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January 9, 2026 - Hickory, NC - The Texas Rangers announced the Crawdads' coaching staff for 2026, with Nick Janssen named manager of the club.
Nick Janssen will take over as the new skipper of the Crawdads. Janssen previously spent time with the 'Dads in 2019, serving as the data apprentice for the playoff-bound club. He was originally scheduled to be the data apprentice for Double-A Frisco in 2020, but the season's cancellation pivoted plans and he transitioned into a coaching role in the Fall Developmental League that year. In 2021, he ... Full Story
January 8, 2026 - Hickory, NC - The 2026 baseball season will kick off at LP Frans Stadium with a slate of six college games, five of which will feature the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
App State will host Canisius University for a three-game series Friday, February 13th through Sunday, February 15th. All three games will be a 1pm first pitch. Friday's game will be App State's season opener as they return to Hickory for the fifth consecutive year.
Friday, February 20th will be a matchup between North Carolina A&T Aggies and the South... Full Story
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
September 7, 2025 - Hickory, NC - The Charleston RiverDogs scored seven times in the eighth inning to close out the 2025 campaign with a 12-8 win over the Hickory Crawdads at LP Frans Stadium on Sunday.
Connor Hujsak and Tom Poole once again led the charge for Charleston, as the pair launched home runs for the second consecutive day to push the RiverDogs to consecutive wins to close out the campaign. The homers were part of a 15-hit outburst for Charleston, that sealed a 13-7 season record head-to-head against the Crawdads.
Esteban Mejia ... Full Story
The Hickory Crawdads are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Hickory, North Carolina, they are a member of the Carolina League.
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Rangers Reveal Crawdads Coaches for 2026
January 9, 2026 - Hickory, NC - The Texas Rangers announced the Crawdads' coaching staff for 2026, with Nick Janssen named manager of the club.
Nick Janssen will take over as the new skipper of the Crawdads. Janssen previously spent time with the 'Dads in 2019, serving as the data apprentice for the playoff-bound club. He was originally scheduled to be the data apprentice for Double-A Frisco in 2020, but the season's cancellation pivoted plans and he transitioned into a coaching role in the Fall Developmental League that year. In 2021, he ... Full StoryMore Hickory Crawdads stories below
Frans to Host Slate of College Games
January 8, 2026 - Hickory, NC - The 2026 baseball season will kick off at LP Frans Stadium with a slate of six college games, five of which will feature the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
App State will host Canisius University for a three-game series Friday, February 13th through Sunday, February 15th. All three games will be a 1pm first pitch. Friday's game will be App State's season opener as they return to Hickory for the fifth consecutive year.
Friday, February 20th will be a matchup between North Carolina A&T Aggies and the South... Full Story2026 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 StoryMejia Picks up 5 Hits in 12-8 Loss
September 7, 2025 - Hickory, NC - The Charleston RiverDogs scored seven times in the eighth inning to close out the 2025 campaign with a 12-8 win over the Hickory Crawdads at LP Frans Stadium on Sunday.
Connor Hujsak and Tom Poole once again led the charge for Charleston, as the pair launched home runs for the second consecutive day to push the RiverDogs to consecutive wins to close out the campaign. The homers were part of a 15-hit outburst for Charleston, that sealed a 13-7 season record head-to-head against the Crawdads.
Esteban Mejia ... Full StoryHickory Crawdads News
- Rangers Reveal Crawdads Coaches for 2026 - January 9, 2026
- Frans to Host Slate of College Games - January 8, 2026
- 2026 Game Times Set - November 11, 2025
- Mejia Picks up 5 Hits in 12-8 Loss - September 7, 2025
- Owens Tosses Two Scoreless in Loss - September 6, 2025
- Eight Is Enough as Crawdads Take Down Charleston, 8-6 - September 5, 2025
- Thursday's Game vs. Charleston Cancelled - September 4, 2025
- 2026 Schedule Released - September 4, 2025
- 'Dads Double up on Charleston 6-3 - September 3, 2025
- Lemos Leads Crawdads to 3-2 Win on Tuesday Night - September 2, 2025
- Wild Walk-Off Win Gives 'Dads Series Victory - August 24, 2025
- Fien Debuts with 3 RBI Night in 8-1 Win - August 23, 2025
- Kling Homers in 6-4 Loss - August 22, 2025
- 'Dads Cruise to 10-2 Victory - August 21, 2025
- Seventh Inning Propels Crawdads to 7-1 Win - August 20, 2025
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Hickory Crawdads Minor League Baseball
League: Carolina LeagueHome: Hickory, North Carolina
Class: Low A
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Website: Hickory Crawdads site
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Hickory Crawdads Scoreboard
| Sun., Sep 7 | L | Charleston 12 at Hickory 8 | Final |
| Sat., Sep 6 | L | Charleston 2 at Hickory 1 | Final |
| Fri., Sep 5 | W | Charleston 6 at Hickory 8 | Final |
| Thu., Sep 4 | Charleston at Hickory | Cancelled | |
| Wed., Sep 3 | W | Charleston 3 at Hickory 6 | Final |
| Tue., Sep 2 | W | Charleston 2 at Hickory 3 | Final |
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Hickory Crawdads Headlines
- Hickory Crawdads announce new manager, field staff - CarL Hickory Daily Record (January 13)
- Crawdads lose season finale at Catawba County's L.P. Frans - CarL Hickory Daily Record (September 10)
- Charleston RiverDogs close out season with win over Hickory - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (September 8)
- Charleston RiverDogs top Hickory to snap six-game slide - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (September 7)
- Skidding RiverDogs drop sixth straight game - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (September 6)
- Slumping Charleston RiverDogs fall to Hickory Crawdads - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (September 4)
- Crawdads close road schedule with a 1-0 loss in Columbia - CarL Hickory Daily Record (September 3)
- RiverDogs fall on road to Hickory in baseball - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (September 3)
- MLB first round pick leads Crawdads to 2 wins at L.P. Frans - CarL Hickory Daily Record (August 25)
- Hickory Crawdads take losing streak into Lynchburg series - CarL Hickory Daily Record (August 18)
- Trey Pooser earns first win as RiverDogs win fifth straight - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (August 18)
- Charleston RiverDogs belt 4 homers, blank Hickory Crawdads - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (August 17)
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