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Shohei Ohtani's 350th career home run marks a historic milestone, placing him alongside Hideki Matsui as the only Japanese players to achieve the feat across MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball.
The final day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw Kentucky right‑handers Nile Adcock and Connor Mattison drafted by the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins respectively, while top prospect Grayson Willoughby withdrew to attend the University of Kentucky.
Carson Park, perched on the shores of Halfmoon Lake in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been a gathering place for baseball lovers for nearly nine decades. The historic venue, which opened in the 1930s, is celebrated not only for its nostalgic charm but also for the way it has adapted to the evolving needs of the community.
The recent draft highlighted Iowa’s baseball pipeline, with prospects like Gable Mitchell and Kooper Schulte hearing their names called, while colleges and teams look ahead to next season.
Yankees prospect Ben Grable’s 96‑mph fastball, distinguished by extreme vertical break and spin, is reshaping expectations for minor‑league talent.
The Bossier Phillies overcame an early deficit to defeat Retief Oil 11-5, setting up a showdown with Gautier Amedee for a potential third consecutive title.
Zack Konstantinovsky, a Rutgers pitcher, was selected in the 14th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals, marking a milestone for the university and continuing a legacy of draft success.
Substate games will be played across Iowa on July 14, with most contests starting at 7 p.m. and a marquee early‑evening clash in Sioux City. The state tournament kicks off on July 20, featuring defending champions Saint Ansgar and Pleasantville in their respective brackets.
The Chicago Cubs chose right‑handed pitcher Dylan Blomker, an LSU signee from New Mexico, with the 159th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, a slot value of $441,300, and he is expected to sign and abandon his college commitment.
The Rochester A's defeated Kasson 11-5 on July 12, 2026, driven by strong hitting from Goergen, Frank and Wiedrich and a solid pitching outing by Gavin Lynch. The team has two remaining games against Hamline Purple and Owatonna.
Luke McGrath’s 28‑inning, 28‑strikeout season earned him an 18th‑round pick by the Cubs, while incoming freshman Lee Garris was taken in the 13th round by the Yankees.
Two recent Clemson commitments were among the early selections in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the program's growing influence on professional baseball.
Lucas Davenport and Tyce Armstrong were chosen by the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees respectively in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing Baylor’s strong draft pedigree under coach Mitch Thompson.
The star slugger announced his commitment to Oklahoma State University for the upcoming season, despite being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals.
Coach Lee Evans reflects on two seasons of cancer treatment, Hall of Fame induction, and the town’s support that fuels his passion for baseball.
Luke Craytor, Griffin Stieg and Madden Clement were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, each bringing distinct collegiate achievements that caught the eye of major‑league scouts.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw Virginia Tech pitcher Brett Renfrow selected 74th overall by the Minnesota Twins, while Luke Craytor, Griffin Stieg and Madden Clement followed in later rounds to the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw a historic milestone for the University of Kansas baseball program as three of its standout players were chosen among the top ten rounds, marking the first time in school history that such a feat occurred.
Five Alabama baseball standouts hear their names called in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the program’s depth and future prospects.
Five additional Ole Miss baseball players were chosen on the draft's second day, completing a haul of eight prospects and underscoring the program's rising talent pipeline.
Adrian Lopez, a standout first baseman from USC, has pledged to join the Oregon Ducks, bringing a .915 OPS and 13 home runs to a program eager to replace departed stars.
A look at the eight University of Minnesota baseball players selected on the second day of the 2026 MLB Draft, their teams, and the program’s ongoing legacy of producing major‑league talent.
Three Coastal Carolina pitchers — Ross Norman, Darin Horn, and Cameron Flukey — were drafted on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting a historic run for the Chanticleers.
Travis Lutz, a 6‑foot‑4 right‑handed pitcher from Peoria, Illinois, was selected in the 17th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians, capping a college career that included a 3.26 ERA and academic honors.