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September 22, 2025 - BASEBALL California League: The Ontario (CA) Tower Buzzers will be the name of the Single-A California League team that is replacing the Modesto Nuts as part of a three-team movement of California League affiliates for the 2026 season. Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners are moving their Modesto Nuts affiliate to San Bernardino and it will take the Inland Empire 66ers name; the Los Angeles Angels are moving their current Inland Empire 66ers affiliate to Rancho Cucamonga as a new version of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes... Full Story

Roger That: New Los Angeles Dodgers Affiliate Unveils Aviation-Themed Name, Logos

September 18, 2025 - "Sorry Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower." This line from "Top Gun," spoken by Tom Cruise's character Maverick just before he flippantly defies orders and flies uncomfortably close to the control tower, helped to inspire a new Minor League team's identity. At an unveiling event on Thursday evening, it was announced that Ontario, California's team will be known as the Tower Buzzers. The franchise, replacing the Modesto Nuts in the California League amid a larger series of affiliation shifts within the circuit, debu... Full Story

Stockton Ports Announce 2026 Season Schedule

September 18, 2025 - Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Ports, proud Single-A affiliate of the Athletics, are excited to announce the release of the 2026 schedule. The upcoming season will feature 66 home games at Banner Island Ballpark and 66 road matchups, promising another summer of family fun, exciting promotions, and top-level baseball in Stockton. The 2026 campaign opens on Thursday, April 2, when the Ports host the San Jose Giants at Banner Island Ballpark to kick off Opening Night. Throughout the season, Stockton will welcome familiar le... Full Story

Year of the Oak: Five Highlights from the Rawhide's 2025 Season

September 18, 2025 - Visalia, CA - The 2025 Visalia Rawhide season was full of special memories, top prospects and a season-long celebration of Visalia baseball history. Here's five highlights from the year: 1. Home Dominance- Visalia excelled at Valley Strong Ballpark in 2025 with a 39-27 home record- the second best mark in the California League behind only the league champion San Jose Giants. The home wins included a six game sweep of the Inland Empire 66ers. The series in early June was the first six game sweep in franchise history. (M... Full Story

• Get Ready, Fresno: The Cosmic Takeover Tour Is Touching Down at Chukchansi Park in 2026 - Fresno Grizzlies (September 25)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (September 22)
  
• Roger That: New Los Angeles Dodgers Affiliate Unveils Aviation-Themed Name, Logos - Ontario Tower Buzzers (September 18)
  
• Stockton Ports Announce 2026 Season Schedule - Stockton Ports (September 18)
  
• Year of the Oak: Five Highlights from the Rawhide's 2025 Season - Visalia Rawhide (September 18)
  
• Giants' Single-A Affiliate Wins 2025 California League Championship - San Jose Giants (September 17)
  
• SJ Giants Championship Series Preview vs. Inland Empire 66ers - San Jose Giants (September 14)
  
• Giants Sweep Grizzlies, Advance to Championship Series | Giants - San Jose Giants (September 12)
  
• Quakes' Season Ends, Sixers Advance - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (September 12)
  
• Stockton Ports Present Boots, Booze, and BBQ on Saturday, October 11 - Stockton Ports (September 11)
  
• Stockton Ports Present Boots, Booze, and BBQ on Saturday, October 11 - Stockton Ports (September 11)
  
• 66ers Take 1-0 Lead in Series - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (September 10)
  
• Giants Take Game 1 Pitchers' Duel from Grizzlies - Fresno Grizzlies (September 10)
  
• SJ Giants North Division Series Preview vs. Fresno Grizzlies - San Jose Giants (September 9)
  
• Fresno Grizzlies Open Playoffs at Home Tuesday Night with Fireworks and Rally Towel Giveaway - Fresno Grizzlies (September 8)
  
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Fresno Grizzlies - Fresno, California
Inland Empire 66ers - San Bernardino, California
Lake Elsinore Storm - Lake Elsinore, California
Modesto Nuts - Modesto, California
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes - Rancho Cucamonga, California
San Jose Giants - San Jose, California
Stockton Ports - Stockton, California
Visalia Rawhide - Visalia, California
Ontario Tower Buzzers * - Ontario, California

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• City of Modesto approves new professional baseball team after Nuts' departure - NewsBreak - Modesto (September 24)
  
• Modesto to hold naming contest for new Pioneer League baseball team - NewsBreak - Modesto (September 19)
  
• Ontario's minor league baseball team lands new name and un-bee-lievable mascot - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (September 19)
  
• Fans get to choose new Modesto baseball team's name. Here's when they'll start - NewsBreak - Modesto (September 19)
  
• San Jose Giants win the California League championship - San Jose Mercury News (September 17)
  
• San Jose Giants end Inland Empire 66ers' season with win in California League championship - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (September 17)
  
• Ontario baseball stadium is ready for takeoff with ONT partnership - Daily Bulletin (September 15)
  
• Inland Empire 66ers set to play for California League championship - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (September 14)
  
• San Jose Giants sweep Fresno to win North Division title | Glimpe of the Action - Santa Cruz Sentinel (September 12)
  
• Pioneer League ready to save baseball in Modesto with expansion team - NewsBreak - Modesto (September 10)
  
• Today may be the last day for the Stockton Ports Baseball season, 8am - NewsBreak - Stockton (September 7)
  
• Landon Donovan tops San Jose Sports Hall of Fame's 2025 class - San Jose Mercury News (September 4)
  
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