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The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars have named Mark Minicozzi their manager for the upcoming season, the third in club history.
A 2005 draft pick of the San Francisco Giants, Minicozzi crossed paths with Hagerstown executive Chuck Domino during the 2012 and 2013 seasons at Richmond.
A 2005 draft pick of the San Francisco Giants, Minicozzi crossed paths with Hagerstown executive Chuck Domino during the 2012 and 2013 seasons at Richmond.
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars have named Mark Minicozzi their manager for the upcoming season, the third in club history.
A 2005 draft pick of the San Francisco Giants, Minicozzi crossed paths with Hagerstown executive Chuck Domino during the 2012 and 2013 seasons at Richmond.
A 2005 draft pick of the San Francisco Giants, Minicozzi crossed paths with Hagerstown executive Chuck Domino during the 2012 and 2013 seasons at Richmond.
Shane Turner is out as manager of the Flying Boxcars, according to the club.
The team went 25-74 under the direction of Turner, who took the reins in late May following the departure of Mark Mason.
Hagerstown now begins the search for its third manager ahead of the 2026 season.
The team went 25-74 under the direction of Turner, who took the reins in late May following the departure of Mark Mason.
Hagerstown now begins the search for its third manager ahead of the 2026 season.
September 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Shane Turner is out as manager of the Flying Boxcars, according to the club.
The team went 25-74 under the direction of Turner, who took the reins in late May following the departure of Mark Mason.
Hagerstown now begins the search for its third manager ahead of the 2026 season.
The team went 25-74 under the direction of Turner, who took the reins in late May following the departure of Mark Mason.
Hagerstown now begins the search for its third manager ahead of the 2026 season.
Postseason play in the Atlantic League begins today.
Mike Kickham and his York Revolution are set to host Joe Campagna and his Lancaster Stormers tonight at WellSpan Park.
The winner of the best-of-five series will represent the North Division in the ALPB Championship Series.
Mike Kickham and his York Revolution are set to host Joe Campagna and his Lancaster Stormers tonight at WellSpan Park.
The winner of the best-of-five series will represent the North Division in the ALPB Championship Series.
September 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Postseason play in the Atlantic League begins today.
Mike Kickham and his York Revolution are set to host Joe Campagna and his Lancaster Stormers tonight at WellSpan Park.
The winner of the best-of-five series will represent the North Division in the ALPB Championship Series.
Mike Kickham and his York Revolution are set to host Joe Campagna and his Lancaster Stormers tonight at WellSpan Park.
The winner of the best-of-five series will represent the North Division in the ALPB Championship Series.
Bryce Cannon cemented himself in Flying Boxcars history today, hitting for the franchise’s first-ever cycle in a 14-13 win over Gastonia.
A go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning capped off Cannon’s historic day, during which he drove in a team-high four runs.
A go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning capped off Cannon’s historic day, during which he drove in a team-high four runs.
September 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Bryce Cannon cemented himself in Flying Boxcars history today, hitting for the franchise’s first-ever cycle in a 14-13 win over Gastonia.
A go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning capped off Cannon’s historic day, during which he drove in a team-high four runs.
A go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning capped off Cannon’s historic day, during which he drove in a team-high four runs.
For those keeping tabs on attendance, the Flying Boxcars saw an 8.8% drop in their year-over-year attendance total for 2025. On average, the club drew 257 fewer fans per game than they did a season ago.
September 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
For those keeping tabs on attendance, the Flying Boxcars saw an 8.8% drop in their year-over-year attendance total for 2025. On average, the club drew 257 fewer fans per game than they did a season ago.
The Flying Boxcars completed their 2025 home schedule with a walk-off win on Sunday. Andrew Semo was the hero in the extra-inning victory.
Hagerstown went 18-45 at Meritus Park this year, two games worse than their 2024 record. Their longest home winning streak was two games.
Hagerstown went 18-45 at Meritus Park this year, two games worse than their 2024 record. Their longest home winning streak was two games.
September 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Flying Boxcars completed their 2025 home schedule with a walk-off win on Sunday. Andrew Semo was the hero in the extra-inning victory.
Hagerstown went 18-45 at Meritus Park this year, two games worse than their 2024 record. Their longest home winning streak was two games.
Hagerstown went 18-45 at Meritus Park this year, two games worse than their 2024 record. Their longest home winning streak was two games.
The Flying Boxcars’ 2-1 loss on Sunday dropped the club to 28-89 on the year, matching their loss total from last season.
Another loss would make Hagerstown the fourth franchise in ALPB history to lose 90 games in a season and just the second to do so in a 126-game format.
Another loss would make Hagerstown the fourth franchise in ALPB history to lose 90 games in a season and just the second to do so in a 126-game format.
September 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Flying Boxcars’ 2-1 loss on Sunday dropped the club to 28-89 on the year, matching their loss total from last season.
Another loss would make Hagerstown the fourth franchise in ALPB history to lose 90 games in a season and just the second to do so in a 126-game format.
Another loss would make Hagerstown the fourth franchise in ALPB history to lose 90 games in a season and just the second to do so in a 126-game format.
The 2025 Hagerstown Flying Boxcars have assured they will not become the ALPB’s first 100-game loser in two decades, notching their all-important 27th win tonight.
The club could show year-over-year improvement with a 10-7 finish to the regular season.
The club could show year-over-year improvement with a 10-7 finish to the regular season.
August 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The 2025 Hagerstown Flying Boxcars have assured they will not become the ALPB’s first 100-game loser in two decades, notching their all-important 27th win tonight.
The club could show year-over-year improvement with a 10-7 finish to the regular season.
The club could show year-over-year improvement with a 10-7 finish to the regular season.
Joe Campagna just homered at Meritus Park as a member of the Stormers.
It’s 5-2 lead for Lancaster in the sixth inning tonight.
It’s 5-2 lead for Lancaster in the sixth inning tonight.
August 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Joe Campagna just homered at Meritus Park as a member of the Stormers.
It’s 5-2 lead for Lancaster in the sixth inning tonight.
It’s 5-2 lead for Lancaster in the sixth inning tonight.
The Flying Boxcars enter Sunday's game having allowed a league-high 710 runs in 2025. At this pace, Hagerstown would be expected to surrender an additional 150 runs by season's end.
According to PointStreak data, only four ALPB clubs have allowed 860 runs in a season since 2010.
According to PointStreak data, only four ALPB clubs have allowed 860 runs in a season since 2010.
August 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Flying Boxcars enter Sunday's game having allowed a league-high 710 runs in 2025. At this pace, Hagerstown would be expected to surrender an additional 150 runs by season's end.
According to PointStreak data, only four ALPB clubs have allowed 860 runs in a season since 2010.
According to PointStreak data, only four ALPB clubs have allowed 860 runs in a season since 2010.
It’s Bryce Cannon’s night in York.
The Flying Boxcars’ first baseman has hit two solo homers tonight against the Revolution, making this a 6-4 ballgame in the fifth inning.
The Flying Boxcars’ first baseman has hit two solo homers tonight against the Revolution, making this a 6-4 ballgame in the fifth inning.
August 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It’s Bryce Cannon’s night in York.
The Flying Boxcars’ first baseman has hit two solo homers tonight against the Revolution, making this a 6-4 ballgame in the fifth inning.
The Flying Boxcars’ first baseman has hit two solo homers tonight against the Revolution, making this a 6-4 ballgame in the fifth inning.
The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars completed their second consecutive series victory with a 4-0 win over the Staten Island FerryHawks on Thursday evening.
It is just the second time in franchise history that the club has won back-to-back series, last occurring June 25th-30th, 2024.
It is just the second time in franchise history that the club has won back-to-back series, last occurring June 25th-30th, 2024.
August 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars completed their second consecutive series victory with a 4-0 win over the Staten Island FerryHawks on Thursday evening.
It is just the second time in franchise history that the club has won back-to-back series, last occurring June 25th-30th, 2024.
It is just the second time in franchise history that the club has won back-to-back series, last occurring June 25th-30th, 2024.
The Flying Boxcars signed RHP Jake Shapley.
The 24-year-old pitched at Barton College and Rutgers-Camden during his collegiate career, tossing his most recent innings in the Coastal Plains League as a reliever.
Subsequently, Hagerstown announced the release of Roidel Martinez.
The 24-year-old pitched at Barton College and Rutgers-Camden during his collegiate career, tossing his most recent innings in the Coastal Plains League as a reliever.
Subsequently, Hagerstown announced the release of Roidel Martinez.
August 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Flying Boxcars signed RHP Jake Shapley.
The 24-year-old pitched at Barton College and Rutgers-Camden during his collegiate career, tossing his most recent innings in the Coastal Plains League as a reliever.
Subsequently, Hagerstown announced the release of Roidel Martinez.
The 24-year-old pitched at Barton College and Rutgers-Camden during his collegiate career, tossing his most recent innings in the Coastal Plains League as a reliever.
Subsequently, Hagerstown announced the release of Roidel Martinez.
Rafael Kelly and Ossie Abreu are now the last two remaining members of the 2024 Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, following the release of Welington Dotel today.
August 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Rafael Kelly and Ossie Abreu are now the last two remaining members of the 2024 Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, following the release of Welington Dotel today.
Four days after parting ways with Mike Kickham, the Flying Boxcars have released 2024 team MVP Welington Dotel.
The 39-year-old outfielder held Hagerstown's franchise hits record before landing on the injured list in June. His 893 career hits rank seventh in ALPB history.
The 39-year-old outfielder held Hagerstown's franchise hits record before landing on the injured list in June. His 893 career hits rank seventh in ALPB history.
August 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Four days after parting ways with Mike Kickham, the Flying Boxcars have released 2024 team MVP Welington Dotel.
The 39-year-old outfielder held Hagerstown's franchise hits record before landing on the injured list in June. His 893 career hits rank seventh in ALPB history.
The 39-year-old outfielder held Hagerstown's franchise hits record before landing on the injured list in June. His 893 career hits rank seventh in ALPB history.
Hagerstown has 39 games remaining on their schedule this season. They are 8-31 over their last 39 games.
If that pace were to continue, the Flying Boxcars would end their 2025 campaign at 27-99 — the second-worst record in ALPB history behind only the 2004 P.A. Road Warriors.
If that pace were to continue, the Flying Boxcars would end their 2025 campaign at 27-99 — the second-worst record in ALPB history behind only the 2004 P.A. Road Warriors.
August 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Hagerstown has 39 games remaining on their schedule this season. They are 8-31 over their last 39 games.
If that pace were to continue, the Flying Boxcars would end their 2025 campaign at 27-99 — the second-worst record in ALPB history behind only the 2004 P.A. Road Warriors.
If that pace were to continue, the Flying Boxcars would end their 2025 campaign at 27-99 — the second-worst record in ALPB history behind only the 2004 P.A. Road Warriors.
The Flying Boxcars dropped their 11th straight game tonight. That is the longest losing streak in the ALPB this season and, notably, a new franchise record.
Now at 19-68, Hagerstown will take to Penn Medicine Park to begin a series against the Lancaster Stormers this week.
Now at 19-68, Hagerstown will take to Penn Medicine Park to begin a series against the Lancaster Stormers this week.
August 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Flying Boxcars dropped their 11th straight game tonight. That is the longest losing streak in the ALPB this season and, notably, a new franchise record.
Now at 19-68, Hagerstown will take to Penn Medicine Park to begin a series against the Lancaster Stormers this week.
Now at 19-68, Hagerstown will take to Penn Medicine Park to begin a series against the Lancaster Stormers this week.
On the trade: Mike Kickham is, without question, the greatest pitcher in Flying Boxcars history.
His no-hitter remains the franchise’s crowning moment.
His leadership led to the team’s lone contract purchase in 2025.
The 36 year old will now have a chance at an ALPB title.
His no-hitter remains the franchise’s crowning moment.
His leadership led to the team’s lone contract purchase in 2025.
The 36 year old will now have a chance at an ALPB title.
August 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On the trade: Mike Kickham is, without question, the greatest pitcher in Flying Boxcars history.
His no-hitter remains the franchise’s crowning moment.
His leadership led to the team’s lone contract purchase in 2025.
The 36 year old will now have a chance at an ALPB title.
His no-hitter remains the franchise’s crowning moment.
His leadership led to the team’s lone contract purchase in 2025.
The 36 year old will now have a chance at an ALPB title.
The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars completed a trade with the York Revolution today, acquiring Marty Costes and a player to be named later in exchange for Mike Kickham.
Costes, who owns the longest on-base streak in the ALPB this season, will look to energize Hagerstown’s offense.
Costes, who owns the longest on-base streak in the ALPB this season, will look to energize Hagerstown’s offense.
August 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars completed a trade with the York Revolution today, acquiring Marty Costes and a player to be named later in exchange for Mike Kickham.
Costes, who owns the longest on-base streak in the ALPB this season, will look to energize Hagerstown’s offense.
Costes, who owns the longest on-base streak in the ALPB this season, will look to energize Hagerstown’s offense.
With today’s game suspended and scheduled to resume tomorrow, the Flying Boxcars are now in the midst of a 13-day stretch in which they will play each day.
The club’s travel schedule over this span of games:
Lancaster➡️Waldorf➡️Hagerstown➡️Long Island
Buckle up.
The club’s travel schedule over this span of games:
Lancaster➡️Waldorf➡️Hagerstown➡️Long Island
Buckle up.
July 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
With today’s game suspended and scheduled to resume tomorrow, the Flying Boxcars are now in the midst of a 13-day stretch in which they will play each day.
The club’s travel schedule over this span of games:
Lancaster➡️Waldorf➡️Hagerstown➡️Long Island
Buckle up.
The club’s travel schedule over this span of games:
Lancaster➡️Waldorf➡️Hagerstown➡️Long Island
Buckle up.
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars standout Domenic Picone was promoted to High-A Peoria this week—exactly one month after his contract was purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals.
The righty moves one step closer to the big leagues.
The righty moves one step closer to the big leagues.
July 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars standout Domenic Picone was promoted to High-A Peoria this week—exactly one month after his contract was purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals.
The righty moves one step closer to the big leagues.
The righty moves one step closer to the big leagues.
Hagerstown has fallen to 5-10 in this second half after a 15-4 bludgeoning in Lancaster a night ago.
The Flying Boxcars will have a chance to begin righting the ship this weekend as the team prepares to take on the Blue Crabs, who are presently on a six-game losing streak.
The Flying Boxcars will have a chance to begin righting the ship this weekend as the team prepares to take on the Blue Crabs, who are presently on a six-game losing streak.
July 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Hagerstown has fallen to 5-10 in this second half after a 15-4 bludgeoning in Lancaster a night ago.
The Flying Boxcars will have a chance to begin righting the ship this weekend as the team prepares to take on the Blue Crabs, who are presently on a six-game losing streak.
The Flying Boxcars will have a chance to begin righting the ship this weekend as the team prepares to take on the Blue Crabs, who are presently on a six-game losing streak.
Dariel Gomez has returned to Hagerstown as a free agent signing.
The left-handed slugger appeared in 67 games for the Flying Boxcars last season, collecting 19 extra-base hits.
His eight home runs are the sixth-most in franchise history.
The left-handed slugger appeared in 67 games for the Flying Boxcars last season, collecting 19 extra-base hits.
His eight home runs are the sixth-most in franchise history.
July 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Dariel Gomez has returned to Hagerstown as a free agent signing.
The left-handed slugger appeared in 67 games for the Flying Boxcars last season, collecting 19 extra-base hits.
His eight home runs are the sixth-most in franchise history.
The left-handed slugger appeared in 67 games for the Flying Boxcars last season, collecting 19 extra-base hits.
His eight home runs are the sixth-most in franchise history.
The Flying Boxcars were outscored 32-7 in a three-game sweep at the hands of the York Revolution this weekend.
Hagerstown is 2-19 against York on the year.
Hagerstown is 2-19 against York on the year.
July 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Flying Boxcars were outscored 32-7 in a three-game sweep at the hands of the York Revolution this weekend.
Hagerstown is 2-19 against York on the year.
Hagerstown is 2-19 against York on the year.
The Flying Boxcars are 4-3 to open the second half after a 5-1 win over the Lancaster Stormers tonight.
This is the furthest into any half Hagerstown has ever gone while maintaining a record above .500.
This is the furthest into any half Hagerstown has ever gone while maintaining a record above .500.
July 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Flying Boxcars are 4-3 to open the second half after a 5-1 win over the Lancaster Stormers tonight.
This is the furthest into any half Hagerstown has ever gone while maintaining a record above .500.
This is the furthest into any half Hagerstown has ever gone while maintaining a record above .500.