The Kane County Cougars, 2026 Wolff Cup Champions of the American Association, will represent the United States at the 2026 Baseball Champions League Americas (BCL Americas) in Mexico City next week.
This international tournament brings together champion clubs from across the Americas to compete for continental supremacy.
Location: Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium – Mexico City, Mexico
Dates: March 24–29, 2026
Participating Teams
- Kane County Cougars (USA – American Association Champions)
- Diablos Rojos del México (Mexico – LMB Champions)
- CTBC Brothers (Chinese Taipei – CPBL Runner-Up)
- Dantos de Managua (Nicaragua – Liga Pomares Champions)
- Matanzas Cocodrilos (Cuba – Serie Nacional Champions)
Tournament Format
- Round-robin format (each team plays four games)
- Two games per day
- Each team receives one rest day
- Top two teams advance to the Championship Game
Kane County Cougars Schedule
(All times Central Time)
- March 24 vs. Diablos Rojos del México – 7:00 PM CT
- March 26 vs. CTBC Brothers – 10:00 AM CT
- March 27 vs. Dantos de Managua – 12:00 PM CT
- March 28 vs. Matanzas Cocodrilos – 10:00 AM CT
Championship Game (if qualified): March 29 – 2:00 PM CT
Where to Watch
Full broadcast details for the 2026 Baseball Champions League Americas will be announced soon. All Kane County Cougars games will be available live and for free on .
Fans can follow along via:
- Official American Association social media channels
- Kane County Cougars social media channels
Cougars Coaching Staff
- Manager: George Tsamis
- Bench Coach: Chris Coste
- Hitting Coach: Matt Passerelle
- Pitching Coach: David Holmberg
- Bullpen Coach: Robbie Lopez
- Athletic Trainer: Scott Ellis
- Clubhouse Manager: Austin Jankowiak
Cougars Roster
- Pitchers
- Konnor Ash
- Derrick Cherry
- Kyle Crigger
- Jake Dykhoff
- Charlie Hasty
- Brandon Komar
- Jordan Martinson
- Logan Nissen
- Brady Puckett
- Vinny Timpanelli
- Zach Veen
- Art Warren
- Catchers
- Juan Fernandez
- Jaxx Groshans
- Infielders
- Josh Allen
- Sam Dexter
- Claudio Finol
- Todd Lott
- Elvis Peralta
- Josh Rehwaldt
- Outfielders
- Jabari Henry
- Max Murphy
- Dillon Thomas
- Armond Upshaw
- Ray Zuberer III
