Eugene Emeralds Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

January 15, 2026 - EUGENE, OR - The Eugene Emeralds have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. Manager Jacob Heyward will lead the team in his first season in Eugene. Hitting Coach Braxton Lee & Pitching Coach Luis Pino will also be making their debut with the Ems. Nate Keavy will be joining the staff for his first season in Eugene as the Fundamentals Coach. Joseph Holstedt also joins the Emeralds for his third season as the team's Trainer. Bo Babich returns as the Strength and Conditioning Coach. Andrew Kuehn will be back as a P... Full Story

Wild Things Sign RHP Eliott Traver to Deal

January 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have signed right-handed pitcher Eliott Traver, who pitched at Northwestern Ohio in his last three college seasons before making 18 appearances for the Traverse City Pit Spitters last summer in the Northwoods League. Traver posted a 2.18 ERA with the Pit Spitters and had nine saves in 20.2 innings across the aforementioned 18 outings. He allowed 17 hits and seven runs, five of which were earned, walked nine and struck out 18. That work came on the heels of a great senior campai... Full Story

2026 Pioneer Baseball League Tryout Camps Announced

January 15, 2026 - The Pioneer Baseball League (PBL), a professional Major League Baseball Partner League, is excited to announce its 2026 tryout camps schedule, a premier opportunity for aspiring baseball players to showcase their talent, receive a personalized data and analytics profile, and compete for a roster spot on one of the league's 12 teams located in California, Montana, Idaho, and Utah. "We're excited to announce our 2026 tryout camp schedule", said PBL President Mike Shapiro. "At each of our camps over the years we've identif... Full Story

Giants Set 2026 Flying Squirrels Coaching Staff

January 15, 2026 - RICHMOND, Va. - Dennis Pelfrey will return to manage the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a fifth season in 2026, the team announced on Thursday, continuing the longest managerial tenure in franchise history. Other returning members of the Flying Squirrels coaching staff include pitching coach Paul Oseguera, fundamentals coach Lipso Nava, athletic trainer Tim Vigue and strength & conditioning coach Michelle Kuda. Tommy Everidge will join as hitting coach. The Flying Squirrels' coaching staff is set by the San Francisco Giant... Full Story

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• Brand-new stadium in San Antonio may soon be in play - TL NewsBreak - San Antonio (January 15)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats announce front office moves - FL Troy Record (January 15)
  
• Brian Dinkelman named manager of Saints - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press (January 15)
  
• Blue Jays sign ex-Herd standout Rafael Lantigua to MILB deal - IL Buffalo News (January 15)
  
• Brian Meyer return as manager of Cedar Rapids Kernels - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 14)
  
• Reading Fightin Phils: Two drone shows set for 2026 season - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (January 14)
  
• Wind Surge announce 2026 coaching staff, name new manager - TL KWCH (January 14)
  
• Construction on Phase 2 of Trenton Thunder Ballpark renovation underway as team excited to showcase upgrades - MLBDL Trentonian (January 14)
  
• Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Name as Long Beach Coast - PL 562.org (January 14)
  
• Long Beach's new baseball team finally has a name actually, two different names - PL Long Beach Post (January 14)
  
• Equity Bank Park named professional baseball field of the year - TL KWCH (January 14)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas gearing up to host international exhibition series - SL WAFF (January 13)
  
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