Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

July 20, 2026 - BASEBALL Canadian Baseball League: The nine-team independent CBL, which turned professional this season after operating for years as the semi-pro Intercounty Baseball League, wants to add a tenth team by the 2028 season and is looking for an ownership group to purchase a CBL franchise in the Halifax (Nova Scotia) market and upgrade a local ballpark. All nine current CBL teams are based in Ontario so a Halifax team would add additional travel costs. The league commissioner stated there is also interest in the Montreal mark... Full Story

Everett AquaSox Announce Eight Roster Moves

July 20, 2026 - EVERETT, Wash.: Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today that the High-A Everett AquaSox roster is receiving eight player transactions. Of the eight players involved, four are being promoted to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers from Everett: Catcher Josh Caron, infielder Felnin Celesten, outfielder Jonny Farmelo, and right-handed pitcher Lucas Kelly. All four players won the 2025 Northwest League Championship with the AquaSox, returning to the team a... Full Story

Blue Jays Max Scherzer to Start for the Bisons July 22 vs. Red Wings

July 20, 2026 - The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that 3-Time Cy Young Award winning pitcher, Max Scherzer, is scheduled to make his next MLB injury rehabilitation start for the Bisons on Wednesday, July 22 (1:05 p.m.) in the Herd's game against Rochester Red Wings at Sahlen Field. GET MY TICKETS The future Hall of Famer will be making his fourth start with the Bisons this season, having last worked on July 8 when he struck out five RailRiders without issuing a walk over four innings. He has 14 strikeouts in only 10.2 innings of work ... Full Story

Cleveland Guardians Angel Martinez and Tim Herrin to Rehab Tuesday at 7 17 Credit Union Park

July 20, 2026 - (AKRON, OHIO) - Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez and pitcher Tim Herrin are scheduled to play on rehab assignment with the Akron RubberDucks on Tuesday, July 21 at 12:05 p.m. against the Altoona Curve at 7 17 Credit Union Park. Martinez is appearing in his third rehab game since being placed on the 10-day injured list on June 16 with left foot non-displaced fracture. He went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in two rehab games with Triple-A Columbus. Herrin is appearing in his second rehab game since be... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (FL) July 20
• Everett AquaSox Announce Eight Roster Moves - Everett AquaSox (NWL) July 20
• Sugar Land Hosts Nashville and Salt Lake as Part of Lone Two-Week Homestand - Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL) July 20
• Promo Preview: World Series MVP and Fireworks Highlight Busy Series to End July - South Bend Cubs (MWL) July 20
• Blue Jays Max Scherzer to Start for the Bisons July 22 vs. Red Wings - Buffalo Bisons (IL) July 20
• Renegades Announce Mystery Ball and Bobblehead Fundraiser for Dutchess County Baseball HOF - Hudson Valley Renegades (SAL) July 20
• Cleveland Guardians Angel Martinez and Tim Herrin to Rehab Tuesday at 7 17 Credit Union Park - Akron RubberDucks (EL) July 20
• Dayton Dragons Upcoming Homestand Preview Presented by AES Ohio (July 21-July 26) - Dayton Dragons (MWL) July 20
• Buffalo Bisons Host Rochester Red Wings, Washington Nationals Prospects, July 21-26 - Buffalo Bisons (IL) July 20
• Salt Lake vs Reno Series Recap - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) July 20
• SJ Giants Series Preview July 21-26 vs. Ontario - San Jose Giants (CalL) July 20
• Dollar Dog Night, First Responders Night with Charity Softball Game, Green Chile Cheeseburgers Night and Fireworks Show Highlight Six Remaining Games of Homestand - Albuquerque Isotopes (PCL) July 20
• INF Amani Larry Named Frontier League Player of the Week - Tri-City ValleyCats (FL) July 20
• Ben Harris Named Frontier League Pitcher of the Week - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) July 20
• Bisons Home this Week for Drone Show, Pajama Night 'Bash, Princess Day & More - Buffalo Bisons (IL) July 20
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• Reading holds off Altoona comeback effort thanks to Len's two-home run day - EL Indiana Gazette (July 20)
  
• Former A's top draft pick Muncy learning outfield with Aviators - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 20)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats infielder Amani Larry named Frontier League Player of the Week - FL Troy Record (July 20)
  
• Daytona Tortugas beat Jupiter Hammerheads at Jackie Robinson Ballpark - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (July 20)
  
• Glow-in-the-dark 'Cosmic Baseball' is coming to Columbus - IL Columbus Dispatch (July 20)
  
• Wind picks up home wins in Fuego series - Pecos Garden City Telegram (July 20)
  
• Cleburne sweeps Sioux City Explorers at home - AA Sioux City Journal (July 20)
  
• Hot Rods complete sweep over Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (July 20)
  
• Weekend wrap: Mussels drop two of three to visiting Flying Tigers - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (July 20)
  
• Dayton Dragons: Smith's triple lifts Dragons to 5-4 comeback win - MWL Dayton Daily News (July 20)
  
• DL Hall nearing return as rehab assignment begins with Timber Rattlers - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton (July 20)
  
• Yuba-Sutter returns home to tackle Boise in 3-game set - PL Appeal-Democrat (July 20)
  
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