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IF Jake Zitella Activated off IL

FL Mississippi Mud Monsters May 22, 2026 - SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Mud Monsters have announced infielder Jake Zitella has been activated off the injured list. At 21, the St. Charles Illinois native is the youngest member of the team. The infielder was drafted in 2023 by the New York Mets organization out of St. Charles East High School. While with the Mets, he appeared in 56 games with the Florida Complex League team in Port St. Lucie. While in the FCL, he played under current Mud Monsters manager Jay Pecci in 2023 and 2024. Zitella sets his sights on winning: "I j... Full Story

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Home Opening Weekend Is Here

AA Sioux City Explorers May 22, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers return home after their first road trip of the season to open their 33rd season of baseball at Security National Bank Field at Lewis and Clark Park this weekend against the Lincoln Saltdogs. Sioux City returns home after a 4-3 road trip and taking three of four from Lincoln. The X's hope to continue the momentum tonight with game one of a three-game series as we commence the home portion of the American Association regular season at 6:35 p.m. The X's also look to win on the promoti... Full Story

Graham Brown Headed to Twins Organization Pending Physical

FL Washington Wild Things May 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things are thrilled to announce the contract of infielder Graham Brown will be purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization, pending the completion of a physical. Brown is the second Wild Thing to have his contract purchased this week after Andrew Herbert's was picked up by the Baltimore Orioles. "[The] best part of my job is getting to tell guys that they are being signed, especially when it's their first opportunity in affiliated ball... and I got the pleasure of doing it twice thi... Full Story

Covey's Strong Start Spurs Glacier to Sweep of Voyagers

PL Glacier Range Riders May 22, 2026 - GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Glacier Range Riders continued their best start in franchise history with an 8-1 victory over the Great Falls Voyagers on Thursday night. Jake Covey was marvelous in his first professional pitching appearance, going six innings and striking out seven. Glacier opened the scoring in the top of the second inning when Tommy Rover delivered a two-run single to give the Range Riders an early advantage. Great Falls answered with its lone run in the bottom half of the inning as Ethan Ott launched a solo h... Full Story

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