Trash Pandas Manager Andy Schatzley Joins Angels' Major League Coaching Staff

November 14, 2025 - MADISON, Ala. - The Rocket City Trash Pandas are proud to announce that Manager Andy Schatzley has been promoted to Infield Coach for the Los Angeles Angels, joining Kurt Suzuki's Major League coaching staff following four impactful seasons at the helm in Rocket City. "We have been so fortunate to have Andy Schatzley as our manager for the past four seasons," said Rocket City Trash Pandas Executive Vice President and General Manager Garrett Fahrmann. "He set very high standards for his players and staff. He made sure ever... Full Story

Round Rock Express Release 2026 Home Game Times and Flex Plans

November 14, 2025 - ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express have revealed the team's home game times for the upcoming 2026 season. The Express will start the season on the road against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros affiliate) on Friday, March 27. The first home game at Dell Diamond in 2026 is slated for 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 as the E-Train host the Gwinnett Stripers (Atlanta Braves affiliate). Along with the release of game times for next season comes the return of 2026 Flex Plans. Flex Plans include 10 vouchers fo... Full Story

Tom Carcione Announced as New ThunderBolts Field Manager

November 14, 2025 - CRESTWOOD, IL - The Windy City ThunderBolts are excited to announce that Tom Carcione has been named field manager for the 27th season of ThunderBolts baseball in 2026. A veteran of the Frontier League and Partner League baseball, Carcione comes to the ThunderBolts from the Ottawa Titans, where he served a variety of roles over a four-year stint working with manager Bobby Brown. Most recently, he was the hitting coach in 2025. During his four years in Ottawa, the Titans made two trips to the playoffs and were eliminatedin... Full Story

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars Announce Mark Minicozzi Will Take Over as Manager for the 2026 Season

November 14, 2025 - HAGERSTOWN, MD - Today, the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars announced that Mark Minicozzi has been named Manager for the 2026 season. For the past two seasons, Minicozzi was the Manager for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League. "We are thrilled to have Mark join the Boxcars family," said Flying Boxcars General Manager David Blenckstone. "Mark brings a wealth of Atlantic League experience to Hagerstown, and his knowledge of how to build a successful roster will be a huge asset for our organization." Minicozzi ... Full Story

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• Rocket City Trash Pandas manager Andy Schatzley promoted to Los Angeles Angels coaching staff - SL WAFF (November 15)
  
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