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Saltdogs Announce First Signees for 2026

AA Lincoln Saltdogs November 13, 2025 - LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced their first signees for the 2026 season. Trey Jones will join the Saltdogs in 2026. A 6-0, 160-pound right-handed pitcher, Jones went 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA for the Boise Hawks, last season. Appearing in 14 games, with two starts, Jones also tallied two saves. In 32.0 innings pitched, Jones recorded 38 strikeouts. Jones played his college ball at for the Brewton-Parker Barons, in Mount Vernon, Georgia. In five seasons with the Barons, Jones had 22 starts with four complete ga... Full Story

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Jessee Getting the Royal Treatment

AA Sioux City Explorers November 10, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers announced today that left-handed reliever Chase Jessee has been signed by the Kansas City Royals organization. The Mansfield, Ohio native is the first player transferred this offseason and was a key part of the Explorers bullpen in 2025. Chase Jessee went 8-1 with a 2.01 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 53.2 innings last season. Jessee finished second on the team in wins and second in appearances with 42 while posting a 1.248 WHIP for Sioux City. He also earned American Association All... Full Story

Goldeyes Add Reliever Colyer

AA Winnipeg Goldeyes November 10, 2025 - WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Monday the signing of right-handed relief pitcher James Colyer. The native of Hayward, California made his professional debut with the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League in 2025, appearing in 36 games. He was 3-0 with a 3.77 earned run average while also earning two saves. He transferred to California State University, East Bay (Hayward, California) for the 2023 season after one season at Shorter University (Rome, Georgia). In 37 appearances (one start) over two coll... Full Story

Rookie Pitcher Millikan First to Sign for 2026

AA Winnipeg Goldeyes November 5, 2025 - WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Wednesday the signing of right-handed pitcher Noah Millikan. Millikan made his professional debut in 2025 with the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League, where he started 14 contests. He compiled an impressive 7-1 record in what is considered a hitter-friendly circuit. He finished third-best in the league with a 2.12 earned run average, while also ranking seventh in strikeouts with 96, despite starting just 14 games. Noah Millikan - Oakland Ballers | Click here to download... Full Story

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