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Frederick Keys Announce 2026 Game Times for Return to Affiliated Baseball

December 3, 2025 - FREDERICK, MD - The Frederick Keys, the new High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, are excited to announce game times for the 2026 season. The campaign begins with the team's first home game on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. against the Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees) at the newly renovated Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. "Announcing our game times is always an exciting milestone because it means the season is getting closer," said Keys General Manager Slater Fuchs. "Our fans make Keys baseball special, and we can'... Full Story

Fifth Third Park to Host College Baseball Matchups in 2026

December 1, 2025 - SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Hub City Spartanburgers are excited to open the gates of Fifth Third Park to South Carolina's top collegiate baseball programs in 2026. Fifth Third Park will host matchups involving Clemson, South Carolina, USC Upstate and Wofford. Tickets are currently available for Spartanburgers season ticket members and will open to the public on December 3. "We're thrilled to host these great collegiate programs next season!" said Tyson Jeffers, general manager of the Spartanburgers. "Partnerships with our loc... Full Story

Three Former BlueClaws Added to Phillies 40-Man Roster

November 19, 2025 - JERSEY SHORE, NJ - The Phillies added three former BlueClaws, pitchers Alex McFarlane and Andrew Painter and outfielder Gabriel Rincones, Jr., to their 40-man roster. McFarlane spent most of 2025 with Jersey Shore while Painter played for the BlueClaws in 2022 and Rincones in 2023. McFarlane, a 4th round pick in 2022, was drafted out of the University of Miami. He spent most of the season in the BlueClaws rotation and was Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Month for July. On July 2nd, he threw five no-hit innings as par... Full Story

Brave New World: Baldwin Wins NL ROTY

November 11, 2025 - LAS VEGAS - Drake Baldwin, 24, became the third former Rome Brave in the last eight years to be crowned National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Drake Baldwin, who starred for Rome in 2023 alongside Nacho Alvarez Jr., compiled a 3.3 WAR for Atlanta in 2025, marking the second-highest WAR obtained by any rookie catcher since 2000 (Buster Posey's 3.9 WAR in 2010). Across 86 starts at catcher and 12 at designated hitter, he hit .279 with 19 home runs and an .810 OPS, leading the NL rookie class with 80 runs driven in. ... Full Story

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• 2025 Winter Meetings Charity Auction to Support Little League Disaster Relief Fund - Frederick Keys (December 8)
  
• Introducing the Holiday Mystery Box - 4 Tickets, 2 Cyclones Caps, 2 Foam Hot Dog Hats & 1 Game Worn Jersey - Brooklyn Cyclones (December 5)
  
• Renegades Announce All-New Silver 'Gades Club - Hudson Valley Renegades (December 4)
  
• Renegades Announce Holiday Toy Drive for Children's Home of Poughkeepsie - Hudson Valley Renegades (December 3)
  
• Frederick Keys Announce 2026 Game Times for Return to Affiliated Baseball - Frederick Keys (December 3)
  
• Hub City Spartanburgers and Jorden Hall Partner for Holiday Food Drive Saturday - Hub City Spartanburgers (December 2)
  
• Fifth Third Park to Host College Baseball Matchups in 2026 - Hub City Spartanburgers (December 1)
  
• Blue Friday Specials in the Claws Cove Unveiled - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (November 24)
  
• Christmas with the Claws Set for December 6th - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (November 21)
  
• Three Former BlueClaws Added to Phillies 40-Man Roster - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (November 19)
  
• BlueClaws Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (November 18)
  
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• Emperors' pitcher Sinnard, Braves infielder Alvarez Jr. named Fall Stars - Rome News-Tribune (November 7)
  
• Hot Rods announce 2026 Hall of Fame ballot - Bowling Green Daily News (November 3)
  
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