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.
Whose house are you trick-or-treating at?
#happyhalloween
From Florence to Philly!!
Former Florence Freedom (@florenceyallsbaseball ) player Peter Fatse is headed to the @phillies as their new hitting coach!
After taking the field in Florence in 2012, Fatse continues to make his mark at the Major League level!
Congratulations, Peter!
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2026 Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club, the defending Frontier League champions, are thrilled to announce that hitting coach Rodrigo Orozco has accepted a MiLB hitting coach position in the Dominican Republic with the Atlanta Braves organization. Under Orozco’s guidance, the Titans enjoyed one of the most productive offensive seasons in franchise history, recording 99 home runs, 647 runs scored, 523 walks, 155 stolen bases, and a .382 on-base percentage. For the first time in franchise history, four players hit at least ten home runs, while five stole 15 or more bases. Several veterans and former teammates emerged as major offensive threats, led by AJ Wright, who drove in a career-high 80 runs while setting a personal best with 25 doubles and matching his career high with 14 home runs. Taylor Wright also enjoyed a career year, belting a personal-best 18 home runs, driving in 71 runs and setting a new franchise single-season record with 38 stolen bases. Jackie Urbaez added another career-high with 12 home runs while swiping 19 bases. The former Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres farmhand transitioned into coaching with a wealth of experience, having competed across multiple levels of professional baseball. Over 718 career games, Orozco posted a .279 batting average, establishing himself as a consistent offensive performer throughout his decade-long playing career. A native of Panama, Orozco signed with the Blue Jays in 2012 and advanced to the organization's Advanced-A affiliate, Dunedin, between 2013 and 2018. During his time with the Blue Jays organization, he spent parts of two seasons with the Vancouver Canadians. Orozco earned a spot on the Blue Jays' Organizational All-Star Team in 2018 after hitting a career-best .304 that year. Following that season, he was traded to the San Diego Padres and went on to reach the Triple-A level. Orozco's playing career concluded in the Frontier League (now National Association of Professional Baseball), where he became a familiar face to Ottawa baseball fans. In 2022, he brought veteran leadership and steady production to the Titans' lineup, batting .288 with a career-high 14 doubles, seven home runs and 41 RBI over 87 games. He also made history as the first player signed by manager Bobby Brown ahead of the franchise's inaugural season and hit the first playoff home run in team history. He spent the final two seasons of his playing career with the Trois-Rivières Aigles, earning a Frontier League All-Star selection in 2023. On behalf of the entire organization, we thank Rodrigo for everything he has given to the Ottawa Titans and wish him continued success in the next chapter of his coaching career. The Ottawa Titans will open the 2027 National Association season on Friday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m., hosting the Trois-Rivières Aigles at Ottawa Stadium. For information on Ottawa Titans’ 2027 Season Tickets, Group Outings, and 10-Game Mini Packs, visit the Titans’ official website at www.ottawatitans.com .
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