Wild Things, Boulders Swap Dexter, Richie Fecteau

October 30, 2020 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have made a trade with the New York Boulders of the Frontier League, the team announced today. The Wild Things acquired infielder Richie Fecteau in exchange for pitcher Jake Dexter. Fecteau, a Newbury, Massachusetts, native led the Boulders with 16 home runs in 2019's Can-Am League season. The 16 home runs in 2019 tied Fecteau for the Can-Am League lead as well, as he and New Jersey's Alfredo Marte both clubbed 16 balls over the fence in the final season of Can-Am play. D... Full Story

Explorers Return Pair of Outfielders for 2021

October 28, 2020 - Sioux City, IA - The Sioux City Explorers have re-signed outfielders Chase Harris and Sebastian Zawada for the 2021 season. Chase Harris will be entering his sixth professional season and first with the Explorers. Harris should be a familiar name to some around the American Association as he has played for both the Lincoln Saltdogs and Gary SouthShore Railcats. During his time previously playing in the American Association during the 2016 and 2017 seasons he played in 159 games, hit for a .259 average, while driving in... Full Story

Former Otter Sagara Named Co-Pitching Coach for the Texas Rangers

October 28, 2020 - ARLINGTON, Texas - Former Evansville Otters pitcher and pitching coach Brendan Sagara has been named as a co-pitching coach for the Texas Rangers at the Major League level. Sagara played for the Otters in 1999, appearing in four games while accumulating a 1.69 ERA. In his 5 1/3 innings on the mound, he struck out four batters, allowed eight hits and surrendered one earned run. The Wahiawa, Hawaii native later served as Evansville's pitching coach in 2008 under manager Jason Verdugo and also served as acting manager bri... Full Story

James Meeker Re-Signs for 2021 with Wild Things

October 27, 2020 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The 2021 Wild Things' roster has grown by one today as the team announced the return of right-handed pitcher James Meeker, who has been with the organization since 2018. A Wexford, Pennsylvania, native, Meeker pitched under the Wild Things' umbrella with the Steel City Slammin' Sammies in the 2020 summer pod. Meeker logged 7.2 innings of work this past summer over eight appearances. He allowed just four hits and walked three, while fanning 12. He was not scored upon. That work came on the heels of ... Full Story

• Wild Things, Boulders Swap Dexter, Richie Fecteau - Washington Wild Things (FL) October 30
  
• Skeeters to Air "Home Alone" on Constellation Field Videoboard on November 7 - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) October 29
  
• Sculpture Unveiled at TD Bank Ballpark to Honor Steve Kalafer and Sparky Lyle - Somerset Patriots (AtL) October 28
  
• Explorers Return Pair of Outfielders for 2021 - Sioux City Explorers (AA) October 28
  
• Former Otter Sagara Named Co-Pitching Coach for the Texas Rangers - Evansville Otters (FL) October 28
  
• Truist Point & High Point Rockers to Host Holiday Pop-Up Shop - High Point Rockers (AtL) October 28
  
• Winners of First Responders Home Run Derby Announced - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) October 28
  
• James Meeker Re-Signs for 2021 with Wild Things - Washington Wild Things (FL) October 27
  
• Goldeyes Exercise Options on 11 Players - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) October 27
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AA) October 26
  
• Sugar Land Holiday Lights Tickets Go on Sale - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) October 26
  
• Football Tailgating Cancelled for 2020 - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) October 23
  
• Texas AirHogs Terminate Membership in American Association - (AA) October 23
  
• Derek Reddy, Black Sox Speedy Outfielder from Pod, Signs for 2021 - Washington Wild Things (FL) October 22
  
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