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Islanders surge as playoffs loom

As the regular season winds down, the Washington Island Islanders dominate the standings, while several other teams battle for the remaining playoff spots.

Jul 23, 2026

The Hidden Edge in the American League

An editorial on how advanced metrics are reshaping MLB storylines, from the Detroit Tigers' overlooked potential to the MVP hopes of Bobby Witt Jr.

Jul 23, 2026

Hunter Finck Emerges as Maine’s Top Baseball Talent

Junior pitcher‑hitter Hunter Finck finishes a 6‑0 season with a 0.38 ERA, wins the SMAA batting title and is named Varsity Maine Baseball Player of the Year, committing to Alabama and eyeing another state title.

Jul 23, 2026

Paul Hoynes Honored with BWAA Career Excellence Award

Paul Hoynes, a veteran Cleveland baseball writer, receives the BWAA Career Excellence Award, reflecting a career spanning 6,000 stories, a fight with cancer, and a deep connection to the city’s baseball culture.

Jul 23, 2026

Paul Hoynes to Receive BWAA Career Excellence Award

Longtime Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com writer Paul Hoynes will be honored with the Baseball Writers' Association of America’s Career Excellence Award, a testament to his 43‑year dedication to the sport.

Jul 23, 2026

The 1932 Amusement Tax That Shook Baseball Attendance

In 1932 the U.S. government revived an amusement tax that applied to baseball tickets, triggering a sharp drop in attendance and revealing the broader social cost of taxing visible leisure activities.

Jul 23, 2026