Timber Rattlers President Rob Zerjav Named High-A Executive of the Year by Minor League Baseball

December 11, 2025 - GRAND CHUTE, WI - Rob Zerjav, president of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, was announced as the winner of the High-A Executive of the Year award by Minor League Baseball during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida. Zerjav, a member of Wisconsin's front office since 1997, became president and general manager of the Rattlers after the 2002 season. "The entire staff is extremely proud of Rob for being honored as Minor League Baseball's High-A Executive of the Year," said Ryan Moede, Timber Rattlers Vice President - Busines... Full Story

Northwoods League Announces 2026 Baseball and Softball Schedules

December 11, 2025 - Rochester, Minn. - The Northwoods League today released its complete 2026 regular-season schedules for both baseball and softball, highlighted by expansion into two new markets and the return of the fan-favorite Minnesota Mud Puppies traveling team. The Richmond Flying Mummies will make their Northwoods League baseball debut in Richmond, Indiana, bringing the baseball division to 26 teams across seven U.S. states and one Canadian province. In softball, the Grand Forks Spitfires (Grand Forks, ND) join the league, expanding... Full Story

NY Boulders Re-Sign Six Players for '26

December 11, 2025 - Pomona, NY - The New York Boulders and manager TJ Stanton are happy to announce that six (6) returning players have agreed to contracts for the upcoming 2026 Frontier League season. Catcher Jason Agresti is coming off a career year in 2025, earning All-Frontier League honors as he batted .319 with 11 HR and 78 RBI. He also compiled a franchise record 27-game hitting streak (May 24-July 9) and was named MVP of the annual Frontier League All-Star Game. Agresti will take on additional duties in 2026, adding the title of Boul... Full Story

Wild Things Sign Power RHP Austin Eaton to First Pro Contract

December 11, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have made another deal with a player set for their professional debut in 2026 in announcing the signing of right-handed pitcher Austin Eaton to the offseason roster. Eaton pitched last summer in two summer leagues and finished it in West Virginia with the Black Bears in the MLB Draft League. Eaton was 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA in 13 games for the Black Bears in 2025, logging three saves and 14.1 innings across his bullpen work. He allowed 14 hits and seven runs (three earned) with ni... Full Story

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• Kansas City Monarchs ink 2-year deal with KCTV5, KSMO-TV - AA KCTV (December 11)
  
• President of Wisconsin Timber Rattlers named MiLB's High-A Executive of the Year - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton (December 11)
  
• Richmond Flying Mummies set inaugural home schedule for 2026 season - Northwoods Richmond Palladium-Item (December 11)
  
• State sports briefs - TL Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (December 11)
  
• Professional baseball might again be in Colorado Springs' future with new team eying the city - PL Colorado Springs Gazette (December 11)
  
• Rays' CEO Babby sells minor-league teams in Jacksonville and Akron - IL NewsBreak - Akron (December 10)
  
• Tots, Bees announce 2026 schedules - Northwoods Minot Daily News (December 10)
  
• Salt Lake City finalizes redevelopment plan for Smith's Ballpark - PCL KSL (December 10)
  
• Chukars represented at European Baseball Championship - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (December 9)
  
• Akron RubberDucks sold to emerging sports ownership company - EL NewsBreak - Akron (December 9)
  
• Houston Astros deal Hooks to Diamond Baseball Holdings - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (December 9)
  
• Fond du Lac Dock Spiders announce schedule for 2026 season - Northwoods Fond du Lac Reporter (December 9)
  
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