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The St. Louis Cardinals have locked in infielder JJ Wetherholt with a historic eight-year, $112.5 million contract, signaling a decisive move to retain a core piece of their rebuilding roster.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been removed from his scheduled start against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to persistent left‑knee irritation. He will serve as the designated hitter for the remainder of the weekend series and will undergo targeted knee interventions after the series, a move designed to keep him healthy for the latter half of the season.
Projected as the No. 12 prospect in ESPN’s final mock draft, junior pitcher Liam Peterson from Florida is drawing attention from the Texas Rangers, who could tap into a familiar pipeline of Florida talent.
A critical look at the newest Backyard Baseball, where nostalgic visuals clash with uneven mechanics and a lack of meaningful pitching.
Maddix Simpson, a standout infielder from Ohio State, announced his commitment to Vanderbilt on July 10, bringing a .283 average, eight doubles and four home runs from the 2026 campaign and elite defensive skills at both third base and shortstop.
The Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) captured its first Carpenter Cup Classic championship since 2005, defeating Delaware County 5-0 at Dick Allen Field. Standout performances from Chase Cavallaro and a shut-down pitching staff paved the way for the league’s upcoming recognition by the Phillies.
The piece explains why predictive statistics such as OPS for hitters and xFIP and botERA for pitchers are becoming essential tools for fantasy baseball enthusiasts, offering formulas and real‑world examples that boost roster decisions.
With a strong junior season and top prospect rankings, Arkansas baseball is on the cusp of extending a rare draft achievement that has only been matched by a handful of college programs.
A junior right‑hander from Arkansas is projected as a first‑round pick, highlighting the program's sustained excellence in developing major‑league talent.
If the junior left‑hander from Fayetteville is selected among the top 30 picks, Arkansas will join an elite group of college programs with three consecutive first‑round pitcher draftees.
With the draft set for July 11‑12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, top high school players from across the United States and abroad are preparing for the moment that could launch their professional careers.
Auburn’s baseball mentor discusses how the 2026 MLB Draft’s unpredictability could push top prospects like Coleman Borthwick and Jace Mataczynski beyond the first two rounds, shaping their collegiate paths.
The newest Backyard Baseball tries to recapture childhood magic but ends up with over‑simplified hitting, errant fielding and a CPU that never misses.
The Kingston American Legion Junior baseball team secured a 9-5 win against Guilderland, highlighted by strong hitting and pitching, and now prepares for a road game against the Rockland County Pirates.
Maine high school baseball will adopt new safety measures, including a double first base and an optional extra‑inning runner‑on‑second rule, as coaches and officials balance injury prevention with tradition.
During Prohibition, D.G. Yuengling & Sons Brewery turned to ice cream and issued a 60‑card baseball set that included Hall of Famers. The set’s rarity, especially the elusive Earl Smith card, makes it a coveted collector’s item, and the brand’s ice‑cream business was sold in 2019.
Evan Dempsey, a back‑to‑back unanimous All‑American and John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year, is set to enter the 2026 MLB Amateur Draft after a three‑year run at Florida Gulf Coast University. He credits the Eagles' coaching staff for his mental and mechanical development, plans to spend draft weekend in Tampa with family, and advises future players to stay loyal to the program. Coverage will air on NBC, Peacock and MLB platforms, with Dempsey ranked No. 72 overall by D1Baseball.com.
The newest Backyard Baseball title recaptures the series' visual charm but introduces mechanics that dilute its classic challenge.
An analysis of five seasons shows projection‑based rankings modestly outperform ADP in forecasting year‑end player value, especially after the top 50 picks, while ADP excels at spotting high‑ceiling youngsters.
The new Backyard Baseball title brings 30 original characters, updated ballparks and a full‑price model, while unlocking former MLB stars and delivering a difficulty curve that satisfies both newcomers and veterans.
The 2026 World Collegiate Baseball Championship opens on July 12 in Taichung City, Taiwan, with matches at Intercontinental Stadium and broadcast on MLB platforms.
During All-Star Week, the city’s youth tournaments prove that the sport’s true impact lies not in celebrity appearances but in the dreams of young athletes.
SportsLine analyst Mike McClure reveals his optimal MLB DFS lineup for Friday, highlighting Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve and other high‑value targets.
During a recent papal audience, former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski presented Pope Leo XIV with a Chicago White Sox‑themed rosary and a baseball from the 2005 World Series, sparking excitement among the pontiff’s long‑standing baseball fandom.