Andy Fleischacker Tabbed as Wild Things First Base Coach

March 19, 2026 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have hired Andy Fleischacker as the club's first base coach for the 2026 season. Fleischacker brings a lot of experience to the table and has been coaching baseball in some capacity since 1995. He was inducted into the Swiss Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame in 2025. Fleischacker takes over for Cole Bumbales, who'd been with the team since late in the 2024 season and left the team to explore other opportunities both on and off the field. "With Cole leaving to pursue other o... Full Story

Grizzlies Sign Luis Jerez, Yanquiel Sanchez

March 19, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed right-handed pitcher Luis Jerez and left-handed pitcher Yanquiel Sanchez as they continue to build their roster for 2026. Both pitchers hail from the baseball hotbed of Cuba, and both come to the Grizzlies with experience in affiliated baseball. Jerez, from La Habana, did not see action last season, but the 22-year-old spent the two previous seasons with the Boston Red Sox organization. In 10 appearances for the rookie-level FCL Red Sox in 2024, Jerez str... Full Story

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Chesapeake Baysox Announce New Offseason Stadium Improvements Ahead of 2026 Season

March 19, 2026 - Bowie, MD - The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), in partnership with Attain Sports, owner of the Chesapeake Baysox-the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles-today announced a series of offseason enhancements at Prince George's Stadium, further elevating the fan experience ahead of the 2026 season. Since opening in 1994, Prince George's Stadium has served as a beloved destination for family entertainment and professional baseball in Prince George's County for over three decades. These... Full Story

Aces Celebrate New Extension with the City, Support a Local Baseball Team, and More on 2026 Opening Day

March 19, 2026 - Opening Day is always special in the Biggest Little City, and this year's season opener may be one of the most significant celebrations in the team's history. The Aces will welcome Vice Mayor Miguel Martinez and fellow city council members to Greater Nevada Field. The council unanimously approved a new agreement between the Aces' ownership group and the City of Reno at the end of January-a deal that keeps the team in downtown Reno through 2049. Vice Mayor Martinez will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, and the city will... Full Story

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