13 Miracle and Mighty Mussels Alums to Participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

March 2, 2026 - Fort Myers, Fla. - This month, the baseball community will unite for the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic. Within the tournament,13 former members of the Fort Myers Miracle and Mighty Mussels will represent their home countries. The 2026 field will feature the same 20-team format that was first used in 2023, with four pools of five teams. The following countries will compete for the 2026 WBC Championship: Pool A: Canada, Columbia, Cuba, Panama and Puerto Rico Pool B: Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, Mexic... Full Story

Lights On: a First Look, Historic First Event at Hops Ballpark

March 2, 2026 - Hillsboro, Ore. - The Hillsboro Hops opened the new Hops Ballpark to the public for the first time on Saturday night for the "Lights On: A First Look" event, benefiting the Hillsboro Hops Fund. The inaugural event offered a first look at the long-awaited stadium - from its modern design and upgraded fan amenities to the 9,000 sq. ft premium club. It was a historic event with roughly 300 attendees donating over $120,000 to the fund. All funds raised from the event directly benefit the Hillsboro Hops Fund, which is a commun... Full Story

PSM Baseball Classic Returns to Parkview Field in 2026

February 27, 2026 - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, will once again host 12 high school and college baseball games, featuring 24 local teams, this April and May as a part of the annual Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic. Matchups will feature rival teams from around Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. The action will take place while the TinCaps are on the road. See the full schedule below. "Parkview Sports Medicine is proud to continue to partner with the TinCaps, supporting our area schools a... Full Story

River Cats Kick off 2026 with Festival of Baseball Preseason Party on March 1

February 26, 2026 - West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats will open the gates of Sutter Health Park for the River Cats Festival of Baseball Preseason Party on Sunday, March 1, giving fans their first taste of the 2026 season. The free event offers behind-the-scenes access to unique areas of the ballpark including the River Cats clubhouse and premium club spaces. The event sets the tone for a reimagined season built around music, food and unforgettable moments at the ballpark. "This event signals that spring and baseball have offici... Full Story

• South Bend Chosen for National Mac & Cheese Festival - South Bend Cubs (MWL) March 2
  
• 13 Miracle and Mighty Mussels Alums to Participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (FSL) March 2
  
• Lights On: a First Look, Historic First Event at Hops Ballpark - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) March 2
  
• ONEOK Field to Host Drillers High School Baseball Series - Tulsa Drillers (TL) March 2
  
• Micah Parsons Joins Jordan Love as Co-Host of the Green Bay Charity Softball Game Presented by Network Health - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL) March 2
  
• GreenJackets Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Augusta GreenJackets (CarL) March 2
  
• Durham Bulls Announce New Partnership with Dollar Shave Club - Durham Bulls (IL) March 2
  
• Captains Announce Greatest Promotional Schedule in Team History - Lake County Captains (MWL) March 2
  
• Dragons Single-Game Ticket Sales Now Underway for 2026 Season - Dayton Dragons (MWL) March 2
  
• First Half Promotional Schedule Revealed for 2026 - Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL) March 2
  
• Shuckers Announce Virtual Anthem Tryouts for 2026 Season - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) March 2
  
• Indians 2026 Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - Indianapolis Indians (IL) March 2
  
• Fort Wayne TinCaps, PNC Bank Going to Bat for Small Business - Fort Wayne TinCaps (MWL) March 2
  
• Single Game Tickets for 2026 Season on Sale Now - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) March 2
  
• Somerset Patriots to Welcome Casey Webb at Jersey Diners Game on April 18 - Somerset Patriots (EL) March 1
  
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• Space Cowboys announce first-half promotional schedule - PCL Fort Bend Star (March 2)
  
• Farmington native Chase Silseth eyes Angels Opening Day roster - PCL Albuquerque Journal (March 2)
  
• 3rd Cosmic Baseball game added in Akron this June - EL NewsBreak - Akron (March 2)
  
• Ontario Tower Buzzers, Dodgers' newest minor league affiliate, set to take field for first time - CalL CBS News (March 2)
  
• How Much Are Minor League Baseball Players Paid In 2026? - IL Baseball America (March 2)
  
• Bisons fans pack Spring Training Carnival as Opening Day approaches - IL WGRZ (March 2)
  
• Knoxville Smokies pay tribute to Knox Vegas with alternate identity - SL Sports Logos Net News (March 1)
  
• A daily battle': A's hope Nick Kurtz is even better in 2026 - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal (March 1)
  
• Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Jersey 'football royalty' finds way to UConn; Shea on Geno's magic and more - EL Hartford Courant (March 1)
  
• Hillsboro Hops switch on the lights in their completed new stadium - NWL KPTV (March 1)
  
• A lineup of 9 of the wackiest minor league baseball team names - PCL Deseret News (February 28)
  
• TinCaps reveal slate of PSM Baseball Classic games - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 27)
  
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