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MLB Managers Joe Espada, Carlos Mendoza Return to Pensacola Roots for Community Forum

January 20, 2026 - PENSACOLA, FL - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos announced Tuesday that Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will participate in "An Evening with Joe and Carlos: From the Pensacola Pelicans to Major League Managers" at the Brownsville Community Center on Friday, February 6. The event will mark a long-awaited return to Pensacola for both Espada and Mendoza, who shared an infield and host family as teammates for the independent Pensacola Pelicans in 2004 and 2005. The success of the Pelicans, ... Full Story

International Exhibition Series Launches at Toyota Field this Spring

January 13, 2026 - MADISON, AL - Announced today at a press conference at TOYOTA Field, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with the TOYOTA Red Cruisers, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Alabama A&M University, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, announced the Global Baseball Series 2026, an international community-driven cultural exchange event. This exhibition series brings the TOYOTA Red Cruisers -a team comprised of full-time Athlete Employees from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan-to North Alabama. The visit serves... Full Story

Joe Kruzel Named Trash Pandas Manager for 2026

January 12, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels, announced today that Joe Kruzel will serve as the club's manager beginning in 2026, becoming the third manager in franchise history. Kruzel brings more than 30 years of coaching experience at the professional and collegiate levels, including nine seasons as a manager - eight in affiliated baseball and one in independent baseball - compiling a 473-472 career managerial record. The 2026 season will mark his fifth year in the Angels organ... Full Story

Blue Wahoos Announce Staff Promotions, Additions in Advance of 2026 Season

January 6, 2026 - PENSACOLA, FL - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos announced Tuesday a series of recent promotions and additions to their front office staff in advance of the 2026 season. Anthony Aspenson, TJ Johnson and Brandon Miller have been promoted to Assistant General Manager, and will oversee day-to-day operations of the club. Aspenson originally joined the organization in 2022 to lead the club's creative services efforts, Johnson began as an intern in 2020 before taking on an operations leadership role in 2025, and Miller joined the Blue... Full Story

• Clingstones Release 2026 Promotions Preview - Columbus Clingstones (January 21)
  
• MLB Managers Joe Espada, Carlos Mendoza Return to Pensacola Roots for Community Forum - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (January 20)
  
• Shuckers Announce Annual Job Fair for February 3 at Keesler Federal Park - Biloxi Shuckers (January 20)
  
• Giveaways, Theme Nights Announced for Shuckers 2026 Season - Biloxi Shuckers (January 16)
  
• 2026 Trash Pandas Tickets on Sale Now - Rocket City Trash Pandas (January 16)
  
• Blue Wahoos Announce 2026 Daily Promotions, with New "Winging Wednesday" Featuring Pensacola Sky Jockeys - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (January 15)
  
• Shuckers Announce Daily Promotions for 2026 Season - Biloxi Shuckers (January 15)
  
• Single-Game Tickets, Game Times Now Available for Shuckers 2026 Season - Biloxi Shuckers (January 14)
  
• International Exhibition Series Launches at Toyota Field this Spring - Rocket City Trash Pandas (January 13)
  
• Joe Kruzel Named Trash Pandas Manager for 2026 - Rocket City Trash Pandas (January 12)
  
• Tickets for the 2026 Season Go on Sale to the Public January 16 - Rocket City Trash Pandas (January 8)
  
• Blue Wahoos Announce Staff Promotions, Additions in Advance of 2026 Season - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (January 6)
  
• Trash Pandas Honored with 'Freitas Award' for Organization of the Year - Rocket City Trash Pandas (December 19)
  
• A Bright New Chapter for the Montgomery Biscuits - Montgomery Biscuits (December 11)
  
• Cosmic Baseball Announces Game 2 at Regions Field - Birmingham Barons (December 10)
  
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• Rocket City Trash Pandas gearing up to host international exhibition series - WAFF (January 13)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas name new manager for 2026 - WAFF (January 13)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas hire coaching veteran as franchise's third manager - AL.com (January 12)
  
• Hoover Met Complex draws crowds and kudos to suburban site - NewsBreak - Birmingham (December 20)
  
• Savannah Bananas tickets in Knoxville are available, here's how to get them - Knoxville News-Sentinel (December 17)
  
• Birmingham Barons welcome Cosmic Baseball Tour to the Magic City in 2026 - NewsBreak - Birmingham (December 3)
  
• Birmingham pro sports teams fight hunger with 500+ meals - NewsBreak - Birmingham (November 25)
  
• Chris Allen named CEO of Boyd Sports, owner of Knoxville Smokies - Knoxville News-Sentinel (November 24)
  
• Blue Wahoos hosting professional disc golf event - Pensacola News Journal (November 21)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas manager promoted to join Los Angeles Angels staff - AL.com (November 15)
  
• Rocket City Trash Pandas manager Andy Schatzley promoted to Los Angeles Angels coaching staff - WAFF (November 15)
  
• Blue Wahoos to use Pensacola Sky Jockeys' for select games in 2026 - Pensacola News Journal (November 3)
  
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