Gastonia Ghost Peppers Announce Coaching Staff for the 2026 Atlantic League Season

January 21, 2026 - GASTONIA, NC - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers announce coaching staff for the 2026 Atlantic League season. Mauro "Goose" Gozzo returns for a sixth season in Gastonia as the team's manager, while pitching coach Tony Fossas returns for his second season with the club. In addition, the Ghost Peppers are pleased to welcome former Gastonia player Will Johnson as hitting and base coach. "We are extremely excited to announce this championship caliber coaching staff that we believe can get us over the hump in 2026 and secure Gastonia... Full Story

BlueClaws at 25 - Team to Celebrate 25th Anniversary All Summer Long

January 21, 2026 - JERSEY SHORE, NJ - The BlueClaws are set for another special summer at ShoreTown Ballpark, but this one is more special than most, as the team will celebrate their 25th Anniversary Season in 2026! "The BlueClaws 25th Anniversary season is about the fans that have made the BlueClaws a truly special place for a quarter-century," said BlueClaws General Manager Bob McLane. "We can't wait to celebrate with everyone all summer long!" As part of the celebrations, the BlueClaws are collecting fan photos and stories from the fi... Full Story

RiverDogs Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

January 21, 2026 - Charleston, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. The team's hunt for a fifth postseason berth in six seasons will feature new faces in the dugout under first-year manager Danny Mendick. Along with Mendick, hitting coach Paul Rozzelle, pitching coach Tyler Higgins and coach Héctor Giménez will join the RiverDogs coaching staff for the first time. Bench coach Francisco Leandro, athletic trainer Kyndell Crowell and strength a... Full Story

2026 Lake Elsinore Storm Coaching Staff Named

January 21, 2026 - The San Diego Padres have officially announced the 2026 Lake Elsinore Storm Coaching Staff. The Lake Elsinore Storm's regular season begins on Thursday, April 2nd, when they play in Ontario for the first time in Cal League history. Manager: Brallan Perez Brallan Perez has been named the Storm's manager. Perez was the bench coach of the DSL Padres Gold in 2023-2024 and then managed the club in 2025. He was signed by the Texas Rangers and debuted as a pro in 2013, where he hit .325/.425/.383 for the DSL Rangers. Perez sp... Full Story

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• San Antonio, owners refine plan for new Missions ballpark - TL NewsBreak - San Antonio (January 22)
  
• Mathews to return to Fort Wayne as TinCaps new manager - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 22)
  
• Columbus Clingstones release promotional schedule for 2026 season - SL WTVM (January 22)
  
• Las Vegas Aviators play sod game to prepare for season PHOTOS - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal (January 22)
  
• Victoria baseball pioneer weighs WPBL future following draft selection - WPBL Abbotsford News (January 21)
  
• San Antonio Missions announce new coaching staff ahead of 2026 season - TL KSAT (January 21)
  
• Mitchell Lambson's seventh season with the Goldeyes - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 21)
  
• Red Sox have four prospects on Baseball America's Top 100 list - IL Springfield Republican (January 21)
  
• Jonathan Mathews returns to Fort Wayne as TinCaps manager - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 21)
  
• How Red Sox prospect (2.27 ERA at Worcester) could crack' major league roster - IL Springfield Republican (January 21)
  
• Game Times Announced for Nashville Sounds 2026 Season - IL Maury County Source (January 21)
  
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