NEW MERCH ALERT

New in the WSLP Gift Shop - celebrate the official tavern of the Cadillac Cars, the Pine Tar Lodge. We’ve got these available as supersoft tees and baseball tees (raglans) at the moment.

THE OFFICIAL HOT SAUCE OF THE NORTHWOODS BASEBALL RADIO NETWORK

From our friends at Glaciers End - the sweet heat of Berryboo Bomber hot sauce. We had to order a second case, as Producer Phil was putting this stuff away with an intensity that concerned the crew at WSLP. Take a gander at GlaciersEnd.com!

Thanks for listening, and stay tuned!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

Greetings, friends! Just a quick note to let you know that our latest broadcast is now available - Wally and Producer Phil return to beautiful Sylvan Field as the South Haven Ravens host the Baraboo Bombers (Baraboo, Wisc.).

And tonight, WSLP president Winston T. Winston will induct a couple of league legends into the WSLP Hall of Fame - Bucketfoot Henderson and Lefty Simmons.

HOT MERCH ALERT!

New in the WSLP Gift Shop - the minimalist, low-profile Baraboo Bombers logo is now available on a premium soft tee. More items to come - there are rumors of baseball cards - stay tuned!

As always, thanks for listening, and sweet dreams.

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

NEW in the GIFT SHOP:

A handsome Northwoods Baseball Radio Network embroidered bucket hat, perfect for keeping the sun off your dome while you’re at the ballpark this summer.

As always, thanks for listening - stay tuned!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

And WSLP president Winston T. Winston will be on hand to unveil his latest creation - the new League Mascot known as “Mr. Baseball”.

Mr. McCarthy recently rediscovered his love of acrylics… There are rumors there may be a relaxing painting show coming to WSLP.

As always, thanks so much for listening. Sweet dreams!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

This will be Lake City’s first game at Foghorn Field. And a dozen lucky fans will compete in a hot dog eating contest during the seventh inning stretch.

New in the WSLP Gift Shop:

Eagles fans - we’ve got new Sam Nolan Field t-shirts, available in Bella+Canvas Supersoft or Comfort Colors heavyweight versions. Producer Phil prefers a heavyweight t-shirt - Wally is partial to the soft version (soft but sturdy!).

Available now in the WSLP Gift Shop!

And a special welcome to our newest sponsor, Buddy Powell of Powell’s Pro Shop at the Whispering Pines Municipal Golf Course. Mr. Powell will hopefully be providing some expert commentary during the Quint Cities Celebrity Golf Invitational - stay tuned!

As always, thanks for listening. Sweet dreams!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

News from WSLP:

New in the WSLP Gift Shop: A handsome t-shirt (and a beanie, if it’s still cold in your part of the world) featuring this classic Tomah Tigers design circa 1987.

Wally and Producer Phil, broadcasting from the End of the World:

We were delighted to participate in the latest episode of the Incoming Podcast. Available now wherever you find your episodic audio content. Please note, this is probably not great for drifting off…

We’ve got a fun year ahead of us, and we hope you will continue to be along for the ride. Stay tuned!

It’s a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP-AM - Big Rapids, Mich.

And we’re happy to announce that the Manistee County Mime Troupe will be performing their version of Abbott & Costello’s classic, “Who’s on First?” during the seventh inning stretch.

Available now wherever you get your episodic audio content.

It’s a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

And it marks the first time eccentric junk-baller Beans Sorenson takes the mound against his former team. It’s all the locals can talk about.

Thanks so much for listening! Stay tuned in the new year for some exciting (not too exciting, we promise) news.

And a reminder that everything in the Gift Shop is 10% for the rest of the year - use code WALLY at checkout. We’ve added WSLP Gift Cards for the indecisive Sleep Baseball fan in your life.

See you all next year!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP-AM, Big Rapids

The Gift Shop Year-End Sale, and Fresh Merch

For the rest of the year, everything in the WSLP Gift Shop is 10% off, in case you’d like to get the Sleep Baseball fan in your life something for the holidays. Use Promo Code WALLY at checkout!

There’s a new Wally McCarthy 5x7 headshot - comes with a personalized Thank You Note from Mr. McCarthy - ships free in the USA! Also, some new winter gear to get you through the off season (stocking caps, hoodies).

Friends, if you’re struggling to drift off on a night we’re not on the air, try the podcast Calm History: https://podfollow.com/calm-history Producer Phil says it has made him both sleepier and smarter.

As always, thanks so much for listening. Stay tuned for more sleepy hijinks.

Best,

Wally McCarthy
WSLP-AM
Big Rapids, Mich.

Fortunately, Producer Phil is ready with some tape from the archives - it’s a supercut of many of the “on-field” disturbances we’ve experienced over the years on the road. Perhaps you’ve missed a few of them while sleeping peacefully.

Fresh Merch for Fall

And we’re happy to announce a WSLP / Northwoods Baseball Radio Network zip-up hoodie, as we’re heading into hoodie season.

And for the true heads - a t-shirt commemorating Hiroki Nomo’s no-hitter, one of the great moments of Tomah Tigers history.

As always, thanks for listening. Sweet dreams!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

Here’s hoping all of you are enjoying the last days of summer. This is just a quick note to let you know that our latest broadcast is now making its way over the airwaves. Cadillac is hosting Tomah in a classic snooze-fest.

And the legendary snapping turtle (“McSnappy”) from the Wexford County Zoological Society will be celebrating his 40th birthday by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

We’ve got some fun things in the works for the autumn, so stay tuned!

As always, thanks so much for listening.

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Mich.

Just a quick note to let you know that our latest broadcast is now on the air - Producer Phil and I return to beautiful Sylvan Field in South Haven, Michigan as the South Haven Ravens host the Lake City Loons. This is the first Michigan road trip for the Loons, so let’s give them a nice welcome.

The Ever-Expanding WSLP Gift Shop

We are adding fabulous new items to the gift shop - we’ve heard your requests, and we have our best intern working on it as we speak - stay tuned. A big thanks to everyone who has placed an order - your support helps keep WSLP on the air!

Once again, thanks so much for listening - and sweet dreams!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP, Big Rapids

Hello, friends -

Producer Phil and I are delighted to be back in the strange and sleepy confines of Baraboo’s Evermor Park as the Bombers host the Manistee Eagles (Manistee, Michigan).

And it’s Baraboo Bob Plush Toy night here at the ballpark - all fans in attendance will receive an adorable Baraboo Bob stuffed animal.

Available now wherever you find your episodic audio content, or at SleepBaseball.com.

The All-New WSLP Gift Shop

We are excited to announce that we have upgraded the WSLP Gift Shop! Our new shop will allow us to offer a better selection at a higher quality.

Look at that handsome Lake City Loons baseball tee…

Stop by the all-new Gift Shop at your leisure, if that’s the kind of thing you’re into.

As always, thanks for listening. There are rumblings of some wild trades about to happen around the league - stay tuned!

It is a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,
Wally McCarthy
WSLP, Big Rapids

Our latest broadcast features the debut of the newest team in the league, the Lake City Loons. The Loons host the Tomah Tigers at beautiful Goodhue Field in Lake City, right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Lake City Mayor Clem Goodrich is on hand to perform his original composition, “Baseball River” during the seventh inning stretch. You’ll probably be fast asleep by then.

Homegrown Merch Update!

Tigers fans can now celebrate the many looks of the team through the years with this handsome sticker set.

These heavy-duty vinyl stickers are printed in the USA - and they ship directly from WSLP headquarters. Free shipping in the USA - and they come with a personalized Thank You Note from Wally McCarthy.

Available now in our Homegrown Merch Store.

Is This the Weirdest Baseball Play of All Time?

Probably not, but it’s certainly a contender! Producer Phil likes to fire this up when he’s feeling blue - it is a thing of wonder.

Thanks for listening. There is a lot of negotiating going on behind the scenes regarding the Celebrity Golf Invitational on WSLP, but I believe it will get the green light soon - stay tuned!

It is a perfect night for a ballgame,

Wally McCarthy
SleepBaseball.com

Producer Phil and I are bringing you tonight’s broadcast from our home base of Big Rapids, Michigan, as the Timbers host the South Haven Ravens at Evergreen Field.

And the famous Timber Race has returned!

Available wherever you listen to your episodic audio content, or at SleepBaseball.com.

NEW MERCH ALERT

We are excited to announce the first round of our “home grown” merch is now shipping - a handsome sticker set showcasing some highlights from around the league.

Sticker Set #01 - These heavy-duty vinyl stickers ship FREE in the USA, and include a personalized thank you note from the Desk of Wally McCarthy! Click the photo to check out the new shop. (https://sleep-baseball-shop.fourthwall.com/)

The Greatest of All Time

If you’d like to listen to a few of the best minutes of baseball radio ever broadcast, check out the late, great Vin Scully calling the final inning of a Sandy Koufax perfect game from 1965:

Thank You and Stay Tuned

As always, thanks for listening! Rumblings from around the league suggest there may be an expansion team in the woods of Minnesota joining in on the fun soon. Stay tuned…

It is a perfect night for a ballgame,

Wally McCarthy

Episode 035 is now making it’s way to the podcast blower of your choice.

New Merch Alert

We’ve got a new design in the Gift Shop for you South Haven Ravens fans.

As always - thanks for listening!

Best,

Wally McCarthy
WSLP-AM
Big Rapids, Michigan

SleepBaseball.com

Our latest broadcast is now making its way across the airwaves - this time Producer Phil and I are back at beautiful Sam Nolan Field in Manistee, Michigan, as the Eagles host the Baraboo Bombers of Baraboo, Wisconsin. This matchup promises to be a real snooze-fest!

Available wherever you get your episodic audio content, or at SleepBaseball.com.

As always, thanks for listening - sweet dreams!

It’s a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,

Wally McCarthy - WSLP-AM

This will be our final broadcast of the year - thanks for listening, and for being along for the ride!

We hope you have a great holiday season and a peaceful New Year - we’ll be back in January with another broadcast. And we’ve got some fun collaborations coming in 2025 - stay tuned!

It’s a Perfect Night for a Ballgame,

Wally McCarthy
WSLP - Big Rapids, Michigan

Producer Phil and I are back home in Big Rapids to call all the sleepy action as the Big Rapids Timbers host the Cadillac Cars.

Now available wherever you enjoy your episodic audio programs, or at SleepBaseball.com.

And a brief and discreet reminder that the Gift Shop is open if someone on your holiday gift lift needs some WSLP gear in their life…

Thanks for Listening,

Wally McCarthy | WSLP, Big Rapids