Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Minor League Baseball (MiLB): Minor League Baseball is accepting votes through September 22 for the favorite new alternate on-field uniform and identity from the 2026 season. The eight choices include the Columbus Clingstones of the Double-A Southern League as the Columbus Scrambled Dogs; the Las Vegas Aviators of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League as the Las Vegas Headliners; the Louisville Bats of the Triple-A International League as the Louisville Humidity; the Palm Beach Cardinals... Full Story

Six Drillers Receive Postseason Honors

The Tulsa Drillers just completed one of their best seasons in franchise history, and several key members of the 2026 team have been recognized for their performances. Today, Major League Baseball announced the 2026 Texas League All-Star Team and league awards winner, with six members of the Drillers receiving honors Leading the team are Eric Wedge, who was named the Texas League's Manager of the Year, and Josue De Paula who was named the TL's Most Valuable Player. A total of five Drillers players were named to the Texas League All-Star Team. De Paula, Mike Sirota and Zyhir Hope swept al... Full Story

Arias Named Eastern League MVP and Top MLB Prospect

PORTLAND, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs had four players recognized with Eastern League postseason honors, Minor Legue Baseball announced today. Franklin Arias was named Eastern League Most Valuable Player and Top MLB Prospect, while Anthony Eyanson was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Year. Arias, Eyanson, and Brooks Brannon were also selected as Eastern League All-Stars at shortstop, starting pitcher, and first base, respectively. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Sea Dogs have both the Eastern League MVP and Pitcher of the Year in the same season. Arias become... Full Story

Bryan Rincon and Alex McFarlane Named Eastern League All-Stars

(Reading, PA) - Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Bryan Rincon (Designated Hitter) and Alex McFarlane (Relief Pitcher) were named as Eastern League All-Stars. Rincon, 22, appeared in 118 games this season, slashing .267/.410/.517 (.927 OPS). The shortstop added 92 runs, 24 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs and stole 30 bases in 34 total attempts. Amongst qualified Eastern League hitters, Rincon posted the following rankings: 10th AVG (.267), T-1st HR (26), 1st OBP (.410), 2nd SLG (.517), 1st OPS (.927), T-8th 2B (24), 1st BB (95), T-3rd XBH (52), 4th total bases (219) and 2nd ... Full Story

• Bryce Mayer Tabbed 2026 Texas League All-Star - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL)
• Phantoms Training Camp Roster Announced - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
• Valkyries Sign Center Aminata Gueye to Rest-Of-Season Contract - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
• New England Revolution's Peyton Miller Voted MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 27 - New England Revolution (MLS)
• Knighthawks Own First Overall Pick in Thursday's NLL Entry Draft - Rochester Knighthawks (NLL)
• Firebells Force a Game 4 with a 10-5 Victory over the Queens - San Francisco Firebells (WPBL)
• Spirit's Dima Zhilkin Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week for September 17-20, 2026 - Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
• Atlantic League Championship Series Preview - Ducks vs. Blue Crabs - Long Island Ducks (AtL)
• OHL Announces Top Performers of the Week for September 17-20, 2026 - (OHL)
• San Jose Earthquakes Forward Darius Johnson Earns Grenada National Team Call-Up - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Two Yard Goats named All-Stars after stellar season - EL Hartford Courant
• Franklin Arias, Anthony Eyanson win Eastern League awards for Sea Dogs - EL Portland Press Herald
• NWSL Power Rankings: Denver the big movers as Gotham retain top spot - NWSL ESPN
• The inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League playoffs will go the distance - WPBL San Jose Mercury News
• Reading Fightin Phils win Game 1 of Eastern League Championship series - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times
• Rochester Red Wings open playoffs Tuesday: What to know - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Aja Wilson makes WNBA history as Aces sweep Storm - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Bay FC shuts out Racing Louisville FC 2-0 on goals by Alex Pfeiffer, Karlie Lema - NWSL San Jose Mercury News
• Angel City FC rolls past Utah Royals after 2 early ejections - NWSL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
• Albuquerque Isotopes finish 2026 season leading PCL in attendance again - PCL Albuquerque Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Result Slips away from Courage Late by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Manager Nelson Prada

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. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. New York Liberty - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. San Diego FC Falls 2-1 to Club Tijuana in Second Annual Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. San Diego FC Hosts 2026 Baja Cup Presented by Modelo against Club Tijuana on Wednesday
4. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Columbus Crew - September 16, 2026
5. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
6. Inter Miami CF Hosts Cruz Azul the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup
7. Last Week around the Leagues
8. Inter Miami CF Launches 2026 Campeones Cup Legacy Project at Nu Stadium, Expanding Career Access for Miami Students
9. MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
10. Inter Miami CF Takes on San Diego FC for the First Time on Sunday

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

• Florida Flamingos Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• Toronto North Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• USL Long Island - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Savannah - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Minnesota - American Association (AA)
• ATX Bulls - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Orange County Baseball Club - Pioneer League (PL)
• Baton Rouge Kingfish - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Houston Bulls - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• OKC United - United Soccer League Championship (USL)

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, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, ML, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, 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
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS, WTT

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