History: Salem Senators (1977-1981); Salem Angels (1982-1987); Salem Dodgers (1988-1989); Yakima Bears (1990-2012); Hillsboro Hops (2013-present)
League: Northwest League (2013-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: South (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Navy, Light Blue, Green, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (6): 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Division Titles: NWL (5): 2014*, 2015*, 2017*, 2018*, 2019** (South)
League Championships: NWL (3): 2014, 2015, 2019
Manager: Javier Colina
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Hops won the 1st Half and 2nd Half South Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Hops won the 2nd Half North Division title
SPOKANE INDIANS
Established: 1983
City: Spokane, Washington
Stadium: Avista Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Colorado Rockies (2021-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Diego Padres (1983-1994); Kansas City Royals (1995-2002); Texas Rangers (2003-2020)
Team History: Spokane Indians (1983-present)
League: Northwest League (1983-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: Washington (1983-1986); East (1987); North (1988-2003); East (2004-2012); North (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Red, Navy, Light Blue, Beige, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (15): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; High-A West (1): 2021
Division Titles: NWL (14): 1987 (East); 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2003 (North), 2005, 2008, 2010* (East); 2014*, 2016*, 2017**, 2018**, 2019***(North)
League Championships: NWL (8): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2008
Manager: Robinson Cancel
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Indians won the 1st Half East (2010) and North (2014, 2016) Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Indians won the 2nd Half North Division title
***From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Indians won the 1st and 2nd Half North Division title
TRI-CITY DUST DEVILS
Established: 2001
City: Pasco, Washington
Stadium: Gesa Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Los Angeles Angels (2021-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Colorado Rockies (2001-2014); San Diego Padres (2015-2020)
Team History: Central Oregon Phillies (1979-1980); Bend Phillies (1981-1986); Bend Bucks (1987-1991); Bend Rockies (1992-1994); Portland Rockies (1995-2000); Tri-City Dust Devils (2001-present)
League: Northwest League (2001-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: North (2001-2003); East (2004-2012); North (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (5): 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019
Division Titles: NWL (4): 2007, 2009, 2011* (East); 2015** (North)
League Championships: None
Manager: Jack Howell
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Dust Devils won the 1st and 2nd Half East Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Dust Devils won the 1st Half North Division title
VANCOUVER CANADIANS
Established: 2000
City: Vancouver, British Columbia
Stadium: Rogers Field At Nat Bailey Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Toronto Blue Jays (2011-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Oakland Athletics (2000-2010)
Team History: Vancouver Canadians (2000-present)
League: Northwest League (2000-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: South (2000-2003); West (2004-2012); North (2023-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Red, Dark Red, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (9): 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2022, 2023
Division Titles: NWL (7): 2004, 2005, 2010*, 2011*^, 2012* (West): 2014*, 2017** (North); 2023** (League)
League Championships: NWL (5): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2023
Manager: Brent Lavallee
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Canadians won the 2nd Half West (2010, 2012) and North (2014) Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Canadians won the 1st Half West (2011), North (2017) and League (2023) Division titles
^ Although Eugene is credited as winning both Halves of the 2011 West Division title, Vancouver is credited as tied co-champion of the 1st Half West Division title
DEFUNCT TEAMS
BOISE HAWKS
Established: 1987
Current Status: Members of Pioneer League (2021-present)
City: Boise, Idaho
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Colorado Rockies (2015-2020)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Independent (1987-1990); California/Anaheim Angels (1990-2000); Chicago Cubs (2001-2014)
Team History: Walla Walla Padres (1973–1982); Tri-City Triplets (1983-1986); Boise Hawks (1987-2020)
League: Northwest League (1987-2020)
Division: East (1987); North (1988-1989); South (1990-1996); North (1997-2003); East (2004-2012); South (2013-2020)
Team Colors: City of Trees Green, Deep Brick Red, Sunshine Orange, Muted-Yellow Cornsilk, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (15): 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Division Titles: NWL (12): 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995 (South); 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002 (North); 2004, 2006, 2012* (East)
League Championships: NWL (6): 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2004
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Hawks won the 2nd Half East Division title
PORTLAND ROCKIES
Established: 1995
Final Season: 2000
Current Status: Moved to Pasco, WA (Tri-City Dust Devils)
City: Portland, Oregon
Stadium: Civic Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Colorado Rockies (1995-2000)
Previous MLB Affiliates: None
Team History: Central Oregon Phillies (1979-1980); Bend Phillies (1981-1986); Bend Bucks (1987-1991); Bend Rockies (1992-1994); Portland Rockies (1995-2000)
League: Northwest League (1995-2000)
Division: South (1995-2000)
Team Colors: Purple, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (2): 1997, 1999
Division Titles: NWL (2): 1997, 1999 (South)
League Championships: NWL (1): 1997
SALEM-KEIZER VOLCANOES
Established: 1997
Current Status: Members of Mavericks Independent Baseball League (2021-present)
City: Keizer, Oregon
Stadium: Volcanoes Stadium
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Francisco Giants (1997-2020)
Team History: Bellingham Dodgers (1973–1976); Bellingham Mariners (1977–1994); Bellingham Giants (1995–1996); Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (1997-2020)
League: Northwest League (1997-2020)
Division: South (1997-2003); West (2004-2012); South (2013-2020)
Team Colors: Lava Red, Obsidian, Burnt Gold, Light Gray, Dark Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (10): 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2019
Division Titles: NWL (9): 1998, 2001, 2003 (South); 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (West); 2013*, 2019** (South)
League Championships: NWL (5): 1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2009
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Volcanoes won the 1st and 2nd Half South Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Volcanoes won the 1st Half South Division title
SOUTHERN OREGON TIMBERJACKS
Established: 1979
Final Season: 1999
Current Status: Moved to Vancouver, BC (Vancouver Canadians)
City: Medford, Oregon
Stadium: Miles Field
MLB Affiliate: Oakland Athletics (1979-1999)
Previous MLB Affiliates: N/A
Team History: Bend Timber Hawks (1978); Medford Athletics (1979-1987); Southern Oregon Athletics (1988-1995); Southern Oregon Timberjacks (1996-1999)
League: Northwest League (1979-1999)
Division: South (1979-1982); Oregon (1983-1986); East (1987); South (1988-1999)
Team Colors: Forest Green, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (6): 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1989
Division Titles: NWL (6): 1981, 1982 (South); 1983, 1984 (Oregon), 1988, 1989 (South)
League Championships: NWL (2): 1981, 1983
YAKIMA BEARS
Established: 1990
Final Season: 2012
Current Status: Moved to Hillsboro, OR (Hillsboro Hops)
City: Yakima, Washington
MLB Affiliate: Arizona Diamondbacks (2001-2012)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Los Angeles Dodgers (1990-2000)
Team History: Salem Senators (1977-1981); Salem Angels (1982-1987); Salem Dodgers (1988-1989); Yakima Bears (1990-2012)
League: Northwest League (1990-2012)
Division: North (1990-2003); East (2004-2012)
Team Colors: Cardinal Red, Black, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (6): 1991, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2010, 2012
Division Titles: NWL (4): 1991, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2010*, 2012** (North)
League Championships: NWL (2): 1996, 2000
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Bears won the 2nd Half North Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Bears won the 1st Half North Division title
ALL-STAR GAMES
2013 NORTHWEST LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 6th, 2013
Host Team: Everett AquaSox
Host City: Everett, Washington
Stadium: Everett Memorial Stadium
Result: South Division 8, North Division 7
Top Star Award: Sam Eberle (3B, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes)
2014 NORTHWEST LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 6th, 2014
Host Team: Eugene Emeralds
Host City: Eugene, Oregon
Stadium: PK Park
Result: North Division 0, South Division 0 (10 Innings)
Top Star Award: Jose Trevino (3B, Spokane Indians)
2015 NORTHWEST LEAGUE/PIONEER LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 4th, 2015
Host Team: Spokane Indians
Host City: Spokane, Washington
Stadium: Avista Stadium
Result: Northwest League 6, Pioneer League 5 (10)
Top Star Award: NWL: Peter Van Gansen (SS, Tri-City Dust Devils); PIO: David Denson (1B, Helena Brewers)
2017 NORTHWEST LEAGUE/PIONEER LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 1st, 2017
Host Team: Hillsboro Hops
Host City: Hillsboro, Oregon
Stadium: Ron Tonkin Field
Result: Northwest League 5, Pioneer League 4
Top Star Award: Luis Asunción (RF, Tri-City Dust Devils)
2019 NORTHWEST LEAGUE/PIONEER LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 6th, 2019
Host Team: Boise Hawks
Host City: Boise, Idaho
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Result: Pioneer League 11, Northwest League 7
Top Star Award: NWL: Blaine Crim (1B, Spokane); PIO: Jeremiah Jackson (SS, Orem Owlz)
ABOUT NORTHWEST LEAGUE BASEBALL:
The Northwest League of Professional Baseball is a Class A-Advanced league, the third highest level of play in Minor League Baseball. The Northwest League's season starts in May and ends in mid September. Prior to 2021, the Northwest League was a Class A Short Season minor league, starting in mid-June (shortly after major league teams have signed their amateur draft picks to professional contracts) and ended in early September.
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Established: 1955
League History: Western International League (1937-1954); Northwest League (1955-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
MLB Minor League Classification: Short Season Single-A (1955-2020); High Single-A (2021-present)
Regional Supervisor: Kim Parker
League Championship: Northwest League Championship (1955-2020); High-A West Championship (2021); Northwest League Championship (2022-present)
Most Championships: Eugene Emeralds, Spokane Indians, Yakima Bears (8)
Websites: Official Website
EUGENE EMERALDS
Established: 1955
City: Eugene, Oregon
Stadium: PK Park
MLB Affiliate: San Francisco Giants (2021-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Francisco Giants (1959–1962); Chicago White Sox (1963); Philadelphia Phillies (1964–1965); Philadelphia Phillies/St. Louis Cardinals (1966); Philadelphia Phillies (1967–1973); Cincinnati Reds (1975–1983); Kansas City Royals (1984–1994); Atlanta Braves (1995–1998); Chicago Cubs (1999-2000); San Diego Padres (2001–2014); Chicago Cubs (2015-2020)
Team History: Eugene Emeralds (1955-present)
League: Northwest League (1955-1958); Pacific Coast League: (1969-1973); Northwest League (1974-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: League (1955-1968); East (1974); South (1975-1976); Affiliate (1977); South (1978-1982); Oregon (1983-1986); West (1987); South (1988-2003); West (2004-2012); South (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Sasquatch Black, Emerald Green, Neon Green, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (15): 1955, 1957, 1964, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018; High-A West (1): 2021; NWL (1): 2022
Division Titles: NWL (2): 1955, 1957 (League); PCL (2): 1969 (South); 1972 (West); NWL (10): 1974 (East); 1975, 1978, 1980 (South); 1985, 1986 (Oregon); 1996, 2000 (South), 2011* (West); 2016* (South); High-A West (1): 2021 (League); NWL (1): 2022*
League Championships: NWL (6): 1955, 1974, 1975, 1980, 2016, 2018; High-A West (1): 2021; NWL (1): 2022
Manager: Carlos Valderrama
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020; 2022-present, the NWL split the season into halves. The Emeralds won both the 1st and 2nd Half West (2011), South (2016), and League (2022) Division titles.
EVERETT AQUASOX
Established: 1984
City: Everett, Washington
Stadium: Funko Field
MLB Affiliate: Seattle Mariners (1995-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Francisco Giants (1984-1994)
Team History: Everett Giants (1984-1994); Everett AquaSox (1995-present)
League: Northwest League (1984-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: Washington (1984-1986); West (1987); North (1988-2000); South (2001-2003); West (2004-2012); North (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Navy, Aqua, Light Green, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (9): 1985, 1987, 2002, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023
Division Titles: NWL (8): 1985 (Washington); 1987 (West); 2002 (South); 2010*, 2012* (West); 2013**, 2015***, 2016*** (North); 2023*** (League)
League Championships: NWL (2): 1985, 2010
Manager: Ryan Scott
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The AquaSox won the 1st Half West Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The AquaSox won the 1st and 2nd Half North Division title
***From 2010-2020; 2022-present, the NWL split the season into halves. The AquaSox won the 2nd Half North (2015, 2016) and League (2023) Division titles
HILLSBORO HOPS
Established: 2013
City: Hillsboro, Oregon
Stadium: Ron Tonkin Field
MLB Affiliate: Arizona Diamondbacks (2013-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: None
Team History: Salem Senators (1977-1981); Salem Angels (1982-1987); Salem Dodgers (1988-1989); Yakima Bears (1990-2012); Hillsboro Hops (2013-present)
League: Northwest League (2013-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: South (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Navy, Light Blue, Green, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (6): 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Division Titles: NWL (5): 2014*, 2015*, 2017*, 2018*, 2019** (South)
League Championships: NWL (3): 2014, 2015, 2019
Manager: Javier Colina
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Hops won the 1st Half and 2nd Half South Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Hops won the 2nd Half North Division title
SPOKANE INDIANS
Established: 1983
City: Spokane, Washington
Stadium: Avista Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Colorado Rockies (2021-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Diego Padres (1983-1994); Kansas City Royals (1995-2002); Texas Rangers (2003-2020)
Team History: Spokane Indians (1983-present)
League: Northwest League (1983-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: Washington (1983-1986); East (1987); North (1988-2003); East (2004-2012); North (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Red, Navy, Light Blue, Beige, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (15): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; High-A West (1): 2021
Division Titles: NWL (14): 1987 (East); 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2003 (North), 2005, 2008, 2010* (East); 2014*, 2016*, 2017**, 2018**, 2019***(North)
League Championships: NWL (8): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2008
Manager: Robinson Cancel
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Indians won the 1st Half East (2010) and North (2014, 2016) Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Indians won the 2nd Half North Division title
***From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Indians won the 1st and 2nd Half North Division title
TRI-CITY DUST DEVILS
Established: 2001
City: Pasco, Washington
Stadium: Gesa Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Los Angeles Angels (2021-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Colorado Rockies (2001-2014); San Diego Padres (2015-2020)
Team History: Central Oregon Phillies (1979-1980); Bend Phillies (1981-1986); Bend Bucks (1987-1991); Bend Rockies (1992-1994); Portland Rockies (1995-2000); Tri-City Dust Devils (2001-present)
League: Northwest League (2001-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: North (2001-2003); East (2004-2012); North (2013-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (5): 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019
Division Titles: NWL (4): 2007, 2009, 2011* (East); 2015** (North)
League Championships: None
Manager: Jack Howell
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Dust Devils won the 1st and 2nd Half East Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Dust Devils won the 1st Half North Division title
VANCOUVER CANADIANS
Established: 2000
City: Vancouver, British Columbia
Stadium: Rogers Field At Nat Bailey Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Toronto Blue Jays (2011-present)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Oakland Athletics (2000-2010)
Team History: Vancouver Canadians (2000-present)
League: Northwest League (2000-2020); High-A West (2021); Northwest League (2022-present)
Division: South (2000-2003); West (2004-2012); North (2023-2020); League (2021-present)
Team Colors: Red, Dark Red, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (9): 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2022, 2023
Division Titles: NWL (7): 2004, 2005, 2010*, 2011*^, 2012* (West): 2014*, 2017** (North); 2023** (League)
League Championships: NWL (5): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2023
Manager: Brent Lavallee
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Canadians won the 2nd Half West (2010, 2012) and North (2014) Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Canadians won the 1st Half West (2011), North (2017) and League (2023) Division titles
^ Although Eugene is credited as winning both Halves of the 2011 West Division title, Vancouver is credited as tied co-champion of the 1st Half West Division title
DEFUNCT TEAMS
BOISE HAWKS
Established: 1987
Current Status: Members of Pioneer League (2021-present)
City: Boise, Idaho
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Colorado Rockies (2015-2020)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Independent (1987-1990); California/Anaheim Angels (1990-2000); Chicago Cubs (2001-2014)
Team History: Walla Walla Padres (1973–1982); Tri-City Triplets (1983-1986); Boise Hawks (1987-2020)
League: Northwest League (1987-2020)
Division: East (1987); North (1988-1989); South (1990-1996); North (1997-2003); East (2004-2012); South (2013-2020)
Team Colors: City of Trees Green, Deep Brick Red, Sunshine Orange, Muted-Yellow Cornsilk, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (15): 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Division Titles: NWL (12): 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995 (South); 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002 (North); 2004, 2006, 2012* (East)
League Championships: NWL (6): 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2004
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Hawks won the 2nd Half East Division title
PORTLAND ROCKIES
Established: 1995
Final Season: 2000
Current Status: Moved to Pasco, WA (Tri-City Dust Devils)
City: Portland, Oregon
Stadium: Civic Stadium
MLB Affiliate: Colorado Rockies (1995-2000)
Previous MLB Affiliates: None
Team History: Central Oregon Phillies (1979-1980); Bend Phillies (1981-1986); Bend Bucks (1987-1991); Bend Rockies (1992-1994); Portland Rockies (1995-2000)
League: Northwest League (1995-2000)
Division: South (1995-2000)
Team Colors: Purple, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (2): 1997, 1999
Division Titles: NWL (2): 1997, 1999 (South)
League Championships: NWL (1): 1997
SALEM-KEIZER VOLCANOES
Established: 1997
Current Status: Members of Mavericks Independent Baseball League (2021-present)
City: Keizer, Oregon
Stadium: Volcanoes Stadium
Previous MLB Affiliates: San Francisco Giants (1997-2020)
Team History: Bellingham Dodgers (1973–1976); Bellingham Mariners (1977–1994); Bellingham Giants (1995–1996); Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (1997-2020)
League: Northwest League (1997-2020)
Division: South (1997-2003); West (2004-2012); South (2013-2020)
Team Colors: Lava Red, Obsidian, Burnt Gold, Light Gray, Dark Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (10): 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2019
Division Titles: NWL (9): 1998, 2001, 2003 (South); 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (West); 2013*, 2019** (South)
League Championships: NWL (5): 1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2009
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Volcanoes won the 1st and 2nd Half South Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Volcanoes won the 1st Half South Division title
SOUTHERN OREGON TIMBERJACKS
Established: 1979
Final Season: 1999
Current Status: Moved to Vancouver, BC (Vancouver Canadians)
City: Medford, Oregon
Stadium: Miles Field
MLB Affiliate: Oakland Athletics (1979-1999)
Previous MLB Affiliates: N/A
Team History: Bend Timber Hawks (1978); Medford Athletics (1979-1987); Southern Oregon Athletics (1988-1995); Southern Oregon Timberjacks (1996-1999)
League: Northwest League (1979-1999)
Division: South (1979-1982); Oregon (1983-1986); East (1987); South (1988-1999)
Team Colors: Forest Green, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (6): 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1989
Division Titles: NWL (6): 1981, 1982 (South); 1983, 1984 (Oregon), 1988, 1989 (South)
League Championships: NWL (2): 1981, 1983
YAKIMA BEARS
Established: 1990
Final Season: 2012
Current Status: Moved to Hillsboro, OR (Hillsboro Hops)
City: Yakima, Washington
MLB Affiliate: Arizona Diamondbacks (2001-2012)
Previous MLB Affiliates: Los Angeles Dodgers (1990-2000)
Team History: Salem Senators (1977-1981); Salem Angels (1982-1987); Salem Dodgers (1988-1989); Yakima Bears (1990-2012)
League: Northwest League (1990-2012)
Division: North (1990-2003); East (2004-2012)
Team Colors: Cardinal Red, Black, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: NWL (6): 1991, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2010, 2012
Division Titles: NWL (4): 1991, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2010*, 2012** (North)
League Championships: NWL (2): 1996, 2000
*From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Bears won the 2nd Half North Division title
**From 2010-2020, the NWL split the season into halves. The Bears won the 1st Half North Division title
ALL-STAR GAMES
2013 NORTHWEST LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 6th, 2013
Host Team: Everett AquaSox
Host City: Everett, Washington
Stadium: Everett Memorial Stadium
Result: South Division 8, North Division 7
Top Star Award: Sam Eberle (3B, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes)
2014 NORTHWEST LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 6th, 2014
Host Team: Eugene Emeralds
Host City: Eugene, Oregon
Stadium: PK Park
Result: North Division 0, South Division 0 (10 Innings)
Top Star Award: Jose Trevino (3B, Spokane Indians)
2015 NORTHWEST LEAGUE/PIONEER LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 4th, 2015
Host Team: Spokane Indians
Host City: Spokane, Washington
Stadium: Avista Stadium
Result: Northwest League 6, Pioneer League 5 (10)
Top Star Award: NWL: Peter Van Gansen (SS, Tri-City Dust Devils); PIO: David Denson (1B, Helena Brewers)
2017 NORTHWEST LEAGUE/PIONEER LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 1st, 2017
Host Team: Hillsboro Hops
Host City: Hillsboro, Oregon
Stadium: Ron Tonkin Field
Result: Northwest League 5, Pioneer League 4
Top Star Award: Luis Asunción (RF, Tri-City Dust Devils)
2019 NORTHWEST LEAGUE/PIONEER LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME
Date: August 6th, 2019
Host Team: Boise Hawks
Host City: Boise, Idaho
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Result: Pioneer League 11, Northwest League 7
Top Star Award: NWL: Blaine Crim (1B, Spokane); PIO: Jeremiah Jackson (SS, Orem Owlz)
ABOUT NORTHWEST LEAGUE BASEBALL:
The Northwest League of Professional Baseball is a Class A-Advanced league, the third highest level of play in Minor League Baseball. The Northwest League's season starts in May and ends in mid September. Prior to 2021, the Northwest League was a Class A Short Season minor league, starting in mid-June (shortly after major league teams have signed their amateur draft picks to professional contracts) and ended in early September.
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