Roger That: New Los Angeles Dodgers Affiliate Unveils Aviation-Themed Name, Logos

September 18, 2025 - "Sorry Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower." This line from "Top Gun," spoken by Tom Cruise's character Maverick just before he flippantly defies orders and flies uncomfortably close to the control tower, helped to inspire a new Minor League team's identity. At an unveiling event on Thursday evening, it was announced that Ontario, California's team will be known as the Tower Buzzers. The franchise, replacing the Modesto Nuts in the California League amid a larger series of affiliation shifts within the circuit, debu... Full Story

Amarillo Eliminated from Postseason in Pitcher's Duel

September 18, 2025 - MIDLAND, TX - The Amarillo Sod Poodles (0-2) fell to the Midland RockHounds (2-0), 3-1, on Thursday night at Momentum Bank Ballpark. A tight contest fell the way of the home squad, bringing the Sod Poodles' season to an end in a series sweep. Each starter tossed a scoreless first inning, but Midland broke onto the board in the second as Josh Kuroda-Grauer motored his way around the bags for a one-out triple, scoring on Nate Nankil's single over the head of the Amarillo second baseman for the 1-0 RockHounds lead. Follow... Full Story

Sounds Pile up Season-High 18 Hits in Win over Bats

September 18, 2025 - LOUISVILLE, KY - The Nashville Sounds offense exploded for a season-high 18 hits in a 15-4 win over the Louisville Bats on Thursday from Louisville Sluggers Field. Brandon Lockridge connected with four hits and drove in a season-high four runs, while Eric Haase earned a season-high of three hits while driving in two runs. The Sounds began the scoring in the top of the first against Bats starter Chase Petty. Daz Cameron led off with a double and came around to score on a double from Lockridge. After Lockridge stole third, ... Full Story

Revs Finish Regular Season on Record Setting Note

September 18, 2025 - (Staten Island, NY): The York Revolution set a franchise record for doubles in a game and wrapped up the third winningest regular season in franchise history with a 15-10 win over the Staten Island FerryHawks on Thursday morning/afternoon at SIUH Northwell Health Community Park. York finishes the regular season with a 74-52 record, tied with High Point for the league's top mark as they finish first overall for the first time in franchise history. Their .587 winning percentage is third highest behind only last year's mark ... Full Story

• Murphy Leads the Pitching But Knights Edged 3-2 - Charlotte Knights (IL) September 19
• Roger That: New Los Angeles Dodgers Affiliate Unveils Aviation-Themed Name, Logos - Ontario Tower Buzzers (CalL) September 18
• Amarillo Eliminated from Postseason in Pitcher's Duel - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) September 18
• I-Cubs Drop Sixth Straight in 10-4 Loss to Toledo - Iowa Cubs (IL) September 18
• Sounds Pile up Season-High 18 Hits in Win over Bats - Nashville Sounds (IL) September 18
• Stormers Drop Finale - Lancaster Stormers (AtL) September 18
• Revs Finish Regular Season on Record Setting Note - York Revolution (AtL) September 18
• IronPigs Set Franchise Record with 86th Win by Stomping Mets - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) September 18
• Rockers End Regular Season in 10-Inning Loss - High Point Rockers (AtL) September 18
• Four AquaSox Players Receive Northwest League All-Star Team Honors - Everett AquaSox (NWL) September 18
• Storm Chasers Beat Clippers 7-5 - Omaha Storm Chasers (IL) September 18
• Velázquez and Sullivan Drive in Two as Indians Defeat Stripers - Indianapolis Indians (IL) September 18
• Stripers Fall Behind Early in 6-3 Loss to Indianapolis - Gwinnett Stripers (IL) September 18
• Zimmerman Fans 12 in Pivotal Game 3 Victory - Sioux Falls Canaries (AA) September 18
• Canaries Take Series Lead with Strong Pitching - Kane County Cougars (AA) September 18
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• Area roundup: Dirty Birds end baker's-dozen-long skid in season finale - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 19)
  
• Stranded Runners Costly in Gwinnett Stripers Loss - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (September 19)
  
• Midland Rockhounds sweep Amarillo Sod Poodles to move on to the Texas League Championship Series - TL NewsWest9 (September 19)
  
• Grammer: Albuquerque was good to Sam Hilliard, and the greatest Isotope returned the favor - PCL Albuquerque Journal (September 19)
  
• Pioneer League bringing new baseball team to Modesto's John Thurman Field - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (September 19)
  
• Felix Reyes' breakthrough season ending with week-long stint for IronPigs - IL Allentown Morning Call (September 19)
  
• 'STAY THE COURSE' Chukars locked in ahead of potential championship-clinching road trip - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 19)
  
• Fans get to choose new Modesto baseball team's name. Here's when they'll start - CalL NewsBreak - Modesto (September 19)
  
• Fans get to choose new Modesto baseball team's name. Here's when they'll start - PL NewsBreak - Modesto (September 19)
  
• Rangers' Cody Freeman named team's Minor League Player of the Year after breakout season - TL Dallas Morning News (September 19)
  
• Rumble Ponies sweep Somerset, will play for Eastern League title - EL Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin (September 19)
  
• RailRiders held to just two hits in shutout loss - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (September 18)
  
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