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Davis Towne Returns to Long Beach Poly as Head Baseball Coach

Long Beach Poly has appointed Davis Towne, a Poly alumnus and former varsity star, as its new head baseball coach. Towne, who spent nine years at Lakewood High, will continue teaching special education while leading the team through campus renovations.

Jul 27, 2026

Fantasy Baseball Week 19: 10 Sneaky Starters to Watch

As Week 19 (July 27‑August 2) unfolds, the latest CBS Sports guide pinpoints ten sleepers rostered in under 80 % of leagues, highlights the Yankees, Royals and Giants as favorable matchups, and warns against the Orioles, Dodgers and White Sox.

Jul 27, 2026

Andruw Jones Joins Baseball Hall of Fame in Historic Induction

Andruw Jones was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, where he delivered a heartfelt speech thanking his teammates, coaches and family, while fans from across the United States and his native Curaçao celebrated his legacy.

Jul 27, 2026

Major Osbolt Commits to UNC, Bolstering Tar Heels’ Rotation

Major Osbolt, a 6‑foot‑3 right‑hander from Walters State Community College, has pledged to join the University of North Carolina, bringing three years of eligibility, a 12.6 strikeout‑to‑walk ratio and a mid‑90s fastball to the Tar Heels' rotation.

Jul 27, 2026

Cotuit Kettleers Fall 6-0 to Brewster Whitecaps Amid Smoky Conditions

The Cotuit Kettleers were unable to find traction on Thursday night, dropping a 6‑0 decision to the Brewster Whitecaps in a game cut short by thick wildfire smoke that blanketed the Cape Cod region. Brewster struck first with an RBI single from Jacob Lee of Virginia Commonwealth, and a miscommunication between catcher Brady Christman and starter Adam McKelvey put Cotuit in a 2‑0 hole. The Whitecaps added four runs in the seventh inning, sealing the Kettleers' fate before the contest was halted by deteriorating weather. Isaac Sturgess of Wake Forest turned in a solid performance, logging two singles and noting that he approached the at‑bats with a relaxed mindset that allowed the hits to fall. On the mound, McKelvey, a Georgia Tech product, mounted an impressive streak, retiring 13 consecutive batters after surrendering the early two‑run lead, only to walk one hitter in the fifth before striking out the final opponent to end the inning. Cotuit coach Rob Cooper praised McKelvey’s composure and the effort of the relief arms, Luke Smyers from Alabama and Everett Garber from Bucknell, who made his debut with two strikeouts in a single inning. The Kettleers now turn their attention to a Thursday night showdown with the Gatemen in Wareham, hoping to rebound from the setback.

Jul 27, 2026

Tommy White Set for MLB Debut with Oakland Athletics

Tommy White, the LSU‑trained slugger drafted 40th overall, is poised to make his major league debut this Friday, bringing a potent bat and a shared history with three other former Tigers now in the big leagues.

Jul 27, 2026

Joey Votto Reflects on a 17‑Year Reds Legacy and a Young Red Sox Prospect

In recent appearances on MLB Network and NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball, Joey Votto opened up about his long tenure with the Cincinnati Reds, the franchise’s ups and downs, and the memory of being no‑hit by Roy Halladay in 2010. He also compared Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony to his own early development, sparking conversation about the next generation of talent.

Jul 27, 2026