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Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Ebel, Harrison, and Harlan

January 2, 2026 - KINSTON, N.C. - The Down East Bird Dawgs continue their offseason player spotlight series with a closer look at RHP Gehrig Ebel, SS Kalae Harrison, and 2B Trotter Harlan after exercising their contract options for the 2026 season. Each player brings a unique skill set and level of experience as the Bird Dawgs continue to build their roster for the 2026 campaign. Ebel spent the 2025 season with the Bird Dawgs primarily as a catcher while also making three appearances on the mound. Entering 2026, Ebel will shift his focu... Full Story

Wild Things Make Splash, Bring Back Anthony Brocato, Top 5 HR Hitter in FL History

December 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have made a splash in free agency, bolstering the middle of the lineup with the signing of outfielder Anthony Brocato, who played for the Wild Things in the back end of 2022 before being named a Frontier League Postseason All Star in 2023 with the team. Brocato left the Frontier League after 2023 before returning mid-2025 to the Florence Y'alls on a one-year deal, quickly returning to form as one of the biggest sluggers in league history. Brocato enters 2026 third in Frontier ... Full Story

Slugger Andrew Czech Set for Sixth Season in Washington

December 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - Having had his contract exercised prior to the turn of the new league year on December 15, 2022, Frontier League All Star and Wild Things' home-run king Andrew Czech has committed to a return to the team in 2026. It'll be the first baseman's sixth season in pro ball, all of which have been in a Wild Things' uniform. Czech finished the 2025 having played in 93 games for Washington, logging 399 plate appearances and slashing .265/.399/.555. The .555 slugging percentage is a new career high after Czech rope... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Adams, Backus, and Blaum

December 26, 2025 - KINSTON, N.C. - The Down East Bird Dawgs continue their offseason player spotlights with a closer look at UTIL Christian Adams, OF Colby Backus, and C Tyler Blaum as the club prepares for the 2026 season. Each player contributed to the Bird Dawgs during their inaugural campaign and brings a mix of professional experience and collegiate success as the club continues building toward the 2026 season. Adams appeared in 14 games for Down East after signing late in the 2025 season as the club's final in-season addition. The ... Full Story

• Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Ebel, Harrison, and Harlan - Down East Bird Dawgs (January 2)
  
• Wild Things Make Splash, Bring Back Anthony Brocato, Top 5 HR Hitter in FL History - Washington Wild Things (December 30)
  
• Slugger Andrew Czech Set for Sixth Season in Washington - Washington Wild Things (December 29)
  
• Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Adams, Backus, and Blaum - Down East Bird Dawgs (December 26)
  
• Crushers Swing Deal with New Jersey for All-Star Infielder - Lake Erie Crushers (December 23)
  
• Ryan Ford Signs Deal with Wild Things - Washington Wild Things (December 23)
  
• Crushers Re-Sign Franco, Spinozzi, and Quinn for 2026 - Lake Erie Crushers (December 22)
  
• Miners Retain Core Baseball Staff Ahead of Upcoming Season - Sussex County Miners (December 22)
  
• Mud Monsters Introduce Holiday Day Skate at the Southern Lights - Mississippi Mud Monsters (December 19)
  
• Bird Dawgs Bring Back All-Star Duo - Down East Bird Dawgs (December 19)
  
• "Bould" Moves this Week - New York Boulders (December 18)
  
• Wild Things Name Josh Flowerman Pitching Coach for 2026 - Washington Wild Things (December 17)
  
• Peña Inks Deal for 2026 Return - Ottawa Titans (December 17)
  
• Speed Stays in the Swamp: Mud Monsters Re-Sign Brayland Skinner for 2026 - Mississippi Mud Monsters (December 16)
  
• Ottawa Titans Exercise 2026 Club Options - Ottawa Titans (December 16)
  
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• Bird Dawgs retain 22 players for 2026 season - Kinston Free Press (December 22)
  
• Wild Things hire pitching coach - Washington Observer-Reporter (December 18)
  
• Wild Things exercise options on 15 players - Washington Observer-Reporter (December 16)
  
• Crushers extend contract for manager Jared Lemieux - Chronicle-Telegram (December 13)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers extend Manager Jared Lemieux - Lorain Morning Journal (December 12)
  
• Wild Things sign 3 pitchers for 2026 - Washington Observer-Reporter (December 9)
  
• Lindstrom named Down East Bird Dawgs marketing director - Kinston Free Press (December 9)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats extend All-Star third baseman Walters - Troy Record (December 5)
  
• Bobby Jones, former Mets pitcher from NJ, named Jackals manager - Morristown Daily Record (November 21)
  
• ValleyCats extend manager Tagert through 2028 Season - Troy Record (November 20)
  
• ValleyCats' Pence, A-C Yankees Pettitte, on 2026 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot - Troy Record (November 17)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats announce firework dates for 2026 Season - Troy Record (November 13)
  
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