Hot Stove Banquet Guest of Honor Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

January 20, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones, who will be the guest of honor at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's inaugural Hot Stove Banquet also featuring World Series Champion and recording artist Brett Myers presented by Rolland Reash Plumbing, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Tickets are still available for the Hot Stove Banquet, which is set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 6 inside the Right Field Hall at VyStar Ballpark. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the event, which features a pre-d... Full Story

Felix Hernandez Earns Historic Gain in Baseball HOF Voting

January 20, 2026 - Former Everett AquaSox and Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer Felix Hernandez saw historic gains in voting totals, rising to 46.1% (up from 20.6% in 2025, his first year of eligibility). His rise in percentage is the largest by any returning candidate since 1967, finishing percentage points ahead of Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio (1982-83). Players must achieve 75.0% to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and must receive at least 5.0% of the votes to remain on the ballot. Players can remain on the ballot for a m... Full Story

Carlos Beltrán Elected to Hall of Fame

January 20, 2026 - Carlos Beltrán is headed to Cooperstown. The former Spokane Indians outfielder was one of two players elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame today by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), joining fellow center field standout Andruw Jones. Beltrán, 48, received 84.2% of the vote in his fourth year on the ballot. Beltrán, Jones, and Jeff Kent-who was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in December-will be inducted in Cooperstown, NY, on Sunday, July 26th. Originally dr... Full Story

Everett AquaSox Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

January 20, 2026 - EVERETT, WA - The Seattle Mariners organization announced today the members of the 2026 Everett AquaSox coaching staff: Ryan Scott, Manager Logan Moore, Bench Coach Chase Miller, Hitting Coach Bryan Pall, Pitching Coach Max Miller, Strength and Conditioning Coach Blake Wooten, Athletic Trainer "We are excited and proud to announce our affiliate staffs for the upcoming season," said Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole. "From our ACL and DSL teams all the way up to Tacoma, we are confident... Full Story

• Hot Stove Banquet Guest of Honor Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) January 20
• Felix Hernandez Earns Historic Gain in Baseball HOF Voting - Everett AquaSox (NWL) January 20
• Rawhide Announce Expanded Rawhide Readers Program, Tipper's Own Book - Visalia Rawhide (CalL) January 20
• Carlos Beltrán Elected to Hall of Fame - Spokane Indians (NWL) January 20
• Everett AquaSox Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Everett AquaSox (NWL) January 20
• Travelers 2026 Field Staff Announced - Arkansas Travelers (TL) January 20
• Luis Caballero Named 2026 Manager - Inland Empire 66ers (CalL) January 20
• Rainiers Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) January 20
• Single-game tickets going on-sale and new game times announced - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (IL) January 20
• Isotopes to Host In-Person Job Fair Saturday, January 24 - Albuquerque Isotopes (PCL) January 20
• Explorers Add Mayo and Denton - Sioux City Explorers (AA) January 20
• Fresno Grizzlies Release 2026 Promotional Calendar with 37 Unique Theme Nights - Fresno Grizzlies (CalL) January 20
• Saltdogs Sign Three Players - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) January 20
• Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Name Abbie Lawson as General Manager - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (CalL) January 20
• FredNats Announce Annual Job Fair - Fredericksburg Nationals (CarL) January 20
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• Former Spokane Indians standout Carlos Beltrn elected to Hall of Fame despite Astros sign-stealing scandal - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (January 21)
  
• Ryan Scott returns to manage 2026 Everett AquaSox - NWL Everett Herald (January 21)
  
• Sound Check Fan Fest Returns to First Horizon Park - IL Maury County Source (January 20)
  
• Albuquerque Isotopes to host job fair this Saturday - PCL KOBTV (January 20)
  
• Conrad, Maier talk NWA Naturals baseball in Springdale - TL Northwest Arkansas Times (January 20)
  
• Kevin Garca back for the Winnipeg Goldeyes in 2026 - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 20)
  
• Astros Caravan to stop at Constellation Field on Friday - PCL Fort Bend Star (January 20)
  
• Railroaders trade away league All-Stars - AA Cleburne Times Review (January 20)
  
• New year means new manager for Fuego - Pecos Santa Fe New Mexican (January 19)
  
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