Discover more about the naming of the Fort Scott Dragoons team which will begin play in the 2026 Mid-America League Baseball season:
Fort Scott Franchise to Reveal New Team Name — Team Name and Winning Submitter to be Announced at “Summer Series”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 6, 2025
Contact: Mike Marek – Tel: (636) 219-1088 – info@fortscottbaseball.com
Fort Scott, KS – The wait is almost over. Fort Scott’s new Mid-America League baseball franchise is ready to take the next big step — and the fans are about to find out what it will be called. Following a month’s-long “Name the Team” contest that brought in hundreds of creative and passionate submissions from the Fort Scott community, the franchise will officially unveil its name, logo, and identity at the opening night of the “Summer Series” on Friday, July 11th.
One lucky fan — whose submission was selected as the winning entry — will be publicly honored during a pre-game ceremony and awarded two (2) season tickets for life. “This team is built for and by the Fort Scott community, and it was only fitting that our fans had a hand in shaping its identity,” said Mike Marek, Vice President of the Fort Scott franchise. “The name we’ve chosen tells a powerful story about the city and the spirit we aim to bring to the ballpark.”
The “Summer Series” a three-game series from July 11-13 between the Texarkana Rhinos and the Joplin Outlaws will feature a family-friendly experience and a sneak peek into the franchise’s future. Official team merchandise will be available following the announcement Friday evening. Game times will be 7:05pm Friday and 6:05pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets for the series are now on sale at www.joplinoutlaws.com. Ticket prices are $12 for box seats, $10 for reserved seats and $8 for general admission. Individuals that committed to season tickets for the 2026 season will receive equal number of general admission tickets for each of the “Summer Series” games.
Fort Scott’s new team will play 32 home games starting in May 2026 at the LaRoche Baseball Complex. The Mid America League has quickly become one of the premier summer baseball leagues in America. The league features top collegiate players alongside post-college players pursuing professional baseball careers. These athletes include players who were undrafted, unsigned free agents, or former professionals working to return to affiliated baseball.
The Mid America League currently consists of franchises in: Joplin, MO; Fort Smith, AR; Texarkana, TX; White Oak/Longview, TX; Sherman, TX; Abilene, TX with a goal of expanding to 12 teams by 2026, the Mid America League is committed to growing and strengthening baseball in the region.
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