Lefty Lombard Returns to Goldeyes' Bullpen

December 19, 2025 - WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Friday of left-handed relief pitcher Weston Lombard. After originally signing with the Goldeyes July 12, Lombard went on to make six appearances, posting a 1-0 record and a 1.80 earned run average. He struck out seven batters over 10.0 innings pitched before suffering a season-ending injury. The 27-year-old made his professional debut in 2023 with the New York Boulders of the Frontier League, appearing in eight games, starting two. In that time, he tallied a... Full Story

Trash Pandas Honored with 'Freitas Award' for Organization of the Year

December 19, 2025 - MADISON, Ala. - Acclaimed baseball publication 'Baseball America' has named the Rocket City Trash Pandas winners of the prestigious 'Freitas Award' for Double-A Organization of the Year. It is the first time the five-year organization has been honored with the award. "I am so proud of everyone both past and present who has made this organization what it is today," said team Executive Vice President and General Manager Garrett Fahrmann. "Yes, we have an extremely popular logo, but to be recognized by Baseball America with ... Full Story

Crown Point Native Signs to Pitch with RailCats

December 19, 2025 - (Gary, IN) The RailCats have added another local talent to the Region with their most recent signing. Former Crown Point Bulldog Frank Plesac will take the hill for Gary in the 2026 season. Plesac is a right-handed pitcher who will turn 24 on December 28. He helped the Bulldogs win a sectional championship before graduating and moving on to pitch at Bethel University in Mishawaka. At Bethel, Plesac earned All-Region honors and was named to the All-Crossroads First Team. In his final season, he made 12 starts, threw two co... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Bring Back All-Star Duo

December 19, 2025 - KINSTON, N.C. - The Down East Bird Dawgs have exercised the options for both Frontier League All-Stars from its inaugural season, UTIL Stephen DiTomaso, and LHP Brandon Kaminer. Both players were key contributors to the Bird Dawgs 2025 campaign, with DiTomaso serving as the club's leadoff hitter and primary center fielder, while Kaminer emerged as a lockdown presence in the starting rotation. DiTomaso appeared in 75 games in his rookie year for the Bird Dawgs during the 2025 season. He finished the year with a team-bes... Full Story

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