Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels, (since 1977) talks with the voice of the Canaries, Tanner Hoops about the summer season.

from their website:

The Canaries are set to open their 33rd season on Friday, May 9, against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. Fans can stay updated on the latest team news, group outing information, and more by visiting the official team website at www.sfcanaries.com or calling the front office at (605) 336-6060.

Sioux Falls, SD – The Sioux Falls Canaries are excited to announce that Tanner Hoops will return as the team’s play-by-play broadcaster for the 2025 season. This marks Hoops’ fourth year behind the mic, continuing the tradition of bringing Canaries baseball to life for fans across the region.

Hoops joined the Birds in 2022 and is set to call his 300th American Association game on May 23. 

“We’re thrilled to have one of the best voices in baseball back calling our games,” said Canaries general manager Duell Higbe, “Tanner’s enthusiasm for the team and the sport is evident in every broadcast and we know our fans will enjoy his work again this season.”

The Storm Lake, IA, native has been a play-by-play broadcaster with the University of Minnesota’s Gopher Radio Network since 2021. He primarily handles play-by-play duties for volleyball and select basketball broadcasts while hosting the football and men’s hockey studio shows. 

 

Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels, (since 1977) talks with the voice of the Canaries, Tanner Hoops about the summer season.
from their website:
The Canaries are set to open their 33rd season on&nbsp;Friday, May 9, against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. Fans can stay updated on the latest team news, group outing information, and more by visiting the official team website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sfcanaries.com/">www.sfcanaries.com</a>&nbsp;or calling the front office at&nbsp;(605) 336-6060.
Sioux Falls, SD&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;The Sioux Falls Canaries are excited to announce that Tanner Hoops will return as the team&rsquo;s play-by-play broadcaster for the 2025 season. This marks Hoops&rsquo; fourth year behind the mic, continuing the tradition of bringing Canaries baseball to life for fans across the region.
Hoops joined the Birds in 2022 and is set to call his 300th American Association game on May 23.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled to have one of the best voices in baseball back calling our games,&rdquo; said Canaries general manager Duell Higbe, &ldquo;Tanner&rsquo;s enthusiasm for the team and the sport is evident in every broadcast and we know our fans will enjoy his work again this season.&rdquo;
The Storm Lake, IA, native has been a play-by-play broadcaster with the University of Minnesota&rsquo;s Gopher Radio Network since 2021. He primarily handles play-by-play duties for volleyball and select basketball broadcasts while hosting the football and men&rsquo;s hockey studio shows.&nbsp;
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