Last Week around the Leagues

August 19, 2025 - This past week the Green Bay Rockers won their second Northwood Leagues title; two teams joined Arena Football One, the Kentucky Barrels and Beaumont Renegades; the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Stars named Martin Sjögren their new head coach and United Football League MVP quarterback Bryce Perkins of the Michigan Panthers signed with the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Highlights from this week come from the Northwoods League, International League, Florida State League, Arena Football One, Canadian Football Leag... Full Story

Houghton Transferred to AA Wichita, Houston Transferred from A Fort Myers, Bengard Activated from 60-Day IL, Doncon Activated from Temporarily Inactive List

August 19, 2025 - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the following roster moves effective today. OF Maddux Houghton has been transferred to AA Wichita from Cedar Rapids. INF Marek Houston has been transferred from A Fort Myers to Cedar Rapids. RHP Spencer Bengard has been activated off the 60-day IL. INF Rayne Doncon has been activated from the Temporarily Inactive List. Numbers for Houston and Doncon will be assigned upon arrival. These moves were announced by Minnesota Twins Manag... Full Story

Syracuse Mets Unveil 2026 Schedule

August 19, 2025 - SYRACUSE, NY - The Syracuse Mets, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, have released their schedule for the 2026 season. Opening Day is scheduled for Friday, March 27th on the road at the Worcester Red Sox. After three road games, Syracuse's home opener for the 2026 season will be Tuesday March 31st at NBT Bank Stadium against the Toledo Mud Hens, the Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The regular season ends on Sunday, September 20th at home with a six-game series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs as part of... Full Story

Range Riders Host High Wheelers in Championship Rematch

August 19, 2025 - Kalispell, MT - The Glacier Range Riders are winding down the regular season, and the squad they'll face for their final six-game home series of the year is the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers. Not only is this a rematch of the 2024 PBL Championship, but the stakes are raised even more with the playoff race heating up and many Glacier players having their sights set on team and league records. The Matchup Tuesday's matchup with Yuba will only be the 14 th time these two squads have met with the High Wheelers entering the lea... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (Northwoods) August 19
• Houghton Transferred to AA Wichita, Houston Transferred from A Fort Myers, Bengard Activated from 60-Day IL, Doncon Activated from Temporarily Inactive List - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) August 19
• Syracuse Mets Unveil 2026 Schedule - Syracuse Mets (IL) August 19
• Range Riders Host High Wheelers in Championship Rematch - Glacier Range Riders (PL) August 19
• Goldsberry Lifts Monarchs Past Goldeyes - Kansas City Monarchs (AA) August 18
• Captain of the Week (8/12-8/17): Matt Wilkinson & Nick Mitchell - Lake County Captains (MWL) August 18
• Nolan Hoffman Called up by the Phillies - Everett AquaSox (NWL) August 18
• Salt Lake Bees Series Recap at Sugar Land - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) August 18
• Jackalopes Leave Ogden Hex Behind - Grand Junction Jackalopes (PL) August 18
• Columbus Clingstones' David McCabe Named La-Z-Boy of Columbus Player of the Week - Columbus Clingstones (SL) August 18
• Big Sticks Reflect on 2025 Success - Badlands Big Sticks (Northwoods) August 18
• Ricardo Aponte Named 2025 Lark of the Year - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) August 18
• Former Rox Infielder Bob Seymour Is 406th Northwoods League Alumni to Reach the Major Leagues - St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods) August 18
• Columbus Clingstones' David McCabe Named Southern League Player of the Week - Columbus Clingstones (SL) August 18
• Saints Penultimate Homestand Is Six Days About Nothing from August 19-24 - St. Paul Saints (IL) August 18
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• Brewers 2025 first round pick joins Timber Rattlers - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton (August 19)
  
• Knoxville Smokies stadium could host Tennessee Vols baseball game - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (August 19)
  
• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp-Worcester: August 19 series preview - IL Florida Times-Union (August 19)
  
• Your week with the Knoxville Smokies: Aug. 19-24 - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (August 19)
  
• Two walk-off wins highlight big weekend for FredNats - CarL Fredericksburg Free Lance Star (August 19)
  
• Bickerstaff settling into role in Salem's bullpen - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 19)
  
• Chukars still win series, but stumble at the finish line, losing 2 of 3 - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (August 19)
  
• EMPERORS ROUNDUP: Rome throws 17th shutout, most in pro baseball this year - SAL Rome News-Tribune (August 19)
  
• Bisons hosting week of giveaways during this week's homestand - IL WGRZ (August 19)
  
• Spokane Indians notebook: Tough series against Vancouver sends Indians into second-half spiral; Aidan Longwell heats back up - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (August 19)
  
• Topes Notes: Hilliard taking over more franchise records - PCL Albuquerque Journal (August 19)
  
• Like a kid at Christmas, Cawyer loves being in pro baseball - MWL Quad City Times (August 19)
  
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