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Six players from Louisiana Tech’s baseball squad have entered the transfer portal, prompting coach Cooper Fouts to discuss the challenges and the team’s adaptive approach.
Gonzaga University's baseball team has secured junior third baseman Josiah Rodriguez from Point Loma Nazarene University via the NCAA transfer portal, a move that comes as the program bids farewell to key contributors Mikey Bell and Landon Hood before the portal closes on June 30.
Across more than nine decades, baseball has produced a cascade of historic performances on specific calendar days. This article revisits the games, players and milestones that have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, interrupting a live baseball broadcast and prompting mass evacuation at Estadio Universitario de Caracas. The seismic shock was captured on camera, showing players sprinting for safety and the broadcast continuing for nearly an hour before it was halted.
Levi Maxwell, a seasoned coach with a state championship pedigree, has been approved by the Wood County Board of Education to lead the Parkersburg South Patriots baseball program, promising a high‑tempo style centered on base stealing and hard‑nosed defense.
A junior pitcher‑batter from Murray County Central has been named Independent Baseball Player of the Year after leading his team to its first state tournament appearance in over 20 years, overcoming a torn labrum to deliver dominant performances on both sides of the ball.
The 2027 Frisco College Baseball Classic will take place March 5‑7 at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas, showcasing the defending national champion Oklahoma Sooners, Big 12 champion Kansas Jayhawks, Sun Belt champion Southern Miss Golden Eagles, and UC Irvine Anteaters.
June’s relief action featured dominant closers like David Bednar and Mason Miller, while some bullpen pieces stumbled. The article also covers the upcoming MLB broadcast deal with NBC and Peacock.
Will Smith, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ catcher, has been sidelined by neck inflammation since mid‑June. The club initially expected a July return, but the timeline has shifted as the player’s recovery has been slower than hoped. Manager Dave Roberts emphasizes a health‑first approach, while Dalton Rushing has stepped into the starting role.
The Murray County Central baseball squad finished 23-2, captured a section title and placed third at state, with Coach Paul Counter celebrated for his leadership and the standout performances of pitchers Krew Schneider, Teague Meyer and Dugan Kluis.
A June 2026 showcase in Selden highlighted rising baseball stars, a home‑run derby, ceremonial first pitches and MVP honors.
The 2026 campaign marked the first state title for St. Albans since 2019, highlighted by standout performances from Braxton Burke, Brogan Samms and a roster of all-state selections.
Tyler Lloyd, a Frenship High School alumnus with extensive coaching experience, has been named head baseball coach, while his wife and children are also part of the Frenship community.
Trevor Goldenetz, a .370 hitter from Long Beach State, joins the Longhorns as the fourth transfer, filling a key outfield vacancy.
Ari Holzer pitched a complete game, striking out six, to help the Gloria Gates Foundation defeat UTLX 6-2, while a host of other teams posted exciting victories in the regional summer league.
Braxton Ashcraft fanned ten batters without a walk against the Mariners, delivering a performance that highlights his emergence as a top-of-the-rotation ace for Pittsburgh.
Oklahoma Sooners clinched the 2026 College World Series, celebrating a historic run that combined improbable victories, donor recognition, and a promising future for the program.
The Orange Sox placed sixth among 48 teams at the state‑largest Columbus tournament, a milestone in a season that ends with a showdown at Greenwich Reservoir Park.
With the college baseball transfer portal now open, West Virginia University's program is undergoing significant changes, including players leaving, those exhausting eligibility, draft‑eligible talent, and a wave of new transfers and signees.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, shaking a baseball stadium, toppling walls in the capital and triggering brief tsunami warnings for nearby islands.
Two high‑value pitching machines were taken in a targeted theft, jeopardizing player development and upcoming tournaments.
A deep dive into the metrics that quantify every swing, pitch and run, revealing the hidden patterns that shape modern baseball.
Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela while baseball games were underway, shaking stadiums and causing panic among players and fans. The quakes, measured at 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes, were broadcast live, showing the immediate impact on the field and surrounding areas. Reports of collapsed buildings in Caracas have emerged, underscoring the broader damage.
After a distinguished playing career and a rapid rise through college baseball’s ranks, Todd Butler is swapping the Oklahoma Sooners for the University of Florida’s staff.