How Budding College Programs Led to Pro Softball Team in Carolinas

January 27, 2026 - A softball domino effect is happening in the Carolinas, as seeds at the grassroots level have blossomed into successful college programs and now the pros. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) celebrated in Durham on Wednesday, marking the start of the Carolina Blaze calling the Bull City home. The addition comes after Duke University, now the home field for the Blaze at Smith Family Stadium, started its program eight years ago. Then factor in Clemson, which launched the school's s... Full Story

Durham Bulls Athletic Park Hosts UNC vs. ECU on February 21

January 23, 2026 - Durham Bulls Athletic Park will play host to a marquee college baseball matchup as the University of North Carolina Tar Heels face off against the East Carolina University Pirates on Saturday, February 21. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET, with tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster. "We're excited to welcome UNC and ECU to the DBAP in February to showcase two outstanding baseball programs in our ballpark," said Chrystal Rowe, General Manager of the Durham Bulls. "The DBAP has a long trad... Full Story

Durham Bulls Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

January 22, 2026 - DURHAM, NC - The Durham Bulls, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced their field staff for the upcoming season. Morgan Ensberg returns to Durham for his third season as manager, leading a staff that blends continuity with new roles and responsibilities. "We're excited to enter the 2026 season with a staff that offers strong continuity while also adding new voices and expertise to our clubhouse," said Chrystal Rowe, General Manager of the Bulls. "Morgan's leadership has been i... Full Story

AUSL brings Carolina Blaze to Durham

January 14, 2026 - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) today announced Durham as the home of the Carolina Blaze, North Carolina's newest women's professional sports property. The Blaze will host their games at Smith Family Stadium in Durham. With a strong youth pipeline and a deep appreciation for high-level competition, the region offers an ideal home for the Blaze. "The Carolinas have produced generations of elite softball talent, and Durham represents the heart of that tradition," said Kim Ng... Full Story

• AUSL brings Carolina Blaze to Durham - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) January 14
• Cosmic Baseball Returning to Durham on June 13 - Durham Bulls (IL) October 24
• Durham Bulls Announce New Partnership with Zippy Shell - Durham Bulls (IL) September 26
• Knights Best Bulls 3-2 in 2025 Season Finale - Durham Bulls (IL) September 20
• Gainey Spins Gem as Bulls Beat Knights 5-1 in Game One of Twinbill - Durham Bulls (IL) September 20
• Knights Top Bulls 8-7 - Durham Bulls (IL) September 19
• Bulls Best Knights 3-2 - Durham Bulls (IL) September 18
• Durham Downs Charlotte 7-3 - Durham Bulls (IL) September 17
• UNC and NC State Baseball Set to Face off in Fall Exhibition at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Thursday, October 16 - Durham Bulls (IL) September 17
• Keegan, Bulls Blast Past Knights 9-6 - Durham Bulls (IL) September 16
• Durham Bulls Announce New Partnership with Lumos - Durham Bulls (IL) September 15
• Bulls Fall to Tides 7-5 in Home Finale - Durham Bulls (IL) September 14
• Norfolk Defeats Durham 3-1 to Split Saturday Doubleheader - Durham Bulls (IL) September 13
• Scholtens Stifles Tides in Bulls' 6-2 Victory - Durham Bulls (IL) September 13
• Morgan Mashes Walk-0ff Homer as Bulls Topple Tides, 5-3 - Durham Bulls (IL) September 12
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Durham, North Carolina:

• Carolina Blaze (AUSL)
• Durham Bulls (IL)

Other cities near Durham, North Carolina with alternative or minor league teams:

• Burlington, North Carolina
• Danville, Virginia
• Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Wilson, North Carolina
• Cary, North Carolina

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• Professional women's softball coming to Durham in June - AUSL ABC 11 (January 14)
• AUSL Names Durham as Host City for Carolina Blaze - AUSL Duke Athletics (January 14)
• Women's pro softball coming to Durham - AUSL WRAL (January 14)
• Savannah Bananas bring banana ball excitement to Chapel Hill's Kenan Stadium April 2026 - IL WRAL (October 10)
• Navy Town Showdown vs. Jacksonville completes Norfolk Tides' season - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 15)
• Jordan Westburg’s 9th-inning homer lifts Tides in season’s road finale - IL Virginian Pilot (September 14)
• Tides win night game for doubleheader split at Durham - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 14)
• Walk-off homer lifts Durham past Tides, whose 3 hits are all homers - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 13)
• Tides end 4-game slide by beating Durham - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 12)
• Durham Bulls outslug Norfolk Tides in a game with 26 hits, 7 home runs - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 11)
• Durham Bulls rough up Norfolk Tides starter to begin series with a victory - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 10)
• Braves Prospect J.R. Ritchie Extends Scoreless Streak to 17 1/3 Innings - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (September 7)
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