Rochester Honkers prepare for final season at Mayo Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
BaseballThe Rochester Honkers, playing in the Northwoods League, are experiencing their final season at Mayo Field, which has been home since 1994. While the All-Star break halts games for four days, players like pitcher Ezekiel Mendoza remain committed to improving. Team officials revealed plans for a hiatus in 2027 as they seek a new stadium, with mixed community reactions on the condition of the aging facility. Attendance this season has improved slightly, with about 837 fans per game as the team strives for playoff contention.
- •Honkers are on the All-Star break with games resuming in four days.
- •This is the Honkers' final season at Mayo Field due to stadium conditions.
- •Team has struggled to finish above.500 since 2019.
- •City council is negotiating for a new baseball stadium site.
- •Current attendance averages 837 fans per game, up from a franchise-low last year.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — It's the Honkers' last year at Mayo Field. What's next?
"Jul. 11—ROCHESTER — It's the All-Star break in the Northwoods League and Mayo Field won't host another Rochester Honkers home game for four days. However, Ezekiel Mendoza is at the park for a midday workout Monday, July 6, 2026. "I'm not getting better at baseball if I was laying around," Mendoza, a Rochester Honkers pitcher, said. Voluntarily being at the park on a day off was a pivot from ...
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