Tetreault's Gem Guides Potomac to Win over Dash

Woodbridge, VA - In need of a series win with the season's final week approaching, the Potomac Nationals (32-29, 62-66) earned their second consecutive shutout victory over the Winston-Salem Dash (30-31, 68-57) by a score of 4-0 on Sunday afternoon. RHP Jackson Tetreault (W, 3-2) was sharp in his return to Northwest Federal Field, tossing 6.0 scoreless innings while striking out seven for his first Carolina League win since April. With the win, Potomac will be no more than 2.5 games behind fi... Full Story

Byron Buxton joins Kernels on MLB rehab assignment

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that OF Byron Buxton has joined the Kernels on an MLB rehab assignment. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move. Buxton played for the Kernels during the 2013 season, batting .341 with 8 HR and 55 RBI in 68 games. He was named the MWL Prospect and Player of the Year for 2013 and led all of MiLB that season with 18 triples. He was selected by the Twins in the first round (second overall) of the 2012 First Year Player Draft out of Appling County HS in Baxley, GA. Buxton has played ... Full Story

Colorado Rapids Appoint Robin Fraser as Head Coach

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Colorado Rapids Soccer Club announced today that the club has appointed Robin Fraser as the ninth permanent head coach in club history. Fraser, 52, joins the Colorado Rapids with extensive experience in Major League Soccer both as a player and a coach. "We are excited to welcome Robin Fraser to our club," said Rapids Executive Vice President and General Manager, Pádraig Smith. "He brings with him a wealth of experience, strong tactical acumen and a deep knowledge of what it takes to be successful in MLS. He is hugely respected by players and coaches around the league... Full Story

Castro Makes MLB Debut, Becomes 179th Hillcat to Make Majors

Lynchburg, Va. - Former Lynchburg Hillcats shortstop Willi Castro made his Major League debut for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, August 24, against the Minnesota Twins. He started the game at shortstop and batted seventh in Detroit's lineup, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. The Twins beat the Tigers, 8-5, at Target Field. The Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico native was signed by the Indians as an International Free Agent in 2013. On July 31, 2018, Castro was traded to the Tigers in a deal that netted the Tribe Leonys Martin. The switch-hitter played in 606 minor league games prior to ... Full Story

• Tetreault's Gem Guides Potomac to Win over Dash - Potomac Nationals (CarL)
• Long's Strong Start Leads Intimidators to 2-1 Win - Kannapolis Intimidators (SAL)
• Pfeifer Promoted to Gwinnett, De Paula to Mississippi - Mississippi Braves (SL)
• RailCats Activate RHP Griffin from DL, Scheduled to Make First Pro Start - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA)
• Gregor's 8th Inning Blast Key in Jackals 11-10 Win - New Jersey Jackals (Can-Am)
• E-Twins Move to 6-0 on Fireworks Nights with Late Rally against D-Braves - Elizabethton Twins (ApL)
• Size 'Em Up: Ranking the Top 5 Diminutive Attackers in the CPL - (CPL)
• Byron Buxton joins Kernels on MLB rehab assignment - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL)
• Robin Fraser Departs Toronto FC - Toronto FC (MLS)
• Colorado Rapids Appoint Robin Fraser as Head Coach - Colorado Rapids (MLS)
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• Flint Firebirds to open training camp Monday at Iceland Arenas - OHL Flint Journal
• Franklin Barreto, Jorge Mateo spark Aviators against Rainiers - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Blaine Crim, Derwin Barreto power Spokane Indians over Hillsboro - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Christian Diaz's goal sends Forward Madison FC past Richmond and into third place in USL Leaugue One standings - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal
• Billings Mustangs score 2 runs in the 10th to defeat Idaho Falls Chukars - PL Billings Gazette
• Fightin Phils fall to Yard Goats - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times
• Drillers home report for Aug. 25: Connor Wong's walk-off hit defeats Hooks in 10 innings - TL Tulsa World
• FC Tucson returns home, blasts Orlando City B 3-1 - USL1 Arizona Daily Star
• NC Courage finally get goal, it's a big one, in 1-0 victory over Reign - NWSL WRAL
• Memories made: Lily Hoag makes friends for life at Intimidators Stadium - SAL Salisbury Post
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• XFL Logo and Name Reveals Give Teams their Identities by Fran Stuchbury
• OSC Weekly Ratings Wrapup by David Carlson
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• OSC Weekly Ratings Wrapup by David Carlson

Pensacola Blue Wahoos celebrate a Ryan Costello home run

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 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Lake Elsinore Storm - California League (CalL)
4. Windy City ThunderBolts - Frontier League (FL)
5. San Antonio Missions - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
6. Killer 3s - BIG3 (BIG3)
7. Edenton Steamers - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
8. Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
9. Triplets - BIG3 (BIG3)
10. Enemies - BIG3 (BIG3)

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

• Battle Creek Rumble Bees - Federal Hockey League (FHL)
• Palm Springs - American Hockey League (AHL)
• San Diego - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Triplets - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Tri State - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Power - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Killer 3s - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Ghost Ballers - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Enemies - BIG3 (BIG3)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AAL, AFL, CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
AAF, CFL, XFL

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL