Romano to Make Debut with Bisons Sunday

The Buffalo Bisons today announced that RHP Jordan Romano has been promoted to the Herd from Double-A New Hampshire. The righty is scheduled to make his Triple-A debut for the Herd in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rochester Red Wings at Frontier Field (1:05 p.m.). Romano, 25, is enjoying a breakout season with the Fisher Cats, starting the year 8-0 with a 2.04 ERA in nine starts. He has struck out 51 and allowed just 26 hits in 53.0 innings of work. His eight wins are tw... Full Story

Graves Joins Shrimp on Rehab Assignment

PEARL, Miss. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to today's game against the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park at 2 p.m. eastern. Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Brett Graves has joined the Jumbo Shrimp on a transfer of a major league rehab assignment from the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads. Graves will start for the Jumbo Shrimp today against the Braves in Mississippi. "I'm feeling good, I'm feeling ready to go," Graves said. "It's been a long road back so I'm ready to get going." Graves made two r... Full Story

American Hockey League Alumni Set to Battle for Stanley Cup

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights are ready to face off for the Stanley Cup, and the conference champions' rosters are stocked with AHL All-Stars, Calder Cup winners and other graduates of the American Hockey League. Vegas's historic run to the Western Conference championship has been led by a roster filled with AHL alumni. Twenty-three of the 25 players who have dressed for a game so far this postseason developed in the American Hockey League. Alex Tuch and Shea Theodore both started the 2017-18 season with the AHL's Chicago Wolves before becoming ... Full Story

Bumgarner dominates in epic 2-0 River Cats win

WEST SACRAMENTO - A packed house was on hand at Raley Field to see Madison Bumgarner lead the Sacramento River Cats (24-26) to a thrilling 2-0 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes (26-24). Four Sacramento pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout, and Orlando Calixte put an exclamation point on the win with an eighth inning inside-the-park home run. Bumgarner was making his first appearance of 2018 and he looked smooth and crisp throughout. He struck out eight batters, walked one, and did not allow a hit in 3.2 innings pitched. After the game Bumgarner said, "I feel pretty good about the way ... Full Story

• Romano to Make Debut with Bisons Sunday - Buffalo Bisons (IL)
• Graves Joins Shrimp on Rehab Assignment - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (SL)
• Pigs Sweep PawSox in Doubleheader - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL)
• American Hockey League Alumni Set to Battle for Stanley Cup - (AHL)
• Game Day Preview: Pats and Titan Meet in 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup Final - Regina Pats (WHL)
• Knighthawks Fall to Rush in Game One - Rochester Knighthawks (NLL)
• Ellis Strikes out 8, Cards Win 7-3 - Springfield Cardinals (TL)
• Bumgarner dominates in epic 2-0 River Cats win - Sacramento River Cats (PCL)
• Four Home Runs Push Rainiers Past 51s, 11-5 - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL)
• Dash Outlast Nationals 4-2 in 11 Innings on Saturday - Winston-Salem Dash (CarL)
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• South Bend Cubs take series opener against West Michigan opener - MWL South Bend Tribune
• Timbers keep win streak rolling - MLS Portland Tribune
• Rainiers pound out four homers while crushing Las Vegas, 11-5 - PCL Seattle Times
• Hills gets his fill as Empire win again - AFL Albany Times-Union
• Fan hit by flying bat at Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game raises baseball safety question - CalL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
• Reno 1868 FC beat San Antonio FC, 2-1, Saturday. - USL Reno Gazette-Journal
• Albany Empire cruise to 4th straight win - AFL Capital News 9
• Chiefs break up scoreless duel in extras with five-run inning to split pair with Bandits - MWL Peoria Journal Star
• Tanner English, Brent Rooker pace Lookouts to 11-10 victory - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press
• Samuel Armenteros scores twice to lead Portland Timbers to 3-2 win over Colorado Rapids - MLS Portland Oregonian
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Sky Blue FC takes aim at the Seattle Reign FC goal

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. Buffalo Bisons - International League (IL)
2. Orlando SeaWolves - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
3. Chippewa Steel - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
4. Salt Lake City - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
5. Phoenix - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
6. Milwaukee - American Association (AA)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. Minnesota Whitecaps - National Women's Hockey League (NWHL)
9. Memphis - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
10. Quad City - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL)

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

• Fayetteville - Carolina League (CarL)
• Huntsville - Southern League (SL)
• Quad City - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL)
• Madison - United Soccer League Division III (USL D3)
• Phoenix - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• Minnesota Whitecaps - National Women's Hockey League (NWHL)
• Salt Lake City - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• Milwaukee - American Association (AA)
• Memphis - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• Chippewa Steel - North American Hockey League (NAHL)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Alaska, Cape Cod, Coastal Plain, FCBL, GWL, NECBL, Northwoods, PGCBL, Prospect, TCL, WCL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
MLS, USL, USL D3
Women's Soccer
NWSL