Benson Signed by New York Mets

March 12, 2026 - EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Evansville Otters are excited to announce that former Otter J.T. Benson has been signed by the New York Mets. Benson, a native of Louisville, KY, signed with the Otters during Opening Weekend last season. In his sophomore professional season, he played 80 games for Evansville, hitting for a team second-best .295 batting average, with 84 hits, 20 doubles, a triple and 10 home runs. He led the team in stolen bases (24) and walks (45). "J.T. has worked extremely hard to earn this opportunity," Otter... Full Story

Frontier League All-Star Austin Dennis Returns to Flock

March 12, 2026 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the signing of infielder Austin Dennis. He begins his second season with the Ducks, third in the Atlantic League and eighth in professional baseball. "We like a lot of things we saw from Austin last season," said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. "He's got a terrific bat combined with excellent speed, and he's a versatile defender, having played three infield positions and all three outfield positions. We're excited to welcome him back to Long Island." Dennis joined t... Full Story

Michigan State to Face WMU at LMCU Ballpark

March 12, 2026 - Comstock Park, MI - The Michigan State Spartan baseball team will host the Western Michigan Broncos on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:05 p.m. at LMCU Ballpark. Michigan State, representing the Big Ten Conference and based in East Lansing, will face in-state rival Western Michigan of the Mid-American Conference, based in Kalamazoo, in what promises to be an exciting night of college baseball in West Michigan. The matchup brings together two proud Division I programs and offers fans a unique opportunity to see high-level collegiate... Full Story

Blue Crabs Claw in Pagan and Mueller to 2026 Roster

March 11, 2026 - Waldorf, MD - The Blue Crabs announced today they have inked veteran outfielder Ezequiel Pagan and infielder Sebastian Mueller in their latest player signings, with 40 days to go before Opening Day. Pagan, a left-handed hitting outfielder, joins the Blue Crabs after a solid career in the minor leagues, all in affiliated ball. Pagan was originally drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 13th round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He was 17 years old when he began his pro career. Pagan was most recently with the Dodgers organization in... Full Story

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