Smiling Slugger: Blue Crabs' Bautista Brings Passion and Energy

June 6, 2026 - Scorching hot. That is how Blue Crabs right fielder and first baseman Danny Bautista Jr. could be described over the previous two weeks. Last week, he earned Atlantic League Player of the Week honors after batting .556 with two home runs, five doubles, and 11 RBI over six games against Lancaster and Staten Island. "We've been doing some new routines [with hitting coach Jason Camilli] and I've been finding that they are working out for me," Bautista said. At the end of last week, he had posted a nine-game hitting str... Full Story

Raptors String Together Four Straight Wins to Start Chukars Series, Skipper Evan Parker Picks up 100th Professional Victory

June 6, 2026 - Idaho Falls, ID - The Raptors are currently riding a five-game winning streak, four of which have come within their series against the Idaho Falls Chukars. After winning game one of the series in comeback fashion, the Raptors added on 10-5, 14-10, and 15-5 victories in games two, three, and four of the series. The highlight of the winning streak came after the game three victory, which marked Manager Evan Parker's 100th professional win. That win also makes Parker the youngest manager in Pioneer League history to that mar... Full Story

Wilford Becomes Fourth Legend Purchased by MLB Organization in 2026

June 6, 2026 - LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Lexington Legends announced today that the Seattle Mariners organization has purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Connor Wilford. Wilford becomes the fourth Legends player to have his contract purchased by a Major League organization during the 2026 season, continuing a strong year for player advancement in Lexington and reinforcing the Atlantic League's reputation as a pathway back to affiliated baseball. The right-hander made seven starts for the Legends this season, compiling 40 strike... Full Story

8th Inning Rally Leads PaddleHeads Past Range Riders

June 6, 2026 - Flathead Valley, MT - Things did not look promising in the early innings for the Missoula PaddleHeads. The Glacier Range Riders put themselves in front in game 1 of this 3 game set behind an early rally in the 2nd and led from there for a large part of the game. Leading to the 8th inning, Missoula had only put 1 run on the board. With their backs against the wall however the PaddleHeads offense flipped the game on its head with clutch at-bats coming down the stretch. Missoula mounted a rally in the top of the 8th with 2-o... Full Story

• Smiling Slugger: Blue Crabs' Bautista Brings Passion and Energy - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) June 6
• Raptors String Together Four Straight Wins to Start Chukars Series, Skipper Evan Parker Picks up 100th Professional Victory - Ogden Raptors (PL) June 6
• Wilford Becomes Fourth Legend Purchased by MLB Organization in 2026 - Lexington Legends (AtL) June 6
• Ontario Walks Away from Ports in 10-7 Loss - Stockton Ports (CalL) June 6
• 8th Inning Rally Leads PaddleHeads Past Range Riders - Missoula PaddleHeads (PL) June 6
• Four-Run Ninth Inning from RiverDogs Sinks Pelicans, 9-8 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL) June 6
• Martinez Capitalizes on Walks to Top San Rafael, 7-4 - (Pecos) June 6
• Triggers' Fifth Inning Birst Seals 12-6 Win over North Platte - (Pecos) June 6
• Bakersfield Train Robbers 2 Dublin Leprechauns 2 as the First Ever Tie Is Recorded in New Rules - (Pecos) June 6
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• Five-Run Inning Tilts Game Away from Grizzlies - Fresno Grizzlies (CalL) June 6
• Velazquez Inside-the-Park Homer, Tawa Single Forces Extras for Aces in Game Four - Reno Aces (PCL) June 6
• Grand Junction's 22-Run Outburst Crushes Roswell - (Pecos) June 6
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• Hartman sac fly in 10th lifts Emperors to win - SAL Rome News-Tribune (June 6)
  
• Missoula PaddleHeads rally past Glacier Range Riders - PL Missoulian (June 6)
  
• Rochester Red Wings fall to Lehigh Valley IronPigs - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (June 6)
  
• Harmon Dominates For Lookouts Third Straight Win - SL Chattanoogan (June 6)
  
• Sports Briefs: Pacifics fall to Sturgeon despite career night for Valasek - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (June 6)
  
• Paddleheads rally late to down Range Riders - PL Daily Inter Lake (June 6)
  
• Travelers 6, Hooks 0 - TL Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (June 6)
  
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• Spokane Indians mash three homers, rout Hillsboro 12-5 - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (June 6)
  
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