Loggers Lock up a Pair of Powerful Right-Handed Arms

February 11, 2026 - LA CROSSE, WIS. - The La Crosse Loggers are loading up on powerful arms for this upcoming 2026 season as team officials announced the signing of a pair of right-handers today in Adam Hayes from Texas Tech and Gabe Lewis from Weatherford College. Big right-hander Adam Hayes is getting set to embark on his first season as a Red Raider as he comes into Texas Tech highly touted. The 6-5, 235-pound hurler was tabbed as the top pitcher coming out of the state of Colorado in the class of 2025 by Perfect Game and ranked as a Top-... Full Story

'Dads to Honor 75th Anniversary of the '51 Rocks

February 11, 2026 - Hickory, NC - The Granite Falls Graniteers may have only lasted one season, but they made history during the 1951 season. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the team, the Crawdads will be hosting a '51 Rocks Night on Friday, June 19th. The Crawdads will wear specialty jerseys speckled with a granite pattern and throwback double piping, reminiscent of the era. The jerseys will feature a rock number font and a '51 Rocks sleeve patch. The jerseys will be auctioned off during the game via the MiLB Auctions platform. The ... Full Story

Cats Announce Trio Of Returnees

February 11, 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce their first round of player signings for the 2026 Northwoods League season. Returning under the direction of second-year manager Joe Ellison are catcher Trey Fikes, shortstop Manny Alberto, and pitcher Makaio Cisneros. Close to a dozen players, who played for the Cats in 2025, are scheduled to return for this year's campaign, which begins Monday, May 25, in Iowa against the Waterloo Bucks. Fikes, one of the top defensive catchers in the NWL, is back ... Full Story

Several Former Marauders Slated to Compete in World Baseball Classic

February 11, 2026 - BRADENTON, Fla. - As Major League Baseball's Opening Day approaches, Spring Training baseball in Bradenton is right around the corner. While much of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization will operate out of Pirate City and LECOM Park this March, several players will step onto a different stage, representing their home countries in this year's World Baseball Classic. This year's tournament features 20 teams divided into four pools of five, with the first round slated to begin on March 6 and the Championship Game set for on M... Full Story

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