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The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion baseball team won the New York State championship with a 9‑6 extra‑inning win over Cottrell‑Warner Post 942, and now prepares for the Mid‑Atlantic Regional Tournament in Massachusetts.
The August 22 auction in Springfield will feature a diverse array of unclaimed property, from vintage jewelry to sports memorabilia, offering both collectors and potential owners a chance to reclaim lost assets.
Buddy Powers, who guided Riverdale and Central Magnet to multiple state tournaments and later scouted for the majors, died on August 4, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
The MLB trade deadline has set off a cascade of outfield moves that are already reverberating through fantasy baseball drafts, especially in 12‑team roto leagues where every roster spot carries weight.
The Orioles sent outfielder Taylor Ward to the Mariners at the trade deadline, acquiring him in exchange for three pitchers and two minor‑league prospects. Ward's strong plate‑appearance numbers and projected RBI boost make the move a key storyline for both real‑world baseball and fantasy leagues.
Richard Carlson, a 6‑foot‑3 right‑hander with a 2.09 ERA, signed with Rock Valley College. His sister Madison recently completed a career at Northern Illinois, underscoring a generational commitment to the sport.
The Texas Sports Writers Association has named six Boerne ISD baseball players to its all‑state team, highlighting both emerging talent and future collegiate stars.
Despite a 5-0 advantage, Charleston fell to Kannapolis after a ninth‑inning homer, while the ballpark celebrated puppies, military members and wellness activities.
The Dodgers’ latest trade brings an elite arm to their rotation but has divided fans who view the move as another sign of financial imbalance in Major League Baseball.
After capturing the New Hampshire state championship, the Portsmouth Little League team is set to travel to the New England Regional and, if successful, to the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania.
A brief look at how financial pressures and league shifts shaped the short‑lived professional baseball scene in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, from its early promise to its eventual demise.
The $105 million overhaul of Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville is 98 percent complete, with key enhancements already in place and minor projects set to wrap up by late 2026.
From August 6 to 9, six teams will battle in a double‑elimination format at Fitton Field, with the winner advancing to the 2026 World Series in Shelby, North Carolina.
The 2024 trade deadline reshaped team rosters, with the Dodgers and Red Sox making headline moves while other clubs weighed prospects against immediate impact.
Santa Fe College has appointed Brad Powell as its new baseball coach, succeeding Johnny Wiggs and bringing decades of experience and recruiting expertise to the program.
The sudden death of Reggie Waller, 45, has left the San Diego baseball community mourning a mentor whose guidance helped the Patriots clinch their first Open Division title.
The 2026 state amateur baseball tournaments begin across South Dakota, featuring Class B action in Mitchell and a double‑elimination Class A bracket in Yankton, with championship games scheduled for mid‑August.
The deadline saw the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal, the Boston Red Sox add catcher Adley Rutschman, and several contending clubs trade away established talent for prospects, sparking debate across the league.
Gavin Grant, a seasoned infield specialist and recruiter, has accepted an assistant coaching position at New Mexico State University, bringing a strong track record from Oregon and Tacoma Community College.
The Hammond Lumber Co. Post 213 Riverhawks (White) defeated the Trenton Acadians 4-1 to claim the State Junior Legion Baseball Championship, finishing unbeaten and earning a spot in the Northeast tournament.
Jayden Stuyvesant’s .667 batting average and clutch pitching helped the Kenai Twins capture the Alaska American Legion state championship, while fellow athletes Emilee Anderson, Michael Murray and Shauna Severson also earned recognition for their achievements.
On a warm August evening in Chicago, the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled out a fresh arm onto the mound at Wrigley Field. Tarik Skubal, a 29‑year‑old right‑hander who had spent years grinding through the minors, made his long‑awaited MLB debut on August 4, 2026. The outing quickly turned into a lesson in the unforgiving nature of the big leagues, drawing sharp criticism and a wave of supportive voices.
Junior Bo Gerbracht, a Central College pitcher with profound hearing loss, has been selected for the USA Deaf Baseball Team heading to the World Deaf Baseball Championships in Japan this November.
A provocative banner above Wrigley Field declared the Dodgers had ruined baseball, while the club's massive payroll and recent trade for Tarik Skubal reignite discussions about competitive balance and potential league lockouts.