Franklin Stubbs and A.J. Ellis to be Inducted into Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame

The Albuquerque Isotopes today announced Albuquerque Dukes' first baseman/outfielder and Isotopes' hitting coach Franklin Stubbs and Isotopes' catcher A.J. Ellis will be inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 2 in an on-field Pre-Game ceremony at Isotopes Park as part of Dukes Retro Night. First pitch against Sacramento is set for 6:35 pm with gates opening at 5:30 pm. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is slated to begin at approximately 6:15 pm... Full Story

Legends Survive Another Wild Slugfest to Outlast Ghost Peppers, 12-11

LEXINGTON, KY - In a wild, back-and-forth contest that had the feel of a heavyweight fight, the Lexington Legends edged the Gastonia Ghost Peppers 12-11 on Tuesday afternoon at Legends Field. Lexington poured on six runs in the sixth inning to overcome multiple Gastonia rallies and hold on late behind clutch bullpen work from Jonathan Haab, who earned his 10th save of the year. The win continued the Legends' momentum in the race for the South Division title in the second half. The offense came from all corners for Lexington, with eight different players scoring at least one run. Curtis Terr... Full Story

Jason Kubel and Dan Mason to be Inducted into Red Wings Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, NY - The Rochester Red Wings are proud to announce that Hall of Fame Weekend will take place at Innovative Field on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16. Two individuals will be honored, whose impact on Red Wings baseball is both lasting and significant: former Red Wings outfielder JASON KUBEL on August 15, and longtime General Manager DAN MASON on August 16. JASON KUBEL: A fan favorite and offensive force during his time in Rochester, Jason Kubel will be inducted into the Red Wings Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony on Friday, August 15. Kubel played for the Red Wi... Full Story

28 Appalachian League Alumni Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Twenty-Eight Appalachian League alumni were selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Seven of the first 100 draft picks were former Appy League players; one first-round pick, two second-round picks and four third-round picks. Marcus Phillips (Elizabethton '24) became the league's first selection in 2025 when the Boston Red Sox drafted him with the 33rd overall pick. Phillips is the third first-round pick in league history, and the second highest overall selection. Including Phillips, seven alumni were selected in the first three rounds. Bristol's Cooper Flemm... Full Story

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A.J. Ellis with the Albuquerque Isotopes

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 - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
6. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
10. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)

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

• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pioneer League (PL)
• Philadelphia - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Detroit - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Cleveland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
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BASKETBALL
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BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

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

LACROSSE
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NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

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Other Women's
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SOCCER
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