Last Week around the Leagues

April 28, 2026 - This past week the National Women's Soccer League awarded it 18th franchise to Columbus, Ohio, the Frontier League announced it will rebrand as the National Association of Professional Baseball next season, and the United Football League announced Washington, DC, as the host of the 2026 United Bowl. Highlights from this week come from the National Women's Soccer League, Major League Soccer, United Soccer League Championship, Major Arena Soccer League, United Football League, Canadian Football League, National Arena Leagu... Full Story

Arol Vera Added to Trash Pandas Roster

April 27, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Angels announced on Monday the addition of infielder Arol Vera to the roster prior to Tuesday's 6:05 pm CT series opener against the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field. Vera will occupy the roster spot of infielder Ben Gobbel, who was placed on the 7-day Injured List on Sunday. Vera, 23, a native of Valencia, Venezuela, was originally signed by the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent in 2019. Vera joins Rocket City from the Arizona Complex League, where he had not yet appeared in a game this... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

April 27, 2026 - BASEBALL Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League started its 2026 season this week with the same ten teams aligned in five-team North and South divisions. Each team will play 126 games in a two-part season through September 6, 2026. The league's dormant Spire City Ghost Hounds (Frederick, MD) team, which has not played since the 2023 season, is again sitting out the 2026 season to allow the league to operate with an even number teams and hopes to return when the league expands to 12 teams. Carolina League: The... Full Story

Fall Ballers: Spartanburgers Reflect on Arizona Fall League Experience

April 27, 2026 - After catching 74 games in his first full season of professional baseball, Ben Hartl was ready to take a load off. Back in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois, Hartl's offseason itinerary consisted of golf trips with buddies, concerts with his girlfriend and quality time with his family. Four days later, those plans had to be scrapped. Driving back from watching a game at his old junior college, Hartl got a call from Rangers Director of Player Development Josh Bonifay, which contained an invite to Minor League Baseball'... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (FL) April 28
• Salt Lake Bees Series Recap at Las Vegas - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) April 27
• Arol Vera Added to Trash Pandas Roster - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) April 27
• Cutters Opening Night & Single Game Tickets on Sale Friday - Williamsport Crosscutters (MLBDL) April 27
• Rawhide Host Giants in Week of Family Fun and Giveaways - Visalia Rawhide (CalL) April 27
• Hooks Series Preview - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) April 27
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AtL) April 27
• Hooks Baseball Is Back - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) April 27
• Ruoff Mortgage Homestand Preview: April 28-May 3 - South Bend Cubs (MWL) April 27
• Fall Ballers: Spartanburgers Reflect on Arizona Fall League Experience - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) April 27
• Homestand Preview: Louisville Bats, April 28-May 3 - Omaha Storm Chasers (IL) April 27
• Keys Right-Hander Pitcher Yeiber Cartaya Named South Atlantic Pitcher of the Week - Frederick Keys (SAL) April 27
• Clingstones Celebrate 60's Night with Tie-Dye Jersey Auction - Columbus Clingstones (SL) April 27
• It's the Most Colorful Saints Homestand of the Season from April 28-May 3 - St. Paul Saints (IL) April 27
• Aces Welcome Sugar Land to Greater Nevada Field this Week - Reno Aces (PCL) April 27
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• Las Vegas Aviators split homestand with Salt Lake Bees, head to Tacoma for next series - PCL KOLD (April 28)
  
• Astute Aviators outfielder swinging for big league return with Athletics - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal (April 28)
  
• Drillers pitcher Patrick Copen receives Texas League honor - TL Tulsa World (April 28)
  
• Red Wings announces ROC the Lilac' Week 2026 - IL NewsBreak - Rochester (April 28)
  
• Take Your Mother figure to VyStar ballpark For A Jumbo Shrimp Game! - IL NewsBreak - Jacksonville (April 28)
  
• Watch the Memphis Redbirds face the Indianapolis Indians LIVE on Matrix Midwest! - IL NewsBreak - Indianapolis (April 28)
  
• Midland RockHounds return home for series against Amarillo - TL Midland Reporter Telegram (April 27)
  
• Ha-Seong Kim to make rehab assignment with the Columbus Clingstones - SL WTVM (April 27)
  
• TinCaps' Jamie Hitt named Pitcher of the Week - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 27)
  
• Bullpen work hardly a relief for QC squad - MWL Quad City Times (April 27)
  
• Four Mighty Mussels' pitchers combine to throw sixth no-hitter in franchise history - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (April 27)
  
• Hickory NC Crawdads baseball face Nationals this week - CarL Hickory Daily Record (April 27)
  
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