Crawford, Miller Headline Minor-League Invitees to Spring Training

January 27, 2026 - Spring Training is always celebrated as the beginning of baseball season, but for minor league players, it also signifies another chance for those outside of the major league roster to prove their current and future value to the organization. For 2026 spring training, the Phillies have invited 27 non-roster players to Spring Training, with 12 of them having previously played for the Clearwater Threshers. Three of the twelve non-roster invitees (Justin Crawford, Aidan Miller, and Caleb Rickets) were NRI's to last year's Sprin... Full Story

Recent Signee LHP Trey Cooper's Contract Transferred to White Sox

January 27, 2026 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things are pleased to announce that recently-announced newcomer Trey Cooper is signing with the Chicago White Sox. The left-handed pitcher was set for his first season in pro ball to be with the Wild Things, but following a recent bullpen, is signing with the Chicago White Sox instead. It doesn't go down as an official contract purchase with the partner league agreement, but Cooper would have reported to Washington in April if not for this opportunity to take the next step in his care... Full Story

RedHawks to Face NDSU Baseball Team in Exhibition Matchup

January 27, 2026 - FARGO - After a closely-fought contest a season ago, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks will once again take on their Newman Outdoor Field roommates, the North Dakota State University Bison, in an exhibition matchup at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, in Fargo. Tickets will be available for purchase on April 6 when RedHawks single-game tickets go on sale. Last year, the RedHawks held off NDSU for a 5-4 exhibition win in front of about 2,000 fans on a sunny early May evening. The RedHawks have one NDSU alum, infielder Peter Broo... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

January 27, 2026 - This past week Trinity Rodman signed a three-year National Women's Soccer League deal worth over $2 million annually, the Springfield Thunderbirds named Steve Ott the fifth head coach in their American Hockey League history, and the International League's Charlotte Knights named Chad Pinder its new manager. Highlights from this week come from the National Women's Soccer League, Major League Soccer, United Soccer League One, Major Arena Soccer League, American Hockey League, Professional Women's Hockey League, Ontario Hock... Full Story

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• Crawford, Miller Headline Minor-League Invitees to Spring Training - Clearwater Threshers (FSL) January 27
• Recent Signee LHP Trey Cooper's Contract Transferred to White Sox - Washington Wild Things (FL) January 27
• RedHawks to Face NDSU Baseball Team in Exhibition Matchup - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (AA) January 27
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• Sprocket to Deliver Panda-Grams for Valentine's Day - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 27
• 10 Members of Shuckers 2025 Roster Earn Non-Roster Invites to Spring Training - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) January 27
• Dale Thomas Re-Signs with Grizzlies - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) January 27
• Committed to her Craft: Zoe Moore Named December Kid of the Month - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) January 27
• "The Inside Pitch" Returns Wednesday on CJNU 93.7 FM - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) January 27
• Get into the Swing of 2026 at the Spring Fling - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) January 27
• Chad Pike, Jacob Asa Back with the Flock - Long Island Ducks (AtL) January 27
• Tacos & Tequila Festival Returns to ForeFront Field on July 26 - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) January 27
• Flying Squirrels' Opening Night Ticket Lottery Sign-Ups Now Open - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) January 27
• GreenJackets to Hold Game Day Job Fair on February 7th - Augusta GreenJackets (CarL) January 27
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• Yankees name ex-ValleyCat Mario Garza new international scouting director - FL Troy Record (January 27)
  
• Brett Much back home, set to coach hitting for Crushers and LCCC - FL Chronicle-Telegram (January 27)
  
• Winnipeg signs former Marlins prospect Kevin Vaupel - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 27)
  
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