Delaware's weirdest mascot was just ... a quarter of a century since Mr. Celery first appeared at a Wilmington Minor League Baseball game, joining the team's other mascot Rocky Bluewinkle.

Baseball beckons again and the 2025 season provides important opportunities for players with Delaware connections. Two are expected to return to the big-league clubs where they’ve been.

The Nats released the rosters for their Class-A Fredericksburg and High-A Wilmington affiliates on Monday, both of which will start playing games next week. Minor league affiliate assignments can ...