Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

May 11, 2026 - BASEBALL Canadian Baseball League: Canada's former semi-pro Intercounty Baseball League (IBL), which announced plans in the off-season to become a full professional independent league in 2026 under the Canadian Baseball League (CBL) name, started its 2026 season this weekend. All nine 2025 IBL teams based in southern Ontario are part of the new CBL and are aligned in a single-table format. Each team will play a 48-game schedule through August 30, 2026. Teams include the Barrie Baycats, Brantford Red Sox, Chatham-Kent Barn... Full Story

Saltdogs Defeat X's in Final Exhibition Tune-Up

May 11, 2026 - Sioux City, Iowa - The Lincoln Saltdogs defeated the Sioux City Explorers, 7-1, Saturday afternoon at Lewis and Clark Park. Lincoln took the 1-0 lead in the top of the first off X's starter Cody Tucker. Cam Phelts led off with a walk and was followed by a single from former Explorers Nick Shumpert. Jairo Pomares hit a single to left with Phelts trying to score from second, but Henry George threw Phelts out at home for the first out of the inning. Shumpert moved to third on the throw and came home on a fielder's choice gro... Full Story

Hops Win Final Game of 12-Game Trip, Blast 3 Homers in 8-5 Victory

May 10, 2026 - Everett, WA - The Hillsboro Hops entered the final game of the 12-game trip needing a win to avoid a 6-game sweep at the hands of the Everett AquaSox. On Mother's Day at Everett Memorial Stadium the Hops' bats came to life, tying a season high with 17 hits and blasting three home runs in the 8-5 win. Alberto Barriga extended his hit streak to 11 games, with Barriga, Clark and Counsell all homering in the win. Junior Sanchez threw five key innings of scoreless relief to lead Hillsboro to the series finale win. Hillsboro ju... Full Story

Big First Inning Leads Woodpeckers to Mother's Day Win

May 10, 2026 - Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (13-20) fended off a late Wilson Warbirds (15-18) comeback to close out the six-game homestand with a 7-6 win on Mother's Day inside SEGRA Stadium. The win secured a series split between the two ball clubs. Trailing 1-0 after a solo shot from Handelfry Encarnacion off Aubrey Smith, the Woodpeckers put together a five-run first inning. Xavier Neyens got things started with a RBI single, Juan Sierra provided the lead with a hit, and Arturo Flores capped off the inning with a t... Full Story

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• Crawdads drop 3-of-4 after fire in Catawba County stadium - CarL Hickory Daily Record (May 11)
  
• Lookouts Blow Lead, Lose On Walk Off Homerun - SL Chattanoogan (May 11)
  
• Red Wings pitching records 15 strikeouts in win vs. Syracuse Mets - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (May 11)
  
• Keys swat homers, BlueClaws - SAL Frederick News-Post (May 11)
  
• Grand slam helps lift the Curve - EL Altoona Mirror (May 11)
  
• Sky Carp rally late to salvage finale with TinCaps - MWL Beloit Daily News (May 11)
  
• Captains drop 7-4 decision to Loons; game has a combined 29 strikeouts - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (May 11)
  
• Crushers win first game of 2026 season, 5-2, over Boomers - FL Lorain Morning Journal (May 11)
  
• Tulsa Drillers drop series finale at NW Arkansas, but remain in first place - TL News on 6 (May 11)
  
• Kevin Fitzer homers twice, Spokane Indians down Tri-City in finale 8-3 - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (May 11)
  
• Fitzer's grand slam helps bury Tri-City, Indians win 8-3 - NWL KXLY (May 11)
  
• RailRiders hold off Worcester to close out series with a win - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 11)
  
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