John Shoemaker Named Ontario Tower Buzzers Inaugural Manager

ONTARIO, CALIF. - The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday that John Shoemaker will serve as the Ontario Tower Buzzers' manager for their inaugural 2026 season. Shoemaker, 69, brings 31 years of managerial experience to the Tower Buzzers who will begin their first year in the California League on April 2nd against the Lake Elsinore Storm at ONT Field. The Ohio native joins the Tower Buzzers following five seasons with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, including leading the Quakes to Cal Leagu... Full Story

Eric Wedge to Return for Second Season as Drillers Manager

The Tulsa Drillers season is set to begin in just over two months, and a key piece is now in place as the club prepares for the 2026 campaign. Today, the Drillers and the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Eric Wedge will return in 2026 for his second season as Tulsa's manager. Wedge returns after becoming the 24th full-time manager in franchise history last season, guiding the Drillers to their first Texas League postseason appearance since 2022. That playoff berth was the result of an impressive second-half turnaround, as Wedge led Tulsa to 14-game improvement and a 40-29 record in the se... Full Story

Jair Fernandez Returns as Loons Manager for 2026 Season

MIDLAND, Mich. - The Great Lakes Loons, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Dodgers, have named Jair Fernandez as their manager for the 2026 season. Fernandez will manage Great Lakes for the third straight season. Jair Fernandez is the 11th manager in the Loons' 18-year history and the second to return for a third year (Juan Bustabad 2008-2010). 2026 will be Fernandez's tenth season as a coach within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Last year, Great Lakes had their sixth consecutive winning season, finishing 72-58. The Loons offense prowess was showcased with plate discipline, drawi... Full Story

Sioux Falls Canaries Extend Contract of Manager Mike Meyer

Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Canaries announced today that the club has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Manager Mike Meyer that includes a conditional option for the 2028 season. "Mike has been a key part of the Canaries sustained success and the culture we've built over the past several seasons," said Duell Higbe, General Manager of the Sioux Falls Canaries. "His leadership and ability to develop both players and people have positioned us to compete at a high-level year after year." Since joining the organization, Meyer has guided the Canaries to three consecutive play... Full Story

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• Cougars Acquire 2022 WHL Champion Dawson Seitz from Wenatchee Wild - Prince George Cougars (WHL)
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• Peoria Announces Peoria Twisters Re-Brand Night Honoring Former Rivermen Tony Twist - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)
• Royals Sign Owen McCarthy to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Victoria Royals (WHL)
• Indy Eleven Signs Defender Alejandro Mitrano - Indy Eleven (USL)
• Charlotte FC Sends Nikola Petkovic on Season-Long Loan to Seattle Sounders FC - Charlotte FC (MLS)
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• Barrie Colts Acquire Ben Wilmott from London Knights - Barrie Colts (OHL)
• Goalkeeper Cabral Carter Joins LAFC from LAFC2 - LAFC2 (MLS NEXT Pro)
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• Hearts of Pine sign defender from Senegal - USL1 Portland Press Herald
• Atlanta Gladiators' Matt Ginn Named ECHL All-Star Classic Coach - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• New LAFC forward Jacob Shaffelburg to undergo surgery - MLS Press-Enterprise
• How the WNBA operated its six previous expansion drafts - WNBA Portland Oregonian
• Four KC Current players called up to U.S. Womens National Team training camp - NWSL KCTV
• Griffins keep piling up notable feats during remarkable season - AHL MLive
• ECHL: Red hot Thunder win sixth straight - ECHL Troy Record
• WNBA lockout threat looms as league and players negotiate new contract - WNBA NBC News
• U.S.'s Coffey finalizing transfer from Thorns to Man City - sources - NWSL ESPN
• Samantha Chang signs with AFC Toronto, the team she helped beat in the NSL final - NSL Toronto Star
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Wenatchee Wild forward Dawson Seitz (Randy Feere/Medicine Hat Tigers)

See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
5. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
8. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Richmond Flying Mummies - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Windsor Spitfires Acquire F Alex Pharand and F Nathan Villeneuve from the Sudbury Wolves in Exchange for J.C Lemieux and Draft Picks
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. Palm Beach Cardinals Launch First Alternate Identity: Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas
5. Ads Celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer with Return of Tough Guys
6. Inside the UFL
7. Broncos Acquire Davidson, Armstrong, and Conditional Draft Pick from Seattle
8. Giants Complete 3 Trades: Acquire 7 Draft Picks, Forward Joe Iginla & Local D-Man Kaleb Hartmann
9. ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension
10. Owen Sound Receive Seven Picks in Trade with Soo Greyhounds

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• Grand Junction - Pecos League (Pecos)
• LOVB San Francisco - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• Monroe - The Arena League (TAL)
• Baltimore - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Greensboro Groove - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Jacksonville Waves - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Charlotte Crown - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Savannah Steel - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Nebraska Siege - The Arena League (TAL)
• Minnesota - Major League Volleyball (MLV)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
GSL, NSL, NWSL, WPSL Pro