This year's All-Star Game is going to be WILD!!!
We're headed to Washington, PA, July 13-14 for the 2027 NAPB All-Star Game!
The Wild Things will host for a league-record fourth time, right in the middle of their 25th anniversary season.
🔗 Get all the details on our website or at the link in our bio!
Behind the lens with Tom Anson! 📸
The Schaumburg Boomers photographer is in the running for 2026 NAPB Photographer of the Year!
Think Tom deserves the title? It’s up to YOU!
🗳️ Vote now through December 6! Link in bio and on our website
The winner is in YOUR hands! 📸🏆
Introducing the nominees for the 2026 NAPB Photographer of the Year!
From unforgettable plays to moments that defined the 2026 season, these photographers and media teams captured it all. Now, it's up to YOU to decide who takes home the title!
🗳️ Voting opens Monday, November 9!
Beginning Monday, you'll be able to view ALL submitted photos and cast your vote through the link in our bio or on our website!
Throughout the month, we'll also be highlighting each nominee and their work right here on our socials.
👀 Be sure to check back tomorrow for our first nominee spotlight!
A familiar face takes the helm in Kane County! ⚾
The Kane County Cougars have named David Holmberg their new field manager ahead of their inaugural NAPB season in 2027!
Holmberg steps into the role after serving as the club’s pitching coach since 2024.
WASHINGTON, Pa. (November 10) – The National Association of Professional Baseball and the Washington Wild Things have announced today that Washington, Pennsylvania, has been selected to host the league’s All-Star Game in 2027. The All-Star celebration and festivities run during the league’s break in mid-July, with the All-Star Game scheduled for Wednesday, July 14. With the announcement, the Wild Things become the first team in league history to be awarded the All-Star Game a fourth time. The team last hosted during its 20th season in 2022. "We are proud to join in the celebration of the Wild Things' 25th anniversary season by bringing our premier event back to EQT Park,” said National Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Steve Tahsler. “Given the strong support that Washington's fans have shown throughout the club's history, it is appropriate that Washington is the first team to be awarded the All-Star Game a fourth time." The National Association of Professional Baseball, formerly known through the 2026 championship season as the Frontier League, is the country’s largest and longest-running independent baseball league and an MLB Partner League. It includes 20 teams for the 2027 season, with the addition of the Cleburne Railroaders and Kane County Cougars to an already expansive footprint that includes 11 US states and two Canadian provinces. “Hosting the first All-Star Game under the National Association of Professional Baseball banner is a tremendous opportunity for our organization, our ballpark and our great community to shine on a league-wide stage,” said Vice President of Baseball Operations and Broadcaster, Kyle Dawson. “As the league continues to grow and expand, we’re excited to welcome players, coaches, executives and fans from across the league to EQT Park and show them what makes the Wild Things, Washington County and tri-state region so special. We’re looking forward to making the entire celebration about much more than just baseball with chances for the region to shine and our community to benefit in a big way.” The league will get into town Monday, July 12 with plans for EQT Park to host festivities Tuesday, July 13 and the All-Star Game Wednesday, July 14. Details on the festivities will be released as they are finalized. The game itself will feature a matchup between the Midwest and Atlantic Conferences, comprised of the league’s 20 teams. Wednesday’s game will start at 7:05 p.m. with pre-game introductions set for close to 6:45 p.m. More pregame details will be shared as the event draws near. The teams will sport special All-Star Game uniforms that will be auctioned on DASH, the Wild Things’ jersey auction partner, allowing for fans at the game and not in the stadium to bid. Tickets for the All-Star Game and Tuesday festivities will go on sale later. As details become available for public release, they will be shared on the Wild Things’ social media platforms and at washingtonwildthings.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2026 VOTING NOW OPEN FOR 2026 NAPB PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AVON, OH – The National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB) has officially opened voting for its 2026 Photographer of the Year Contest. Eighteen photographers and media teams representing clubs from the 2026 season are up for the award. Each nominee submitted four photographs showcasing their work throughout the year, from game action and celebrations to moments behind the scenes. All photographs are now available to view, and fans can cast their vote for the photographer or media team they believe deserves this year's honor. VOTE HERE: https://tally.so/r/J19WGX The 2026 NAPB Photographer of the Year nominees are: Tom Anson – Schaumburg Boomers Denielle Gaudet – Ottawa Titans Olivia Gray – Gateway Grizzlies Evansville Media Team – Evansville Otters (Peyton Peters, Devin DeGrassie, Bailey Hardin, Tori Bruder) Christian Gingras – Capitales de Québec Joliet Media Team – Joliet Slammers (Adam Jomant, Michael Rodas) Phil Hoops – New Jersey Jackals Sydney Ciardi – Brockton Rox Florence Media Team – Florence Y'alls (Mamee Salzer, Chris Henderson) Ella Field – Mississippi Mud Monsters Logan Winslow – Sussex County Miners Kylie Moore – Lake Erie Crushers Windy City Media Team – Windy City ThunderBolts (Dwayne Banks, Dylan Euler, Grant Dorsey, Karson Madole) New York Media Team – New York Boulders (Jack Iglesias, Will Quincy) Aiden Tokonitz – Down East Bird Dawgs Tri-City Media Team – Tri-City ValleyCats (Evan Miksis, Ben Meyers, Becca Lundy) Sean Conner – Washington Wild Things Luc Lévesque – Aigles de Trois-Rivières Fans can review each nominee's four submitted photographs before casting their vote at the bottom of the voting page. Voting is limited to one vote per person, with each voter selecting one photographer or media team. Throughout the contest, the NAPB will feature each nominee on its social media platforms, giving fans a closer look at the photographers and media teams who covered the 2026 season. Voting closes Sunday, December 6, and the winner will be announced Tuesday, December 8.
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