Ethan Skender Joins Gastonia Ghost Peppers for the 2025 Atlantic League Season


The Gastonia Ghost Peppers signed Ethan Skender, a former Padres minor leaguer, for the 2025 season. Skender, a speedy utility player, previously played for Lake Erie Crushers and Evansville Otters, exhibiting strong performances.

Former Padre Farmhand Aaron Leasher Inks with SI FerryHawks


Leasher spilt last season with the San Diego Padres' San Antonio Mission (AA) and El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA), posting a 3-3 record with 5.37 ERA in 63.2 innings of work in 29 games.

Long Island Ducks Ink Switch-Hitting Infielder Ivan Castillo


Castillo, 28, played with the Acereros de Monclova in the independent Mexican League, where he hit a home run and drove in three runs in 20 at-bats in eight games in 2023.

Righty Luke Boyd Rejoins Cleburne Railroaders for 2024


Boyd, 26, posted a 4.26 ERA with a save in 12.2 innings of work in 11 games, and went 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 21.0 innings in 13 tilts with the Lake Elsinore Storm (Single-A, San Diego Padres) last season.

Outfielder Justin Farmer Inks with Lake Erie Crushers


Framer split time between the Fort Wayne TinCaps (High-A) and the San Antiono Mission (AA) of the San Diego Padres organization last season, hitting three home runs and 28 RBI with 18 stolen bases in 295 at-bats in 93 games.

Long Island Ducks Re-Sign NJ Native, Former Padre Brett Kenndey


Born in Pomona, N.J., Kenndey spent part of 2022 with the Ducks, going 2-1 with a 3.03 ERA while striking out 27 batters and walking nine over 32.2 innings of work before the Boston Red Sox organization purchased his contract.

Long Island Ducks’ Brett Kennedy Makes It Back to Affiliated Ball with Red Sox


Kennedy made six starts, posting a 2-1 record with a team-leading 3.03 ERA. He whiffed 27 batters and walked just nine in 32.2 innings of work, ranking ninth in the Atlantic League in innings pitched. 

New Jersey Jackals Ink Ex-Major Leaguer Mat Latos to Deal


Pitching as a starter and out of the bullpen, Latos spent 2018 with the Jackals, recording a 5-4 record with a 3.18 ERA over 76.1 innings in 29 appearances, including 10 starts, with 31 walks and 87 strikeouts, which ranked fifth in the Can-Am League.

Speedy Outfeilder Justin Pacchioli Re-signs with NJ’s Somerset Patriots


Lehigh Valley University alumnus Pacchioli reups with Somerset Patriots of Independent Atlantic League.

Mets Set to Call Up Walker Lockett for Start Versus Chicago


New York obtained Lockett from the Cleveland Indians in a trade for catcher Kevin Plawecki, a former number one draft pick and Brooklyn Cyclone.