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Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Team Name

PL Long Beach Coast 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

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Boise Hawks Announce Sean Persky as Manager for 2026 Season

PL Boise Hawks 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

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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 Story

PaddleHeads Announce 2026 Season Schedule

PL Missoula PaddleHeads 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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