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

Trash Pandas Take Championship Series Lead with 5-4 Comeback Win in Biloxi

BILOXI, MS - The Rocket City Trash Pandas are coming home with a championship within reach. Nick Rodriguez's ninth-inning RBI single completed a 5-4 comeback victory over the Biloxi Shuckers on Sunday night at Keesler Federal Park, giving Rocket City a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three Southern League Championship Series. The Trash Pandas can claim their first championship - and bring the Huntsville area its first outright Southern League title since 1994 - in Game 2 on Tuesday at 6:35 pm at Toyota Field. Down 4-2 entering the seventh, Rocket City scored the game's final three runs while Lucas ... Full Story

Ricketts' Sac Fly Lifts Reading to Game 1 ELCS Victory

(Erie, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) edged out the Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers, Double-A) by a score of 1-0 to win game one of the Eastern League Championship Series. With its fourth shutout of the year, Reading is officially one win away from its first Eastern League title since the 1995 season. Bryan Rincon (Phillies No. 4 prospect) swung at the first pitch of the game, swatting a line drive to left field for a leadoff single. A Dante Nori (Phillies No. 6 prospect) double play shortly after teased the theme of the night: remarkable defense and superb... Full Story

Otters Win FLCF, Advance to First Championship Series Since 2023

WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Evansville Otters (3-2) rode a big offensive performance to a series win in Game Five of the Frontier League Midwest Conference Finals against the Washington Wild Things (2-3) on Sunday night, 9-6. Ryan Wiltse made his second start of the series against Kelvin Perez for Washington. The Otters struck first in the top of the second inning with a solo home run by Logan Brown, his fourth of the postseason. They extended their lead quickly in the next frame. The first four reached base on four straight singles to start the fourth inning. Amani Jones, Dennis Pierce an... Full Story

• Bay FC Names Paul Green as Chief Football Officer - Bay FC (NWSL)
• Blue Bombers Add Three to Practice Roster - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
• Hat Tricks Announce Leadership Group for 2026-27 Season - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks (NAHL)
• Wranglers Announce Start of AHL Training Camp - Calgary Wranglers (AHL)
• Generals Beat up on Troops - Oshawa Generals (OHL)
• San Diego FC Plays to 2-2 Road Draw in First Match against Inter Miami CF - San Diego FC (MLS)
• Trash Pandas Take Championship Series Lead with 5-4 Comeback Win in Biloxi - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL)
• Shuckers Fall to Trash Pandas in Game One of SLCS - Biloxi Shuckers (SL)
• Frontenacs Win in Home Opener, Beating 67's in Overtime - Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
• Angel City Football Club Moves into Sixth Place After a Shutout Win against Utah Royals on the Road - Angel City FC (NWSL)
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• 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
• Trash Pandas edge Shuckers 5-4 in Game 1 of Southern League Championship - SL WAFF
• Angel City rolls to shutout victory over shorthanded Utah - NWSL Los Angeles Times
• Sparks celebrate Lisa Leslie statue with rout of Fire - WNBA Press-Enterprise
• Anders Dreyer outduels Lionel Messi as SDFC, Inter Miami draw in Florida - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune
• Lynx struggle past lowly Sun, earn Reeves ire - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press
• 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

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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. 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. Inter Miami CF Hosts Cruz Azul the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup
6. Last Week around the Leagues
7. Inter Miami CF Launches 2026 Campeones Cup Legacy Project at Nu Stadium, Expanding Career Access for Miami Students
8. MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
9. Inter Miami CF Takes on San Diego FC for the First Time on Sunday
10. Sounders FC, Reign FC and RAVE Foundation Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Community Events Throughout Washington

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