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Grand Junction Jackalopes Relocate After 2026 Season Collapse

9/9/2025

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The Grand Junction Jackalopes will relocate for the 2026 season, as announced by the Pioneer Baseball League (PBL).
PBL President Mike Shapiro expressed disappointment over unsuccessful efforts to retain the team in Grand Junction.
The Jackalopes concluded their last season with a record of 41-55.
The franchise, established in 1978, has undergone multiple name and affiliation changes.
The team won Pioneer League championships in 1981 and 2022, attracting over 1 million fans this season.

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The Grand Junction Jackalopes will relocate for the 2026 season, as announced by the Pioneer Baseball League (PBL).
PBL President Mike Shapiro expressed disappointment over unsuccessful efforts to retain the team in Grand Junction.
The Jackalopes concluded their last season with a record of 41-55.
The franchise, established in 1978, has undergone multiple name and affiliation changes.
The team won Pioneer League championships in 1981 and 2022, attracting over 1 million fans this season.