OU Baseball Drafts Eight Prospects, Eyes Title Defense
Eight Sooners players were chosen in the 2026 MLB Draft, while key returnees and portal additions set the stage for another championship run.
Jul 28, 2026
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LSU Baseball Draft Strategy Shifts Under Coach Jay Johnson
The MLB draft has historically influenced LSU's baseball program, and this off-season the Tigers are navigating a new landscape shaped by high draft picks and undrafted prospects.
Jul 28, 2026
Sam Larson drafted by the Colorado Rockies, ending Tulane’s 15‑year draft streak
Tulane's standout pitcher Sam Larson was selected in the 16th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies, marking the program's latest entry in a continuous run of draft picks that spans over a decade and a half.
Jul 28, 2026
Jordan Walker Claims 2026 Home Run Derby Crown
Jordan Walker became the first Cardinals player to win the 2026 Home Run Derby, hitting 12 homers in the final round and securing a million‑dollar prize, while a Phillies slugger finished empty‑handed despite a 30‑homer effort.
Jul 28, 2026
Armani Guzman to Return for Senior Season as WVU Baseball Faces Draft Surge
Armani Guzman’s decision to stay, combined with a wave of MLB draft selections, sets the stage for another competitive year for West Virginia University baseball.
Jul 28, 2026
Southern Arizona Baseball Alumni Stir Minor League Activity
Recent transactions involving players from Southern Arizona and the Arizona Wildcats program highlight both the end of an eight‑year MLB career and the emergence of new power threats in Double‑A.
Jul 28, 2026
Akron Youth Baseball Stars Shine in 2026 MLB All-Star Promo
The league, celebrating its 69th year, highlights the spirit of baseball as its participants are showcased in a national broadcast ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game.
Jul 28, 2026
West Akron Little Leaguers Star in MLB All-Star Game Prelude
Young players from the West Akron Baseball & Softball League were filmed by Major League Baseball for a pregame video that will debut before the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, highlighting community baseball spirit.
Jul 28, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Alumni Make Their Mark in MLB’s 2026 Season
A look at the latest performances, injuries and international stints of former University of Arizona baseball players now competing in the big leagues and beyond.
Jul 28, 2026
MLB Players Reject Salary Cap Push as Season Nears Critical Juncture
Bruce Meyer, interim head of the players’ union, criticized MLB’s advertising campaign supporting a salary cap, citing record attendance and the potential fallout of a December lockout.
Jul 28, 2026
MLB Players Union chief slams owners’ salary‑cap pitch as ‘perverse’ amid record attendance
The interim head of the MLB Players Association argues that the league’s push for a salary cap is both unnecessary and damaging, pointing to robust attendance and the financial capacity of every team.
Jul 28, 2026
MLB Players Union chief slams salary cap push as league enjoys record attendance
Interim MLB Players Association director Bruce Meyer denounced the league's salary cap campaign, arguing that baseball's prosperity makes such a move perverse and detrimental to players long term
Jul 28, 2026
MLB’s Interim Union Chief Slams Salary Cap Proposal as Misguided
Bruce Meyer, interim executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, denounced the league's push for a salary cap, citing robust attendance figures and a looming lockout that would mark the sport's tenth work stoppage since 1972.
Jul 28, 2026
MLB Players Association chief slams salary‑cap push
Interim MLBPA director Bruce Meyer denounced the league's advertising campaign for a salary cap, arguing that baseball is thriving and that management's proposal would be a generational blow to the players.
Jul 28, 2026
MLB Players’ Union Rejects Salary Cap Pitch as Owners Push for Competitive Balance
With a new labor contract set to expire on Dec. 1, the head of the MLB Players Association warns that a salary‑cap proposal is unnecessary and driven by profit motives, even as MLB’s commissioner defends it as a tool for parity.
Jul 28, 2026
MLB Owners and Players Edge Toward Salary Cap Showdown
Major League Baseball is moving toward its first work stoppage in three decades as owners push for a hard salary cap that could reshape player earnings and the future of the sport.
Jul 27, 2026
Sacramento’s Baseball Draft Drought: Fewer Local Players Selected in 2026 MLB Draft
Only two players from the Sacramento area were chosen in the 2026 MLB draft, prompting coach Reggie Christiansen to discuss the impact of a shorter draft, a focus on college experience, and the challenges facing high school and junior‑college prospects.
Jul 27, 2026
USC Baseball Pursues NIL Deal to Retain Drafted Pitcher Grant Govel
With the 2026 MLB Draft behind him, pitcher Grant Govel faces a decision that could reshape USC’s rotation and future postseason hopes.
Jul 27, 2026
Seven Florida Gators Ink MLB Deals
A group of Florida Gators baseball players have agreed to professional contracts with Major League Baseball teams, collectively earning over $6.7 million in signing bonuses.
Jul 27, 2026
Firehouse Subs Teams Up with MLB for ‘Extra Innings, Extra Subs’ Promotion
Firehouse Subs has entered a multi‑year agreement to become the 'Official Sub' of Major League Baseball across the United States and Canada, launching a season‑long promotion that rewards fans with a free medium sub whenever a weekend game goes into extra innings, while also bolstering MLB's community initiatives and public‑safety efforts.
Jul 27, 2026
Firehouse Subs Named MLB’s Official Sub in Multi-Year Partnership
Firehouse Subs has entered a multi-year agreement with Major League Baseball, making the sandwich chain the league’s official sub and launching a promotion that rewards fans with free meals when games go into extra innings.
Jul 27, 2026
Firehouse Subs Teams Up with MLB for ‘Extra Innings, Extra Subs’ Promotion
Firehouse Subs has partnered with Major League Baseball to launch a season‑long promotion that rewards fans with a free medium sub during extra‑inning games, while also investing in youth baseball programs and public‑safety initiatives.
Jul 27, 2026
Gavin Kelly’s Stellar Run with Team USA and Upcoming Cape Cod League Debut
Gavin Kelly’s performance for Team USA in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship and his upcoming stint with the Bourne Braves highlight a promising trajectory for the West Virginia prospect.
Jul 27, 2026
Gavin Kelly’s Standout Performance Fuels West Virginia’s 2027 Baseball Outlook
Gavin Kelly helped Team USA finish runner‑up at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship, posting a .473 average and two RBIs, and is set to join the Bourne Braves before returning to West Virginia University, where a strong 2027 season could bring consecutive College World Series appearances.
Jul 27, 2026