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Carlos Beltran Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame - Becomes 1st Former Cyclone in Cooperstown
January 21, 2026 - Brooklyn, NY - Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, who were born within one day of each other in 1977, moved even closer together Tuesday as the two center fielders were elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and tabulated by Ernst & Young. Beltran, who played in five games with the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2009, becomes the first former Cyclone to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Crafty Lefty Lambson Re-Ups with Goldeyes
January 21, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Wednesday of left-handed starting pitcher Mitchell Lambson, returning for his seventh season in Winnipeg.
Lambson started 20 games in 2025, posting an 8-6 record with a 4.86 earned run average and 138 strikeouts. He was voted as last-man-in on the West Division roster in the 2025 American Association All-Star Game.
The 35-year-old has become a staple in the Goldeyes' record books, appearing among the franchise leaders in most pitching categories. He ranks se... Full StoryMore from the American Association
Four Indians Alums Set to Compete in Banana Ball
January 21, 2026 - Will Ethridge, Keegan James, Joe Mikulik, and Jake Skole have gone bananas. The quartet of former Spokane Indians are all set to compete in the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour, which kicks off at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, FL, on Thursday, February 26th.
An adapted version of baseball invented by the Savannah Bananas, Banana Ball features rules specifically designed to increase entertainment and fan engagement by eliminating some of the game's traditional rules. Some of these include a two-hour game time limit, no wa... Full StoryMore from the Northwest League
Hot Stove Banquet Guest of Honor Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
January 20, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones, who will be the guest of honor at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's inaugural Hot Stove Banquet also featuring World Series Champion and recording artist Brett Myers presented by Rolland Reash Plumbing, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Tickets are still available for the Hot Stove Banquet, which is set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 6 inside the Right Field Hall at VyStar Ballpark.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the event, which features a pre-d... Full StoryMore from the International League
Baseball Team and League News
- South Bend Cubs Announce National Anthem Auditions for 2026 Season - South Bend Cubs (MWL) January 21
- Carlos Beltran Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame - Becomes 1st Former Cyclone in Cooperstown - Brooklyn Cyclones (SAL) January 21
- Naturals Installing All-New 4Topps Tables in Cherokee Casino Home Plate Deck at Arvest Ballpark - Northwest Arkansas Naturals (TL) January 21
- RubberDucks to Host 2026 Job Fairs - Akron RubberDucks (EL) January 21
- Crafty Lefty Lambson Re-Ups with Goldeyes - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) January 21
- Gift a Fireflies Surprise this Valentine's Day - Columbia Fireflies (CarL) January 21
- Yard Goats Announce Single Game Tickets Go on Sale February 5th - Hartford Yard Goats (EL) January 21
- IronPigs Hosting Job Fairs on February 7th and February 11th - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) January 21
- Four Indians Alums Set to Compete in Banana Ball - Spokane Indians (NWL) January 21
- Hot Stove Banquet Guest of Honor Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) January 20
- Felix Hernandez Earns Historic Gain in Baseball HOF Voting - Everett AquaSox (NWL) January 20
- Rawhide Announce Expanded Rawhide Readers Program, Tipper's Own Book - Visalia Rawhide (CalL) January 20
- Carlos Beltrán Elected to Hall of Fame - Spokane Indians (NWL) January 20
- Everett AquaSox Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Everett AquaSox (NWL) January 20
- Travelers 2026 Field Staff Announced - Arkansas Travelers (TL) January 20
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- Former Spokane Indians standout Carlos Beltrn elected to Hall of Fame despite Astros sign-stealing scandal - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (January 21)
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- Kevin Garca back for the Winnipeg Goldeyes in 2026 - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 20)
- Astros Caravan to stop at Constellation Field on Friday - PCL Fort Bend Star (January 20)
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