Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

May 12, 2025 - BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association started its 2025 season this week with the same 12 teams as last season and again aligned in 6-team East and West divisions. Each team will play a 100-game schedule through September 1, 2025. Frontier League: The independent Frontier League started its 2025 season this week with 18 teams each playing 96 games through August 31, 2025. All 16 teams that were aligned in eight-team East and West divisions last season have returned along with expansion ... Full Story

Montgomery Named South Atlantic League Player of the Week

May 12, 2025 - The Winston-Salem Dash have announced that Outfielder Braden Montgomery has been awarded South Atlantic League Player of the Week honors by Minor League Baseball for his performance during the week of May 6 to May 11. Montgomery, 22, showed up big for Winston-Salem in his home debut series, going 10-21 (.476) at the plate. The former Texas A&M Aggie knocked in 10 RBIs and three home runs. Two of those home runs came in Montgomery's Truist Stadium debut on May 6. On May 7, Montgomery hit a three-run, walk-off home run to s... Full Story

Ritchie Reaps SAL Pitcher of the Week Honors

May 12, 2025 - ROME, Ga - The South Atlantic League, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, today announced their weekly award winners which included Rome's staff ace, JR Ritchie. J.R.'s complete game shutout of the Greenville Drive Saturday night drew national attention, as the Braves' no.7 prospect became just the second pitcher in Minor League Baseball to go the distance in a non-shortened game in 2025, and the first to go a full 9.0 innings. Only five pitchers in professional baseball have tossed a complete game shutout in 2025:... Full Story

Blue Jays RHP Gilberto Batista Named FSL Pitcher of the Week

May 12, 2025 - DUNEDIN, FL - Dunedin Blue Jays RHP Gilberto Batista has been named the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for May 6-11, 2025. Batista earned his first win of the season on Saturday, May 10 against Fort Myers, striking out a career-high nine batters over five shutout innings. He allowed just four hits and one walk, fanning six of the final nine batters he faced and keeping the Mighty Mussels from advancing a runner past second base. Acquired from the Red Sox at last year's MLB trade deadline in the Danny Jansen... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (FL) May 12
• Gallagher Earned First Professional Win Saturday and Rojas Crushed First Career Multi-Home Run Game Sunday - South Bend Cubs (MWL) May 12
• Missoula PaddleHeads Introduce "PaddleHeads Insider" for Complete Team Coverage - Missoula PaddleHeads (PL) May 12
• Montgomery Named South Atlantic League Player of the Week - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) May 12
• Ritchie Reaps SAL Pitcher of the Week Honors - Rome Emperors (SAL) May 12
• Yard Goats to Host Mental Health Awareness Night on Thursday - Hartford Yard Goats (EL) May 12
• Blue Jays RHP Gilberto Batista Named FSL Pitcher of the Week - Dunedin Blue Jays (FSL) May 12
• ZOOperstars to Visit Herr-Baker Field on June 18 - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods) May 12
• Homestand Highlights 5.13-5.18 - Rochester Red Wings (IL) May 12
• Allan, Gomez & Dohm Join Cyclones, Ross & Nunez Head to Binghamton - Brooklyn Cyclones (SAL) May 12
• Homestand Highlights: Bisons Host the Red Sox Through May 18 - Buffalo Bisons (IL) May 12
• Local 12-Year-Old Leads Community Toy Drive to Benefit Carilion Children's Hospital - Salem Red Sox (CarL) May 12
• Jordan Pacheco Named Rockies Hitting Coach - Albuquerque Isotopes (PCL) May 12
• Hey Mickey, You're So Fine: Gasper Named IL Player of the Week - St. Paul Saints (IL) May 12
• Bisons Series vs. Red Sox Includes Christian Benford First Pitch, Free Tickets to Veterans/Active Duty Servicemembers on Armed Forces Day - Buffalo Bisons (IL) May 12
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• Mud Hens OF Brewer Hicklen gets moment in the sun with Tigers - IL Toledo Blade (May 12)
  
• Sioux City takes opening series with Kane County - AA Sioux City Journal (May 12)
  
• Who is White Sox Tim Elko? Ex-Fond du Lac Dock Spiders player hits HR. - Northwoods Fond du Lac Reporter (May 12)
  
• AquaSox beat Tri-City Saturday to win home series - NWL Everett Herald (May 12)
  
• Axmen, Eastman Recreation team up for the third straight year - ApL Kingsport Times-News (May 12)
  
• York Revolution win 5 of 6 vs. Hagerstown to continue strong start - AtL York Dispatch (May 12)
  
• Curve's LOCO nominated for Mascot Hall of Fame - EL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (May 12)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE:Newcomer, Rosso, shows why he's a dog' in ValleyCats' debut - FL Troy Record (May 12)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas announce two new alternate identities for 2025 - SL WAFF (May 12)
  
• This Week at Harbor Park: Tides host Jacksonville in 6-game series starting Tuesday - IL Virginian Pilot (May 12)
  
• Former OU softball stars to play in 2025 MLB Home Run Derby X - PCL Daily Oklahoman (May 12)
  
• Cleburne Railroaders defeat the Winnipeg Goldeyes in Texas - AA Winnipeg Sun (May 12)
  
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