Hot Rods Unveil New "White Squirrels" Alternate Identity

February 6, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods are thrilled to announce the addition of a new alternate identity for the 2026 season, the Bowling Green White Squirrels. This shines light on the long-time tenants of bushes, trees, and power lines in Bowling Green, the rare white squirrel. First reported in 1939, the cute-looking critters have made the Bowling Green area one of their main homes for the past 85 years. Bowling Green has one of the largest populations of white squirrels in N... Full Story


January 29, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods are excited to announce the field staff for the upcoming 2026 season. Rafael Valenzuela Jr. returns to Bowling Green Ballpark for his fourth season, alongside with six other familiar staffers and one new member. Valenzuela Jr. has experienced a vast amount of success during his time in Bowling Green. During his three previous seasons, Valenzuela Jr. has led the Hot Rods to a 213 and 172 record, including a 2024 SAL Championship and another ... Full Story

January 28, 2026 - Charleston, SC - The RiverDogs, long known for the fun and value delivered through weekly promotions like Thirsty Thursday and Fireworks Fridays, are taking things a step further in celebration of America's 250th birthday with a brand-new slate of night-of-the-week promotions in 2026. For the first time, the team will host Wiener Wednesdays for all Wednesday evening games, when fans can get two hot dogs for just 50 cents, and leveled-up Dog Day Tuesdays feature 2-for-1 tickets and a dog-themed t... Full Story

January 23, 2026 - Durham Bulls Athletic Park will play host to a marquee college baseball matchup as the University of North Carolina Tar Heels face off against the East Carolina University Pirates on Saturday, February 21. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET, with tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster. "We're excited to welcome UNC and ECU to the DBAP in February to showcase two outstanding baseball programs in our ballpark," said Chrystal Rowe, General Manager of the Durham Bulls. "The DBAP has a long trad... Full Story

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• Bowling Green Revamps Bootleggers for 10th Anniversary - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) January 22
• RiverDogs Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) January 21
• Danny Mendick Named 2026 RiverDogs Manager - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) January 6
• A Bright New Chapter for the Montgomery Biscuits - Montgomery Biscuits (SL) December 11
• RiverDogs, Anastopoulo Law Firm to Present Check to Leveling the Fields Thursday - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) November 19
• You Don't Have to Wait: 2026 RiverDogs Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) November 17
• RiverDogs' Staff Teams with Windwood Family Services, Food Lion to Stuff Thanksgiving Bags - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) November 13
• RiverDogs Announce 2026 Game Times - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) November 6
• Bowling Green Announces 2026 Ballot for Hot Rods Hall of Fame - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) November 3
• Former RiverDogs Manager Blake Butera Tabbed to Manage Washington Nationals - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) October 31
• 2018 MWL Champion Craig Albernaz Named Orioles Skipper - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) October 27
• Cosmic Baseball Returning to Durham on June 13 - Durham Bulls (IL) October 24
• Chipper Jones to Headline RiverDogs 22nd Annual Hot Stove Banquet - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) October 24
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• 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)
• Hot Rods announce 2026 Hall of Fame ballot - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (November 3)
• Ex-Hot Rods skipper Albernaz named Orioles’ new manager - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (October 27)
• Chipper Jones to headline RiverDogs Hot Stove night - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (October 24)
• Charleston RiverDogs sue moving company over trademark - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (October 15)
• Banana Ball is big business for ballparks lucky to host it - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (October 11)
• Savannah Bananas bring banana ball excitement to Chapel Hill's Kenan Stadium April 2026 - IL WRAL (October 10)
• Banana Ball to play two games in Charleston this spring - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (October 10)
• Barons beat Biscuits, 6-3 - SL NewsBreak - Birmingham (September 26)
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