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Gambrel to the Royals

July 2, 2026 - Kansas City, KS - It was a short stint for Grant Gambrell in his second season with the Monarchs and now he returns to the team that drafted him as the Kansas City Royals picked up his contract on Thursday. Coming off an injury, Gambrell came back to Kansas City and has been exceptional on the mound. The former national champion threw in 17 innings while allowing 17 hits, but only four runs. He shoved in 14 strikeouts for a 3-0 record with a 2.12 ERA. Grant s ays, "I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity. It wi... Full Story

Polls Open for Bagnieski in "Last Man In" Voting

July 2, 2026 - Lincoln, Nebraska - Lincoln Saltdogs Infielder and Designated Hitter Connor Bagnieski has been selected as a "Last Man In" candidate for the 2026 American Association All-Star Game, and fans can now vote to select him to place him on the West Division Roster. Bagnieski, has been a key contributor all season, batting, .378 with one home run and 23 runs batted in. The 28-year-old native of Green Bay, Wisconsin is leading the American Association in batting average, plus is currently in the middle of a seventeen-game hitting... Full Story

Hart Earns Fourth Career All-Star Nod

July 2, 2026 - Moorhead, MN - Sioux Falls Canaries first baseman Mike Hart has been selected to the 2026 American Association All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. This makes the fourth career all-star nod for Hart, who was previously chosen in 2019, 2023 and 2024. The Lowell, Massachusetts, native ranks seventh among qualified hitters in both batting average (.341) and on-base percentage (.429) this season. The 2019 American Association Rookie of the Year has also tallied 11 doubles and 28 RBIs, tied for the most on the Canari... Full Story

All-Stars, Hall of Famers Announced, 'Last Man In' Voting Today, Tomorrow, Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League

July 2, 2026 - MOORHEAD, Minn. - The American Association of Professional Baseball (@AA_Baseball) All-Star festivities are a couple of weeks away, and this week the league announced the game's starters and reserves as well as its latest Hall of Fame inductees for the July 14-15 events in Lincoln, Neb. All AAPB games are as always available free for live viewing on AABaseball.tv. and the All-Star game can be seen LIVE on all AAPB platforms, the Unbeaten Channel, as well as MLB Network. Here are 10 (or so) Things to Know about the AAPB th... Full Story

• Rain Halts Explorers and Canaries - Sioux City Explorers (July 2)
  
• Canaries/Explorers Series Finale Suspended Due to Field Conditions - Sioux Falls Canaries (July 2)
  
• Gambrel to the Royals - Kansas City Monarchs (July 2)
  
• Polls Open for Bagnieski in "Last Man In" Voting - Lincoln Saltdogs (July 2)
  
• Hart Earns Fourth Career All-Star Nod - Sioux Falls Canaries (July 2)
  
• All-Stars, Hall of Famers Announced, 'Last Man In' Voting Today, Tomorrow, Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League - (July 2)
  
• RailCats Lose 6-Run Lead against Cougars - Gary SouthShore Railcats (July 2)
  
• Dogs Fall to Milwaukee - Chicago Dogs (July 2)
  
• Dogs Snap Seven-Game Skid - Chicago Dogs (July 2)
  
• Saltdogs Salvage Series Finale - Lincoln Saltdogs (July 2)
  
• Landry Cages Birds - Sioux City Explorers (July 1)
  
• Late Canaries Rally Comes up Short - Sioux Falls Canaries (July 1)
  
• Shining Stars Headed to All-Star Game - Sioux City Explorers (July 1)
  
• Abel and Samson to be Inducted into American Association Hall of Fame - Lincoln Saltdogs (July 1)
  
• McCleve, Morrow Named as American Association All-Stars - Lincoln Saltdogs (July 1)
  
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Fri., Jul 3	Sioux Falls at Sioux City Game 1	6:05 p.m.
Fri., Jul 3	Sioux Falls at Sioux City Game 2	Game 2
Fri., Jul 3	Milwaukee at Kane County	7:30 p.m.
Fri., Jul 3	Winnipeg at Chicago	7:30 p.m.
Fri., Jul 3	Lincoln at Gary	7:45 p.m.
Fri., Jul 3	Kansas City at Fargo-Moorhead	8:02 p.m.
Fri., Jul 3	Lake Country at Cleburne	8:06 p.m.
Thu., Jul 2	Milwaukee 6 at Chicago 2	Bot 9
Thu., Jul 2	Sioux City 0 at Sioux Falls 10	Susp.
Thu., Jul 2	Kane County 4 at Gary 7	Final
Thu., Jul 2	Lake Country 10 at Cleburne 6	Final
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• Sioux City Explorers drop series opener to Sioux Falls Canaries - Sioux City Journal (July 2)
  
• Shumpert powers Lincoln past RedHawks - Fargo Forum (July 2)
  
• Noah Marcelo named starting outfielder for All-Star Game - Winnipeg Sun (July 1)
  
• Dillon Thomas drives in 3 runs as RedHawks hold off Lincoln - Fargo Forum (July 1)
  
• RedHawks get past Saltdogs in extra-innings win - Fargo Forum (June 30)
  
• Sioux City Explorers takes three-game series over West Division-leading Kansas City - Sioux City Journal (June 30)
  
• RedHawks fall to Winnipeg, drop third straight - Fargo Forum (June 28)
  
• More than 50 years later, Bill Heward returns to Fargo with Indianapolis Clowns, Banana Ball - Fargo Forum (June 28)
  
• Winnipeg holds on late to beat Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks 7-4 - Winnipeg Sun (June 27)
  
• Winnipeg rallies past RedHawks - Fargo Forum (June 27)
  
• More than 4,600 fans pack Newman Outdoor Field as Banana Ball debuts in North Dakota - Fargo Forum (June 27)
  
• Game on: Summer sporting events in Lincoln - Lincoln Journal Star (June 26)
  
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