Last Week around the Leagues

November 18, 2025 - This past week the Saskatchewan Roughriders won their fifth Canadian Football League Grey Cup, Major League Soccer announced it wil its schedule to align with world soccer, and Rocket City Trash Pandas manager Andy Schatzley was promoted to Infield Coach for the Los Angeles Angels. Highlights from this week come from the Canadian Football League, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, Northern Super League, United Soccer League One, American Hockey League, Western Hockey League, North American Hockey League,... Full Story

Sioux City Adds to the Mix for 2026

November 18, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers have announced that the team has signed left-handed pitcher and former Iowa Hawkeye Ben DeTaeye and slugging catcher Dillon Tatum to contracts for the 2026 season. The pair are the fifth and sixth roster additions of the offseason for the Explorers and Manager Steve Montgomery. Ben DeTaeye returns to his native Iowa for a second season after making his professional debut with Sioux City last season, pitching in 22 games with a 1.45 ERA in 22 relief appearances. The lefty would s... Full Story

Titans Ink Two Pitchers for 2026 Campaign

November 18, 2025 - Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club announced today that they have agreed to terms on contracts with right-handed pitchers Heitor Tokar and Grant Garza for the upcoming 2026 Frontier League season. Tokar, 25, makes his way back to the independent circuit after two seasons in the American Association as a member of the Sioux City Explorers. Last appearing in 2024, Tokar went 1-0 with a 3.95 ERA over 13.2 innings in relief - walking five and striking out 15. That year, the right-hander also tossed nine times for th... Full Story

Frank Boulton to Transtion from Atlantic League Chair and CEO to Executive Committee Member-At-Large

November 18, 2025 - (New York, N.Y.) - Frank Boulton, the Chair and Founder of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball ("ALPB"), today announced his transition from his current role as League Chair and CEO to become a Member-at-Large of the League's Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Boulton informed the ALPB Board of Directors of his decision earlier this year to ensure an orderly leadership transition following the conclusion of the League's 2025 Championship Season. William ("Bill") Shipley, Chair of the Shipley Grou... Full Story

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• Titans Ink Two Pitchers for 2026 Campaign - Ottawa Titans (FL) November 18
• Frank Boulton to Transtion from Atlantic League Chair and CEO to Executive Committee Member-At-Large - (AtL) November 18
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• J.T. Snow joins Modesto Glow Riders as manager - PL San Jose Mercury News (November 18)
  
• 50th annual Hot Stove banquet honors Wilson baseball legacy, ushers in... - CarL Wilson Daily Times (November 18)
  
• MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition - CarL Wilson Daily Times (November 18)
  
• Home Run Holiday Light display makes stadium sparkle - MWL Beloit Daily News (November 18)
  
• Ernie Clement to make appearance at Rochester Red Wings event - IL NewsBreak - Rochester (November 18)
  
• Derek Shelton "really excited" about new coaching staff - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press (November 17)
  
• Flying Squirrels turn the page to 'Next Chapter' - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (November 17)
  
• ValleyCats' Pence, A-C Yankees Pettitte, on 2026 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot - FL Troy Record (November 17)
  
• New Flying Squirrels uniforms coming in conjunction with CarMax Park - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (November 17)
  
• Women's Pro Baseball League to play in Illinois in 2026 - WPBL Boston Globe (November 17)
  
• Battle Creek Battle Jacks gets 100 locals for youth baseball clinic - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (November 17)
  
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