HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Sodbusters are the second franchise to be announced in the new Diamond Baseball League. The Sodbusters were recently purchased by the League.

The Diamond Baseball League (DBL) is a professional-grade collegiate summer baseball league which will begin play in 2026. The League will focus on providing a minor league baseball experience for fans, sponsors, and players with a heavy emphasis on promotions and events to benefit the community and affordable, family entertainment. The League will be entering into a multi-year lease agreement with the City of Hastings for the Sodbusters continue to play at Duncan Field.

During the inaugural 2026 season, DBL teams will play a 50-game schedule from May 28 through August 1, followed by playoffs. The Sodbusters wil

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