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January 14, 2026 - Long Beach, CALIF. - Few cities embody duality as Long Beach does. Eleven miles of coastline tie together the West Side and East Side - where ocean meets concrete, hustle meets chill, and old-school roots meet new-school energy. The Long Beach Coast celebrates the connective thread that runs through every part of the city. The Coast will anchor the team's visual identity and presence, complemented by a dynamic alter ego.
Across sports and entertainment, alter egos have long fueled creativity - from superheroes to musicia... Full Story
January 12, 2026 - BOISE, ID: The Boise Hawks are proud to announce Sean Persky as the team's manager for the 2026 season. Persky joins the Hawks' managerial staff after serving as the team's hitting coach during the 2025 season.
Persky brings an accomplished and highly respected resume to Boise. From 2019 through 2024, he served as manager of the Alpine Cowboys, where he established himself as one of the most successful managers in Pecos League history. During his tenure, Persky led the Cowboys to two Pecos League championships (2019, 2024... Full Story

December 17, 2025 - Missoula, MT. - The Missoula PaddleHeads, seeking their 6th straight post season appearance, are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. The PaddleHeads will open the season in a battle of Pioneer League Titans as they open in Oakland, CA against the defending Champion Oakland Ballers on Tuesday, May 19th at Raimondi Park in Oakland. After opening with a two-week road trip, the PaddleHeads will open their home season on Tuesday, June 2nd as they host the Boise Hawks for Opening Night!... Full Story
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Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Team Name
January 14, 2026 - Long Beach, CALIF. - Few cities embody duality as Long Beach does. Eleven miles of coastline tie together the West Side and East Side - where ocean meets concrete, hustle meets chill, and old-school roots meet new-school energy. The Long Beach Coast celebrates the connective thread that runs through every part of the city. The Coast will anchor the team's visual identity and presence, complemented by a dynamic alter ego.
Across sports and entertainment, alter egos have long fueled creativity - from superheroes to musicia... Full StoryMore Pioneer League stories below
Boise Hawks Announce Sean Persky as Manager for 2026 Season
January 12, 2026 - BOISE, ID: The Boise Hawks are proud to announce Sean Persky as the team's manager for the 2026 season. Persky joins the Hawks' managerial staff after serving as the team's hitting coach during the 2025 season.
Persky brings an accomplished and highly respected resume to Boise. From 2019 through 2024, he served as manager of the Alpine Cowboys, where he established himself as one of the most successful managers in Pecos League history. During his tenure, Persky led the Cowboys to two Pecos League championships (2019, 2024... Full StoryWeekly Sports League and Franchise Report

OSC Original by Dan Krieger
December 22, 2025 - BASEBALL
Pioneer League: The independent Pioneer League announced its 2026 season will feature 12 teams each playing a 96-game schedule from May 19 through September 6, 2026. The league had 12 teams last season but the Rocky Mountain Vibes (Colorado Springs), Grand Junction (CO) Jackalopes and the league-operated Colorado Springs Sky Sox, which completed the 2025 schedule of the Northern Colorado Owlz (Windsor) team that dropped out during the season, will not return. The Grand Junction Jackalopes announced plans to reloc... Full StoryPaddleHeads Announce 2026 Season Schedule
December 17, 2025 - Missoula, MT. - The Missoula PaddleHeads, seeking their 6th straight post season appearance, are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. The PaddleHeads will open the season in a battle of Pioneer League Titans as they open in Oakland, CA against the defending Champion Oakland Ballers on Tuesday, May 19th at Raimondi Park in Oakland. After opening with a two-week road trip, the PaddleHeads will open their home season on Tuesday, June 2nd as they host the Boise Hawks for Opening Night!... Full StoryPioneer League News
- Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Team Name - Long Beach Coast (January 14)
- Boise Hawks Announce Sean Persky as Manager for 2026 Season - Boise Hawks (January 12)
- 2026 Boise Hawks Internship Available - Boise Hawks (January 7)
- Letter from the Founders: Our Oakland Ballers Resolutions - Oakland Ballers (January 1)
- Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (December 22)
- Happy Holidays from the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers - Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers (December 20)
- Ballers Bulletin December 2025 - Oakland Ballers (December 18)
- PaddleHeads Announce 2026 Season Schedule - Missoula PaddleHeads (December 17)
- Digital Dozen 12-Pack with Printable Holiday Card Available Now - Oakland Ballers (December 15)
- Boise Hawks Release 2026 Game Schedule - Boise Hawks (December 15)
- Community Championship Ring 2025 Available Now - Oakland Ballers (December 10)
- 2026 Boise Hawks Internship Available - Boise Hawks (December 4)
- Hawks Announce Winter Warmth Drive - Boise Hawks (December 2)
- Holiday Gift Pack Now Available with 12-Ticket Flex Pack - Oakland Ballers (November 28)
- Modesto's New Baseball Team is the Roadsters - Modesto Roadsters (November 24)
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PL Headlines
- Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Name as Long Beach Coast - 562.org (January 14)
- Long Beach's new baseball team finally has a name actually, two different names - Long Beach Post (January 14)
- BEST OF 2025: High Wheelers come to Bryant Field; Sutter wins; Yuba College men's basketball claims another BVC banner - Appeal-Democrat (January 2)
- Entities leave town; NBA draft selection; Air Force QB emerges: Colorado Springs sports 2025 year in review - Colorado Springs Gazette (December 31)
- Which Bay Area sports team is feeling best entering 2026? Here are our power rankings The Mercury News - San Jose Mercury News (December 28)
- Professional baseball might again be in Colorado Springs' future with new team eying the city - Colorado Springs Gazette (December 11)
- Chukars represented at European Baseball Championship - Idaho Falls Post Register (December 9)
- Baseball back in GJ? Pecos League Reportedly exploring Expansion - KKCO (December 6)
- Modesto's baseball team unveils new name, "Roadsters", after community pushback - NewsBreak - Modesto (November 25)
- Modesto's baseball club reveals new name, again tied to car culture - NewsBreak - Modesto (November 24)
- Modesto to rename baseball team today - NewsBreak - Modesto (November 24)
- Pioneer League expands California footprint with Modesto Glow Riders - Sports Logos Net News (November 21)
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