Wild Things Sign Former UNC Slugger Hunter Stokely to First Pro Deal

January 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have signed former North Carolina slugger Hunter Stokely, a 2025 All-ACC First Team selection with the Tar Heels. Stokely's All-ACC honor was his first career All-Conference award, and he was also ACC Player of the Week in 2025 as well, after a ridiculous six-game stretch of .524/.621/1.143 while racking up 11 hits, 11 RBI, 10 runs and 24 total bases. Overall, on the year, he slashed .325/.410/.557 (.967 OPS) with 13 doubles, 14 homers and 65 RBI. He was 4-for-4 in stolen-base... Full Story

Saltdogs Sign New Players

January 16, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced Paul Myro and Sam Linscott have signed for the 2026 season. Paul Myro, a 5'9", 173-pound infielder, comes to Lincoln after playing for the Boise Hawks, in the Pioneer League, in 2025. In 84 games, Myro batted .345 with two home runs and 72 runs batted in. A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, the 24-year-old Myro began his collegiate career in Oregon State, before playing his final three seasons at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Myro is primarily a shortstop, who can also play t... Full Story

Right-Hander Charnin Headed to Sioux City

January 16, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers have announced that the team has signed true rookie right-handed pitcher Max Charnin out of Florida Memorial University (Miami Gardens, Florida) for the 2026 season. Charnin is the 15th player added this offseason for the Explorers and Manager Steve Montgomery. Max Charnin comes to Sioux City after a four-year college career, the final three spent at Florida Memorial. His final season in 2024, the righty went 4-5 with a 4.11 ERA in 13 starts over 50.1 innings with 27 strikeouts.... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Hill, Laboy, and LaPread

January 16, 2026 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Down East Bird Dawgs continue their offseason player spotlight series with a closer look at OF Cole Hill, UTIL Yeniel Laboy, and OF Ali LaPread after exercising their contract options for the 2026 season. Each position player contributed to the Bird Dawgs during the 2025 campaign and will return to Down East as the club prepares for its second season. Hill spent his first season of professional baseball with the Bird Dawgs in 2025 after playing two collegiate seasons at Stephen F. Austin. ... Full Story

• Wild Things Sign Former UNC Slugger Hunter Stokely to First Pro Deal - Washington Wild Things (FL) January 16
  
• Saltdogs Sign New Players - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) January 16
  
• Right-Hander Charnin Headed to Sioux City - Sioux City Explorers (AA) January 16
  
• Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Hill, Laboy, and LaPread - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) January 16
  
• Lefty Strobel Returns to Goldeyes - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) January 16
  
• Crushers Make Two Mountainous Additions for 2026 - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) January 16
  
• Tremayne Cobb Returns to Oakland for 2026 - Oakland Ballers (PL) January 15
  
• Jake Guenther Re Ups with the RailCats - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) January 15
  
• Crab Your Crew: Blue Crabs Unleash Epic Group Experiences for Every Occasion - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) January 15
  
• Wild Things Sign RHP Eliott Traver to Deal - Washington Wild Things (FL) January 15
  
• 2026 Pioneer Baseball League Tryout Camps Announced - (PL) January 15
  
• Boxcars Introduce Military Appreciation Nights - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (AtL) January 15
  
• Casillas Re-Ups for 2026 Campaign - Ottawa Titans (FL) January 15
  
• Saltdogs Return Two Left-Handed Pitchers - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) January 15
  
• Host a Blue Crab in 2026 - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) January 14
  
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• Goldeyes bring back reliever Tasker Strobel - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 16)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats announce front office moves - FL Troy Record (January 15)
  
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• Fast outfielder Marcelo signed by Winnipeg Goldeyes - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 8)
  
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