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 Story

Dock Spiders Expand Ownership Group with Local Additions

January 14, 2026 - FOND DU LAC, WI - The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders today announced the addition of local partners to its ownership group, further strengthening the organization's commitment to long-term growth and community engagement. The current owners, Rob and Nikki Zerjav, have expanded the team's ownership group with the addition of current Dock Spiders General Manager Jim Misudek and inaugural Dock Spiders General Manager Ryan Moede. This partnership brings a diverse mix of baseball experience, leadership, and local ties that will help su... Full Story

Twins, Mighty Mussels Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

January 14, 2026 - Fort Myers, Fla. - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are excited to announce the team's 2026 coaching staff. Jordan Smith has been tabbed as the team's manager. Smith will be the club's third lead voice in as many seasons. Smith spent the past 14 seasons in the Cleveland Guardians' organization. For the past three seasons, Smith was the manager of the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats. That tenure culminated in a Carolina League Championship, with Smith being named the league's Manager of t... Full Story

Brian Dinkelman, 5th Most Victories in Minor League Baseball Since 2019, Takes over Reins with Saints

January 14, 2026 - ST. PAUL, MN - For the first time since the St. Paul Saints became the Minnesota Twins Triple-A affiliate in 2021, Toby Gardenhire will no longer be the manager of the club. During the offseason he was promoted to Major League Field Coordinator of the Twins under new manager Derek Shelton's staff. The Twins found their guy to take over the Saints managerial role just one level below. The Saints, in conjunction with the Twins, announced that former Wichita Wind Surge manager Brian Dinkelman will be the new manager of the Sain... Full Story

• Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Team Name - Long Beach Coast (PL) January 14
• Dock Spiders Expand Ownership Group with Local Additions - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods) January 14
• South Bend Cubs 2026 Single-Game Tickets on Sale February 25 - South Bend Cubs (MWL) January 14
• Twins, Mighty Mussels Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (FSL) January 14
• Brian Dinkelman, 5th Most Victories in Minor League Baseball Since 2019, Takes over Reins with Saints - St. Paul Saints (IL) January 14
• Manager Brian Meyer Returns to Lead Kernels 2026 Coaching Staff - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) January 14
• Right-Hander Boyd Re-Signs with Goldeyes - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) January 14
• Jumbo Shrimp Invite Non-Profit Organizations to Fundraise at VyStar Ballpark - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) January 14
• Single-Game Tickets, Game Times Now Available for Shuckers 2026 Season - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) January 14
• Railroaders Announce Upcoming Logo Refresh & Reveal Party - Cleburne Railroaders (AA) January 14
• Crushers Pick up Options, Re-Sign Gomez, Gonzalez, and Campbell - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) January 14
• General Seating for Banana Ball at AutoZone Park Sold Out: Hospitality and Suites Remain Available - Memphis Redbirds (IL) January 13
• RedHawks Sign 9 Players for 2026 - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (AA) January 13
• Joliet Slammers Sign Trio of Players Ahead of Upcoming Season - Joliet Slammers (FL) January 13
• Wild Things Add Two Account Executives to Front Office, Sales Team - Washington Wild Things (FL) January 13
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• Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Name as Long Beach Coast - PL 562.org (January 14)
  
• Long Beach's new baseball team finally has a name actually, two different names - PL Long Beach Post (January 14)
  
• Equity Bank Park named professional baseball field of the year - TL KWCH (January 14)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas gearing up to host international exhibition series - SL WAFF (January 13)
  
• Hickory Crawdads announce new manager, field staff - CarL Hickory Daily Record (January 13)
  
• MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition - CarL Wilson Daily Times (January 13)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas name new manager for 2026 - SL WAFF (January 13)
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels legend Ron Roady Plein dies at 81 - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 12)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas hire coaching veteran as franchise's third manager - SL AL.com (January 12)
  
• Squirrels set later times so fans can explore CarMax Park - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 12)
  
• VCU committed to playing at CarMax Park, president says - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 12)
  
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