Blue Crabs Announce Coaching Staff

January 8, 2026 - Waldorf, MD - Brett Jodie's coaching staff will have a familiar face as Hitting Coach Jason Camilli returns for the 2026 season in the same role. Joining them will be Albert Gonzalez who will serve as Bench Coach and Assistant General Manager of Baseball Operations. "When we hired Brett, we knew we wanted to put the best group around him to succeed on the field," noted Blue Crabs General Manager Christian Heimall. "This staff does that. I've seen Bert's success in recruiting and his coaching style up close in High Point a... Full Story

NY Boulders: "Bould" Moves this Week - Volume 3

January 8, 2026 - Pomona, NY - The New York Boulders and manager TJ Stanton are happy to announce the following transactions for the upcoming 2026 Frontier League season: Infielder Kyle Hess is set to return for his first full season in Rockland County after finishing 2025 as the Boulders' leader in batting average (.356), on-base percentage (.517), slugging percentage (.530), and a 1.047 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage). As the team's everyday 2nd baseman, the 25-year-old Mountainside, NJ, native racked up 53 hits in 46 games, with ... Full Story

Fightin Phils Unveil 2026 Fireworks Dates

January 8, 2026 - (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to unveil their fireworks schedule for the 2026 season. There will be 27 scheduled fireworks shows throughout the year, which includes eight Carpenter MEGA BLAST displays, which are the largest firework shows in stadium history. The eight Carpenter MEGA BLAST shows in 2026 are the following: Saturday, May 9 at 6:45 vs Somerset Patriots (Yankees) Saturday, May 30 at 6:45 vs Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) Saturd... Full Story

St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Returns to Springfield January 16, 2026

January 8, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, MO - The St. Louis Cardinals and Springfield Cardinals have announced that the 2026 Cardinals Caravan will come through Springfield, MO on Friday, January 16 with an annual stop at Hammons Field. This year's guests visiting Springfield include 2025 Texas League MVP JJ Wetherholt, 2025 Texas League Champion Leonardo Bernal and current Cardinals OF Victor Scott II, RHP Kyle Leahy and UTIL José Fermín. Alumni Kerry Robinson and emcees Mike Claiborne and Ricky Horton will join the festivities. For the firs... Full Story

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• Fast outfielder Marcelo signed by Winnipeg Goldeyes - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 8)
  
• TinCaps open part-time jobs for 2026 season - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 8)
  
• Erik Brady: Pete Weber feels at home at Highmark goodbye - IL Buffalo News (January 8)
  
• Four recent Red Sox trade additions have chance to make MLB debuts in 2026 - IL Springfield Republican (January 8)
  
• Longtime Isotopes executive Baines becomes club's 1st female general manager; Traub to become president - PCL Santa Fe New Mexican (January 8)
  
• Chrissy Baines named new general manager of Albuquerque Isotopes - PCL Albuquerque Journal (January 8)
  
• TinCaps announce their 2026 promotional schedule - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 7)
  
• TinCaps announce their 2026 promotional schedule - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 7)
  
• Albuquerque Isotopes name new general manager - PCL KOBTV (January 7)
  
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