Explorers Announce 2027 Schedule

October 8, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Fresh off a season in which they led the American Association in stolen bases and posted the league's largest attendance increase from the previous season, the Sioux City Explorers have announced their 102-game schedule for the 2027 season. The Explorers will open their 34th season on the road Friday night, May 7, against their I-29 rivals, the Sioux Falls Canaries. Following a three-game season-opening road trip, the Explorers will return home for Opening Night at Lewis and Clark Park on Tuesday, May 1... Full Story

Goldeyes to Open 2027 Schedule May 7

October 8, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced their 2027 regular season schedule Thursday, featuring 51 home games at Blue Cross Park, beginning with the Home Opener Friday, May 14 against the Sioux City Explorers. The team's return to Blue Cross Park will come after a memorable summer in 2026, when they tied the franchise record with 34 home wins. That success included a team-record 12 consecutive home victories from July 25 through August 13, giving fans plenty to celebrate at the ballpark. The American Association ... Full Story

Grizzlies Announce 2027 Schedule

October 8, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies are pleased to announce their full game schedule for the 2027 season as they begin preparations for another exciting year at Arsenal BG Ballpark and their 26th season of competition in the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB). The offseason brings changes to the makeup of the divisional structure, as the NAPB welcomes two new clubs from the American Association in the Cleburne Railroaders (Cleburne, Texas) as well as the Kane County Cougars (Geneva, Illinois). The Grizz... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

October 6, 2026 - This past week, the National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Atlanta announced it will be known as Atlanta City FC, the United Football League named the head coaches for the 2027 expansion markets, and the Atlantic League's Gastonia Ghost Peppers ceased operations. Highlights from this week come from the National Women's Soccer League, United Soccer League Championship, Canadian Premier League, United Football League, Canadian Football League, Atlantic League, Women's National Basketball Association, Canadian Elit... Full Story

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• Grizzlies Announce 2027 Schedule - Gateway Grizzlies (NA) October 8
  
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• Pro leagues aim to bring baseball back to CaroMont Health Park - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 9)
  
• Winnipeg Goldeyes open 2027 season may 7 in Kansas City - AA Winnipeg Sun (October 8)
  
• Ghost Peppers are gone, but baseball may not be done in Gastonia - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 8)
  
• Chukars' Canton named Pioneer League MVP, Trimble wins Rookie of the Year - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (October 7)
  
• RedHawks win league's Broadcast of the Year Award - AA Fargo Forum (October 2)
  
• Heading East: Realignment puts Wild Things in Atlantic Conference - NA Washington Observer-Reporter (October 2)
  
• Gastonia Ghost Peppers cease operations after three seasons - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 2)
  
• Billings Mustangs' Craig Maddox is PBL manager of the year - PL Missoulian (October 2)
  
• Goldeyes hit home run with top fan experience award - AA Winnipeg Sun (October 1)
  
• ValleyCats set 2027 schedule for 25th season - NA Troy Record (October 1)
  
• Billings Mustangs' Craig Maddox is PBL manager of the year - PL Billings Gazette (October 1)
  
• Pioneer champion Billings Mustangs to return 2026 coaching staff next season - PL Billings Gazette (October 1)
  
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