Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

September 21, 2020 - BASEBALL International League: Although the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A International League have yet to comment on a possible name change for the team, a recent unscientific poll in the city found that 67 percent of the respondents think the team should change its name. About seven weeks ago the team announced it would form a committee to reassess the appropriateness of its team name. Coastal Plain League: The summer-collegiate CPL announced it will add a new team in Spartanburg (SC) for the 2021 season. ... Full Story

MLB Breakdown #3: Hayes Makes Immediate Impact for Pittsburgh

September 19, 2020 - Since making his major league debut on Sept. 1, former Tribe third baseman and three-time MiLB Gold Glove winner Ke'Bryan Hayes has solidified his spot on the Pirates infield by providing a boost to the offense. After hitting a double and home run in his debut vs. Chicago (NL), Hayes has continued to show promise against big-league pitching. His current .296 batting average (16-for-54), .377 on base percentage and .537 slugging percentage all lead Pittsburgh's active roster. Through his first 10 games, Hayes was suppor... Full Story

2021 Spring Training Schedule Officially Announced

September 16, 2020 - JUPITER, FL - Earlier today Major League Baseball announced the 2021 Spring Training Schedule for both the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. In accordance, the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals will be back at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for 2021 Spring Training presented by Tire Kingdom for a total of 30 games. The Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, and Toronto Blue Jays will all visit Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium during Grapefruit League action in the ... Full Story

Mets Announce 2021 Spring Training Schedule

September 16, 2020 - PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The New York Mets today announced that the club will open its 2021 Spring Training Grapefruit League schedule on Saturday, February 27 against Miami at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, FL. Pitchers and catchers are set to report on Wednesday, February 17, while position players will report on Monday, February 22. The Mets will host their crosstown rivals, the Yankees, at Clover Park on Sunday March 14. In addition, the Boston Red Sox will come to Port St. Lucie on Thursday, March 25. The Mets have thr... Full Story

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• Southwest University Park to Host Movie Night at the Ballpark Presented by Texas Gas Service - El Paso Chihuahuas (PCL) September 18
  
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• Nashville Sounds Announce Virtual 5K Run Presented by First Horizon - Nashville Sounds (PCL) September 18
  
• Midland to Perform Live at Dr Pepper Ballpark - Frisco RoughRiders (TL) September 18
  
• Travelers Halloween Festival & Movie Night October 24th - Arkansas Travelers (TL) September 17
  
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• Romeo and Juliet: A baseball story of love and war - EL Manchester Union Leader (September 20)
  
• Former Augusta GreenJacket Adam Duvall leads Atlanta Braves' charge ahead of playoffs - SAL Augusta Chronicle (September 19)
  
• Rocky Mountain Vibes to host tailgate and watch party for AFA game in Colorado Springs - PL Colorado Springs Gazette (September 19)
  
• Jane Rogers' position terminated -- for now -- by the Staten Island Yankees - NYPL Staten Island Advance (September 18)
  
• The Orioles' first wave of young starting pitchers has arrived led by former Norfolk Tide Keegan Akin - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 18)
  
• City spends $1.4M on improvements to Isotopes Park - PCL KRQE (September 18)
  
• Polar Park capacity set at 9,508, tribute to 508 area code - IL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (September 18)
  
• ?EUR~We need baseball': Former Kane County Cougars announcer Wayne Randazzo brings road games to life for the New York Mets - MWL Elgin Courier News (September 17)
  
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• THROWBACK THURSDAY: Former Crawdads making a splash for Rangers in 2020 - SAL Hickory Daily Record (September 17)
  
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