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October 12, 2026 - BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association announced its 2027 season schedule that will feature ten teams aligned in five-team East and West divisions with each team playing 102 games from May 7 through September 5, 2027. The league had 12 teams last season but East Division teams called the Cleburne (TX) Railroaders and Kane County Cougars (Geneva, IL) left to join the National Association of Professional Baseball, formerly the Frontier League, for the 2027 season. The Kansas City Monarchs were m... Full Story

Somerset Patriots Welcome Danny O'Shea as New Head Groundskeeper

October 9, 2026 - Bridgewater, New Jersey - The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have hired Danny O'Shea as the team's new head groundskeeper. "I'm excited to join the Somerset Patriots and return to professional baseball," said O'Shea. "I'm looking forward to becoming part of the organization, working with the team and helping provide the best possible playing surface for the players and fans. " Originally from Newtown, Pennsylvania, O'Shea has been working in turf management for 11 years, most recently as an... Full Story

Indianapolis Indians Named International League Finalist for Two MiLB Awards

October 9, 2026 - INDIANAPOLIS - Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced the Indianapolis Indians have been named the International League finalist for two of the 2026 MiLB End of Year Awards. The Indianapolis Indians will be recognized on Tuesday, October 13 at the 2026 MiLB End of Year Awards Show at the MiLB Business Summit in Louisville. Driving Diversity Forward Award - The Indians built a season-long calendar that recognizes different cultures and communities, while creating opportunities for those communities to see themselves repres... Full Story

Jenn Sylvester Named Fort Wayne TinCaps General Manager

October 9, 2026 - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Fort Wayne TinCaps announced today that Jennifer Sylvester has been named the club's General Manager. Mike Nutter, who served as Fort Wayne's President and General Manager since November 2008 and has been with the organization since 1999, will continue to serve as the team's President. Sylvester is the first female General Manager in Fort Wayne professional baseball history and the 16th active female General Manager in Minor League Baseball. Sylvester, who enters her 13th season in Minor League B... Full Story

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• Chattanooga's Erlanger Park is finalist for international design award - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press (October 11)
  
• Timber Rattlers alumni fuel Brewers quest for championship glory - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton (October 10)
  
• Erie SeaWolves Named Finalist for MiLB Together Award - EL NewsBreak - Erie (October 10)
  
• TinCaps promote Jenn Sylvester to general manager - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 10)
  
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• Ross Raihala: Here's the story of the St. Paul Saints jacket that went viral - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press (October 9)
  
• TinCaps name Jenn Sylvester new general manager - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 9)
  
• Timber Rattlers have new general manager - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton (October 9)
  
• Winnipeg Goldeyes open 2027 season may 7 in Kansas City - AA Winnipeg Sun (October 8)
  
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