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Iowa fans can register for MLB game at Field of Dreams

Fans in Iowa can now sign up for a chance to attend a Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams on August 13, with a separate lottery for a minor‑league game on August 11. Winners will be announced in mid‑June.

Jun 4, 2026

Aidan King Emerges as National Pitcher of the Year Finalist

Aidan King, a sophomore pitcher for the Florida Gators, has been selected as a finalist for the College Baseball Foundation's National Pitcher of the Year award, capping a season that saw him dominate the SEC and set new standards for underclassmen.

Jun 4, 2026

Cajuns Lock In Key Talent for 2027 Season

Louisiana’s baseball program will bring back a core group of nine athletes, including five freshmen who made a splash in 2026, as coach Matt Deggs looks to sustain momentum.

Jun 4, 2026

Florida Gators Secure Top Transfer Catcher Jon Embury

Jon Embury, the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year, will don the orange and blue after a standout season that saw him hit .364 with 17 home runs and 60 RBIs. His arrival addresses a pressing need for the Gators and positions him as a top prospect for the 2027 MLB Draft.

Jun 4, 2026

Apple Unveils July Friday Night Baseball Schedule, Highlights Return of ‘Silo’ and ‘Ted Lasso’, and Makes History with iPhone Sports Capture

Apple and Major League Baseball have released the July schedule for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV, confirming that all games will be included with a subscription and offering a one‑month free trial for new U.S. and Canadian subscribers through July 5. The schedule also brings back the popular series Silo and Ted Lasso, while senior vice president Eddy Cue is set to receive the Entertainment Person of the Year award at Cannes Lions. In a first for sports broadcasting, Apple will use the iPhone 17 Pro to capture an entire MLS match.

Jun 4, 2026