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OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
September 16, 2025 - This past week the ECHL's Utah Grizzlies announced they are relocating to Trenton, New Jersey next season; the New York Atlas won the Premier Lacrosse League Championship; the Everett AquaSox won the Northwest League title; and the Houston SaberCats revealed they won't be competing in Major League Rugby next season. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, North American Hockey League, Premier Lacrosse League, National Lacrosse League, Northwest League, Pioneer League, Pacific Coast League, Texas League, Major League... Full Story

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Cougars Walk-Off Winners in Dramatic Game 1

AA Kane County Cougars September 15, 2025 - Geneva, IL - It came down to the wire in Game 1 of the Miles Wolff Cup Finals between the Kane County Cougars and Sioux Falls Canaries. But when the dust settled on a rowdy night in Geneva, it was the Cougars storming the field in celebration after Marcus Chiu drove in Trendon Craig to take Game 1 of the Miles Wolff Cup Final 4-3. After Jack Fox pitched a scoreless top of the first, the Cougars (6-3) got to work against Matt Solter. Trendon Craig worked a leadoff walk and stole second base. Then, Todd Lott poked a ball do... Full Story

Lara Named Southern League Player of the Week

SL Biloxi Shuckers September 15, 2025 - BILOXI, MS - Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Luis Lara has been named the Southern League Player of the Week. It marks the first weekly award of Lara's career and his first MiLB award since he was named a MiLB.com Brewers Organizational All-Star in 2023. Lara is the fourth Shuckers hitter to earn a weekly Southern League honor and the first since Garrett Spain on August 25. During the Shuckers six-game series at Birmingham to finish the regular season, Lara went 8-for-18 with 2 double... Full Story

Flying Squirrels Announce 2025 Team Awards

EL Richmond Flying Squirrels September 15, 2025 - RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced the recipients of their 2025 team awards in a pregame ceremony on Sunday afternoon before the final game at The Diamond. Victor Bericoto was named Player of the Year and John Michael Bertrand won his second consecutive Pitcher of the Year award. Additionally, Diego Velasquez was named the Puritan Cleaners "Dirty Squirrel" of the Year and Bertrand was the recipient of the team's Community Service Award for the second time. PLAYER OF THE YEAR - VICTOR BERICOTO Pl... Full Story

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