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Introducing the Capital City Cubs - The Iowa Cubs Newest Alternative Identity
June 5, 2026 - The Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, are thrilled to reveal a brand new on-field alternative identity coming to Principal Park this season: Capital City Cubs.
The inspiration for the Capital City identity begins with Des Moines itself. Principal Park sits at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, the historic meeting point where the city was founded. Nearby bridges connect neighborhoods and communities across the river, serving as a symbol of connection, unity, and shared experiences, t... Full StoryMore from the International League
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Miners Outlast ValleyCats 9-8 to Capture Road Series
June 5, 2026 - The Sussex County Miners (8-14) defeated their Atlantic North rivals, the Tri-City ValleyCats (7-15), 9-8 on Thursday afternoon at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, New York.
After a scoreless top of the first, Miners starting pitcher Jackson Balzan (1-1) retired all three ValleyCats he faced. Sussex County quickly gave Balzan two runs of support with an RBI double from third baseman Dean Ferrara and an RBI single from right fielder Gabriel Maciel in the second inning.
First baseman Kiko Romero hit a solo homer to put t... Full StoryMore from the Frontier League
Salem RidgeYaks to Honor General Manager Allen Lawrence with Hall of Fame Bobblehead Giveaway
June 5, 2026 - SALEM, VA - The Salem RidgeYaks are excited to announce a special commemorative bobblehead giveaway honoring General Manager, Allen Lawrence, on Saturday, August 22nd, during Military Appreciation Night at Salem Memorial Ballpark. The evening, including the bobblehead giveaway, will be presented by Bank of Botetourt.
The limited-edition bobblehead celebrates Lawrence's recent induction into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame on February 1, 2026, recognizing his longtime impact on professional baseball in the Roanoke ... Full StoryMore from the Carolina League
Viñeros Vanquish Vancouver Via Longball
June 5, 2026 - PASCO - Two big swings for the Tri-City Dust Devils (29-25) turned around an early Thursday deficit, with home runs from CF Gage Harrelson and RF Randy De Jesus giving their team enough offense to hold on for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canadians (22-32) at Gesa Stadium.
Playing again as Viñeros de Tri-City, the home nine mustered only a pair of walks off Vancouver starter Danny Thompson, Jr., in the first four innings while the visitors picked up a pair of runs to lead 2-0. Harrelson's blast came leading off the bo... Full StoryMore from the Northwest League
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- Columbia Fireflies Homestand Preview: June 9-14 - Columbia Fireflies (CarL) June 5
- Memphis Redbirds Set to Light up the Fourth with Red, White and Boom Weekend - Memphis Redbirds (IL) June 5
- Introducing the Capital City Cubs - The Iowa Cubs Newest Alternative Identity - Iowa Cubs (IL) June 5
- Miners Outlast ValleyCats 9-8 to Capture Road Series - Sussex County Miners (FL) June 5
- Mighty Mussels Drop Ticket Prices for Remainder of 2026 Season - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (FSL) June 5
- Salem RidgeYaks to Honor General Manager Allen Lawrence with Hall of Fame Bobblehead Giveaway - Salem RidgeYaks (CarL) June 5
- Dragons to Recognize Community All-Stars Recipient During Game on June 9 - Dayton Dragons (MWL) June 5
- Marauders Transform to Nine Devils for Sixth Consecutive Year - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) June 5
- Rough First Costs Barons - Birmingham Barons (SL) June 5
- Fresno Miscues Cast Deficit Too Big to Overcome - Fresno Grizzlies (CalL) June 5
- Viñeros Vanquish Vancouver Via Longball - Tri-City Dust Devils (NWL) June 5
- Ports Erase Early Four-Run Deficit to Win 9-7 - Stockton Ports (CalL) June 5
- Frogs Offense Pummels Emeralds in 12-2 Win - Everett AquaSox (NWL) June 5
- Mud Monsters See Eight-Run Lead Vanish as Otters Take Sudden-Death Game - Mississippi Mud Monsters (FL) June 5
- Tacoma Falls as 'Cats Claw Back in Game Three - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) June 5
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- BJ Murray's massive changes paying off in return to Iowa Cubs - IL Des Moines Register (June 5)
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- Ninth Inning Run Gives Lookouts 2-1 Victory - SL Chattanoogan (June 5)
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- Scott's RBI single lifts Naturals to 4-3 win - TL Northwest Arkansas Times (June 5)
- Who is the best Keys prospect to have played in Frederick? - SAL Frederick News-Post (June 5)
- Good First Impression: Razorback Suckers cruise in first ever game in Grand Junction - Pecos KKCO (June 5)
- Travelers 3, Hooks 2 - TL Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (June 5)
- Indians walk off Hops with 2-1 win - NWL KXLY (June 5)
- Tides erase three-run deficit for road victory vs. Gwinnett - IL Newport News Daily Press (June 5)
- Jack O'Dowd draws walk-off walk, Spokane Indians edge Hillsboro 2-1 - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (June 5)
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