The Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament, which features three competitive classes, is set to run from August 21 through September 6. Games will be held across a handful of suburban venues, including Chaska, Jordan, New Prague and Shakopee, giving fans a chance to follow their local squads in a compact, high‑energy schedule.
Quirky Team Names Take the Spotlight
Among the participants, teams such as the St. Martin Martins, Buckman Billygoats, St. Stephen Steves and Sobieski Skis stand out for their playful identities, while others like the Howard Lake Orphans, Fosston Trash Pandas and Harding Dinosaurs add to the tournament’s colorful roster.
Matchups are already taking shape. Sartell Muskies open the first round on August 29 at New Prague, facing either the Forest Lake Brewers or the Minneapolis Cobras, while Buckman Billygoats meet the Red Wing Aces in Jordan on August 30. St. Martin Martins will host a preliminary game at Shakopee on August 29, potentially squaring off against Buckman or Red Wing.
The tournament’s timing, stretching into the Labor Day weekend, allows communities to celebrate baseball tradition while embracing the humor embedded in their team branding, a hallmark of Minnesota’s amateur sports culture.