RedHawks Name George Tsamis Manager
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have hired veteran independent baseball manager George Tsamis to lead the club beginning with the 2027 season.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Baseball
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks named George Tsamis manager ahead of the 2027 season, replacing Chris Coste, who stepped down last month after six seasons. Tsamis becomes the fifth manager in team history.
Why it matters
The hire brings a manager with six championships across 28 seasons of independent baseball to Fargo-Moorhead, marking a change after Coste's six-year run. The move gives the RedHawks a new leader with a long track record in the league.
Tsamis has six championships over 28 seasons as an independent baseball manager, including two Miles Wolff Cup titles with the Kane County Cougars in 2024 and 2025. His St. Paul Saints tenure from 2003 to 2020 produced two league titles and nearly 1,000 wins.
The players
George Tsamis
George Tsamis is a veteran independent baseball manager and former left-handed pitcher whose career includes long stints with the St. Paul Saints and Kane County Cougars.
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are an independent professional baseball team based in Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota.
Chris Coste
Chris Coste is the former RedHawks manager who stepped down last month after six seasons with the club.
The details
The RedHawks named Tsamis through a team announcement. He replaces Chris Coste, who stepped down last month after six seasons with the club. Tsamis was a left-handed pitcher with a 10-year professional career and made 41 appearances for the Minnesota Twins in 1993.
Timeline
1993: Tsamis makes 41 appearances for the Minnesota Twins.
2003-2020: Tsamis manages the St. Paul Saints, winning two league titles.
2021: Tsamis joins the Kane County Cougars.
2024 and 2025: The Cougars win back-to-back Miles Wolff Cup titles under Tsamis.
2027 season: Tsamis begins managing the RedHawks.
Season Trajectory
The hire positions the RedHawks to pursue a new direction after Coste's six seasons, with Tsamis bringing a championship record from the Miles Wolff Cup-winning Kane County Cougars. His background in the American Association links the club to the league's most recent title runs.
Fans following the RedHawks will see a new manager at the helm for the 2027 season, which may affect roster decisions and game strategy. Those tracking the team should watch how Tsamis's approach compares to Coste's first six seasons.
The takeaway
The hire signals a fresh chapter for the RedHawks, with a manager whose background spans championship runs in two different leagues. Fans can track how the new leadership shapes the team's 2027 season.
Further reading
For more on the local team, see Baseball coverage in Fargo.
