Dodgers Unveil Loons 2025 Opening Day Roster

MIDLAND, Mich. - In conjunction with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Great Lakes Loons are pleased to announce the team's opening day roster for the 2025 season. The Opening Day roster will be finalized prior to Friday's home opener, when the Loons host the Lake County Captains (High-A Affiliate Cleveland Guardians) at 6:05 p.m. at Dow Diamond. PITCHERS (15): Brooks Auger, Patrick Copen, Cam Day, Luke Fox, Joseilyn Gonzalez, Carson Hobbs, Jesus Luna, Payton Martin, Robinson Ortiz, Livan Reinoso,... Full Story

Blue Wahoos Announce 2025 Preliminary Opening Day Roster

PENSACOLA, FL - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos announced Thursday their preliminary Opening Day roster in advance of the 2025 season. The 28-man roster features 23 players who have previously played for the Blue Wahoos, led by returning team MVP and Rawlings Minor League Gold Glove winner Joe Mack. The Blue Wahoos will feature six players on MLB Pipeline's list of the Top 30 Marlins prospects, including left-handed pitcher and Opening Day starter Robby Snelling (#8), catcher Joe Mack (#9), outfielder Kemp Alderman (#11), left-handed pitcher Dax Fulton (#14), infielder Jared Serna (#16) and ri... Full Story

Pitching Propels 'Pigs to Doubleheader Sweep of Red Wings

Rochester, New York - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (4-2) used seven different arms to silence the Rochester Red Wings (2-3) bats across both ends of a doubleheader, capturing 8-1 and 3-1 wins on Thursday afternoon at Innovative Field. Game One Scoreless thru the first two innings, the 'Pigs jumped on the board first in the third. After the first two hitters reached, Justin Crawford collected his first triple-A RBI with a base hit, driving in the first run of the game. Two outs later, Christian Arroyo blasted a double to centerfield, scoring two more runs. The Red Wings got their lone run o... Full Story

Pelicans Announce 2025 Opening Day Roster

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, have unveiled their Opening Day roster for the 2025 season. The 30-man group includes 17 pitchers, three catchers, seven infielders, and three outfielders. Eight members of the Cubs' 2024 draft class and 16 former Pelicans will take the field at Pelicans Ballpark to begin the 2025 season. Highlighting the Pelicans roster are two of the Cubs' Top 30 prospects in Cole Mathis and Angel Cepeda. Mathis is the 15th ranked prospect in the organization and will make his minor league debut this season with the Peli... Full Story

• LA Galaxy Travel to Face Real Salt Lake at America First Field on Saturday, April 5 - LA Galaxy (MLS)
• Dodgers Unveil Loons 2025 Opening Day Roster - Great Lakes Loons (MWL)
• Jacks Welcome NTDP & Waterloo to Muskegon - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
• Ron Newman Cup Playoff Broadcast Information Announced - (MASL)
• Nashville Kats Host Oregon Lightning Friday Night in Week 4 Showdown - Nashville Kats (AF1)
• Blue Wahoos Announce 2025 Preliminary Opening Day Roster - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (SL)
• The Town FC Signs Goalkeeper Luca Ulrich to MLS NEXT Pro Contract - The Town FC (MLS NEXT Pro)
• San Antonio FC to Face Union Omaha in U.S. Open Cup - San Antonio FC (USL)
• Silseth Shines, Rivero and Neto Homer as Bees Hold off Isotopes - Salt Lake Bees (PCL)
• Rowdies Set for Open Cup Clash with FC Naples - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Mizzou volleyball alum finds new home in LOVB Omaha - LOVB KOMU
• AHL notebook: Luchanko, Chesley among players to watch after CHL, NCAA seasons end - AHL NHL.com
• All 3 Canadian teams go into PWHL break in playoff positions - PWHL CBC
• Five things to watch for in Week 2 of the 2025 UFL season - UFL Fox Sports
• With prospects galore, Cedar Rapids Kernels ready to get their 2025 season started - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette
• Nathan Ordaz has proven LAFC can trust the young forward - MLS Los Angeles Times
• Captains look to defend Midwest League title with new roster - MWL Willoughby News-Herald
• Atlanta United almost at full strength for first time in weeks - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Top Dodgers pitching prospect Jackson Ferris ready for Tulsa Drillers' Opening Night start - TL Tulsa World
• Hearts of Pine will host another Open Cup game - USL1 Portland Press Herald
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Saylors, Hines and Nacua Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• 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
• Courage Drop 2025 Home Opener by Fran Stuchbury

Forward Dalton Duhart with the Bloomington Bison

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. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
3. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
4. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
7. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
8. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
9. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
10. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Saylors, Hines and Nacua Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
4. Switchbacks FC Acquire Herbert Endeley on Loan from FC Dallas for 2025 Season
5. Gotham FC Captain Tierna Davidson out for Season
6. Swamp Rabbits Sweep Gladiators in Wild Finale
7. Inside the UFL
8. Official Knights Opening Day Roster Announced
9. New York Liberty Timeless Torches Dance Team to Hold Open Auditions for 20th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, April 15 at Barclays Center
10. Ice Cube's BIG3 League Announces Dates, Arenas for Summer 2025

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

• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• DMV Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Dallas Power - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Chicago Triplets - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Boston Ball Hogs - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Penticton Vees - Western Hockey League (WHL)
• Fort Wayne FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• North Jersey Pro Soccer - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Sarasota Paradise - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• North Jersey Pro Soccer - 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