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Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is urging the public to help locate the families of original owners of sports memorabilia discovered in abandoned safety deposit boxes, including a baseball signed by Pete Rose and other members of the Cincinnati Reds’ famed “Big Red Machine.”
Kurt Ippolito, a 6‑foot‑4 infielder/outfielder from the Dallas‑Fort Worth area, commits to Baylor after two prolific seasons at Central Christian College, bringing a .353 average, 11 home runs and a stint with the Santa Barbara Foresters.
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, each highlighting personal journeys, team legacies, and the support that shaped their careers.
Max Aude's recent free‑agent signing with the Athletics highlights a broader trend of Pepperdine graduates excelling across the baseball landscape, from minor‑league promotions to All‑Star recognitions.
State Treasurer Roby Smith is urging Iowans to check the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt after a cache of sports memorabilia, including a Pete Rose-autographed baseball, was uncovered in unclaimed safety deposit boxes.
Former pitcher Chan Ho Park joins the Athletics' ownership group as a senior adviser, marking a historic milestone for Korean representation in Major League Baseball.
During Portland's 'Heated Rivalry Night,' two Pickles players shared a scripted kiss that went viral, underscoring a broader push for LGBTQ+ representation in athletics.
The 2026 Virginia Junior League Baseball Tournament kicked off on July 9 at Town Centre Park in Kilmarnock, featuring 13 teams, opening ceremonies with local performers, and speeches from community leaders.
Two Kansas State Wildcats seniors have signed free-agent contracts with MLB organizations following the 2026 draft, capping a season that featured a 30‑27 record and four straight 30‑win campaigns.
With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on Dec. 1, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says owners are united behind a salary cap, citing fan demand for balance and the NHL’s recent deal as a model, while the MLBPA’s interim leader Bruce Meyer defends the status quo.
In his first year leading the Adel‑DeSoto‑Minburn program, Coach Shawn Beenken praised the community’s involvement and outlined his focus on fundamentals and character building.
After an eleven‑year pause, the beloved Backyard Baseball franchise returns with a 2026 edition that blends retro charm with modern features, including new card collaborations and unlockable stars.
After a long hiatus, Backyard Baseball makes its 2026 comeback, introducing fresh animation, in‑game card packs, and a new wave of collaborations that tie together gaming, sports memorabilia and collector culture.
The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League will showcase former college standouts, including transfers from Oregon to LSU and Florida to Georgia, as well as undrafted free agents signing with MLB clubs, while alumni of San Diego high schools prepare to compete.
The July 22 launch of the 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball set ignited a wave of pack openings, delivering unprecedented pulls of Ohtani Gold Logoman, Skenes Cy Young and other high‑value cards.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame presented the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill White, a trailblazing player, broadcaster, and executive whose career spanned decades of firsts and service.
From the crack of a wax wrapper to the thrill of discovering a rookie card, the ritual of opening packs continues to captivate fans across America.
Derek Ohme blends a 25‑year banking career with a lifelong passion for sports, community service and family life in Sioux Falls.
A look at the sensory thrill and cultural resonance of opening baseball card wax packs, as experienced by collector Brian Pirrip and highlighted at a recent event in New York.
The Charlotte Museum of History, in partnership with the Smithsonian, presents a bilingual exhibition that celebrates Latino contributions to baseball, featuring artifacts, oral histories and the stories of trailblazers like Minnie Mendoza, Gil Torres and Carlos Paula.
A group of Arizona high school baseball players, supported by the Diamondbacks' Nike RBI program, are preparing for a regional tournament in Oregon after receiving new uniforms, cleats and travel gear from outfielder Corbin Carroll. Former RBI player Adolfo Pacheco, now at Arizona State University, returns to mentor the next cohort, illustrating the program's impact on underserved athletes.
From July 16 to 19, 2026, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will host Fanatics Fest, a multi‑sport gathering featuring star athletes like Aaron Judge and LeBron James, exclusive gaming previews, and a FIFA World Cup watch party, all orchestrated by Fanatics founder Michael Rubin.
As the 2026 campaign reaches its halfway point, teams are fine‑tuning strategies to curb workload spikes among emerging starters, a move that shapes both on‑field results and fantasy outlooks.
A deep dive into how daily fantasy baseball participants can adjust player evaluations by accounting for starter versus bench usage, using Michael Conforto and Kerry Carpenter as case studies.