Kevin Alvarez Named Carolina League Player of the Week

June 1, 2026 - Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, have announced that outfielder Kevin Alvarez has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for the week ending on May 30th, 2026. This is the first time during the 2026 season that a Woodpeckers' position player has earned a weekly league award. Alvarez, the top overall prospect in the Astros farm system, had a huge showing at the plate across a six-game road series against the Hill City Howlers, going 12-for-21 (.571 AVG) ... Full Story

Ryan Prager Named Pitcher of the Week

June 1, 2026 - Hill City Howlers pitcher Ryan Prager was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week by Minor League Baseball after his dominant performances against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. The left-hander made two appearances in the series, striking out 14 in five innings of work. In his first appearance on Thursday, Prager threw two scoreless innings, striking out six of the seven batters he faced. On Sunday, he threw three innings, racking up eight strikeouts while facing the minimum. Prager, a ninth-round pick by the Clev... Full Story

Bulls Return to the DBAP for a Six-Game Homestand, June 2-7

June 1, 2026 - The Durham Bulls return to Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday, June 2 for a six-game homestand against the Charlotte Knights. The homestand runs through Sunday, June 7 and features a full week of exciting promotions, themed entertainment, fireworks, special appearances, and family-friendly fun at the DBAP. Tuesday, June 2 vs. Charlotte Knights First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. Gates Open: 5:30 p.m. Game Sponsor: FlexGen Promotion: Tendies & Tallboys Game Highlights: Kick off the homestand with some of the best ball... Full Story

Andres Parra Given Frontier League Pitcher of the Week Honors

June 1, 2026 - Avon, OH - The Frontier League announced on Monday that Lake Erie Crushers left-handed pitcher, Andres Parra, was given Frontier League Pitcher of the Week Honors. Parra pitched spectacularly in two starts during the week of May 25th. It began with a home start against the Florence Y'alls where he went 6 â…“ IP, giving up just one unearned run on three hits with four strikeouts. The Venezuelan lefty's performance was vital to the Crushers winning the tight 2-1 contest on Wednesday, May 27th. Then, on just ... Full Story

• Hooks Return with Fireworks, Beach Bags & Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) June 1
• Kevin Alvarez Named Carolina League Player of the Week - Fayetteville Woodpeckers (CarL) June 1
• Traaaaaaiiiinnnn....Nothing More Needs to be Said During Saints June 2-7 Homestand - St. Paul Saints (IL) June 1
• Homestand Highlights: June 2-7 vs. Tulsa Drillers - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) June 1
• GreenJackets Introduce Augusta Soul Weekend - Augusta GreenJackets (CarL) June 1
• Salt Lake at Round Rock Series Recap - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) June 1
• Ryan Prager Named Pitcher of the Week - Hill City Howlers (CarL) June 1
• Bulls Return to the DBAP for a Six-Game Homestand, June 2-7 - Durham Bulls (IL) June 1
• Peoria Chiefs Homestand Preview: 6-7 Day, Fireworks and Giveaways Headline June 2-7 at Dozer Park - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 1
• Andres Parra Given Frontier League Pitcher of the Week Honors - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) June 1
• IronPigs to Become Rubber Duckies: Annual "Duck Night" to Support the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) June 1
• Buffalo Bills Running Back James Cook Added to Greg Rousseau Charity Softball Game Lineup - Rochester Red Wings (IL) June 1
• Josh Caron Earns NWL Player of the Week Honors - Everett AquaSox (NWL) June 1
• Ryan Sloan Claims Texas League Player of the Week - Arkansas Travelers (TL) June 1
• Playoff Race Heats up with Star Wars Night, ZOOperstars Appearance - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) June 1
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