Groshans (2-for-3, 3RBI) Claims MVP as National MLB Network Audience Watches, Highlighting Showcase Week for the MLB Partner League
MOORHEAD, Minn., July 16, 2026 鈥� The best and brightest stars were able to shine on the league鈥檚 biggest stage last night as the East Division All-Stars, led by game MVP Jaxx Groshans of the Chicago Dogs, topped their West Division counterparts, 9-3, in the 扣扣传媒 (@AA_Baseball) All-Star Game seen on MLB Network as well as across AAPB
broadcast platforms. Teams get back to regular season play on Friday throughout the circuit, with all games available for live streaming at .
Here are 10 (or so) Things to Know about the AAPB this week:
- Groshans went 2-for-3 with a three run home run, adding a double to in Lincoln, Neb.
- Earlier on Wednesday, the AAPB All-Star Game Home Run Derby, presented by Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company, was held. Fargo-Moorhead鈥檚 Jose Sermo defeated Sioux Falls鈥� Josh Rehwaldt in the finals. Sermo claimed the AEW Elite Wrestling Belt for his performance.聽
- Sermo, who leads the league with 17 homers, now has 158 career American Association taters, trailing Sioux Falls鈥檚 Jabari Henry, the all-time leader with 166. In a fun twist, Henry served as the pitcher for Sermo鈥檚 Home Run Derby swings.
- On Tuesday, the AAPB announced that the FanDuel Sports Network and its 14 affiliates throughout the country will join the league鈥檚 ever-growing broadcast footprint. The games will begin this month, and will now bring the circuit鈥檚 coverage area to the largest of any MLB partner league.
- Durbin Feltman, pitcher for the Kansas City Monarchs, has . Feltman posted a team-leading six saves and struck out 20 batters in just 13 innings this season, earning him AAPB All-Star status. He has been assigned to AAA Memphis.
- While Kansas City has , the second through sixth-place teams are separated by just 1 陆 games. The East has the Milwaukee Milkmen in front by 2 陆 ahead of Lake Couuntry and 5 陆 better than Cleburne at the break.
- The Sioux Falls Canaries announced their final , for boys and girls ages 11-14, at The Birdcage. Registration includes two hours of on-field instruction, a Canaries hat and game ticket to that day鈥檚 game vs. Milwaukee.
- Media interest in AAPB remains strong. Some of the recent articles on teams include:
- and were among the outlets celebrating Sermo鈥檚 Derby triumph. They also in his pursuit of the all-time AAPB home run title.
- The Bowling Green (Ky.) Daily News of Lake Country.
- SportsVideo Group with FanDuel Sports Network. and as well.
- s picked up the on Jacob Morrow in which the Saltdogs All-Star talked about his Oregon roots.
- The Toledo Blade about their respective AAPB All-Star Game nods.
- The Fremont Tribune on his ASG selection
- The Baytown Sun in advance of the All-Star Game.
- Corinth, Miss., native Kyle Crigger spoke with his hometown Daily Corinthian .
- A few team promotions of note are:
- Fargo-Moorhead hosts Parker鈥檚 Pals in Blue Night on Friday, in support of the local organization that supports K9 teams by funding veterinary care, training, and essential equipment that help these working dogs stay healthy, protected, and mission-ready.
- Sioux Falls celebrates the United States Semiquincentennial Friday in its first home game since the national holiday.
- Cleburne hosts Baseball Card Giveaway Night on Friday, with 鈥淕olden Tickets鈥� holders winning premium prizes.
- Book 鈥榚m, Rusty! Friday is Sand and Surf Night with Specialty Jerseys presented by Methodist Hospitals at Gary SouthShore, with the team sporting Hawaiian jerseys.
- While the Cougars are away, Boom Ball will be taking over Northwestern Medicine Field this Saturday. The interactive, family-friendly baseball show packed with energy, music, and nonstop fun for all ages.
About the American Association
The 扣扣传媒 () and () is a Major League Baseball Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province.聽 Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs with many beginning play in 1993.聽 Through the 2025 season, 483 player contracts have been transferred to MLB organizations.聽 In addition, 60 AAPB alumni have reached the Majors, including 17 participating in 2025.
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