Fireflies Bring Back Capital City Bombers Brand in 2026

March 12, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Columbia Fireflies announced today that they are bringing back The Capital City Bombers as an alternate identity for the weekend of July 10-12 at Segra Park for their historic 10th anniversary season. The Bombers played at Capital City Stadium near The South Carolina State Fairgrounds from 1993-2004. "We understand how important Capital City Stadium and the Bombers are to the Midlands baseball culture," Fireflies Team President Brad Shank said. "We received feedback that many of our fans loved attendi... Full Story

Dayton Dragons 2026 Team Preview: Part 3--The Second Basemen

March 12, 2026 - Dayton Dragons spring training games are underway this week in Goodyear, Arizona and throughout the greater Phoenix area. Games will continue through March 29 before rosters are set for opening night throughout the Cincinnati Reds system. It was nice to see a lineup card for the first day of games (see attachment), although readers should not place much importance in the specific team assignments this early in spring training. As the Reds continue to trim their roster toward the opening day limit of 26 players, there is a... Full Story

High Point Rockers Returning Four Players from 2025

March 12, 2026 - HIGH POINT, N.C. - The High Point Rockers today announced that four players from the 2025 Atlantic League South Division Championship team will be returning for the coming season. The four include infielders Aidan Brewer and Max Viera along with catcher Nolan Watson and Zach Vennaro. Brewer, Vennaro and Watson will all be with the Rockers for a third consecutive season while Viera will start his second season in High Point. Brewer emerged as the Rockers starting shortstop in 2025. He led all Atlantic League shortstops ... Full Story

IF Cole Fowler Has Contract Purchased by New York Mets Organization

March 12, 2026 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things are thrilled to announce the contract of infielder Cole Fowler has been purchased by the New York Mets organization, allowing Fowler's to become the 51st contract in team history officially purchased from the team. Fowler will be the third this offseason to move into affiliated ball, joining LHP Trey Cooper and OF Alex Ungar, who were set for their first pro contracts with the Wild Things before having those transferred to the White Sox organization. Fowler is the second Wild T... Full Story

• Chihuahuas Unveil New Copa Identity: ¡El Paso Matachines/Chihuahuas Presentan Una Nueva Identidad Para Copa: ¡Los Matachines de El Paso - El Paso Chihuahuas (PCL) March 12
• Syracuse Mets Launch "Local Eats: A Taste of Central New York" Program at NBT Bank Stadium - Syracuse Mets (IL) March 12
• Fireflies Bring Back Capital City Bombers Brand in 2026 - Columbia Fireflies (CarL) March 12
• Dayton Dragons 2026 Team Preview: Part 3--The Second Basemen - Dayton Dragons (MWL) March 12
• Isotopes Unveil Two New Premium Hospitality Areas for the 2026 Season - Albuquerque Isotopes (PCL) March 12
• High Point Rockers Returning Four Players from 2025 - High Point Rockers (AtL) March 12
• IF Cole Fowler Has Contract Purchased by New York Mets Organization - Washington Wild Things (FL) March 12
• Gnaf's Nacho Poutine Wins Salmon's Meat Products Food Fight - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL) March 12
• "Bould" Moves this Week - Volume 6 - New York Boulders (FL) March 12
• Columbia University Trio to Debut with Rockers in 2026 - Green Bay Rockers (Northwoods) March 12
• Memphis Redbirds Kick off the 2026 Season with Family-Friendly Fun - Memphis Redbirds (IL) March 12
• AppleSox Reveal First Three Members of 2026 Roster - Wenatchee AppleSox (WCL) March 12
• Willmar Stingers Add Four More Players to 2026 Roster - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) March 12
• Ottawa Titans Announce New Concessions Variety, Upgrades to Food and Beverage Experience - Ottawa Titans (FL) March 12
• Benson Signed by New York Mets - Evansville Otters (FL) March 12
• All Today's Baseball News

El Paso Matachines logo
Baseball Photo Gallery

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league baseball organizations:
List by Major League affiliation

Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AAA
International League (IL)
Mexican League (ML)
Pacific Coast League (PCL)
AA
Eastern League (EL)
Southern League (SL)
Texas League (TL)
High A
Midwest League (MWL)
Northwest League (NWL)
South Atlantic League (SAL)
Low A
California League (CalL)
Carolina League (CarL)
Florida State League (FSL)
Rookie
Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
Florida Complex League (FLCL)
Fall
Arizona Fall League (AzFL)
Amateur
Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)

Independent Minor League Baseball
Independent
American Association (AA)
Atlantic League (AtL)
Frontier League (FL)
Pioneer League (PL)
Pecos League (Pecos)
Women's
Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)

College Wood Bat Baseball

Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Appalachian League (ApL)

• Alysa Liu at hometown celebration: 'I love Oakland!' - PL San Jose Mercury News (March 12)
  
• Bisons unveil Thursday tickets for $10 and buffet additions - IL Buffalo News (March 12)
  
• Jackie Robinson Ballpark undergoing upgrades - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (March 12)
  
• New Indy Indians logo celebrates heritage of state's Eastern Woodlands tribe - IL WTHR (March 12)
  
• Erie SeaWolves Host Hiring Event for 2026 Season - EL NewsBreak - Erie (March 12)
  
• Eight Sounds Make Spring Breakout Roster - IL Maury County Source (March 11)
  
• Winnipeg Goldeyes see Arnold's rapid return to MLB" - AA Winnipeg Sun (March 11)
  
• Yard Goats' donut sandwich is downright insane - EL Hartford Courant (March 11)
  
• Fisher Cats players look for free pass on reporting hours worked - EL Manchester Union Leader (March 11)
  
• All Today's baseball Headlines