Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

February 2, 2026 - BASEBALL American Association: As the 2025 season champions of the independent American Association, the Kane County (IL) Cougars will participate in the 2026 Baseball Champions League (BCL) tournament with the 2025 champions from five other international leagues. The BCL will be held in Mexico City next month (March 24-29) and will feature the host Diablos Rojos del Mexico from Mexico's top Liga Mexicana de Beisbol along with champions from leagues in Venezuela, Taiwan, Cuba and Nicaragua. Atlantic League: The Lancast... Full Story

Red Sox Spring Training Truck to Visit Polar Park this Monday, February 2, for WooSox' 4th Annual "Truck Day," Presented by JetBlue

February 2, 2026 - WORCESTER, MA - For the fourth straight year, the Red Sox Spring Training equipment truck will stop at Polar Park in Worcester on its way to Lee County, Florida. On Monday, February 2, at approximately 1 p.m., "The Central MASScots"--Smiley Ball, Woofster the WonderDog, Roberto the Rocket, and Clara the Heart of the Commonwealth--and fans will welcome and give a warm sendoff to the truck, which then heads to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. The truck will be loaded in Boston early Monday morning and will embark on its 1,480-mi... Full Story

Goldeyes Add Former Blue Jays Farmhand Arnold

February 2, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Monday of Canadian infielder Bryce Arnold. Arnold spent 2025 in the Toronto Blue Jays system, splitting time between the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays and the High-A Vancouver Canadians. In 80 total games, he hit .235 with home runs and 44 runs batted in. A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Arnold was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Blue Jays in 2023 and went on to reach the Class-AAA level with the Buffalo Bisons in 2024. In 209 total games across four levels... Full Story

Voting Open for BlueClaws 25th Anniversary Team: Infielders

February 2, 2026 - JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Voting is now open for the BlueClaws 25th Anniversary Team. Every Monday, BlueClaws fans can vote on one position group. After catcher voting last week, infielder voting runs this week! In March, the BlueClaws will then unveil the 25th Anniversary Team as part of the team's 25th Anniversary Celebration. Fans are asked to select six infielders from the following grouping: Keaton Anthony (2024) - The former Iowa Hawkeye starred with the BlueClaws in 2024, hitting .356 with four home runs in 56 games. H... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AA) February 2
• Red Sox Spring Training Truck to Visit Polar Park this Monday, February 2, for WooSox' 4th Annual "Truck Day," Presented by JetBlue - Worcester Red Sox (IL) February 2
• Tides Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Norfolk Tides (IL) February 2
• Goldeyes Add Former Blue Jays Farmhand Arnold - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) February 2
• Celebrate Your Bear-y Special Someone with Rowdie's Valentine's Surprise - Indianapolis Indians (IL) February 2
• Schmear Campaign: Renegades Announce 2026 Theme Nights and Promotional Schedule - Hudson Valley Renegades (SAL) February 2
• IronPigs Frying up Fastnachts for Fastnacht Day 2026 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) February 2
• Voting Open for BlueClaws 25th Anniversary Team: Infielders - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (SAL) February 2
• Winston-Salem Dash Return as Sponsor of Riley Neal Racing - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) January 31
• Saltdogs Add Two Pitchers - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) January 30
• Monarchs Re-Sign Gonzalez, Add Outfield Prospects - Kansas City Monarchs (AA) January 30
• Grizzlies Sign Jake Burcham, Sawyer Smith for 2026 - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) January 30
• Threshers Announce 2026 Summer Promotions - Clearwater Threshers (FSL) January 30
• Turn It up to 12 at Avista Stadium on February 6th - Spokane Indians (NWL) January 30
• Five AquaSox Alumni Place on MLB Network's "Top 100 Right Now" List - Everett AquaSox (NWL) January 30
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• Red Sox Gear Truck Rolls Through Worcester on Annual Truck Day - IL NewsBreak - Worcester (February 2)
  
• Red Sox deal right-hander Jordan Hicks to White Sox for pitching prospect - EL Portland Press Herald (February 1)
  
• Polar Park 2026: WooSox Reveal 75-Game Home Schedule - IL NewsBreak - Worcester (February 1)
  
• Baylor School honors Nick Kurtz as MLB star visits alma mater - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press (February 1)
  
• Seahawks send-off planned at Avista Stadium - NWL KXLY (January 31)
  
• Local Roundup: Soccer girls lose on Senior Night - PCL Davis Enterprise (January 31)
  
• Five former ValleyCats named in MLB Network top 100 players list - FL Troy Record (January 31)
  
• Range Riders' Ty Bothwell signs with Washington Nationals - PL Missoulian (January 31)
  
• Salt Lake Bees announce 2026 game times, making a big change to Sundays - PCL KSL (January 30)
  
• Bison, RedHawks set to play exhibition baseball game - AA Fargo Forum (January 30)
  
• CarMax Park pricing tiers back Squirrels' affordability vow - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 30)
  
• Chris Young talks Sebastian Walcott making MLB in 2026: He will determine his fate' - TL Dallas Morning News (January 30)
  
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