Naomi Silver Honored with 2026 Athena International Award

February 6, 2026 - ROCHESTER, NY - The Rochester Red Wings are proud to announce that President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer NAOMI SILVER was honored with the 2026 ATHENA INTERNATIONAL AWARD, presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at a ceremony held Thursday, February 5. The ATHENA International Award is presented annually to a professional female leader who has demonstrated significant achievements in business, community service, and the professional advancement of women. This year's honor marked th... Full Story

Three-Time PCL Manager of the Year Fran Riordan Returns to the Aviators® for 2026 Campaign

February 6, 2026 - (Las Vegas, NV) - The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics and 2025 PCL Champions, announced today, in conjunction with the A's Communications Department, that Fran Riordan will return for his ninth season as manager for the A's Triple-A affiliate for the 2026 campaign and his eighth season (including 2020) with the Aviators. Riordan is the 25th manager in the history of the Las Vegas franchise (1983 - 2019, 2021-25; 42 seasons). Riordan served ... Full Story

Robson to Play for Canada in World Baseball Classic

February 6, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - Former Thunder Bay Border Cats outfielder Jacob Robson has been named to the Canadian roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The 20-team tournament takes place March 5-17 in four different locations with the championship game scheduled for Miami, Florida. Robson, a native of Windsor, Ont., also suited up for Canada at the WBC in 2023 when the team finished in third place in Pool B with a 2-2 record. The 31-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder played in 19 games for the Border Cats in 2014 and ... Full Story

Saltdogs Sign Trio

February 6, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced the signing of three more players for the 2026 season. Ryan Grabosch, Jacob Morrow and Tanner O'Tremba are part of the upcoming season's roster Ryan Grabosch is a 6'3", 220-pound catcher. The right-handed hitting 25-year-old comes to Lincoln from the Boise Hawks, of the Pioneer League. In 2025, Grabosch hit .314 with with two home runs and nine rbi's in 14 games played, predominantly in a designated hitter role. Grabosch will add depth for the Saltdogs at the catcher and c... Full Story

• Naomi Silver Honored with 2026 Athena International Award - Rochester Red Wings (IL) February 6
• Three-Time PCL Manager of the Year Fran Riordan Returns to the Aviators® for 2026 Campaign - Las Vegas Aviators (PCL) February 6
• Indians Announce Full 2026 Promotional Schedule - Spokane Indians (NWL) February 6
• Robson to Play for Canada in World Baseball Classic - Thunder Bay Border Cats (Northwoods) February 6
• Saltdogs Sign Trio - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) February 6
• 19 Former TinCaps Represented at 2026 World Baseball Classic - Fort Wayne TinCaps (MWL) February 6
• World Baseball Classic Rosters Feature Five Trash Pandas - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) February 6
• 15 Spokane Indians Players Set to Compete in WBC - Spokane Indians (NWL) February 6
• Sponsor Local Schools with the AquaSox - Everett AquaSox (NWL) February 6
• Submit Entries to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 2026 Food Fight Presented by Salmon's Meat Products - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL) February 6
• Former Port Archie Gilbert Passes Away - Stockton Ports (CalL) February 6
• Clearwater Threshers Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Clearwater Threshers (FSL) February 6
• Mycal Jones Named BlueClaws Manager, Coaching Staff Announced - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (SAL) February 6
• Garcia Returning to Ottawa from Blue Jays Organization - Ottawa Titans (FL) February 6
• Phillies Announce 2026 IronPigs Coaching Staff - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) February 6
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