Honkers hold a moving sale as the team moves into hiatus for 2027

On August 21, the Rochester Honkers baseball team initiated a move to a hiatus in 2027 by conducting a fire sale of their team merchandise and equipment, as reported by news outlets. Fans could purchase a variety of items, ranging from T-shirts to batting helmets, even a dual dispensing slushie machine. Ron Chieves, a team member, acquired a pair of game-worn promotional jerseys during a "bark at the park" promotional event, which featured dog-themed designs.

Chieves' son, Ron Chieves Jr., who operates a self-serve dog wash, expressed appreciation for the jerseys. The Honkers, a member of the Northwoods League since 1994, had previously announced that the 2026 season would mark their final year at Mayo Field, a ballpark constructed in 1951. The team's lease at the city-owned ballpark includes an escape clause, allowing either party to terminate the agreement if the adjacent city parks and forestry department facilities are vacated.

The department's equipment and personnel are relocating to a new building near the city's Public Works and Transit Operations Center, situated at 4300 East River Road NE. In April, the Honkers' owners announced their decision to enter a hiatus in 2027, with team president and co-owner Chris Goodell expressing hope to disclose further details regarding the team's future field of play by the end of the year.