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Samson Inducted into the American Association Hall of Fame

AA Sioux City Explorers July 1, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Former Sioux City Explorer Nate Samson has been selected for induction into the American Association of Professional Baseball Hall of Fame, joining the Class of 2026 and cementing his place among the league's all-time greats. Samson joins Fargo-Moorhead Manager Chris Coste and Lincoln Saltdogs owner Jim Abel in this year's class. Samson's remarkable career spans 18 professional seasons, including eight unforgettable years in Sioux City, where he became one of the most decorated and beloved players in fr... Full Story

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From Crab Country to Motown: Pena Signs with Tigers

AtL Southern Maryland Blue Crabs July 1, 2026 - WALDORF, MD - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs infielder Viandel Pena had his contract purchased by the Detroit Tigers in a deal that was announced today. Pena is the sixth member of the 2026 Blue Crabs to have his contract purchased by an affiliated organization and he is the first player in franchise history to go directly to the Tigers organization. The six contracts purchased by an MLB team are the most in a season since seven players were signed in 2018. Through 56 games with Southern Maryland this season, Pena batted... Full Story

Mud Monsters Pitching Gets Boost with Signing of Walsh, Return of Sanchez

FL Mississippi Mud Monsters July 1, 2026 - PEARL, Miss. - The Mississippi Mud Monsters have announced the signing and activation of left-handed pitcher John Walsh. In the same announcement, right-handed pitcher and 2025 All-Star Sergio Sanchez has been activated after spending the entire 2026 season on the Inactive List. Sanchez, a native of San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic, returns as the Mud Monsters' all-time saves leader after recording 14 saves during the club's inaugural 2025 campaign. One of three Mississippi players selected to the 2025 Frontier L... Full Story

Razorback Suckers Plate 20 to Top Santa F

Pecos Grand Junction Razorback Suckers July 1, 2026 - The Grand Junction Razorback Suckers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 20-9 on June 30, 2026. Santa Fe opened the scoring with a run in the first inning, but Grand Junction answered with a six- run second inning and later broke the game open with three runs in the fifth, five in the sixth, four in the seventh, and two more in the eighth. Grand Junction finished with 20 runs on 17 hits. Easton Bryant led the Razorback Suckers by going 3- for-4 with four runs scored, a double, a triple, three RBIs, two walks, and three stolen ... Full Story

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