Arol Vera Added to Trash Pandas Roster

April 27, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Angels announced on Monday the addition of infielder Arol Vera to the roster prior to Tuesday's 6:05 pm CT series opener against the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field. Vera will occupy the roster spot of infielder Ben Gobbel, who was placed on the 7-day Injured List on Sunday. Vera, 23, a native of Valencia, Venezuela, was originally signed by the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent in 2019. Vera joins Rocket City from the Arizona Complex League, where he had not yet appeared in a game this... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

April 27, 2026 - BASEBALL Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League started its 2026 season this week with the same ten teams aligned in five-team North and South divisions. Each team will play 126 games in a two-part season through September 6, 2026. The league's dormant Spire City Ghost Hounds (Frederick, MD) team, which has not played since the 2023 season, is again sitting out the 2026 season to allow the league to operate with an even number teams and hopes to return when the league expands to 12 teams. Carolina League: The... Full Story

Fall Ballers: Spartanburgers Reflect on Arizona Fall League Experience

April 27, 2026 - After catching 74 games in his first full season of professional baseball, Ben Hartl was ready to take a load off. Back in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois, Hartl's offseason itinerary consisted of golf trips with buddies, concerts with his girlfriend and quality time with his family. Four days later, those plans had to be scrapped. Driving back from watching a game at his old junior college, Hartl got a call from Rangers Director of Player Development Josh Bonifay, which contained an invite to Minor League Baseball'... Full Story

Keys Right-Hander Pitcher Yeiber Cartaya Named South Atlantic Pitcher of the Week

April 27, 2026 - FREDERICK, MD - The South Atlantic League and Minor League Baseball announced Monday that Frederick Keys right-handed pitcher Yeiber Cartaya was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, April 26. Cartaya receives the honor following two scoreless appearances this past week at home in which he threw a combined 8.1 innings of no-run ball while allowing only two hits and recording 14 strikeouts. He also had his first save of the season back on April 21 against the Wilmington Blue Roc... Full Story

• Salt Lake Bees Series Recap at Las Vegas - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) April 27
• Arol Vera Added to Trash Pandas Roster - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) April 27
• Cutters Opening Night & Single Game Tickets on Sale Friday - Williamsport Crosscutters (MLBDL) April 27
• Rawhide Host Giants in Week of Family Fun and Giveaways - Visalia Rawhide (CalL) April 27
• Hooks Series Preview - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) April 27
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AtL) April 27
• Hooks Baseball Is Back - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) April 27
• Ruoff Mortgage Homestand Preview: April 28-May 3 - South Bend Cubs (MWL) April 27
• Fall Ballers: Spartanburgers Reflect on Arizona Fall League Experience - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) April 27
• Homestand Preview: Louisville Bats, April 28-May 3 - Omaha Storm Chasers (IL) April 27
• Keys Right-Hander Pitcher Yeiber Cartaya Named South Atlantic Pitcher of the Week - Frederick Keys (SAL) April 27
• Clingstones Celebrate 60's Night with Tie-Dye Jersey Auction - Columbus Clingstones (SL) April 27
• It's the Most Colorful Saints Homestand of the Season from April 28-May 3 - St. Paul Saints (IL) April 27
• Aces Welcome Sugar Land to Greater Nevada Field this Week - Reno Aces (PCL) April 27
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• Midland RockHounds return home for series against Amarillo - TL Midland Reporter Telegram (April 27)
  
• Ha-Seong Kim to make rehab assignment with the Columbus Clingstones - SL WTVM (April 27)
  
• TinCaps' Jamie Hitt named Pitcher of the Week - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 27)
  
• Bullpen work hardly a relief for QC squad - MWL Quad City Times (April 27)
  
• Four Mighty Mussels' pitchers combine to throw sixth no-hitter in franchise history - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (April 27)
  
• Hickory NC Crawdads baseball face Nationals this week - CarL Hickory Daily Record (April 27)
  
• BlueClaws shut down Hot Rods for 5-0 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 27)
  
• CarMax Park adds kinetic sculpture of Brandon Crawford - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 27)
  
• Paschall: Erlanger Park also serving as a mini Riverbend - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press (April 27)
  
• Lookouts Drop Series Finale To Smokies - SL Chattanoogan (April 27)
  
• 30 Over 30: Victory Field home to more than baseball - IL NewsBreak - Indianapolis (April 27)
  
• Jackson MS baseball returns with Legacy League team names and logos - FL Jackson Clarion-Ledger (April 27)
  
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