I-41 Showdown Presented by Holiday Automotive Returns for a Fifth Time

March 5, 2026 - GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and the Green Bay Rockers will play the fifth annual I-41 Showdown at Neuroscience Group Field, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, on Tuesday, June 2. The game is presented by Holiday Automotive and first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. The 2022 contest marked the first Northwoods League game played in a current minor league stadium. The two clubs are separated by just 70 miles via I-41 and face each other 12 times this season. Tickets for the I-41 Showdown are offered f... Full Story

RedHawks Sign Pair of Minnesotans in Hjelle, Koep

March 5, 2026 - FARGO - The RedHawks added a pair of Minnesota-Crookston alums Thursday, signing infielder/outfielder Jake Hjelle and LHP Alex Koep. Hjelle, 25, was acquired from the Boise Hawks in October after a tremendous 2025 campaign for the Pioneer League outfit. In 92 appearances, the East Grand Forks native hit .338/.381/.635 with 26 home runs and 102 RBIs. Over the winter, he played for the Mid East Falcons of Baseball United in Dubai. Two seasons ago, Hjelle made his pro debut with the RedHawks and went on to make 30 appe... Full Story

Former Woodpeckers in the World Baseball Classic

March 5, 2026 - The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially underway, scheduled for March 5-17, and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers will be represented by five alumni who have been selected to participate in the international tournament. Those selected with ties to Fayetteville include infielders Zach Dezenzo, Jeremy Pena, Jonathan Arauz, and Shay Whitcomb, along with outfielder Victor Mascai. Each of the 20 nations will play four games during pool play, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinal round and a champ... Full Story

Two Former Express Players Are Named to the World Baseball Classic

March 5, 2026 - This year's edition of the World Baseball Classic features two former Eau Claire Express players. Representing the United States is former Express pitcher Griffin Jax. Griffin played for the Express in 2015. He was a third round pick for the Minnesota Twins in 2016, and is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Rays. Benjamin Rosengard, a former Express infielder, is also participating in the World Baseball Classic for Israel. Ben played with the Express during the 2022 season, and spent time with multiple other Northwood... Full Story

• I-41 Showdown Presented by Holiday Automotive Returns for a Fifth Time - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods) March 5
• Mighty Mussels Release 2026 Promotional Schedule - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (FSL) March 5
• RedHawks Sign Pair of Minnesotans in Hjelle, Koep - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (AA) March 5
• Dunedin Blue Jays Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule and Daily Specials - Dunedin Blue Jays (FSL) March 5
• Blue Crabs Announce Tickets for Tails Campaign - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) March 5
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• Red Wings Release 2026 Preliminary Promotional Schedule - Rochester Red Wings (IL) March 5
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• Two Former Express Players Are Named to the World Baseball Classic - Eau Claire Express (Northwoods) March 5
• West Virginia Black Bears Release Preliminary 2026 Promotional Schedule - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) March 5
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• Tulsa World DrillersFest slated Saturday; Anthem tryouts set - TL Tulsa World (March 5)
  
• Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 2026 schedule & fan events unveiled - Northwoods Fond du Lac Reporter (March 5)
  
• 22 Curve games to air on SNP or SNP+ - EL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (March 5)
  
• Greg Rousseau Charity Softball Game' to take place at ESL Ballpark this summer - IL NewsBreak - Rochester (March 5)
  
• Ex-ValleyCat Joe Musgrove was all he could be in spring debut, return from Tommy John - FL Troy Record (March 5)
  
• New host, new site for Micah Hyde charity softball game - IL Buffalo News (March 4)
  
• Spokane Indians groundskeeper Tony Lee named to World Baseball Classic assignment - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (March 4)
  
• A's got the player they coveted in the Mason Miller deal a top 5 prospect - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal (March 4)
  
• Several players with ties to Lancaster Stormers will be part of World Baseball Classic - AtL Lancaster Intelligencer Journal (March 4)
  
• Veteran pitcher Foster returns to Wild Things - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (March 4)
  
• SportsNet Pittsburgh releases Curve TV schedule - EL Altoona Mirror (March 4)
  
• Gwinnett Stripers extend deal with My Country 99.3 for broadcasts - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (March 3)
  
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