River Dragons Bring in Defenseman Matt Stoia

September 26, 2025 - COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus River Dragons announced today that the team has brought in defenseman Matt Stoia for the 2025-26 campaign. Stoia, 26, enters his fifth FPHL season, having originally suited up with the Port Huron Prowlers and most recently for the Mississippi Sea Wolves. "Matt's a big fellow with a bomb of a shot," Head Coach Jerome Bechard said. "He's got a ton of natural ability, and I'm excited to harness that within our team concept. He's hungry and he wants to win." In... Full Story

River Dragons Announce Failed to Report Players

September 25, 2025 - COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus River Dragons announced today players who will not be reporting in time for this year's training camp. Among those on the list include defenseman Brian Dunford, goaltender Matthew Petizian, and forwards Tristan Reid, Chiwetin Blacksmith, Nash Hatcher, and Nolan Slachetka. Players can end up on this list for a number of reasons, such as retirement, personal matters, exploring other opportunities, or intending to join the team later. November 30 is the deadline ... Full Story

Columbus Clingstones Pitcher Ian Mejia Named Southern League All-Star

September 24, 2025 - COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus Clingstones and Minor League Baseball announced today that RHP Ian Mejia has been named to the 2025 Southern League All-Star Team, becoming the first player in franchise history to receive the honor. Mejia, 25, turned in a dominant season with Columbus, going 12-2 with a 2.62 ERA (37 ER in 127.1 IP), 1.06 WHIP, .214 opponent average, and one save across 24 games (17 starts). His 12 wins marked the most by a Braves Double-A pitcher since RHP Todd Redmond won 13 wit... Full Story

Columbus Clingstones Pitcher Ian Mejia Named Southern League All-Star

September 23, 2025 - COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus Clingstones and Minor League Baseball announced today that RHP Ian Mejia has been named to the 2025 Southern League All-Star Team, becoming the first player in franchise history to receive the honor. Mejia, 25, turned in a dominant season with Columbus, going 12-2 with a 2.62 ERA (37 ER in 127.1 IP), 1.06 WHIP, .214 opponent average, and one save across 24 games (17 starts). His 12 wins marked the most by a Braves Double-A pitcher since RHP Todd Redmond won 13 wit... Full Story

• Columbus Clingstones Pitcher Ian Mejia Named Southern League All-Star - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 23
• Introducing the River Dragons Broadcast Network - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) September 22
• Columbus Clingstones' Patrick Clohisy Named La-Z-Boy of Columbus Player of the Week - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 15
• Clingstones Fall 12-1 in Season Finale - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 14
• Wahoos Run Wild, Hand Columbus 4-3 Loss - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 13
• Columbus Shut Out 6-0 By Pensacola - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 12
• Columbus Holds off Wahoos for 3-2 Extra-Inning Victory - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 11
• Clingstones Ride Late Rally to 6-5 Win over Pensacola - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 10
• Goaltender Tyler Roy Returning to River Dragons - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) September 10
• Offensive Woes Persist in Shutout Loss to Pensacola - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 9
• River Dragons Announce Chick-Fil-A Fans' Choice Game - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) September 9
• Columbus Clingstones' Adam Zebrowski Named La-Z-Boy of Columbus Player of the Week - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 8
• Columbus Falls 2-0 in Home Finale at Synovus Park - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 7
• Columbus Shut Out By Montgomery, 1-0 - Columbus Clingstones (SL) September 7
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