Here are the AUSL playoff scenarios entering final regular-season weekend
The chase for AUSL playoff position is coming down to the wire. Two teams are in. Two more are still alive for the third and final spot. And entering the final weekend of regular-season games, seeding is up for grabs across the board. The reigning champion Utah Talons and the
Wallace becomes 1st player in AUSL history with 3-HR game
Skylar Wallace has been crushing pitches all season long in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. On Thursday, her power at the plate put her in the AUSL history books. The Chicago Bandits infielder became the first player in league history to homer three times in a game. She achieved the
The mental trick AUSL star learned from 3-time All-Star Sean Casey
Most mornings growing up, Megan Grant ate her breakfast with the TV tuned to MLB Network. She loved watching “Quick Pitch," the daily show that aired highlights of the previous day of baseball, catching fans up on games or moments they missed. Grant’s affinity for the sport wasn’t only as
2026 AUSL season is underway! Here's what you need to know
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has embarked upon a second season that is also a new beginning. After barnstorming its way across the country in its inaugural year, the AUSL is now structured as a more traditional, city-based league in 2026 and going forward. The league has six teams --
They're back! Talons set to defend title in return to AUSL Championship Series
The Utah Talons, who won the first Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship last season, became the first team to punch a ticket to the playoffs this season.
Sinicki returns to AUSL action for 1st time since breast cancer diagnosis
When Paige Sinicki announced in June that she was battling Stage 2 breast cancer, she ended her video by saying, "I look forward to seeing you all on the field this summer."
An all-out dive, a bobble & a barehand snag led to game-winning catch in AUSL
Jessica Clements knew she had to go all out in order to secure a win for the Chicago Bandits on Sunday in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. She had no other choice. Her Bandits were leading the Texas Volts, 2-1, and needed one more out to pick up a victory.
'I had good role models': Romero inspired by softball-star sisters
Mikey Romero’s family group chat is an active one these days. Perhaps that’s to be expected when you’re one of the top prospects in the Red Sox organization and your three sisters are all standout softball players -- two in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League and one coming off a
Kamryn Potts blazing new trail from baseball to AUSL bullpen catcher
MIAMI -- For years, Kamryn Potts was used to being the only girl on the field. That changed when she attended the Trailblazer Series in Vero Beach, Fla., in 2022. Four years later, the Melbourne (Fla.) High School rising senior and University of Tennessee commit found herself back at the
A left-handed catcher? AUSL's Erickson is proving everyone wrong
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Utah's Fouts dazzles with 6th shutout in AUSL history
The Utah Talons have won seven straight games to surge into first place in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, and pitcher Montana Fouts has been a big reason why.
3-sport star canine and extra-innings thriller kick off epic Signature Series for AUSL
The AUSL turned one very good doggo into a three-sport star on Thursday. And no, we’re not talking about Air Bud. We’re talking about the multi-talented Champ, who served as the bat dog on Thursday during the first game of the AUSL’s Signature Series, an absolute thriller between the Utah
First grand slam in AUSL team's history was done the hard way
Another day, another piece of history for the Utah Talons. This time, it came on a highlight-reel play that was the first of its kind for the AUSL-leading Talons. With Utah already ahead of the Oklahoma City Spark 2-0, outfielder Jadelyn Allchin roped a fly ball to the gap in
Can this AUSL star take home the league's 1st Triple Crown?
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has already seen some history in its second season, including an incredible 12-strikeout game from Utah Talons pitcher Montana Fouts. It’s not absurd to say we’re also watching the best offensive season to date in the league’s young history. Maya Brady is officially on Triple
The softball player who writes for a dictionary
Any time you’re at a ballfield or watching a game on TV, you’ll hear the language of baseball and softball. The sibling sports overlap in their vocabulary with terms like “southpaw,” “payoff pitch,” and “frozen rope.” Others are sport-specific, like “circle” for softball, while baseball uses “bump.” It takes an
Maya Brady tearing it up with a hit in all 8 AUSL games
Maya Brady does nothing but rake. Brady has recorded a hit in all eight games so far this season for the OKC Spark in the AUSL. She has a league-leading 13 hits and her .520 average ranks second among all batters. This is a continuation of her strong work in
History! Fouts' 12 Ks set new AUSL record
We just saw one of the greatest pitching performances in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s young history. Utah Talons ace Montana Fouts set a new league record with 12 strikeouts in Thursday’s 4-3 win over the Texas Volts. She completed all seven innings, scattering five hits and taking home a
'Softball got me through': Maya Johnson's inspirational journey from lupus to the pros
MIAMI -- While her Oklahoma City Spark teammates take swings in the cages and run through the rhythm of a professional practice, left-handed pitcher Maya Johnson is elsewhere, spending another hour in treatment and managing a body that demands more attention than most ever see. Lupus, an autoimmune disease that
AUSL stars join to crush homers alongside MLB legends at MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3
Phillies legends Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino, along with Braves Hall of Fame outfielder Andruw Jones, have just learned that some of the biggest stars will be joining them at MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 presented by Ito En. Joining the MLBx derby -- which awards players for both home
The first batter AUSL's No. 2 pick faced in pro career? Only her former coach
Less than two weeks removed from the Women's College World Series, the final 2026 AUSL draftees are at last filtering in to begin their professional careers. One of those players is NiJaree Canady, the No. 2 pick in this year's College Draft out of Texas Tech, who made her professional
A bizarre broken bat and a walk-off highlight Monday's wild AUSL slate
Broken bats are a common occurrence on the diamond. Jam shots, off the end of the bat, etc. … it’s normal to see a cracked piece of lumber flying out of the batter’s box. In softball, though, where the pros are still using metal and composite bats? Not so common.
The AUSL star with a hitting lab in her basement
Ana Gold is a softball star. She's the all-time home run leader at Duke. She was drafted ninth overall in the 2025 AUSL College Draft. She went on to win Rookie of the Year in the inaugural season of the top softball league on the globe -- leading all rookies
Who was more excited for this slam, the hitter or the broadcaster?
Eric Collins, the play-by-play commentator for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, is known for losing his mind -- and his voice -- to deliver electric calls during TV broadcasts. On Thursday, Collins brought his energy to the diamond for an Athletes Unlimited Softball League matchup between the Portland Cascade and the
Monstrous home run from Grant headlines Day 2 AUSL action
On the heels of a thrilling Opening Day, the second season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League continues to deliver marquee moments. The second day of the season included an iconic first home run and a highly-anticipated showdown in the circle. Here’s a recap of the top moments from Day
Back-to-back HRs -- including a slam! -- highlight thrilling AUSL Opening Day
The second season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) kicked off with an entertaining tripleheader on Tuesday. And for some, it was even historic. Here's a look at the top moments from each game.