Legends Set for Marquee Matchup against Trevor Bauer in Long Island

May 1, 2026 - (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends will take center stage Saturday night as they face former Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer and the Long Island Ducks in a highly anticipated matchup at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Bauer, one of the most recognizable names in professional baseball, is scheduled to take the mound for Long Island, bringing a major league-caliber test for the Legends lineup. The right-hander, known for his electric arsenal and competitive edge, adds national attention to an already compelling Atlan... Full Story

WooSox Continue Domination in Rochester with Doubleheader Sweep

May 1, 2026 - ROCHESTER, NY - The Worcester Red Sox (17-12) piled up three home runs and seven extra base hits in a doubleheader sweep of the Rochester Red Wings (14-16) by scores of 4-3 and 7-3 on Thursday afternoon at ESL Ballpark. The WooSox have swept both twinbills they've played in 2026, also taking a pair from St. Paul on April 5. The WooSox opened the scoring in the top of the 1st inning in game one against Rochester opener, and former WooSox lefty, Zach Penrod. A single, walk and error loaded the bases with nobody out for Kris... Full Story

Former Prairie Wolf Signs with Saltdogs

May 1, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - The 2026 Lincoln Saltdogs have announced that Theo Hughes has signed to play with the Lincoln this season. A 2025 graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, Hughes spent four years with the Prairie Wolves. A 6'5", 245-pound right-handed pitcher, the native of Seward, Nebraska will begin his professional career with the Saltdogs. In his senior season at NWU, Hughes went 4-4, with a 5.12 ERA and struck out 62 batters in 58.0 innings pitched. Hughes appeared in eleven games in 2025, with ten starts. At Nebraska ... Full Story

Hops Capitalize on Vancouver Mistakes to Win in 10th

May 1, 2026 - VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Trent Youngblood was supposed to have the day off Thursday, but ended up scoring not one, but two go-ahead runs for the suddenly hot Hillsboro Hops. The Hops (10-14) plated two runs without the benefit of a base hit in the tenth inning to defeat the Vancouver Canadians 4-2 Thursday night to extend their current winning streak to four games. Vancouver (9-15) has dropped six straight., also a season-long streak. It was a scoreless tie until Hillsboro scored two in the eighth, then plated two more in th... Full Story

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• Spokane Indians pitchers walk in three runs in eighth, lose 7-5 in Eugene - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (May 1)
  
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• Area roundup: Sissonville softball jumps on SC - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 1)
  
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