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Woodpeckers in the Show: 2025 MLB Debuts

November 13, 2025 - It was another strong year of Woodpeckers alums breaking into Major League Baseball. Below is a breakdown of the nine former Woodpeckers that made their big league debuts in 2025. AJ Blubaugh (RHP - 2022) Blubaugh struck out 20 hitters over 13.0 innings during his brief three games with Fayetteville in 2022. He rose through the Astros farm ranks and was named the organization's 2024 Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Blubaugh was called up to Houston for his MLB debut April 30th at home against Detroit. The former 7th r... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

November 11, 2025 - This past week Atlético Ottawa won its first Canadian Premier League Championship in blizzard conditions, Professional Women's Hockey League expansion teams in Seattle and Vancouver announced their nicknames, and the Carolina League's Salem Red Sox rebranded as the Salem RidgeYaks. Highlights from this week come from the Canadian Premier League, United Soccer League Championship, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, United Soccer League One, MLS NEXT Pro, Professional Women's Hockey League, American H... Full Story

2026 Game Times Set

November 11, 2025 - Hickory, NC - The Crawdads have announced the tentative first pitch times for all 66 home games of the 2026 season. Tuesday through Saturday games will begin at 7pm with Sundays starting at 2pm. The game on Sunday, May 24th will have a 6:30pm start time as the team hosts a special Memorial Day firework show. The Crawdads will host a concert on Saturday, July 25th and will have a 5pm first pitch with the to-be-announced concert to follow. Three Education Day games are on the schedule with 11am games set for Wednes... Full Story

Adventure Awaits as Salem RidgeYaks Introduce Outdoors-Themed Identity to Southwest Virginia

November 8, 2025 - SALEM, VA - Adventure has a new name in Southwest Virginia as the Salem Red Sox proudly unveiled their new identity, the Salem RidgeYaks, during a free community launch party Saturday evening at Carilion Clinic Field. The new name, look, and mascot celebrate the region's outdoor adventure, community pride and connection to the Blue Ridge Mountains. This rebrand marks the beginning of a new era of baseball in Salem, while honoring the team's history. Salem will remain the Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The de... Full Story

• RiverDogs, Anastopoulo Law Firm to Present Check to Leveling the Fields Thursday - Charleston RiverDogs (November 19)
  
• You Don't Have to Wait: 2026 RiverDogs Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - Charleston RiverDogs (November 17)
  
• Woodpeckers in the Show: 2025 MLB Debuts - Fayetteville Woodpeckers (November 13)
  
• RiverDogs' Staff Teams with Windwood Family Services, Food Lion to Stuff Thanksgiving Bags - Charleston RiverDogs (November 13)
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (November 11)
  
• 2026 Game Times Set - Hickory Crawdads (November 11)
  
• Adventure Awaits as Salem RidgeYaks Introduce Outdoors-Themed Identity to Southwest Virginia - Salem RidgeYaks (November 8)
  
• Warbirds Announce Inaugural Season Game Times - Wilson Warbirds (November 6)
  
• RiverDogs Announce 2026 Game Times - Charleston RiverDogs (November 6)
  
• Cannon Ballers, Dash to Play Extended Spring Training Game in Kannapolis - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (November 6)
  
• Garcia Receives Golden Honor - Columbia Fireflies (November 3)
  
• Former RiverDogs Manager Blake Butera Tabbed to Manage Washington Nationals - Charleston RiverDogs (October 31)
  
• Former Woodpeckers in the Fall League - Fayetteville Woodpeckers (October 30)
  
• Salem Red Sox Invite Fans to Free Community Rebrand Launch Party - Salem RidgeYaks (October 27)
  
• Chipper Jones to Headline RiverDogs 22nd Annual Hot Stove Banquet - Charleston RiverDogs (October 24)
  
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• Three Nats ranked on Just Baseball's Top 100 prospect list - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star (November 21)
  
• 50th annual Hot Stove banquet honors Wilson baseball legacy, ushers in... - Wilson Daily Times (November 18)
  
• MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition - Wilson Daily Times (November 18)
  
• Warbirds, Tobs share bill at 50th Hot Stove banquet:Chase Waddell, UN... - Wilson Daily Times (November 13)
  
• Lynchburg councilman tries to poach baseball fans from Salem - Roanoke Times & World News (November 13)
  
• MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition - Wilson Daily Times (November 12)
  
• Salem's moves to RidgeYaks is 'going to appeal nationwide' - Roanoke Times & World News (November 9)
  
• Salem rebrands as RidgeYaks - Roanoke Times & World News (November 9)
  
• Eli Willits retains No. 1 prospect ranking in Nats system - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star (November 7)
  
• 50th annual Hot Stove banquet tickets on sale - Wilson Daily Times (November 6)
  
• Delmarva Shorebirds looking for new Sherman the Shorebird for 2026 season - Salisbury Daily Times (October 31)
  
• Chipper Jones to headline RiverDogs Hot Stove night - Charleston Post and Courier (October 24)
  
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