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RailCats Sign All-Star Closer

May 2, 2026 - (Gary, IN) The Gary SouthShore RailCats have officially agreed on a deal to reunite with their All-Star Closer from last year's campaign, Jacob Coats. Coats is a 6-foot-6 right-handed pitcher from Schertz, Texas. The flamethrower spent the first two years of his college career at Paris Junior College, the only school that offered him a scholarship. In his sophomore season, he led the team in innings pitched with 56.1 and struck out 39 batters. He transferred to the Division I level, committing to Houston Baptist Univer... Full Story

Former Prairie Wolf Signs with Saltdogs

May 1, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - The 2026 Lincoln Saltdogs have announced that Theo Hughes has signed to play with the Lincoln this season. A 2025 graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, Hughes spent four years with the Prairie Wolves. A 6'5", 245-pound right-handed pitcher, the native of Seward, Nebraska will begin his professional career with the Saltdogs. In his senior season at NWU, Hughes went 4-4, with a 5.12 ERA and struck out 62 batters in 58.0 innings pitched. Hughes appeared in eleven games in 2025, with ten starts. At Nebraska ... Full Story

Contreras Named Phillies Third BAse Coach

April 30, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - Former Lincoln Saltdog Anthony Contreras has been named the new Third Base Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. A native of San Jose, California, Contreras played for Lincoln during the 2008 season. A shortstop for the Saltdogs, Contreras played 44 games for Lincoln and batted .312. Contreras spent time as a player in two difference affiliated organizations, with the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres. He reached the Triple-A level with the Padres organization with stops at Portland in 2010 and Tu... Full Story

Saltdogs President Charlie Meyer Retires

April 30, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - Effective, Thursday, April 30th, Charlie Meyer, President of the Lincoln Saltdogs, will officially retire from his position within the organization. Meyer openly expressed his gratitude toward Saltdogs fans. "After more than 26 years with the Saltdogs, I've had the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful for Lincoln. When we started, the goal was to build something that would last and make a positive impact, and I'm proud of what we've accomplished alongside the Abel family, our staff, and th... Full Story

• RailCats Sign All-Star Closer - Gary SouthShore Railcats (May 2)
  
• Former Prairie Wolf Signs with Saltdogs - Lincoln Saltdogs (May 1)
  
• Lake Country DockHounds and Woofie's Lake Country Launch "Dogs of Lake Country" Jersey Promotion - Lake Country DockHounds (April 30)
  
• Contreras Named Phillies Third BAse Coach - Lincoln Saltdogs (April 30)
  
• Saltdogs President Charlie Meyer Retires - Lincoln Saltdogs (April 30)
  
• RailCats Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Gary SouthShore Railcats (April 29)
  
• Joey Chestnut Coming to DockHounds Ballpark for Championship Tater Tot Eating Contest on August 12 - Lake Country DockHounds (April 28)
  
• NIU Home Run King Lands with RailCats - Gary SouthShore Railcats (April 24)
  
• Goldeyes Enhance Fan Experience for 2026 - Winnipeg Goldeyes (April 24)
  
• Enríquez Re-Signs as Goldeyes Add Late Lineup Lift - Winnipeg Goldeyes (April 23)
  
• RailCats Land Former Premier Prospect - Gary SouthShore Railcats (April 23)
  
• Kansas City Monarchs Announce Sale to Quint Studer and KC Roots - Kansas City Monarchs (April 23)
  
• Saltdogs Sign Two Pitchers - Lincoln Saltdogs (April 21)
  
• RailCats Land Former Rangers Prospect - Gary SouthShore Railcats (April 17)
  
• Saltdogs Sign Another Trio for 2026 Season - Lincoln Saltdogs (April 16)
  
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