Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

December 8, 2025 - BASEBALL Pecos League: The independent Pecos League is reported to be exploring the Grand Junction (CO) market for a proposed expansion team, unofficially called the Grand Junction Cliff Hangers. The new team would replace the independent Pioneer League's Grand Junction Jackalopes who announced plans after the 2025 season to move to a new yet-to-be-named market. The city is reviewing proposals for use of the local sports complex next summer. Mid-America League: The developmental MAL, which completed its 2025 season wi... Full Story

Bats Manager Pat Kelly Named 2025 Mike Coolbaugh Award Winner

December 8, 2025 - LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - At the Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida earlier today, Minor League Baseball announced that Louisville Bats Manager Pat Kelly has been named the recipient of the 17th annual Mike Coolbaugh Award. The Mike Coolbaugh Award is presented annually to an individual who has shown outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game, and skill in mentoring young players. The award was first created by Minor League Baseball in 2008 to honor Coolbaugh, a 17-year-Minor League player who was in hi... Full Story

Minor League Baseball Announces Winners of 2025 Player Development Awards

December 8, 2025 - Minor League Baseball ™ (MiLB™) announced the selection of longtime baseball executive, manager and coach Dick Scott as the 17th winner of the Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award and Cincinnati Reds Minor League Manager Pat Kelly as the recipient of the 17th annual Mike Coolbaugh Award. The Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award is presented to an individual with distinguished service who has been instrumental in player development. The award honors Bender as a longtime front office executive and consultant who spent 39 years wi... Full Story

Wild Things Sign RHP Maddox Long to First Pro Contract

December 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - After re-signing three players from last year's roster last week, the Washington Wild Things have made their first new signing official with the addition of right-handed hurler Maddox Long, a 2025 Northwoods League Midseason All Star and former standout at NCAA Division II school, Harding University. Long becomes the first player officially signed by the Wild Things that is a newcomer to Washington. He's a newcomer to the professional ranks too in 2026. Long comes off a tremendous 2025 between Harding Un... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (Pecos) December 8
• Bats Manager Pat Kelly Named 2025 Mike Coolbaugh Award Winner - Louisville Bats (IL) December 8
• Minor League Baseball Announces Winners of 2025 Player Development Awards - (IL) December 8
• 2025 Winter Meetings Charity Auction to Support Little League Disaster Relief Fund - Frederick Keys (SAL) December 8
• Wild Things Sign RHP Maddox Long to First Pro Contract - Washington Wild Things (FL) December 8
• 12th Annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights Continues 45-Day Run this Week - Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL) December 8
• JAKKS Pacific and Reno Aces Continue Partnership to Benefit Charities in Northern Nevada - Reno Aces (PCL) December 8
• Des Moines, Game 1 of the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour Sold out Faster Than the Speed of Black Light, So They'Re Running It Back - Iowa Cubs (IL) December 8
• Goldeyes Re-Sign Team MVP Bramasco - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA) December 8
• Yard Goats Announce 108 Stitches as Naming Rights Partner for Team Store - Hartford Yard Goats (EL) December 8
• Introducing the Holiday Mystery Box - 4 Tickets, 2 Cyclones Caps, 2 Foam Hot Dog Hats & 1 Game Worn Jersey - Brooklyn Cyclones (SAL) December 5
• Blue Crabs Announce Additional 2026 Ticket Plans - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) December 5
• Kyle Gaedele Named Grizzlies Manager - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) December 5
• Light the Night to Celebrate Kwanzaa, Honor Kitty Dooley, and Support YWCA-Charleston Special Event Planned for Friday, December 26 - Charleston Dirty Birds (AtL) December 5
• Frisco, Game One of the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour Sold Out, So We're Running It Back - Frisco RoughRiders (TL) December 5
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• Winnipeg Goldeyes re-sign infielder Ramn Bramasco - AA Winnipeg Sun (December 8)
  
• Photos: Charleston's annual holiday parade - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (December 8)
  
• Somerset Patriots to temporarily change their name next season. Here's why. - EL Somerset Messenger-Gazette (December 8)
  
• Ben Stiller reps Dayton Dragons gear during Friday's Knicks game at Madison Square Garden - MWL Dayton Daily News (December 7)
  
• Cosmic Baseball adds extra stop at Sahlen Field - IL WGRZ (December 6)
  
• Baseball back in GJ? Pecos League Reportedly exploring Expansion - PL KKCO (December 6)
  
• Red Sox roster: Starter (4.00 ERA in 2 years) claimed by Mets after trade, DFA - IL Springfield Republican (December 5)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats extend All-Star third baseman Walters - FL Troy Record (December 5)
  
• Red Sox acquire starting pitcher Johan Oviedo from Pirates - EL Portland Press Herald (December 5)
  
• Sean McAdam: Red Sox continue to stockpile starters, creating a surplus that could lead to more deals - IL Springfield Republican (December 5)
  
• Birmingham Barons welcome Cosmic Baseball Tour to the Magic City in 2026 - SL NewsBreak - Birmingham (December 3)
  
• MEET THE WARBIRDS: Front Office Edition - CarL Wilson Daily Times (December 3)
  
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