Monarchs Announce 2026 Coaches and Support Staff

March 31, 2026 - Kansas City, KS - Two coaches with vast American Association experience will be joining the Kansas City Monarchs for the 2026 campaign. Manager Joe Calfapietra, who is starting his 9th season managing the Monarchs and 26th managerial season overall made the announcements earlier today. Kenny Hook is returning to Kansas City, Kansas after previously managing the Kansas City T Bones in 2012 and 2013. The Kansas City native most recently served as the Durham Bulls Hitting Coach, the AAA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays for t... Full Story

State Senator Judy Schwank Inducted into Reading Fightin Phils Wall of Honor

March 31, 2026 - Reading, PA - State Sen. Judy Schwank has been inducted into the Reading Fightin Phils Wall of Honor in recognition of her many years of service to Baseballtown and the broader Berks County community. A plaque unveiling ceremony was held on Tuesday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. Schwank joins a group of just 13 individuals with a plaque on the Wall of Honor outside the stadium and is the first woman to receive this recognition. Schwank is a long-time friend of the Reading Fightin Phils, dating back to the early 2000s d... Full Story

Lake County Captains Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

March 31, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - In conjunction with the Cleveland Guardians, the Lake County Captains today announced their Opening Day roster for the 2025 season. 16 players on the Captains' initial roster return from the 2025 campaign, while 16 are newcomers to Lake County. Of the Captains' 16 new arrivals, 12 of them ended last season as members of the 2025 Single-A Carolina League Champion Lynchburg Hillcats (now Hill City Howlers). Six of Cleveland's MLB Pipeline Top 30 prospects headline Lake County's roster to begin the 23rd s... Full Story

Ducks Sign Catcher/Infielder Gavin Collins

March 31, 2026 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the signing of catcher/infielder Gavin Collins. He begins his first season with the Ducks and 10th in professional baseball. "Gavin has done a terrific job behind the plate throughout his career," said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. "We look forward to having him work with our pitching staff as well as see time at the corner infield positions this season." Collins previously spent five seasons (2016-19, 2021) in the Cleveland Indians/Guardians organization and two ... Full Story

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• Lake County Captains Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - Lake County Captains (MWL) March 31
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