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Arol Vera Added to Trash Pandas Roster

SL Rocket City Trash Pandas April 27, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Angels announced on Monday the addition of infielder Arol Vera to the roster prior to Tuesday's 6:05 pm CT series opener against the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field. Vera will occupy the roster spot of infielder Ben Gobbel, who was placed on the 7-day Injured List on Sunday. Vera, 23, a native of Valencia, Venezuela, was originally signed by the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent in 2019. Vera joins Rocket City from the Arizona Complex League, where he had not yet appeared in a game this... Full Story

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OSC Original by Dan Krieger
April 27, 2026 - BASEBALL Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League started its 2026 season this week with the same ten teams aligned in five-team North and South divisions. Each team will play 126 games in a two-part season through September 6, 2026. The league's dormant Spire City Ghost Hounds (Frederick, MD) team, which has not played since the 2023 season, is again sitting out the 2026 season to allow the league to operate with an even number teams and hopes to return when the league expands to 12 teams. Carolina League: The... Full Story

Fall Ballers: Spartanburgers Reflect on Arizona Fall League Experience

SAL Hub City Spartanburgers April 27, 2026 - After catching 74 games in his first full season of professional baseball, Ben Hartl was ready to take a load off. Back in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois, Hartl's offseason itinerary consisted of golf trips with buddies, concerts with his girlfriend and quality time with his family. Four days later, those plans had to be scrapped. Driving back from watching a game at his old junior college, Hartl got a call from Rangers Director of Player Development Josh Bonifay, which contained an invite to Minor League Baseball'... Full Story

Keys Right-Hander Pitcher Yeiber Cartaya Named South Atlantic Pitcher of the Week

SAL Frederick Keys April 27, 2026 - FREDERICK, MD - The South Atlantic League and Minor League Baseball announced Monday that Frederick Keys right-handed pitcher Yeiber Cartaya was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, April 26. Cartaya receives the honor following two scoreless appearances this past week at home in which he threw a combined 8.1 innings of no-run ball while allowing only two hits and recording 14 strikeouts. He also had his first save of the season back on April 21 against the Wilmington Blue Roc... Full Story

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