Bichette and Offense Explode in 11-8 Win

The Bisons continued their offensive prowess against the Indians with an 11-8 win on Thursday afternoon at Sahlen Field. Top prospect Bo Bichette had three hits, including two in the fifth inning alone, as the Herd wrapped up a 5-1 season series against Indianapolis. In a game that was tied 2-2 with just six combined hits through the first four innings, the Herd blew the game open when they sent 13 men to the plate in an eight-run fifth. Trailing 3-2, Andy Burns and Michael De La Cruz both si... Full Story

Trent Grisham and Luke Barker Promoted to Triple-A

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, announced a quartet of roster moves prior to their series opener against the Mississippi Braves on Thursday. OF Trent Grisham and RHP Luke Barker have both been promoted to Triple-A San Antonio after spending the first half of the Minor League season with Biloxi. OF Michael O'Neill has been transferred back to Biloxi from San Antonio and LHP Daniel Brown has also been transferred to Biloxi from the Rocky Mountain Vibes. Grisham earns his first promotion to Triple-A. The 22-year-old played 63 games with Biloxi in ... Full Story

George Springer Joins Hooks Tonight on Rehab Assignment

CORPUS CHRISTI - Astros outfielder and 2017 World Series MVP George Springer is set to begin a rehab stint with the Hooks in tonight's series opener opposite Springfield. Springer, the 2013 Texas League Player of the Year, has been on the shelf since suffering a left hamstring injury May 24 vs. the Boston Red Sox. Despite missing the last 23 games, the former first-round pick out of UConn is second among American League outfielders in 2019 All-Star Game voting, trailing only Mike Trout. In 48 games for the Astros this year, Springer is batting .308 with 17 home runs, 43 RBIs, and a 1.032... Full Story

Braves top two draft picks added to Rome roster

ROME, GA - The Atlanta Braves have announced a series of roster moves affecting the Single-A club to start the second half of the season today. The Braves first two draft picks for 2019, catcher Shea Langeliers and infielder Braden Shewmake have been activated on the Rome roster. Rome catcher Logan Brown has been promoted to High-A Florida along with outfielder Andrew Moritz and infielder Derian Cruz. In other corresponding moves, outfielder Justin Dean and catcher Ricardo Rodriguez have been activated off the injured list while catcher Hagen Owenby has been placed on the injured list. LHP ... 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. Triplets - Big3 (Big3)
2. Bivouac - Big3 (Big3)
3. Enemies - Big3 (Big3)
4. Killer 3s - Big3 (Big3)
5. Trilogy - Big3 (Big3)
6. Power - Big3 (Big3)
7. Aliens - Big3 (Big3)
8. Whipsnakes - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
9. Dodgers Lasorda - Arizona League (AzL)
10. Arizona Hotshots - Alliance of American Football (AAF)

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

• San Diego - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Triplets - Big3 (Big3)
• Trilogy - Big3 (Big3)
• Tri State - Big3 (Big3)
• Power - Big3 (Big3)
• Killer 3s - Big3 (Big3)
• Ghost Ballers - Big3 (Big3)
• Enemies - Big3 (Big3)
• Bivouac - Big3 (Big3)
• Ball Hogs - Big3 (Big3)

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
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ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
Big3, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AAL, AFL, CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
AAF, CFL, XFL

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
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SOCCER
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL