Stan Cliburn Steps Down as Blue Crabs Manager

December 9, 2025 - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and Stan Cliburn announced today that Cliburn has stepped down as manager of the team after seven seasons at the helm. Cliburn had guided the Crabs to three playoff appearances in seven years, while also securing win number 2,000 as a minor league manager while in a Blue Crabs uniform. "Stan Cliburn has been an exceptional leader for our players and our organization. His professionalism, passion, and steady presence have made a meaningful impact on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs," said C... Full Story

Explorers Add Asencio and Good

December 9, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers have announced that the team has signed veteran outfielder Yeison Asencio and infielder Elliot Good to contracts for the 2026 season. The pair are the ninth and 10th roster additions of the offseason for the Explorers and Manager Steve Montgomery. Yeison Asencio brings 14 seasons of professional baseball experience to Sioux City, reaching Triple-A and carrying a career .303 batting average in 1199 games. The right-handed batter has launched 120 home runs with 693 RBI across 14 s... Full Story

Otters Announce 2026 Front Office Promotions and Additions

December 9, 2025 - EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Evansville Otters are excited to announce the promotion of Jackson Pullen and hiring of new staff members Dan Kluesner, Nick McLean and Quinton Watt. Jackson Pullen enters his fourth season with the Otters in 2026, now as the team's Assistant General Manager. After serving as a Group Sales intern in 2023, Jackson was elevated to full-time status during the 2023-24 offseason as the Director of Group Sales. "Jackson has taken on numerous responsibilities since being with the Otters and is a great t... Full Story

Canadian Taylor Wright Re-Signs for 2026 Season

December 9, 2025 - Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club announced today that they have agreed to terms on a contract extension with Canadian utility player Taylor Wright for the upcoming 2026 Frontier League season. Wright, 28, returns to the club for his fifth professional campaign in 2026. Last summer, Wright hit .254 with 15 doubles, three home runs, and registered 24 RBI in 62 games. He also led the club for the second consecutive season with 18 stolen bases. Although missing over a month with injury, Wright posted 13 multi-hit ... Full Story

• Stan Cliburn Steps Down as Blue Crabs Manager - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) December 9
  
• Explorers Add Asencio and Good - Sioux City Explorers (AA) December 9
  
• Otters Announce 2026 Front Office Promotions and Additions - Evansville Otters (FL) December 9
  
• Rusty's Holiday Pack - on Sale Now - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) December 9
  
• Canadian Taylor Wright Re-Signs for 2026 Season - Ottawa Titans (FL) December 9
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (Pecos) December 8
  
• Wild Things Sign RHP Maddox Long to First Pro Contract - Washington Wild Things (FL) December 8
  
• Goldeyes Re-Sign Team MVP Bramasco - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) December 8
  
• Blue Crabs Announce Additional 2026 Ticket Plans - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) December 5
  
• Kyle Gaedele Named Grizzlies Manager - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) December 5
  
• Light the Night to Celebrate Kwanzaa, Honor Kitty Dooley, and Support YWCA-Charleston Special Event Planned for Friday, December 26 - Charleston Dirty Birds (AtL) December 5
  
• ValleyCats Extend All-Star Walters Amidst Flurry of Roster Moves - Tri-City ValleyCats (FL) December 5
  
• 2026 Boise Hawks Internship Available - Boise Hawks (PL) December 4
  
• Christmas Tree Lane at Penn Medicine Park - Lancaster Stormers (AtL) December 4
  
• Date Night Thursdays Arrive at The Southern Lights - Mississippi Mud Monsters (FL) December 4
  
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• Chukars represented at European Baseball Championship - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (December 9)
  
• Wild Things sign 3 pitchers for 2026 - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (December 9)
  
• Lindstrom named Down East Bird Dawgs marketing director - FL Kinston Free Press (December 9)
  
• Winnipeg Goldeyes re-sign most valuable player Ramn Bramasco - AA CJOB (December 9)
  
• Winnipeg Goldeyes re-sign infielder Ramn Bramasco - AA Winnipeg Sun (December 8)
  
• Baseball back in GJ? Pecos League Reportedly exploring Expansion - PL KKCO (December 6)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats extend All-Star third baseman Walters - FL Troy Record (December 5)
  
• FerryHawks, Wu-Tang Clan deliver holiday hope through annual Turkey Drive - AtL Staten Island Advance (November 27)
  
• RedHawks pitcher Alex DuBord playing pro baseball in Dubai, posing for photos with camels - AA Fargo Forum (November 26)
  
• Sioux City Explorers making moves for the 2026 season - AA Sioux City Journal (November 26)
  
• Shane Turner to return to Flying Boxcars staff as bench coach, with former SI hitting coach in tow - AtL NewsBreak - Hagerstown (November 26)
  
• Modesto's baseball team unveils new name, "Roadsters", after community pushback - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (November 25)
  
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