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Angels’ First Baseman Nolan Schanuel: A Struggling Prospect in Anaheim

The Los Angeles Angels have long been plagued by a draft‑development paradox: high‑profile selections often stall in the minor leagues, leaving the big‑league club scrambling for ready‑made talent. Nolan Schanuel, the 2023 first‑round pick, burst onto the scene just weeks after signing, earning a spot in the lineup despite modest batting averages and limited power. With a thin pipeline of alternatives, the team has been forced to keep him as the everyday starter.

Jul 28, 2026

Mark Walter’s Low‑Profile Ownership of the Dodgers

Mark Walter, majority owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, takes a hands‑off stance, relying on veteran executive Stan Kasten to run the club while he expands his reach across baseball, basketball, soccer and motorsport.

Jul 28, 2026

Auburn Adds Nick Ammirati as Hitting Coach

Auburn University hires Georgia’s hitting coach Nick Ammirati, a SEC veteran with a record‑setting playing and coaching background, to lead the Tigers’ offense forward.

Jul 28, 2026

Trailblazers Drop Senior Legion Game to Ashwaubenon, Eyes Regional Tournament

The Ahnapee Trailblazers fell 4-2 to Ashwaubenon after an early lead slipped away in the sixth inning. Hobbs Emerson pitched six innings, while Jacob Massey and Owen Dannhausen each collected two hits. The team now turns to a final regular‑season game against Bay Port before entering the AA Legion regional tournament in Casco.

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

Kansas Baseball Secures Key Returners for 2027 Season

Kansas baseball is shaping up for a strong 2027 campaign after a historic 2026 season that saw the Jayhawks make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. The team’s core will return with a mix of seasoned arms and potent bats, giving the program a chance to stay among the Big 12’s elite.

Jul 28, 2026