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After a storied playing and coaching career, Matt Schilling will continue with the Chanticleers in a new capacity, overseeing defense, baserunning and gameplay.
After a productive 2026 MLB Draft, Kentucky's baseball program is optimistic about the 2027 season. Key returnees and new talent promise a potent offense, while the team works to rebuild a pitching staff depleted by recent losses.
The 2025 MLB Draft saw the Durham-based Duke Blue Devils limited to a single selection, while three alumni secured deals with prominent franchises.
Ryan Pruitt, Edwin Alicea and Ethan Sutton were drafted by the Astros, Tigers and Dodgers, while three new recruits also earned selections.
A heated exchange that began at Talladega in 2025 gave way to a victorious race in Texas and finally a face‑to‑face meeting in Georgia, where the two athletes sealed their reconciliation.
With 21 holdovers and 20 newcomers, Clemson’s 2027 baseball squad features All‑ACC pitcher Aidan Knaak, who will stay for two more years, and a cast of experienced arms and promising bats looking to fill the gaps left by departed stars
The 2026 MLB Draft saw five University of Virginia players drafted, highlighted by A.J. Gracia’s ninth‑overall selection by the Atlanta Braves and a strong pipeline of future talent.
Andruw Jones, inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, expressed deep pride in Curaçao's unprecedented qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the smallest nation ever to achieve the feat, while also managing the Dutch team where his son made history.
Three standout players from Southeast Missouri were selected in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting the region’s rising talent and the growing impact on their respective programs.
Bernie Young’s career spanned professional play, decades of coaching, and a lifelong commitment to mentoring young athletes in Tennessee.
Cooper Corkrean, a 18th‑round pick of the Kansas City Royals, brings a 6‑2 record and a 5.49 ERA from his time at New Mexico, hoping to inject fresh talent into the club’s pitching staff.
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, delivering speeches that highlighted their unique paths and the broader story of baseball's global growth.
After a 12‑year stretch with the Braves that yielded ten Gold Gloves, Andruw Jones was welcomed into the Hall of Fame. He thanked his family, teammates and the baseball writers, while reminiscing about his modest $500,000 contract with the White Sox and his love for Chicago.
LSU's 2026 freshman baseball cohort brings together a tightly knit group of standout players, from right‑hander Cooper Sides to active chat member Nate Davis, while navigating commitments, drafts, and the program's winning tradition.
After being crowned The Fresno Bee baseball Player of the Year, Jensen Hirschkorn has agreed to a $3.9 million signing bonus with the Atlanta Braves, forgoing his college commitment to LSU and stepping into the minor leagues.
As the trade deadline nears, major league clubs weigh blockbuster deals, All‑Star performances shine, and the Hall of Fame readies for a record‑breaking induction ceremony.
From Bob Meusel's third career cycle to modern pitching feats, this article chronicles baseball's most memorable moments.
Four Texas Tech seniors and two high‑school prospects have signed professional contracts, with notable signing bonuses and a glimpse of the upcoming Round Rock Classic lineup.
Fernando Tatis Jr. launched the longest home run of the season, 474 feet, as the Padres and Braves meet at Truist Park. The game carries playoff implications for both clubs, while the Padres weigh a potential trade of closer Mason Miller.
Former President Donald Trump’s recent Georgia rally combined a push for Rep. Mike Collins, sharp critiques of the New York Mets, and assertions about Venezuela, Iran, and alleged Chinese election interference, drawing both applause and boos.
The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft once again underscored the steady flow of talent emerging from the Missouri Valley Conference, as seven of its athletes were selected across the opening ten rounds.
Top prospects delivered standout performances at the 2026 Futures Game in Philadelphia, offering scouts a glimpse of the next generation of baseball stars.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw just a single current Duke player drafted, though several alumni were selected, revealing both the program's historical strengths and its current challenges.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw eight Ole Miss Rebels drafted, including two first‑round selections, prompting head coach Mike Bianco to bolster the roster with experienced transfers and a returning ace.