Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

November 17, 2025 - BASEBALL Appalachian League: The summer-collegiate Appy League, which operates under the Major League Baseball and USA Baseball Prospect Development Pipeline, announced its 2026 season will feature eight teams aligned in four-team East and West divisions with each team playing a 48-game schedule from June 4 through July 30, 2025. The league had ten teams last season but the Tri-State Coal Cats (Huntington, WV) will not be returning while the Bristol (VA) State Liners hope to return in 2027 after a proposed new ballpark ... Full Story

How the First Round of the Inaugural WPBL Draft Might Unfold

November 15, 2025 - The inaugural WPBL Draft represents more than the first 20 names called-it's the moment four new franchises begin shaping their identities. With no prior season, no established stars in-market, and four fully fresh rosters, teams enter this draft balancing two imperatives: secure elite talent and set the culture for a league still writing its opening chapter. Across the WPBL, teams face a shared strategic question: Do you draft the best player available, or do you draft the players who define how you want your team to ... Full Story

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

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• Guardians facing decisions on several prospects before Nov. 18 to set 40-man roster - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (November 15)
  
• What local sports community is saying about John Beam's death - PL San Jose Mercury News (November 15)
  
• Winningest manager in Salt Lake Bees history won't return next season - PCL KSL (November 15)
  
• Former Jackalopes closer selected in Savannah Bananas draft - PL Grand Junction Sentinel (November 15)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas manager promoted to join Los Angeles Angels staff - SL AL.com (November 15)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas manager Andy Schatzley promoted to Los Angeles Angels coaching staff - SL WAFF (November 15)
  
• Twins finalize new coaching staff - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press (November 15)
  
• Hagerstown Flying Boxcars name new manager for 2026 season - AtL NewsBreak - Hagerstown (November 14)
  
• Former San Francisco Giant JT Snow named first manager of Modesto's new pro baseball team - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• Wisconsin Timber Rattlers debut new holiday tradition with 1 million+ light display - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton (November 14)
  
• Modesto Glow Riders name former SF Giants player, Gold Glove winner as manager - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• J.T. Snow introduced as first manager of Modesto's Glow Riders baseball team - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
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