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The NFHS announced a rule change that will let high school players use lighter bats starting in 2028, aiming to ease the transition from youth baseball while sparking debate over pitcher safety.
The 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic featured four Florida A&M players in Philadelphia, offering them a national stage and a direct path to the MLB Draft.
With the 2026 MLB draft looming, UCF's top talents are set to hear their names called, potentially delivering the program's first first‑round selection in over two decades.
The recent correspondence reflects on the political implications of oil pricing, celebrates the legacy of the nation’s first Treasury Secretary, and proposes reforms to level the playing field in professional baseball.
Watsonville 14U All-Stars clinch the regional championship after rallying from a 5-0 deficit, driven by elite pitching, stout defense and clutch hitting.
After eight years leading the Islands baseball team, coach Brandon Collins steps down to join a family business, leaving behind a 100‑win legacy as Tim Jones prepares to take the reins.
Daniel Jackson, the nation’s top collegiate player, is projected as a first‑round MLB Draft pick and will learn his future team on July 11.
The 1995 Corning East High Trojans overcame an opening defeat to win 25 straight games, capture the New York State Class B title, and cement a three‑title run in five years.
The newspaper’s All‑Area selections span six spring sports, with a special baseball vote that highlights Carson Long of St. Francis Catholic and closes on July 14.
From July 11‑15, 2026, the United States will compete in Taiwan’s first World Collegiate Baseball Championship, facing Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan in a schedule steeped in tradition, while a 21‑school roster and a 150‑year coaching legacy promise a compelling showcase streamed across MLB’s digital properties.
The Chicago White Sox are preparing to make their first overall selection in the 2026 MLB draft, with three standout prospects — Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey — leading the conversation and potentially altering the competitive landscape for the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins.
The St. Louis Cardinals will host the Atlanta Braves in a pivotal three-game series before the All-Star break, with streaming details and stakes for the NL Central race.
Mason Miller, a former Gardner‑Webb standout, has been selected to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking his second All-Star appearance. Currently playing for the San Diego Padres, Miller has posted a 2‑1 record, 22 saves and a 0.98 ERA, showcasing an overpowering fastball and elite strikeout ability that have anchored the Padres’ bullpen.
From a 426th draft pick to a .327/.368/.591 line in the upper minors, Jay Harry’s transformation reflects subtle mechanical adjustments that have boosted his power while reshaping his approach at the plate.
Netflix adds Bad News Bears, The Benchwarmers, Moneyball, A League of Their Own, Rookie of the Year, and Sugar to its lineup while preparing to broadcast the 2026 MLB season, including the T‑Mobile Home Run Derby and the Field of Dreams game.
The New York Mets will host the Boston Red Sox in a three‑game set at Citi Field, marking the culmination of the first half of the 2026 MLB season. The series will be broadcast live on Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball package, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET.
Shelby County High School has appointed alumnus Kevin McNorton as its new head baseball coach, bringing a blend of local heritage and professional experience to the role.
After being drafted by the New York Mets in 2023, Jake Zitella’s professional trajectory was derailed by a back injury. Now with the Williamsport Crosscutters, he is aiming for a fresh opportunity in the upcoming draft.
The Cotuit Kettleers overcame an early three‑run deficit to beat the Harwich Mariners, while Yarmouth‑Dennis and Falmouth also posted decisive wins.
The Texas Rangers secured a 7‑6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, with Wyatt Langford’s walk‑off single in the ninth inning delivering the decisive run. The win marks a turning point for the club as it prepares for a critical series against Houston.
A look at the most promising waiver additions this week, from power‑hitting third basemen to speed‑driven outfielders, and why they deserve immediate attention.
The Fort Dodge baseball team, boasting a 32-8 record and leading the state in home runs, prepares to face Waterloo West in the opening round of the Class 4A Substate 2 tournament.
The Spokane Indians defeated the Eugene Emeralds 4‑1, with Robert Calaz delivering the decisive two‑run single in the eighth inning.
The Bourne Braves secured a 3-1 win over the Orleans Firebirds in a tense tenth-inning showdown, highlighted by Blake Schaaf's decisive single and Matt Bolton's insurance run.