Red Wings LHP Andrew Alvarez Named IL Pitcher of the Week

April 6, 2026 - ROCHESTER, NY - The Office of Major League Baseball has announced that Rochester Red Wings left-handed pitcher ANDREW ALVAREZ has been named the International League Pitcher of the Week for the period March 31 to April 6. Alvarez delivered a dominant performance on April 2 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, tossing 5.0 shutout innings while allowing just one hit. The Nationals' farmhand struck out 10 batters and issued just one walk, setting the tone early and keeping the RailRiders off balance throughout his o... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

April 6, 2026 - BASEBALL American Association: The Kane County (IL) Cougars, the 2025 season champion of the independent American Association, won the recent 2026 Baseball Champions League tournament that included 2025 champions from five other international leagues in Mexico, Venezuela, Taiwan, Cuba and Nicaragua. The league's Winnipeg Goldeyes will play a game (July 31) during the 2026 season as the Manitoba Mosquitoes in recognition of the mosquito, the area's summertime winged pest. Eastern League: The Double-A Eastern League star... Full Story

Rece Hinds Named First International League Player of the Week

April 6, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Following a scorching hot start at the plate to begin the 2026 season, Louisville Bats outfielder Rece Hinds was named the International League's first Player of the Week for the opening week of the regular season. The award, covering games through April 5, is the first for a Louisville player this season and the first since Adam Plutko was named International League Pitcher of the Week last September. This is the third time Hinds has earned a weekly award in his professional career. He previousl... Full Story

Wild Things Sign 2023 15th Rounder, Former Angels Farmhand Caleb Ketchup

April 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have signed utilityman and ex-Los Angeles Angels farmhand Caleb Ketchup, who was a 15th round pick in 2023 out of Lipscomb University. He spent three seasons in the Angels' organization before his release. The athletic and versatile Ketchup reached Triple-A in 2024 and in three seasons in the minors played in 240 games, slashing .213/.320/.313 with 171 hits, 30 o which were doubles. Seven were triples and he hit 12 homers with 65 RBI. He walked 119 times and played second base,... Full Story

• Red Wings LHP Andrew Alvarez Named IL Pitcher of the Week - Rochester Red Wings (IL) April 6
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• WooSox Announce Full Summer Promotional Schedule - Worcester Red Sox (IL) April 6
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• Mother's Day 'All-You-Can-Eat' Brunch Buffet at the Pub at the Park - Buffalo Bisons (IL) April 6
• Rece Hinds Named First International League Player of the Week - Louisville Bats (IL) April 6
• Wild Things Sign 2023 15th Rounder, Former Angels Farmhand Caleb Ketchup - Washington Wild Things (FL) April 6
• All New Nitro Circus Tour Comes to St. Paul: Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour Presented by Ram Truck Saturday, August 15 - St. Paul Saints (IL) April 6
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