Several Former Claws Earn Spring Training Invites

January 23, 2026 - JERSEY SHORE, NJ - 12 former BlueClaws earned non-roster invitations to Phillies Spring Training this year including several members of the 2025 BlueClaws plus top prospects Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford. The former BlueClaws that earned Spring Training invites are: Keaton Anthony (2024 1B): The former Iowa Hawkeye starred with the BlueClaws in 2024, hitting .356 with four home runs in 56 games. He was promoted to Reading at the end of the season and then hit over .300 at both Reading and Lehigh Valley in 2025. D... Full Story

Fisher Cats Announce More Front Office Additions as 2026 Season Approaches

January 23, 2026 - MANCHESTER, NH - On Friday, January 23, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats announced the addition of four front office members to the organization. Sara McClennan (Business Manager), Brady Lachemann (Stadium Operations Director), Erin Young (Catering & Premium Manager), and Connor Young (Account Executive, Ticket Sales) bring the total number of new front office additions to six since the conclusion of last season. McClennan joins New Hampshire with 25 years of experience across finance, human resources, and operations. She re... Full Story

Blain Returns to Lincoln and Saltdogs Add Phelts

January 23, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced that Nate Blain will return for the 2026 season. The 6'0" 205-pound right-handed starter will be back for his second season with the Saltdogs. Blain began his professional career with Lincoln in 2025 and posted a 5-4 record with a 4.50 ERA. In 19 appearances with 16 starts, Blain worked 86.0 innings. In addition, Blain recorded Lincoln's lone complete game in 2025 with a shutout victory over Lake Country on May 27th, at Haymarket Park. Lincoln also has signed Cameron Phelt... Full Story

D-Backs Announce 2026 Rawhide Coaching Staff

January 23, 2026 - Visalia, CA - The Arizona Diamondbacks announced the Visalia Rawhide's 2026 coaching staff on Friday. Manager Dee Garner leads the staff returning for his fourth season as Rawhide Manager. Jancarlos Cintron, a 2019 California League champion with Visalia as an infielder, joins the Rawhide as the hitting coach. Pitching coach Rolando Garza and bench coach Mickey Jiang round out the staff. Athletic trainer Hannah Boutwell returns for her second season in Visalia. Garner looks to build on success in Visalia after leading ... Full Story

• Several Former Claws Earn Spring Training Invites - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (SAL) January 23
• 2026 Job Fair Dates Announced - Everett AquaSox (NWL) January 23
• Fisher Cats Announce More Front Office Additions as 2026 Season Approaches - New Hampshire Fisher Cats (EL) January 23
• Blain Returns to Lincoln and Saltdogs Add Phelts - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) January 23
• D-Backs Announce 2026 Rawhide Coaching Staff - Visalia Rawhide (CalL) January 23
• Hillsboro Hops Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) January 23
• Catcher Returns for 2026 Season - Kansas City Monarchs (AA) January 23
• Antietam Broadband Weekends Coming to Meritus Park in 2026 - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (AtL) January 23
• Arizona Diamondbacks Announce Reno Aces' 2026 Coaching Staff - Reno Aces (PCL) January 23
• Arizona Diamondbacks Announce Sod Poodles 2026 Coaching Staff - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) January 23
• Cedar Rapids Kernels Foundation Announces 2026 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) January 23
• Appalachian League Executives Participate in MLK Day of Service - (ApL) January 23
• 2026 Fightin Phils Single Game Tickets on Sale Now - Reading Fightin Phils (EL) January 23
• Durham Bulls Athletic Park Hosts UNC vs. ECU on February 21 - Durham Bulls (IL) January 23
• Isotopes Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule; Individual Game Tickets Go on Sale Friday, February 6 - Albuquerque Isotopes (PCL) January 23
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• Albuquerque Isotopes 2026 promotional schedule: Fireworks, Mariachis, Star Wars night and more - PCL Albuquerque Journal (January 24)
  
• Isotopes release 2026 promotional schedule - PCL KOBTV (January 24)
  
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• Latest Red Sox trade addition among 14 minor leaguers invited to big league camp - IL Springfield Republican (January 23)
  
• ESPN's Tim Kirkjian highlights the Cutters' Hot Stove Banquet - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (January 23)
  
• Poquoson grad Chad Pinder named manager of White Sox's Triple-A team in Charlotte - IL Newport News Daily Press (January 23)
  
• Phillies invite 27 to spring training - IL Allentown Morning Call (January 23)
  
• Phillies invite 27 to spring training - EL Allentown Morning Call (January 23)
  
• Squirrels GM Anthony Oppermann, when will time capsule at CarMax Park be unearthed? - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 23)
  
• From Europe to Nicaragua to Winnipeg: Tromp joins Goldeyes - AA Winnipeg Sun (January 23)
  
• At Lehigh Valley stop, Preston Mattingly and Rob Thomson dissect 2026 Phillies - IL Allentown Morning Call (January 23)
  
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