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Wild Finish Lifts Asheville over Rome on Opening Day

April 2, 2026 - ROME, Ga. - The Asheville Tourists kicked off the 2026 season on the road against the Rome Emperors on Thursday night at AdventHealth Stadium. Both teams displayed tremendous pitching until the latter stage, but the Tourists (1-0) had the upper hand in their 4-3 victory over the Emperors (0-1). Asheville starter Cole Hertzler struck out four during his first four innings on the hill. He faced two batters in the fifth, adding one more whiff and a groundout to his card, before being pulled out of the game. Eurys Marti... Full Story

Cyclones Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

April 1, 2026 - CONEY ISLAND, BROOKLYN, N.Y. - In conjunction with the New York Mets, the Brooklyn Cyclones announced their 2026 Opening Day roster on Thursday. Among this initial list of 30 players for the franchise's 25th anniversary season are three of the Mets' Top 30 prospects. The roster is headlined by 2025 Mets' first-round selection INF Mitch Voit (MLB Pipeline No. 7, Baseball America No. 8, SNY No. 10), third-round pick INF Antonio Jimenez (MLB Pipeline No. 16, Baseball America No. 19, SNY No. 20), and C Daiverson Gutiérre... Full Story

The Future of Fenway Lands in Greenville: Drive Announce Powerhouse 2026 Opening Day Roster

April 1, 2026 - GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Greenville Drive, in conjunction with the Boston Red Sox, announced the club's 2026 Opening Day roster, a talented group highlighted by eight of the organization's Top 30 prospects and five players ranked among Boston's Top 10 according to MLB Pipeline. As the Drive prepares for its 21st season, that exciting on-field talent arrives alongside the organization's continued commitment to affordability, access, and community. Even as Fluor Field evolves with new amenities, upgraded technology, and an en... Full Story

Hot Rods Reveal 2026 Opening Day Roster

March 31, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - With Opening Day fast approaching, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the 2026 roster. Headlined by six of the Rays' MLB Pipeline top 30 prospects, the roster includes 15 returners, including eight pitchers and seven hitters. Theo Gillen, the Rays' No. 2 prospect, and the No. 73 prospect in the MLB Pipeline Top 100, will make his High-A debut with the Hot Rods. In 2025, Gillen showed the Rays his potential, reaching base safely in 43 consec... Full Story

• Asheville's Flurry in the Ninth Spoils Rome's Opening Night Extravaganza - Rome Emperors (April 3)
  
• Grasshoppers Pull Away in 11th After Drive's Dramatic Ninth-Inning Rally - Greenville Drive (April 2)
  
• Wild Finish Lifts Asheville over Rome on Opening Day - Asheville Tourists (April 2)
  
• Cyclones Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - Brooklyn Cyclones (April 1)
  
• The Future of Fenway Lands in Greenville: Drive Announce Powerhouse 2026 Opening Day Roster - Greenville Drive (April 1)
  
• Dash Announce Early Bird Pricing for America's 250th Celebration - Winston-Salem Dash (March 31)
  
• Hot Rods Reveal 2026 Opening Day Roster - Bowling Green Hot Rods (March 31)
  
• Yankees Announce 2026 Renegades Break Camp Roster - Hudson Valley Renegades (March 30)
  
• BlueClaws Announce 2026 Break Camp Roster - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (March 30)
  
• Astros Announce 2026 Asheville Tourists Opening Day Roster - Asheville Tourists (March 27)
  
• Texas Rangers Announce 2026 Spartanburgers Preliminary Roster - Hub City Spartanburgers (March 25)
  
• Frederick Keys Announce 2026 Break Camp Roster - Frederick Keys (March 24)
  
• Phillies Top Blue Jays 5-4 in Spring Breakout Game - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (March 21)
  
• Introducing the Jersey Tomatoes - BlueClaws to Celebrate Agriculture in the Garden State - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (March 20)
  
• Greenville Drive and Greenville Swamp Rabbits Team up for Unique Downtown Doubleheader - Greenville Drive (March 19)
  
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Asheville Tourists - Asheville, North Carolina
Bowling Green Hot Rods - Bowling Green, Kentucky
Brooklyn Cyclones - Brooklyn, New York
Frederick Keys - Frederick, Maryland
Greensboro Grasshoppers - Greensboro, North Carolina
Greenville Drive - Greenville, South Carolina
Hub City Spartanburgers - Spartanburg, South Carolina
Hudson Valley Renegades - Wappingers Falls, New York
Jersey Shore BlueClaws - Lakewood, New Jersey
Rome Emperors - Rome, Georgia
Wilmington Blue Rocks - Wilmington, Delaware
Winston-Salem Dash - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Fri., Apr 3	Jersey Shore at Wilmington	6:35 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3	Hudson Valley at Brooklyn	6:40 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3	Asheville at Rome	6:45 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3	Greensboro at Greenville	6:45 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3	Frederick at Hub City	7:05 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3	Winston-Salem at Bowling Green	7:35 p.m.
Thu., Apr 2	Asheville 4 at Rome 3	Final
Thu., Apr 2	Greensboro 9 at Greenville 5	Final (11)
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• Tied to the team: McGee eager as Keys regain Orioles affiliation - Frederick News-Post (April 3)
  
• Jersey Shore BlueClaws baseball season preview - Asbury Park Press (April 3)
  
• Meet the 2026 Frederick Keys - Frederick News-Post (April 3)
  
• Emperors debut tonight - Rome News-Tribune (April 3)
  
• Things to know about the 2026 Greensboro Grasshoppers - Greensboro News and Record (April 2)
  
• Wilmington Blue Rocks games guide for tickets, food and fun - Wilmington News Journal (April 2)
  
• Affiliation appreciation: Keys fans embrace the team's return to status as Orioles' farm team - Frederick News-Post (April 2)
  
• Scenes from Hudson Valley Renegades' arrival for media day 2026 - Hudson Valley Record (March 31)
  
• Jersey Shore BlueClaws to play as Shoretown Beach Badgers - Sports Logos Net News (March 31)
  
• Hot Rods ready to get season started - Bowling Green Daily News (March 31)
  
• Keys fundamentals coach Sebby focuses on sharpening players' understanding of situations, rules - Frederick News-Post (March 31)
  
• Unlocking his Keys memories, Ben McDonald recounts 'crazy' Frederick debut in 1989 - Frederick News-Post (March 28)
  
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