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RubberDucks to Become Akron Galley Boys on June 27 and 28

January 21, 2025 - (AKRON, OHIO) - The Akron RubberDucks will rebrand to the Akron Galley Boys for two-nights only on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 as part of the RubberDucks created Only in Akron series. The term Galley Boys refers to the iconic hamburger cooks who worked in small galley kitchens (similar to what might be found on ships) to feed Akron and much of Northeast Ohio for more than 90 years. Drive-in restaurants were a big part of Akron's fast food boom in the late 1940s through the 1980s. During this time period driv... Full Story

Epperson to Lead Sea Dogs for Fourth Season

January 16, 2025 - Portland, Maine - The Boston Red Sox announced today the Portland Sea Dogs coaching staff for the 2025 season, led by Manager Chad Epperson. It will be Epperson's fourth season with the Sea Dogs, where he has led Portland to a 226-186 record in his three seasons with the club. Sean Isaac (Pitching Coach), Chris Hess (Hitting Coach), Kyle Sasala (Defensive Coach) and Bobby Stachura (Athletic Trainer) also return to the staff after spending 2024 with the Sea Dogs. Juan Rivera (Pitching Coach), Johnny Reina (Assistant Hitting C... Full Story

Eight 2024 Fightin Phils Invited to Phillies Major League Spring Training

January 14, 2025 - (Reading, PA) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that eight members of the 2024 Reading Fightin Phils received invites to Major League spring training. In total, 11 former R-Phils will join the Phillies in big league camp next month. Headlining the group of 2024 Fightin Phils are Phillies No. 1 Prospect Aidan Miller and No. 3 Prospect Justin Crawford. Both spent time in Reading in the back-part of the 2024 campaign. Joining Miller and Crawford are Gabriel Rincones Jr. (10), Caleb Ricketts (22) and Otto Kemp ... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

January 13, 2025 - BASEBALL Eastern League: The Double-A Eastern League's 2025 season schedule will again feature 12 teams aligned in a six-team Northeast Division and a six-team Southwest Division with all of the Major League affiliations remaining the same. There was one name change for 2025 as the Bowie (MD) Baysox were recently rebranded as the Chesapeake Baysox to represent the larger Chesapeake region. Each team will play a 138-game schedule from April 4 through September 14, 2025. Southern League: The Double-A Southern League's 20... Full Story

• RubberDucks to Become Akron Galley Boys on June 27 and 28 - Akron RubberDucks (January 21)
  
• Epperson to Lead Sea Dogs for Fourth Season - Portland Sea Dogs (January 16)
  
• Yard Goats to Hold Job Fair on Saturday, February 15th - Hartford Yard Goats (January 16)
  
• SeaWolves to Host Book Signing Event this Saturday - Erie SeaWolves (January 15)
  
• Eight 2024 Fightin Phils Invited to Phillies Major League Spring Training - Reading Fightin Phils (January 14)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (January 13)
  
• Emma Tiedemann Named Maine's Sportscaster of the Year - Portland Sea Dogs (January 7)
  
• Erie SeaWolves Introduce New Children's Book - Erie SeaWolves (January 6)
  
• Golf Movie Tribute Night with Chris McDonald on July 25 - Reading Fightin Phils (December 20)
  
• Fightin Phils to Begin America's Classic Ballpark's 75th Season with Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway - Reading Fightin Phils (December 19)
  
• Tie the Knot at the Ballpark - Portland Sea Dogs (December 18)
  
• Somerset Patriots Named Baseball America's 2024 Double-A Organization of the Year - Somerset Patriots (December 18)
  
• Cade Smith to Headline January 24 Hot Stove Banquet Benefiting West Akron Baseball League - Akron RubberDucks (December 18)
  
• Yard Goats' GM Mike Abramson Named MiLB Executive of the Year by Baseball America - Hartford Yard Goats (December 17)
  
• RubberDucks 2025 Single Game Tickets Are on Sale Now - Akron RubberDucks (December 16)
  
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• RubberDucks to honor drive-in restaurants as Galley Boys - Sports Logos Net News (January 22)
  
• Book Signing for New Erie Seawolves Book - NewsBreak - Erie (January 19)
  
• Erie SeaWolves host book signing for local student's new children's book - NewsBreak - Erie (January 19)
  
• Phils add minor leaguer, sign Japanese veteran pitcher - Allentown Morning Call (January 18)
  
• Chad Epperson will return as Sea Dogs manager in 2025 - Portland Press Herald (January 16)
  
• Binghamton Rumble Ponies to play as Bathtub Donkeys - Sports Logos Net News (January 14)
  
• Editor's Notebook: West hoops, Pinkerton memories and hockey talk - Manchester Union Leader (January 8)
  
• Erie SeaWolves Introduce New Children's Book - NewsBreak - Erie (January 6)
  
• Apprehension, appreciation, determination for Lou DiBella - Richmond Times-Dispatch (December 31)
  
• 2024 ALTOONA MIRROR SPORTS STORIES OF THE YEAR - Altoona Mirror (December 31)
  
• Travis Lazarczyk: Looking back at Maine's biggest sports stories of 2024 - Portland Press Herald (December 31)
  
• Singing sensation Ali Berke to perform national anthem at home finale of Giants' 100th season - Trentonian (December 25)
  
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