'Caps Clinch Eastern Division Title in Runaway Win

LANSING, MI - On Friday the 13th, and thanks to a 13-run third inning, the West Michigan Whitecaps clinched their spot in the postseason for the first time in seven years as winners of the 2025 Midwest League First-Half Eastern Division in a 20-6 win over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 7,258 fans at Jackson Field. The 'Caps will host a playoff game the second week of September, tentatively scheduled for Thursday the 11th at 6:35 pm against the second-half Midwest League Eastern Division cham... Full Story

Trash Pandas Show off Their Butts, and Win 4-1 Over Blue Wahoos

MADISON, Ala. - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (24-35) kicked off a weekend celebration of Alabama's rich BBQ history on Friday night by playing as their alternate identity, the Bama Butts. They posted a 4-1 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (30-21) in front of 5,381 fans at Toyota Field. The win is Rocket City's third straight, taking a 3-1 series lead over the Wahoos. Rocket City is now 10-6 over their last 16 games since May 27, boasting a 2.59 ERA, which ranks tied for sixth in all of minor league baseball. Much like a delicious pork butt, the game's initial moments were savory, a... Full Story

Squires Drives in Three as Nats Win, 10-2, Friday

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- Brett Squires had two hits and drove in three RBI in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (32-29) 10-2 win over the Arkansas Travelers (30-31) on Friday night. The Naturals and Travelers continue their series on Saturday with a 6:05 PM CT first pitch at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, AR. The Northwest Arkansas offense got to work straight away in the opening frame. The Nats scored four runs thanks to RBI singles from Gavin Cross, Brett Squires, Dustin Dickerson, and a sac fly from Spencer Nivens. NWA came back for more, plating four more runs in the sec... Full Story

Binghamton Rumble Ponies Clinch Spot in 2025 Eastern League Playoffs

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Rumble Ponies have officially won the first half Northeast Division title and clinched a spot in the 2025 Eastern League Playoffs. It is the 13th playoff appearance in franchise history and second in the last three years. Binghamton has won three Eastern League championships in its history (1992, 1994, 2014) and last reached the Eastern League Championship Series in 2023. The Rumble Ponies are 23-4 over their last 27 games en route to their first division title since the playoff format changed to first half and second half division champions in 2019. Information... Full Story

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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. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
6. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
8. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. 2025 Futures Draft Results
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. Inside the UFL
5. Taua, D.C. Defense and Turner Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
6. Boston Legacy FC Unveils Official Team Crest
7. Indiana Fever Waive Aari McDonald
8. 2025 NAHL Draft Recap
9. San Diego FC Defeats Club América, 3-0, in Exhibition Match at Snapdragon Stadium
10. 2025 Draft: 219 Players Selected

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

• 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)
• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Pee Dee IceCats - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
• Noblesville Boom - NBA G League (G League)
• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

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