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Epperson Returns for Fifth Season as Sea Dogs Manager

January 16, 2026 - Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs, in conjunction with the Boston Red Sox, have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. Manager Chad Epperson will lead the Sea Dogs for his fifth year, joined by returning Pitching Coach Juan Rivera and Assistant Pitching Coach Isaiah Paige. Also returning are Defensive Coach Kyle Sasala, Athletic Trainer Bobby Stachura, and Strength and Conditioning Coach Jonah Mondloch. Hitting Coach Trevor Burmeister, Assistant Hitting Coach Elijah Boyer, and Athletic Trainer Kelsey Brans... Full Story

Giants Set 2026 Flying Squirrels Coaching Staff

January 15, 2026 - RICHMOND, Va. - Dennis Pelfrey will return to manage the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a fifth season in 2026, the team announced on Thursday, continuing the longest managerial tenure in franchise history. Other returning members of the Flying Squirrels coaching staff include pitching coach Paul Oseguera, fundamentals coach Lipso Nava, athletic trainer Tim Vigue and strength & conditioning coach Michelle Kuda. Tommy Everidge will join as hitting coach. The Flying Squirrels' coaching staff is set by the San Francisco Giant... Full Story

Fightin Phils Announce Best Seats in the House, the Newest Premiere Group Seating Area at FirstEnergy Stadium

January 12, 2026 - (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils are introducing an all-new premium seating experience for the 2026 season, offering fans the "Best Seats in the House" at FirstEnergy Stadium. Located in the front rows directly behind home plate, the new seating section places fans closer to the action than ever before. Previously reserved exclusively for VIP guests and scouts, these seats, often referred to as the stadium's "owner's box," are now available to the general public for the first time. "This is literally the best ... Full Story

Fightin Phils Unveil 2026 Fireworks Dates

January 8, 2026 - (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to unveil their fireworks schedule for the 2026 season. There will be 27 scheduled fireworks shows throughout the year, which includes eight Carpenter MEGA BLAST displays, which are the largest firework shows in stadium history. The eight Carpenter MEGA BLAST shows in 2026 are the following: Saturday, May 9 at 6:45 vs Somerset Patriots (Yankees) Saturday, May 30 at 6:45 vs Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) Saturd... Full Story

• Epperson Returns for Fifth Season as Sea Dogs Manager - Portland Sea Dogs (January 16)
  
• Reading Prost Games Return for Two Nights on September 11 & 12, Celebrating Oktoberfest at FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading Fightin Phils (January 15)
  
• Giants Set 2026 Flying Squirrels Coaching Staff - Richmond Flying Squirrels (January 15)
  
• Yard Goats to Hold Job Fair on Saturday, February 7th - Hartford Yard Goats (January 15)
  
• Fisher Cats to Launch 2026 Single-Game Tickets with Limited $6.03 Promotion - New Hampshire Fisher Cats (January 14)
  
• Fightin Phils Announce Two Postgame Drone Shows for 2026 Season - Reading Fightin Phils (January 14)
  
• WWE Legend Lita Headlines Tribute to Pro Wrestling Night on July 17 - Reading Fightin Phils (January 13)
  
• Fightin Phils Announce Best Seats in the House, the Newest Premiere Group Seating Area at FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading Fightin Phils (January 12)
  
• Applications Now Open for the 2026 Chace Numata Scholarship - Erie SeaWolves (January 9)
  
• Fightin Phils Unveil 2026 Fireworks Dates - Reading Fightin Phils (January 8)
  
• Sea Dogs to Hold Food Drive - Portland Sea Dogs (January 6)
  
• Richmond Flying Squirrels and Woodfin - Your Home Team Announce Continued Partnership Celebrating Community, Connection - Richmond Flying Squirrels (December 15)
  
• Sea Dogs to Host Holiday at Hadlock on Saturday - Portland Sea Dogs (December 10)
  
• Prospector Baseball Group Acquires Akron RubberDucks - Akron RubberDucks (December 9)
  
• Fisher Cats Announce Two Front Office Additions Ahead of 2026 Season - New Hampshire Fisher Cats (December 9)
  
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• During event in Reading, former Phillie Von Hayes said versatility led to his major league success - Allentown Morning Call (January 18)
  
• Chad Epperson returning for fifth season as Sea Dogs manager - Portland Press Herald (January 16)
  
• Ferndale graduate Trey McGough, New York Mets ink minor-league deal - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (January 16)
  
• Reading Fightin Phils: Two drone shows set for 2026 season - Reading Eagle/Reading Times (January 14)
  
• Squirrels set later times so fans can explore CarMax Park - Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 12)
  
• VCU committed to playing at CarMax Park, president says - Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 12)
  
• Flying Squirrels' new business accompanies new ballpark - Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 6)
  
• Richmond Times-Dispatch's year in photos for 2025 - Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 2)
  
• PSU coaching change among top sports stories - Altoona Mirror (January 2)
  
• Rays' CEO Babby sells minor-league teams in Jacksonville and Akron - NewsBreak - Akron (December 10)
  
• Akron RubberDucks sold to emerging sports ownership company - NewsBreak - Akron (December 9)
  
• Somerset Patriots to temporarily change their name next season. Here's why. - Somerset Messenger-Gazette (December 8)
  
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