Wild Things Make Splash, Bring Back Anthony Brocato, Top 5 HR Hitter in FL History

December 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have made a splash in free agency, bolstering the middle of the lineup with the signing of outfielder Anthony Brocato, who played for the Wild Things in the back end of 2022 before being named a Frontier League Postseason All Star in 2023 with the team. Brocato left the Frontier League after 2023 before returning mid-2025 to the Florence Y'alls on a one-year deal, quickly returning to form as one of the biggest sluggers in league history. Brocato enters 2026 third in Frontier ... Full Story

Slugger Andrew Czech Set for Sixth Season in Washington

December 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - Having had his contract exercised prior to the turn of the new league year on December 15, 2022, Frontier League All Star and Wild Things' home-run king Andrew Czech has committed to a return to the team in 2026. It'll be the first baseman's sixth season in pro ball, all of which have been in a Wild Things' uniform. Czech finished the 2025 having played in 93 games for Washington, logging 399 plate appearances and slashing .265/.399/.555. The .555 slugging percentage is a new career high after Czech rope... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Adams, Backus, and Blaum

December 26, 2025 - KINSTON, N.C. - The Down East Bird Dawgs continue their offseason player spotlights with a closer look at UTIL Christian Adams, OF Colby Backus, and C Tyler Blaum as the club prepares for the 2026 season. Each player contributed to the Bird Dawgs during their inaugural campaign and brings a mix of professional experience and collegiate success as the club continues building toward the 2026 season. Adams appeared in 14 games for Down East after signing late in the 2025 season as the club's final in-season addition. The ... Full Story

Marman Headed Overseas

December 24, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers announced today that right-handed pitcher Kyle Marman has been signed by the eight-time and reigning Taiwan Series Champions, the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The Florida native is the second player transferred this offseason, and he leaves the Explorers with a long line of success both as a closer in 2024 and as a staff ace as a starter in 2025. Kyle Marman, in two seasons with Sioux City, was twice named to the American Association West Division... Full Story

• Wild Things Make Splash, Bring Back Anthony Brocato, Top 5 HR Hitter in FL History - Washington Wild Things (FL) December 30
  
• Slugger Andrew Czech Set for Sixth Season in Washington - Washington Wild Things (FL) December 29
  
• Bird Dawgs Player Spotlight: Adams, Backus, and Blaum - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) December 26
  
• Marman Headed Overseas - Sioux City Explorers (AA) December 24
  
• Crushers Swing Deal with New Jersey for All-Star Infielder - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) December 23
  
• Ryan Ford Signs Deal with Wild Things - Washington Wild Things (FL) December 23
  
• Chicago Dogs Announce Stan Cliburn as Field Manager for the 2026 Season - Chicago Dogs (AA) December 22
  
• Crushers Re-Sign Franco, Spinozzi, and Quinn for 2026 - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) December 22
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (PL) December 22
  
• Goldeyes Re-Sign Right-Hander Kowalski - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) December 22
  
• Two Former Chippewas Become RailCats - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) December 22
  
• Miners Retain Core Baseball Staff Ahead of Upcoming Season - Sussex County Miners (FL) December 22
  
• Happy Holidays from the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers - Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers (PL) December 20
  
• Lefty Lombard Returns to Goldeyes' Bullpen - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) December 19
  
• Mud Monsters Introduce Holiday Day Skate at the Southern Lights - Mississippi Mud Monsters (FL) December 19
  
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