Saltdogs Add Two Pitchers

January 30, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced that Chandler Woolridge and Connor Markl have signed contracts for the 2026 season. The two relief pitchers will add to the depth of the Saltdogs pitching staff. Woolridge is a 6'2" 186-pound right-handed reliever. The 2026 season will be Woolridge's first in professional baseball. Woolridge finished his collegiate career in 2024 with Charleston Southern. In two years with the Buccaneers, he made 18 appearances, striking out 29 batters in 27.0 innings. Markl, a 6'1" 205... Full Story

Monarchs Re-Sign Gonzalez, Add Outfield Prospects

January 30, 2026 - Kansas City, KS - On Friday morning, Monarchs Manager Joe Calfapietra made three more additions to the 2026 ballclub. Kansas City has re-signed switch hitting infielder Alvaro Gonzalez and added outfielders Hudson Head and Troy Schreffler. Gonzalez played in 81 Monarchs games in 2025 - spilt time between second base and third base hitting .243. "Getting Alvaro back in Kansas City for another season will really help us defensively and having a switch hitter in the lineup is very important and gives us some versatility"... Full Story

Grizzlies Sign Jake Burcham, Sawyer Smith for 2026

January 30, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed right-handed pitcher Jake Burcham and infielder Sawyer Smith, bringing back a pair of young players who made their professional debuts with the club in 2025. After beginning the summer playing with the St. Cloud Rox in the Northwoods League where he went 6-2 as a starter, Burcham joined the Grizzlies in the second half of their season last year, pitching to a 5.52 ERA in four appearances (three starts), tossing 14 2/3 total innings with an outstanding 18:... Full Story

Five AquaSox Alumni Place on MLB Network's "Top 100 Right Now" List

January 30, 2026 - In recent days, MLB Network counted down the members of their "Top 100 Players Right Now" list. Among the players selected were five AquaSox alumni. Leading the charge as the highest-ranked AquaSox alum is Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (2018), who took home the No. 4 spot on MLB Network's ranking. The "Big Dumper" as popularly coined, Raleigh had a historic 2025 campaign, smashing an MLB-leading 60 home runs to lead the Mariners to the American League Championship Series and their first AL West pennant since 2001. Addition... Full Story

• Saltdogs Add Two Pitchers - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) January 30
• Monarchs Re-Sign Gonzalez, Add Outfield Prospects - Kansas City Monarchs (AA) January 30
• Grizzlies Sign Jake Burcham, Sawyer Smith for 2026 - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) January 30
• Threshers Announce 2026 Summer Promotions - Clearwater Threshers (FSL) January 30
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• Five AquaSox Alumni Place on MLB Network's "Top 100 Right Now" List - Everett AquaSox (NWL) January 30
• Salt Lake Bees Announce 2026 Home Game Times - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) January 30
• Loggers Roster Building Continues with Pair of Northwestern Standouts - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods) January 30
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