Erik Gonzalez Begins Rehab Assignment with Indians

INDIANAPOLIS - Today the Pittsburgh Pirates announced infielder Erik Gonzalez will begin a rehab assignment with the Indianapolis Indians tonight at St. Paul. He is the eighth MLB rehabber assigned to Indy this season and third currently on the active roster, joining infielder Colin Moran and pitcher Steven Brault. Gonzalez, 29, was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 2 with a right oblique strain. In 71 games with Pittsburgh this season, he hit .232 (51-for-220) with 10 extra-base ... Full Story

Americans Bring Back Top-Two Defenseman Ben Carroll

Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans and partner Globe Life are proud to announce the signing of defenseman Ben Carroll for the 2021-2022 season. Ben Carroll played on the Americans top defensive pairing last season alongside ECHL Defenseman of the Year Les Lancaster. Carroll had 11 points in 65 games. "If you're playing in the ECHL, this is the only place to play," noted Ben Carroll. "I looked at Europe but, in the end, this is the place I want to be. We had a great team last year that fell a little short of our goal. I know Coach Martinson will assemble another great team and I'm expecti... Full Story

Enforcers Address 2021-2022 Season

The Elmira Enforcers are disappointed to have to announce that the team will have to go dormant ahead of the 2021-2022 FPHL season. This decision was not an easy one, but one that comes from a complete lack of communication from the CCIDA. The CCIDA has not only declined requested meetings for the past two years, but has refused to participate in any way in discussions about keeping the arena going in downtown Elmira after CAN-USA Sports made offers both to extend the lease and/or to buy the property outright. The Enforcers brought hockey back to Elmira after a year where all visitors to... Full Story

Velarde Succeeding in Role by Being Efficient with His Minutes

Sometimes super-sub, sometimes spot starter, the third-year midfielder is a key piece for Hounds Every club needs a player who makes the most of his playing time, even if it means he has to come off the bench or play limited minutes. For the Hounds, that player has been Anthony Velarde. Velarde has been one of the club's most efficient playmakers over the last three seasons. He has tallied 11 goals on 27 shots in his Hounds career, to go along with seven assists. "To be honest with you, I don't really look to score," Velarde said. "I don't go into a game thinking, 'Man, I have to b... Full Story

• Erik Gonzalez Begins Rehab Assignment with Indians - Indianapolis Indians (AAA East)
• Americans Bring Back Top-Two Defenseman Ben Carroll - Allen Americans (ECHL)
• NJ/NY Gotham FC Set to Square off against Houston on Sunday - NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL)
• Flyboys-River Riders Game Cancelled Due to COVID - Greeneville Flyboys (ApL)
• Enforcers Address 2021-2022 Season - Elmira Enforcers (FPHL)
• Velarde Succeeding in Role by Being Efficient with His Minutes - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL)
• Noah Williamson Signs with Miami Marlins - Yakima Valley Pippins (WCL)
• Home Opener December 18 - Tacoma Stars (MASL)
• Miami Marlins Pitcher Elieser Hernandez to Make Rehab Appearance in Pensacola on Saturday - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (AA South)
• Dallas Stars Sign Defenseman Ben Gleason to a One-Year, Two-Way Contract - Texas Stars (AHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Hooks pitcher Jonathan Bermudez earning role as club's ace - AA Central Corpus Christi Caller-Times
• State College Spikes announce death of Bob the Baseball Dog - MLBDL Centre Daily Times
• Hooks Baseball: Hooks pitcher Jonathan Bermudez off to good start since joining the club in April - AA Central Corpus Christi Caller-Times
• Terry Jones: Coach Jaime Elizondo earning high praise with Elks - CFL Edmonton Journal
• Red Stars and NWSL rivals trying to break up logjam in year of unusual parity - NWSL Chicago Sun Times
• Rattlers LB Ricky Wyatt Jr., not giving up on the process - IFL Arizona Republic
• Walleye great Shane Berschbach hangs up his skates - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Rugby ATL on the road for league title - MLR Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Pacific FC heralds return to Starlight Stadium with victory over Cavalry FC - CPL Victoria Times Colonist
• Moreno, Najem ready to rock with New Mexico United - USL KOBTV
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Texas Stars defenseman Ben Gleason (Mollie Kendall)

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. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
2. Columbia Fireflies - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
3. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. High Point Rockers - Atlantic League (AtL)
5. Gastonia Honey Hunters - Atlantic League (AtL)
6. Down East Wood Ducks - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
7. El Paso Chihuahuas - Triple-A West League (AAA West)
8. Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Double-A Central League (AA Central)
9. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
10. West Virginia Power - Atlantic League (AtL)

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

• Staten Island - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Kingsport Road Warriors - Appalachian League (ApL)
• Chihuahua Savage - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Grand Rapids Gold - NBA G League (G League)
• Portland - MLS Developmental League (MLSDL)
• San Diego - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Las Vegas - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
• Amarillo Wranglers - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Lake Country DockHounds - American Association (AA)
• Binghamton Black Bears - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)

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
AA Central, AA Northeast, AA South, AAA East, AAA West, AzFL, AzL, GCL, High-A Central, High-A East, High-A West, Low-A East, Low-A Southeast, Low-A West, ML, MLBDL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Mavericks, PA, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
NWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR, NARL
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLSDL, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL