Crushers Re-Sign Watkins, Morgan, and Vegas to Bring Back Pipeline Core

October 30, 2025 - Avon, OH - The offseason signings have begun, and the Lake Erie Crushers are excited to announce the re-signing of three key returners to the upcoming 2026 roster: SS Jarrod Watkins, 2B Davie Morgan, and C Derek Vegas. Crushers roster updates are presented by BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Jarrod Watkins is the longest tenured Crusher, who will be entering his fifth season with the team in 2026. Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks organization during his first stint with the Crushers in 2022, Watkins has returned to Avon each s... Full Story

RailCats Ignite 2026 Roster with Local Product

October 30, 2025 - (Gary, IN) The stove is officially hot in Gary, Indiana, as second-year manager Jeff Isom and the Gary SouthShore RailCats have kicked off their 2026 roster moves with a hometown addition. The first name on the board: outfielder and former Andrean 59er, Frank Podkul. A native of Schererville, Indiana, Podkul was a key contributor to Andrean High School's 2015 IHSAA State Championship team. He continued his baseball journey at Franklin College, where he made a lasting impact with the Grizzlies. In his final collegiate s... Full Story

Canadian Slugger Sanford Returning to Titans for 2026

October 30, 2025 - Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club announced today that they have agreed to terms on a contract extension with Canadian outfielder Jake Sanford for the upcoming 2026 Frontier League season. Sanford, 28, returns to Ottawa for his fifth season with the Titans and seventh professional campaign overall in 2026. The Dartmouth, Nova Scotia product rejoined the club in late June of last season and immediately helped reignite the offence, pushing the Titans back into postseason contention. Appearing in all 61 games foll... Full Story

Griffin, Gourson, Valdez, Bidois Take Home End-Of-Season Awards in Pirates Minor League System

October 30, 2025 - CURVE, PA - The Pittsburgh Pirates announced this week that several 2025 Curve players took home end of season awards. Esmerlyn Valdez was named the Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year, Brandon Bidois was named the Kent Tekulve Reliever of the Year, Duce Gourson was named the Omar Moreno Baserunner of the Year and Konnor Griffin was named the Bill Mazeroski Defender of the Year and Honus Wagner Player of the Year. 2023-24 Curve pitcher Bubba Chandler was named the Bob Friend Pitcher of the Year as well. Valdez, who led th... Full Story

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