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Freebirds Name Frank Gonzales Manager for 2026

April 16, 2026 - The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds announced today that they have hired Frank Gonzales to manage the club for the 2026 season. The Pioneer League veteran spent last year as skipper for the Grand Junction Jackalopes after managing the Northern Colorado Owlz from 2023-2024. Prior to managing in the Pioneer League, Gonzales spent ten years managing in the Colorado Rockies organization. "I have a lot to be grateful for, and the opportunity to manage another year in the Pioneer League is incredible," said Gonzales. "I'm looking forw... Full Story

Missoula Paddleheads Pick up Former Oakland A's Pitcher

April 9, 2026 - Missoula, MT - The Missoula Paddleheads have announced the acquisition of Tom Reisinger, a former pitcher for the Oakland A's, who joins the team ahead of its 2026 season. After a strong college career playing for the East Stroudsburg Warriors, Reisinger was drafted by the A's in 2023. He quickly advanced through the A's minor league system, reaching the High-A level by 2025 and transitioning into a relief role while accumulating over 100 professional innings. When he became available earlier this year, the Paddleheads... Full Story

Yuba-Sutter Freebirds to Implement Full ABS for 2026

March 31, 2026 - The Pioneer Baseball League and the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds announced today that the Marysville, CA club will implement fully Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) technology for all its 2026 home games at Bryant Park. Fans attending Freebirds games will see the results of each pitch in real time on the ballpark video board. "This season Freebirds fans will have their experience at Bryant Field enhanced on every pitch with a live strike zone, pitch location and analytical data on the video board," said Freebirds President Harrison Sh... Full Story

Missoula Paddleheads Acquire Jimmy Costin in New Trade Deal

March 27, 2026 - Missoula, MT - The Missoula Paddleheads are proud to announce the acquisition of catcher Jimmy Costin, who has been traded to the team by the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League. Costin is a veteran with three years of play in the Frontier League under his belt, and has demonstrated strong ability on both sides of the plate. He looks to bring a keen eye and a disciplined approach to the game to Missoula. "The opportunity to acquire an established professional catcher doesn't come often, so when this chance presen... Full Story

• Freebirds Name Frank Gonzales Manager for 2026 - Yuba-Sutter Freebirds (April 16)
  
• Ogden Raptors Announce Arden Louchheim to Join the Team's Game Broadcast Crew - Ogden Raptors (April 9)
  
• Missoula Paddleheads Pick up Former Oakland A's Pitcher - Missoula PaddleHeads (April 9)
  
• Modesto Roadsters Launch Single-Game Ticket Sales - Modesto Roadsters (April 8)
  
• All Missoula Paddleheads Home Games Go on Sale for 406 Day - Missoula PaddleHeads (April 6)
  
• Yuba-Sutter Freebirds to Implement Full ABS for 2026 - (March 31)
  
• Missoula Paddleheads Acquire Jimmy Costin in New Trade Deal - Missoula PaddleHeads (March 27)
  
• Missoula Paddleheads Announce Three More Returning Players for 2026 Season - Missoula PaddleHeads (March 20)
  
• Missoula Paddleheads Name Mark Timmins Franchise Player for 2026 Season - Missoula PaddleHeads (March 18)
  
• Two Montana Players Added to Paddleheads 2026 Roster - Missoula PaddleHeads (March 13)
  
• Voyagers Launch Free Admission Program for Kids - Great Falls Voyagers (March 13)
  
• All Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale - Oakland Ballers (March 10)
  
• Oakland Athletic League Brings the Bip Roberts Classic Back to Raimondi Park - Oakland Ballers (March 10)
  
• Tremayne Cobb Returns to Oakland for 2026 - Oakland Ballers (March 9)
  
• Three More Returning Players Added to Missoula Paddleheads 2026 Roster - Missoula PaddleHeads (March 6)
  
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• RedPocket Mobiles: Pioneer League's travel team experiment - Sports Business Journal (April 7)
  
• Freebirds open box office for '26: Home-opener May 19 vs. Troy Percival, Long Beach - Appeal-Democrat (April 3)
  
• Chukars' Ben Rosengard gets taste of baseball's biggest stage with Team Israel - Idaho Falls Post Register (April 1)
  
• J.T. Snow has new challenge with Oakland Ballers' new rivals in Modesto - San Jose Mercury News (March 31)
  
• How Oakland Ballers will try to create a Pioneer League dynasty - San Jose Mercury News (March 30)
  
• Young fans to receive free admission to Great Falls Voyagers - Missoulian (March 25)
  
• Missoula PaddleHeads to have strong Treasure State presence - Missoulian (March 18)
  
• Long Beach Coast unveils branding for Regulators alternate identity - Sports Logos Net News (March 17)
  
• Alysa Liu at hometown celebration: 'I love Oakland!' - San Jose Mercury News (March 12)
  
• RedPocket Mobiles to debut in 2026 Pioneer Baseball League - Missoulian (February 14)
  
• Pioneer League launches Yuba-Sutter Freebirds - Sports Logos Net News (February 13)
  
• Former PaddleHeads star Fogel signs with Chicago White Sox - Missoulian (February 13)
  
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