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Lowell Spinners to make 2026 return in Futures League, back at LeLacheur Park
The Spinners are officially back. The club will take the field in 2026 in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, restoring summer nights at LeLacheur Park and marking the return of a beloved Lowell identity. [1][2]General partners Marc Deschenes and John Croteau are leading the project, with former big‑leaguer Johnny Damon among the investors, signaling ambition on and off the field. [1][2] The front office includes COO Tim Bawmann, while limited partners Mark Budzinski and Zach Sorensen join the group. [3]Home games will be at UMass Lowell’s 4,700‑seat LeLacheur Park, keeping the team anchored on the riverfront and tied closely to the university community. The Futures League slate runs roughly from late May through early August, putting college talent under the lights at the ballpark all summer. [3]The Spinners brand returns to a city that cheered this club as a Red Sox affiliate from the late 1990s through 2019 before minor‑league restructuring changed the landscape. The new era keeps the name, colors, and Lowell-first feel while shifting to the collegiate model. [1][2]Community touchstones are already in motion, including a Host‑a‑Player program to connect families with the roster and bring the clubhouse closer to the neighborhoods. [5] The club’s official site is live with updates on tickets, community events, and team information as the countdown to first pitch begins. [4][6]For Lowell baseball fans, it’s simple: the Spinners are back at LeLacheur, and summer belongs to the diamond again. [1][2][3]