Introducing the Capital City Cubs - The Iowa Cubs Newest Alternative Identity

June 5, 2026 - The Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, are thrilled to reveal a brand new on-field alternative identity coming to Principal Park this season: Capital City Cubs. The inspiration for the Capital City identity begins with Des Moines itself. Principal Park sits at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, the historic meeting point where the city was founded. Nearby bridges connect neighborhoods and communities across the river, serving as a symbol of connection, unity, and shared experiences, t... Full Story

Miners Outlast ValleyCats 9-8 to Capture Road Series

June 5, 2026 - The Sussex County Miners (8-14) defeated their Atlantic North rivals, the Tri-City ValleyCats (7-15), 9-8 on Thursday afternoon at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, New York. After a scoreless top of the first, Miners starting pitcher Jackson Balzan (1-1) retired all three ValleyCats he faced. Sussex County quickly gave Balzan two runs of support with an RBI double from third baseman Dean Ferrara and an RBI single from right fielder Gabriel Maciel in the second inning. First baseman Kiko Romero hit a solo homer to put t... Full Story

Salem RidgeYaks to Honor General Manager Allen Lawrence with Hall of Fame Bobblehead Giveaway

June 5, 2026 - SALEM, VA - The Salem RidgeYaks are excited to announce a special commemorative bobblehead giveaway honoring General Manager, Allen Lawrence, on Saturday, August 22nd, during Military Appreciation Night at Salem Memorial Ballpark. The evening, including the bobblehead giveaway, will be presented by Bank of Botetourt. The limited-edition bobblehead celebrates Lawrence's recent induction into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame on February 1, 2026, recognizing his longtime impact on professional baseball in the Roanoke ... Full Story

Viñeros Vanquish Vancouver Via Longball

June 5, 2026 - PASCO - Two big swings for the Tri-City Dust Devils (29-25) turned around an early Thursday deficit, with home runs from CF Gage Harrelson and RF Randy De Jesus giving their team enough offense to hold on for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canadians (22-32) at Gesa Stadium. Playing again as Viñeros de Tri-City, the home nine mustered only a pair of walks off Vancouver starter Danny Thompson, Jr., in the first four innings while the visitors picked up a pair of runs to lead 2-0. Harrelson's blast came leading off the bo... Full Story

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