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Hot Stove Banquet Guest of Honor Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

IL Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 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 Story

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Felix Hernandez Earns Historic Gain in Baseball HOF Voting

NWL Everett AquaSox January 20, 2026 - Former Everett AquaSox and Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer Felix Hernandez saw historic gains in voting totals, rising to 46.1% (up from 20.6% in 2025, his first year of eligibility). His rise in percentage is the largest by any returning candidate since 1967, finishing percentage points ahead of Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio (1982-83). Players must achieve 75.0% to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and must receive at least 5.0% of the votes to remain on the ballot. Players can remain on the ballot for a m... Full Story

Carlos Beltrán Elected to Hall of Fame

NWL Spokane Indians January 20, 2026 - Carlos Beltrán is headed to Cooperstown. The former Spokane Indians outfielder was one of two players elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame today by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), joining fellow center field standout Andruw Jones. Beltrán, 48, received 84.2% of the vote in his fourth year on the ballot. Beltrán, Jones, and Jeff Kent-who was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in December-will be inducted in Cooperstown, NY, on Sunday, July 26th. Originally dr... Full Story

Everett AquaSox Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

NWL Everett AquaSox January 20, 2026 - EVERETT, WA - The Seattle Mariners organization announced today the members of the 2026 Everett AquaSox coaching staff: Ryan Scott, Manager Logan Moore, Bench Coach Chase Miller, Hitting Coach Bryan Pall, Pitching Coach Max Miller, Strength and Conditioning Coach Blake Wooten, Athletic Trainer "We are excited and proud to announce our affiliate staffs for the upcoming season," said Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole. "From our ACL and DSL teams all the way up to Tacoma, we are confident... Full Story

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