Orioles' Zach Eflin to Make Rehab Start in Double-A Chesapeake

BOWIE, MD - The Chesapeake Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, have announced that Orioles' right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin is expected to make a rehab start on Sunday, July 13 at 1:05 p.m. against the Reading Fightin' Phils at Prince George's Stadium. Eflin has been on the injured list since June 29 with lower back discomfort. The 31-year-old was acquired by the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays on July 28, 2024, in exchange for RHP Jackson Baumeister, OF Mac ... Full Story

Hearts Earn Late Night Marathon Win at Texoma

PORTLAND, Maine - Following seven weather delays that meant the match didn't kick off until after 11:00 p.m. local time last night, Portland Hearts of Pine (3-3-7) claimed their first road win of the season early Sunday morning, defeating red-hot Texoma FC (5-6-4) 1-0 in Sherman, Texas. The first-ever matchup between the two expansion sides was initially scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. CT, but a series of thunderstorms pushed kickoff back 30 minutes. And then? The storms just kept coming. The 8:00 p.m. kickoff became 8:30 p.m., then 9:00 p.m., then 9:30 p.m., with Texoma's social media mana... Full Story

Missoula Clinches 5th Straight Pioneer League Playoff Appearance Saturday

OGDEN, UT - The scenario for the Missoula PaddleHeads was simple going into Saturday's contest with the Ogden Raptors at Lindquist Field. A win for Missoula would punch their ticket to the Pioneer League postseason for the 5th consecutive season. After a challenging start to the week, Missoula was able to bounce back with a win Friday night to put themselves in this position Saturday. Behind a group effort from the offense, and a stellar starting pitching performance, the PaddleHeads would leave no doubt in what would be a night to remember. Matthew Sox would set the tone for the PaddleHead... Full Story

Sky Carp Sweep Dragons in Doubleheader

BELOIT - The Sky Carp came away with a pair of thrilling victories Saturday night, thrilling a packed crowd at ABC Supply Stadium with a doubleheader sweep over the Dayton Dragons. The Sky Carp took home the first game 4-3, while winning game two 8-7 in nine innings. Although the action on the field was fantastic, the Sky Carp met their mission of creating memorable experiences by hosting a fundraiser for recent Janesville Craig graduate Allison Biddick, who was diagnosed with a stage three brain tumor. Karson Milbrandt was the story of game one. The 21-year old starting pitcher struck o... Full Story

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Tri-City Dust Devils' Ryan Costeiu on the mound

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. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Fan Information for Wednesday's New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF Match
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. Tonight's Game Between the Stampeders and Roughriders Delayed Due to Air Quality
5. The New York Cosmos are back
6. Preview: Chicago Stars FC vs. Corinthians SC
7. New Mexico United vs. Charleston Battery Match Preview
8. Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs New York City FC: July 12, 2025
9. LAFC Hosts Colorado Rapids for Hello Kitty Night at BMO Stadium on Wednesday
10. Minnesota United and Holstein Kiel Play to Scoreless Draw

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)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
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
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS, PVF

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL, WPSL Pro