Canaries manager Mike Meyer ahead of Birds' season opener

The last time the Sioux Falls Canaries were on The Birdcage field, they had a nearly-full stadium rocking on the precipice of the squad's first American Association title in 17 years.  But the Lake Country Dockhounds ripped the trophy away and broke Birdcage hearts — two nights in a row.  Now what? Manager Mike Meyer is back and so is the Canaries' all-time most prolific (and likely most popular) player Jabari Henry, along with fellow veteran cornerstones Mike Hart, (former USF slugger) Josh Rehwaldt, Trevor Auchenbach, and all-time most prolific relief pitcher Charlie Hasty. There's also fresh faces and a new pitcher who made his mark locally at Brandon Valley and Northwestern College (Iowa). Meyer sits down with Happy Hour host John Gaskins for a deep dive into the aftermath of last year's heartbreak, why he came back, and why the Birds will be a contender to run it back and finish the deal in 2026.