Bulls Drop Home Opener to Lehigh Valley

March 31, 2026 - Durham, NC - The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs spoiled the 2026 International League home opener for Durham, defeating the Bulls 4-3 at the DBAP on Tuesday night. The Bulls (0-4) spotted the Iron Pigs (4-0) a 2-0 lead in the first when a pair of leadoff walks scored against first-time starter KC Hunt (L, 0-1). Carter Kieboom blooped in a run-scoring single followed by an RBI-double from Caleb Ricketts. Logan Davidson scraped the Blue Monster for a double to chase home Raynel Delgado in the s... Full Story


March 31, 2026 - Charleston, S.C. - In conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Charleston RiverDogs have announced their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. First-year manager Danny Mendick begins his inaugural season at the helm of a professional club, leading a youthful group of emerging Rays talent. The club enters 2026 seeking its seventh-consecutive winning season and fifth playoff appearance in the past six years. "I'm extremely excited, we ha... Full Story

March 31, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - With Opening Day fast approaching, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the 2026 roster. Headlined by six of the Rays' MLB Pipeline top 30 prospects, the roster includes 15 returners, including eight pitchers and seven hitters. Theo Gillen, the Rays' No. 2 prospect, and the No. 73 prospect in the MLB Pipeline Top 100, will make his High-A debut with the Hot Rods. In 2025, Gillen showed the Rays his potential, rea... Full Story

March 30, 2026 - Tuesday, March 31 vs. IronPigs 
 First Pitch: 6:45 PM
 Gates Open: 5:30 PM
 Game Sponsor: Towne Properties
 Promotion: Opening Night - Celebrate the start of the 2026 season. Enjoy pre-game festivities and the start of what hopes to be another championship season in the Bull City. Game Highlights: Champ the Bat Dog - Champ, the younger brother of the beloved Ripken the Bat Dog, returns to the DBAP in 2026 as everyone's goodest bo... Full Story

• Bulls Open 2026 Season with Six-Game Homestand against IronPigs - Durham Bulls (IL) March 30
• Play Ball: RiverDogs Open 2026 Season with Party-Filled Weekend at the Joe - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) March 30
• Charlotte Walks off Bulls - Durham Bulls (IL) March 29
• Bergolla's Extra-Inning Heroics Pin Down Bulls in 11th - Durham Bulls (IL) March 28
• Bulls Drop Road Opener In Charlotte - Durham Bulls (IL) March 27
• A Taste of Tradition, a Twist of Fun: RiverDogs Celebrate America 250 with New Menu - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) March 26
• Durham Bulls Renew Partnership with North Carolina Army National Guard - Durham Bulls (IL) March 19
• Land of the Free, Home of the Fun: RiverDogs Celebrate America's 250th in Style - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) March 19
• A New Era Begins: Riverwalk Stadium Becomes DABOS Park in Landmark Partnership - Montgomery Biscuits (SL) March 18
• Hot Rods Release 2026 Promotional Schedule - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) March 13
• Durham Bulls Announce Extension Of Partnership With Eli Lilly And Company - Durham Bulls (IL) March 11
• Max Tanzer Named Voice of the RiverDogs - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) March 3
• Durham Bulls Announce New Partnership with Dollar Shave Club - Durham Bulls (IL) March 2
• RiverDogs Unveil 2026 Single-Game Promotions Celebrating "Land of the Free, Home of the Fun" in Celebration of America's 250th Birthday - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) February 27
• Hot Rods Host Annual Fanfest on March 14 - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) February 27
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• Durham Bulls of the AAA International League
• Montgomery Biscuits of the AA Southern League
• Bowling Green Hot Rods of the High A South Atlantic League
• Charleston RiverDogs of the Low A Carolina League
• Rays of the Rookie Florida Complex League

April 2	IL	Lehigh Valley at Durham	6:45 p.m.
April 2	CarL	Myrtle Beach at Charleston	7:05 p.m.
April 1	IL	Lehigh Valley at Durham	6:45 p.m.
March 31	IL	Lehigh Valley 4 at Durham 3	Final
March 29	IL	Durham 3 at Charlotte 4	Final
March 28	IL	Durham 1 at Charlotte 2	Final (11)
March 27	IL	Durham 2 at Charlotte 19	Final
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• IronPigs spoil Home-opener for Bulls, 4-3 - IL WRAL (April 1)
• Durham Bulls host home opener for 2026 season - IL WRAL (April 1)
• Hot Rods ready to get season started - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (March 31)
• What are the rules of 'Banana Ball' in Firefighters and Clowns matchup - SL Montgomery Advertiser (March 19)
• Myrtle Beach-area Banana Ball fans struggle to get tickets - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (March 17)
• Max Tanzer named new voice of the Charleston RiverDogs - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (March 3)
• Charleston RiverDogs announce season promotions schedule - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (February 27)
• Trio inducted into Hot Rods Hall of Fame - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (February 23)
• Bowling Green Hot Rods honor rare animal with White Squirrels identity - SAL Sports Logos Net News (February 9)
• Hot Rods announce Valenzuela back as manager - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (January 29)
• Bowling Green Hot Rods celebrate 10 years of Bootleggers with anniversary logo - SAL Sports Logos Net News (January 25)
• Atlanta Braves HOF Chipper Jones featured Hot Stove speaker - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (January 17)
• Charleston RiverDogs name Danny Mendick new manager - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (January 6)
• Tickets remain for Hot Stove Banquet with Chipper Jones - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (January 3)
• Photos: Charleston’s annual holiday parade - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (December 8)
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