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Blain Returns to Lincoln While Saltdogs Add Phelts

The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced that Nate Blain will return for the 2026 season.  The 6’0” 205-pound right-handed starter will be back for his second season with the Saltdogs.  Blain began his professional career with Lincoln in 2025 and posted a 5-4 record with a 4.50 ERA.  In 19 appearances with 16 starts, Blain worked [...]

2026-01-23T14:48:01-06:00January 23rd, 2026|

Dragum, Everitt Return While Saltdogs Add Minzey

The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced the return of Jack Dragum and Griffin Everitt to the roster is 2026.  In addition, Mason Minzey joins Lincoln. Jack Dragum, a 6’1” 200-pound right-handed infielder, will spend his third season with the Saltdogs.  After a 2024 season, that saw Dragum earn American Association All-Star status, Dragum battled through injuries [...]

2026-01-19T15:16:04-06:00January 20th, 2026|

Saltdogs Sign New Players

The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced Paul Myro and Sam Linscott have signed for the 2026 season. Paul Myro, a 5’9”, 173-pound infielder, comes to Lincoln after playing for the Boise Hawks, in the Pioneer League, in 2025.  In 84 games, Myro batted .345 with two home runs and 72 runs batted in.  A native of [...]

2026-01-16T14:19:34-06:00January 16th, 2026|

Saltdogs Return Pair of Left-Handed Pitchers

The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced that Greg Loukinen and David Shaw will return to their pitching staff in 2026. Greg Loukinen, a 6’0” 196-pound starting left-hander will be back to lead the Saltdogs.  Loukinen went 7-9 with a 5.32 ERA in 2025.  Loukinen led Lincoln in wins, innings pitched (108.1) and strikeouts (87) last season. [...]

2026-01-14T10:47:34-06:00January 15th, 2026|

The First Saltdogs Signees of 2026 Have Been Announced

Trey Jones will join the Saltdogs in 2026.  A 6-0, 160-pound right-handed pitcher, Jones went 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA for the Boise Hawks, last season.  Appearing in 14 games, with two starts, Jones also tallied two saves.  In 32.0 innings pitched, Jones recorded 38 strikeouts.  Jones played his college ball at for the Brewton-Parker [...]

2025-11-13T09:54:16-06:00November 13th, 2025|

Lincoln Drops Season Finale

Gary, Indiana-   The Lincoln Saltdogs were defeated by the Gary SouthShore RailCats in the final game of the 2025 season, 5-2, Monday afternoon, at U.S. Steel Yard.  Lincoln took three out of four games over the RailCats, to claim the series. Gary SouthShore (38-62) scored five runs, off nine hits and committed no errors.  Lincoln [...]

2025-10-02T15:41:13-05:00September 1st, 2025|

Lincoln Wins Fifth Straight In Shutout of RailCats

Gary, Indiana-   Dylan Castaneda recorded a quality start and the Lincoln Saltdogs shutout the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 1-0, Sunday night at U.S. Steel Yard.  The Saltdogs have won the first three games of the series and will attempt to complete a four-game sweep, Monday afternoon.  With the victory, and a Winnipeg loss, Sunday, Lincoln has [...]

2025-08-31T22:18:18-05:00August 31st, 2025|

Lincoln Rolls Over RailCats

Gary, Indiana-   The Lincoln Saltdogs defeated the Gary SouthShore RailCats 12-1, Saturday, at U.S. Steel Yard.  With the victory, the Saltdogs have claimed the first two games in the four-game series. Lincoln (41-57) extended its winning streak to four games by scoring 12 runs, off ten hits and committed no errors.  Gary SouthShore (37-61) plated [...]

2025-08-30T20:36:42-05:00August 30th, 2025|

Vargas Twirls Gem in Saltdogs Victory

Gary, Indiana-   Jhon Vargas pitched seven innings striking out six and walking two, which sparked the Lincoln Saltdogs to a 4-1 victory over the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Friday night at U.S. Steel Yard.  Five Saltdogs players recorded two hits apiece as Lincoln won the first game in the four-game series. Lincoln (40-57) scored four runs, [...]

2025-08-29T23:15:54-05:00August 29th, 2025|