How the First Round of the Inaugural WPBL Draft Might Unfold

November 15, 2025 - The inaugural WPBL Draft represents more than the first 20 names called-it's the moment four new franchises begin shaping their identities. With no prior season, no established stars in-market, and four fully fresh rosters, teams enter this draft balancing two imperatives: secure elite talent and set the culture for a league still writing its opening chapter. Across the WPBL, teams face a shared strategic question: Do you draft the best player available, or do you draft the players who define how you want your team to ... Full Story

Tom Carcione Announced as New ThunderBolts Field Manager

November 14, 2025 - CRESTWOOD, IL - The Windy City ThunderBolts are excited to announce that Tom Carcione has been named field manager for the 27th season of ThunderBolts baseball in 2026. A veteran of the Frontier League and Partner League baseball, Carcione comes to the ThunderBolts from the Ottawa Titans, where he served a variety of roles over a four-year stint working with manager Bobby Brown. Most recently, he was the hitting coach in 2025. During his four years in Ottawa, the Titans made two trips to the playoffs and were eliminatedin... Full Story

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars Announce Mark Minicozzi Will Take Over as Manager for the 2026 Season

November 14, 2025 - HAGERSTOWN, MD - Today, the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars announced that Mark Minicozzi has been named Manager for the 2026 season. For the past two seasons, Minicozzi was the Manager for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League. "We are thrilled to have Mark join the Boxcars family," said Flying Boxcars General Manager David Blenckstone. "Mark brings a wealth of Atlantic League experience to Hagerstown, and his knowledge of how to build a successful roster will be a huge asset for our organization." Minicozzi ... Full Story

The Arms Race Begins: Six Pitchers Defining the Future of the WPBL

November 13, 2025 - As the WPBL prepares for its inaugural season, one thing is already clear: the league will be built on elite pitching. Across three continents, a generation of women has been refining their craft in college programs, national teams, and men's leagues that often weren't designed for them-but couldn't hold them back. This first class of WPBL pitching prospects features athletes whose careers already span history-making moments, viral tournament performances, and championship podiums. Together, they form one of the deepest a... Full Story

• How the First Round of the Inaugural WPBL Draft Might Unfold - (WPBL) November 15
  
• Blue Crabs Announce 2025 Black Friday Deals - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) November 14
  
• Tom Carcione Announced as New ThunderBolts Field Manager - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) November 14
  
• Ducks Holiday Store Opening & Toy Donation Event December 13th - Long Island Ducks (AtL) November 14
  
• Hagerstown Flying Boxcars Announce Mark Minicozzi Will Take Over as Manager for the 2026 Season - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (AtL) November 14
  
• The Arms Race Begins: Six Pitchers Defining the Future of the WPBL - (WPBL) November 13
  
• Blazing Barrera: Blue Crabs Infielder Brett Barrera Finishes Top 10 in Batting Average, Hits in 2025 Campaign - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) November 13
  
• Florence Names Hall New Manager - Florence Y'alls (FL) November 13
  
• Saltdogs Announce First Signees for 2026 - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) November 13
  
• Book Your Holiday Parties with the Blue Crabs - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) November 12
  
• ValleyCats Announce Firework Dates for 2026 Season - Tri-City ValleyCats (FL) November 12
  
• From Seoul to the WPBL: Hyeonah Kim's Journey to the Draft - (WPBL) November 12
  
• Revolution Partners with 100-Year Organization for 2026 Season - York Revolution (AtL) November 12
  
• Flex Packs Now Available for 2026 - Oakland Ballers (PL) November 12
  
• New Lorain County Club to Join USL League Two in 2026 at ForeFront Field - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) November 12
  
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• What local sports community is saying about John Beam's death - PL San Jose Mercury News (November 15)
  
• Former Jackalopes closer selected in Savannah Bananas draft - PL Grand Junction Sentinel (November 15)
  
• Hagerstown Flying Boxcars name new manager for 2026 season - AtL NewsBreak - Hagerstown (November 14)
  
• Former San Francisco Giant JT Snow named first manager of Modesto's new pro baseball team - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• Modesto Glow Riders name former SF Giants player, Gold Glove winner as manager - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• J.T. Snow introduced as first manager of Modesto's Glow Riders baseball team - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• J.T. Snow introduced as first manager of Modesto's Glow Riders baseball team - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• Modesto Glow Riders introduce J.T. Snow as team's first manager - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• Modesto Glow Riders announce new team manager - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• Hear from new Modesto Glow Riders manager, a former SF Giant - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 14)
  
• Four potential candidates for FerryHawks manager after team announces Mark Minicozzi's departure - AtL Staten Island Advance (November 13)
  
• Glowriders....are u joking. Thats so lame. I can't support a team - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 13)
  
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