Noel Blaha Named New RubberDucks President and General Manager

April 7, 2026 - (AKRON, OHIO) - The Akron RubberDucks announce long-time Minor League Baseball executive Noel Blaha has been named the new President and General Manager of the club. Blaha will succeed Jim Pfander, who will depart at the end of May to join the Tampa Bay Rays. The 2026 season is Blaha's 21st in MiLB. Since 2015, he has been with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the sister club of the RubberDucks, serving in various roles including Assistant General Manager, Vice President of Marketing & Media, and Senior Vice President. "... Full Story

Outfielders Lugo, Meckler Added from Triple-A Salt Lake

April 7, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, TN - The Angels announced on Tuesday the following roster moves prior to tonight's 6:05 pm CT series opener against the Knoxville Smokies at Covenant Health Park. Outfielders Matthew Lugo and Wade Meckler were transferred to Rocket City from Triple-A Salt Lake, and INF Matt Coutney was transferred from Rocket City to High-A Tri-City. Lugo, 24, played in eight games for Salt Lake this season, batting .250 (4-for-16) with four runs scored, and three RBI. A native of Manatí, Puerto Rico, was acquired by the A... Full Story

Winston-Salem Takes Frederick to School in Education Day Thriller

April 7, 2026 - The Winston-Salem Dash (2-2) walked off the Fredrick Keys (2-1) in the home opener on education day. The Dash emerged as winners in 10 innings after a back-and-forth finish. As the bottom of the tenth rolled into Truist Stadium, the Dash needed a jolt down 6-4 to the Keys. Ryan Burrowes prompted that spark. On the second pitch of the inning, Burrowes laced a triple into right field that scored Jacob Burke and brought the Dash within one. After a walk to Kyle Lodise, Caleb Bonemer dropped in a sacrifice fly to left fiel... Full Story

Trenton Thunder Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner

April 7, 2026 - Trenton, N.J. - The Managing Partners and shareholders of the Trenton Thunder announced today that they have agreed to sell the club to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates professional baseball teams across North America. The Thunder will continue to compete in the MLB Draft League, a six-team league featuring a split-season amateur-professional format, and remain guided by their existing front office staff, led by President Jeff Hurley and General Manager Jon Bodnar. Founded in 1994, t... Full Story

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