Lake Elsinore 13 
San Jose 2 North America, United States
California League
The California League is a Single-A league of Minor League Baseball with 8 teams in California, each affiliated with a Major League Baseball club. 528 of 531 regular-season games played. The Lake Elsinore Storm won the 2026 California League championship, beating the San Jose Giants 2-1.
Latest scores
Full scheduleLake Elsinore 13 San Jose 2 Lake Elsinore 1 San Jose 9 San Jose 1 Lake Elsinore 12 
Stockton 1 San Jose 3 
Ontario 1 Lake Elsinore 6 San Jose 10 Stockton 5 Standings
Full tableCalifornia League North
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose GiantsSan Jose | 80 | 52 | .606 | — |
| 2 |  Fresno GrizzliesFresno | 69 | 63 | .523 | 11.0 |
| 3 | Stockton PortsStockton | 62 | 70 | .470 | 18.0 |
| 4 |  Visalia RawhideVisalia | 54 | 78 | .409 | 26.0 |
California League South
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario Tower BuzzersOntario | 71 | 61 | .538 | — |
| 2 | Lake Elsinore StormLake Elsinore | 66 | 65 | .504 | 4.5 |
| 3 |  Rancho Cucamonga QuakesRancho Cuca. | 66 | 66 | .500 | 5.0 |
| 4 |  Inland Empire 66ersInland Empire | 59 | 72 | .450 | 11.5 |
Next up
All gamesThe California League season is over. The new schedule appears here as soon as it is published.
Stat leaders
All statsBatting leaders
Home runs
- 1 Easton SheltonOntario Tower Buzzers 37
- 2 Ching-Hsien KoOntario Tower Buzzers 21
- 3 Bobby BlandfordStockton Ports 20
Batting average
- 1 Roldy BritoFresno Grizzlies .327
- 2 Mairo MartinusOntario Tower Buzzers .317
- 3 Breyson GuedezStockton Ports .309
Runs batted in
- 1 Easton SheltonOntario Tower Buzzers 112
- 2 Bobby BlandfordStockton Ports 86
- 3 Ching-Hsien KoOntario Tower Buzzers 85
Pitching leaders
ERA
- 1 Brady ParkerFresno Grizzlies 3.61
- 2 Derek ClarkRancho Cucamonga Quakes 4.76
- 3 Jose RomeroInland Empire 66ers 5.16
Strikeouts
- 1 Brady ParkerFresno Grizzlies 152
- 2 Keyner MartinezSan Jose Giants 134
- 3 Derek ClarkRancho Cucamonga Quakes 129
Saves
- 1 Jecsua LiboriusOntario Tower Buzzers 11
- 2 Seth ClausenFresno Grizzlies 10
- 2 Garrett LangrellSan Jose Giants 10
California League news
Single-A baseball
Single-A is the entry level of full-season Minor League Baseball, where recently drafted and signed players start their professional careers.
How the California League season works
The 8 teams play a regular season from April 2 to September 6 in 2026, split into two halves in most Minor League Baseball leagues. The best teams then play the playoffs for the California League title.
Frequently asked questions
What is the California League?
The California League is a Single-A league of Minor League Baseball. Every team is a farm team of a Major League Baseball club.
How many teams are in the California League?
8 in 2026: Fresno Grizzlies, Inland Empire 66ers, Lake Elsinore Storm, Ontario Tower Buzzers, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, San Jose Giants, Stockton Ports, Visalia Rawhide.
When is the California League season?
From spring until September, followed by the playoffs.
How do the California League playoffs work?
After the regular season the best teams play the playoffs for the California League championship.
Standings, schedule and stats update automatically several times a day. Data: MLB Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com).
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