Stratford’s Drew Gage Named 2026 Heartland Select Baseball MVP
Senior pitcher Drew Gage of Stratford is crowned 2026 Heartland Select MVP, reflecting a season of 12 wins, 87 strikeouts and a .422 batting average.
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Senior pitcher Drew Gage of Stratford is crowned 2026 Heartland Select MVP, reflecting a season of 12 wins, 87 strikeouts and a .422 batting average.
The 2026 All‑West Texas high school baseball team was unveiled this week, recognizing the region’s most electrifying talents. From record‑breaking batting averages to dominant pitching performances, the selections reflect a season of remarkable achievement.

With the 96th Midsummer Classic set for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park, the game brings together a blend of veteran legends and rising talents, each selected through fan voting, player ballots, and commissioner decisions.
The 2026 draft will take place in Philadelphia on July 11‑12, featuring Tennessee prospects Tegan Kuhns, Jared Grindlinger and Trevor Condon among the top prospects.
The 2026 all‑area baseball team selected by the Cheboygan Daily Tribune celebrates the region’s most dominant high school players, honoring those who combined statistical excellence with leadership on and off the diamond.
Despite a 14‑19 record and a fifth‑place standing, the Sea Unicorns rely on key hitters and pitchers while eyeing a late‑season surge amid fireworks nights and Fan Appreciation Night.
Junior pitcher-hitter Cooper Ball from Horseheads and senior two-way star Ronin Ault from Waverly were selected as the 2026 Co-Players of the Year after leading their teams to championship runs and posting career-high statistics.
A 17‑year‑old left‑hander from Vermont, Kaiden McCarthy, is ranked No. 78 among all prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting a growing pipeline of talent from the Green Mountain State.
Junior pitcher‑hitter Cooper Ball and senior ace Ronin Ault were selected as co‑players of the year after leading their teams to state‑level championships.
The 2026 all-area team reflects a year of offensive firepower and pitching excellence, led by player of the year Ty Kolly and a roster of standout athletes from schools across the Cheboygan region.

Shohei Ohtani’s clutch hitting propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8‑7, 11‑inning victory over the Colorado Rockies, while Kazuma Okamoto’s 20th homer highlighted a tough night for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Garry Bush, a retired Lewiston educator, is preparing a talk that explores the 1914 World Series all‑star team’s visit to Lewiston, highlighting Bullet Joe Bush’s legacy and seeking early baseball memorabilia for local museums.

Seiko has created a one‑of‑a‑kind watch for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, a piece that stretches the concept of elapsed time to a million hours and reflects a decade‑long partnership.
A talented infielder from New York prepares for the MLB Draft after a stellar senior season and a Draft Combine showing.
The 2026 All-Greater Rochester Baseball Team showcases a roster of standout athletes, highlighted by Sam Roselli’s dominant pitching and hitting, alongside a host of other rising stars.
The Alexandria Post 87 Senior Legion baseball team lost both games of a July 6 doubleheader to Bemidji, with a late seventh‑inning collapse sealing an 11‑7 defeat in the second contest.

Montoursville’s Logan Kirby and Montgomery’s Briar Persing headline a list of area players recognized by the Pennsylvania Baseball Coaches Association.

The Phillies fell 15-1 to the Royals, exposing pitching vulnerabilities in a game that saw 22 Royals hits and a poor outing from All-Star left-hander Cristopher Sánchez.

The 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games men’s baseball tournament runs July 31‑August 7 in Santo Domingo, featuring eight teams, a marquee opening clash and a packed schedule of knockout matches.

Gavin Kelly’s .382 batting average, 19 home runs and 63 RBIs earned him a place on the U.S. roster for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship, where he will join teammates under coach Dan Hartleb and face off against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

Greater Wyoming Area secured a 10‑4 win over Plains, preserving a lead after a rain delay and advancing to the semifinals. Several other teams also clinched semifinal spots with notable offensive and pitching performances.

Three of the Colorado Rockies' top prospects were named players of the month in June across different leagues, highlighting a deep and talented farm system.

Senior Zach Lehman was crowned 2026 Express baseball Player of the Year after a season that combined a sub‑2.00 ERA with a .362 batting average, while teammates Takoda Ripka and Evan Mattern earned fresh accolades.
The Worthington Post 5 18U baseball squad closed its home schedule with a 12‑2 win over Jackson, highlighted by Ethan Anderson’s pitching and hitting brilliance.