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The Arms Race Begins: Six Pitchers Defining the Future of the WPBL

WPBL November 13, 2025 - As the WPBL prepares for its inaugural season, one thing is already clear: the league will be built on elite pitching. Across three continents, a generation of women has been refining their craft in college programs, national teams, and men's leagues that often weren't designed for them-but couldn't hold them back. This first class of WPBL pitching prospects features athletes whose careers already span history-making moments, viral tournament performances, and championship podiums. Together, they form one of the deepest a... Full Story

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Blazing Barrera: Blue Crabs Infielder Brett Barrera Finishes Top 10 in Batting Average, Hits in 2025 Campaign

AtL Southern Maryland Blue Crabs November 13, 2025 - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Infielder Brett Barrera became the most consistent hitter for Southern Maryland after a slow start to the season. Barrera finished top 10 in batting average and hits in the Atlantic League by years end. During the season, Barrera also had a 21-game hitting streak from August 1st-24th. Barrera was one game shy of David Harris' record of 22 games, accomplished in 2019 for Southern Maryland. Barrera also came through late in the season with a walk-off grand slam against the High Point Rockers, th... Full Story

Florence Names Hall New Manager

FL Florence Y'alls November 13, 2025 - FLORENCE, KY - The Florence Y'alls are excited to announce that former MLB catcher Toby Hall has been named the team's new Field Manager. After a nine-year Major League career as a player, this will be Hall's first position as a professional manager. In 2025, Hall stepped in as Interim Manager of the Windy City ThunderBolts after his best friend, the late Bobby Jenks, was diagnosed with cancer. "We're thrilled to welcome Toby to the Florence Y'alls family," said David DelBello, Owner of the Florence Y'alls. "Toby bring... Full Story

Saltdogs Announce First Signees for 2026

AA Lincoln Saltdogs November 13, 2025 - LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced their first signees for the 2026 season. Trey Jones will join the Saltdogs in 2026. A 6-0, 160-pound right-handed pitcher, Jones went 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA for the Boise Hawks, last season. Appearing in 14 games, with two starts, Jones also tallied two saves. In 32.0 innings pitched, Jones recorded 38 strikeouts. Jones played his college ball at for the Brewton-Parker Barons, in Mount Vernon, Georgia. In five seasons with the Barons, Jones had 22 starts with four complete ga... Full Story

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