La Crosse Loggers Unveil 2026 Schedule

December 9, 2025 - LA CROSSE, WIS. - The 24th edition of La Crosse Loggers baseball will officially kick off on Monday, May 25 when the Northwoods League opens play for the 2026 season. La Crosse will host the Duluth Huskies in a Memorial Day matinee with first pitch of the season set for 3:05 p.m. at the friendly confines of Copeland Park. Team officials unveiled the entire 2026 schedule today. The Lumbermen will play 70 games over a 78-day span next summer in the traditional two-half Northwoods League setup that will feature the first hal... Full Story

Prospector Baseball Group Acquires Akron RubberDucks

December 9, 2025 - (AKRON, OHIO) - Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) has acquired the Akron RubberDucks from Ken Babby, the principal and founder of Fast Forward Sports Group. The transaction closed today following approval by Major League Baseball. PBG has also acquired the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the other Minor League Baseball franchise owned by Fast Forward Sports, as part of the transaction. The RubberDucks are the Class AA affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians while the Jumbo Shrimp serve as the Class AAA affiliate of the Miami Marli... Full Story

Prospector Baseball Group Acquires Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

December 9, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) has acquired the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp from Ken Babby, the principal and founder of Fast Forward Sports Group. The transaction closed Tuesday following approval by Major League Baseball. PBG has also acquired the Akron RubberDucks, the other Minor League Baseball franchise owned by Fast Forward Sports, as part of the transaction. The RubberDucks are the Class AA affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians while the Jumbo Shrimp serve as the Class AAA affiliate of the Miami... Full Story

Fisher Cats Announce Two Front Office Additions Ahead of 2026 Season

December 9, 2025 - MANCHESTER, NH - On Tuesday, December 9, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats announced the front office additions of Brad McClennan (Director of Food and Beverage) and Benjamin Whalen (Director of Corporate Partnerships) to its executive staff ahead of the 2026 season. Brad brings over three decades of experience in the hospitality and sports industries, with a passion for creating unforgettable fan experiences to Manchester. Originally from South Florida, he honed his craft at The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, ... Full Story

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• Canadian Taylor Wright Re-Signs for 2026 Season - Ottawa Titans (FL) December 9
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