Altoona Area Baseball Association Delivers Thrilling Week of Youth League Action
A roundup of recent games, playoff results and player highlights from the Altoona Area Baseball Association's major and minor leagues.
Jun 29, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026
NBC’s Golf Coverage Delays Yankees‑Red Sox Broadcast, Frustrates Fans
A sudden pause in the final round of the Travelers Championship led NBC to keep golf on air instead of starting the Yankees‑Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball game on time, prompting viewer frustration and a scramble to resume the baseball broadcast.
Jun 29, 2026
Umpire Shortage Halts Legion Baseball Games, Rescheduling Challenges Ahead
A Sunday baseball game in the Mercer County American Legion League was canceled due to a lack of umpires, part of a series of postponements that now require 39 games to be rescheduled before mid‑July, with holiday observances and field conditions adding further complications.
Jun 29, 2026
Rowan County American Legion Team Extends Winning Streak to 18 Games
Rowan County’s American Legion baseball squad secured its 18th straight win, edging the Queen City Mustangs 6-4 after a four‑run sixth inning that turned the tide.
Jun 29, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Week 15: The Two‑Start Pitchers Who Must Be Started
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Butch Steen Honored as Raymond Rockets Celebrate Hall of Fame Day
The Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame inducted longtime manager Butch Steen during Raymond Hall of Fame Day, spotlighting his transformative impact on the Raymond Rockets and their 2016 state championship.
Jun 29, 2026
Cotuit Kettleers Rally to Beat Harwich Mariners in Sunday Showdown
The Cotuit Kettleers overcame an early setback to defeat the Harwich Mariners 11‑4, highlighted by Brady Christman’s bases‑clearing hit and a strong finish from the bullpen.
Jun 29, 2026
Venezuelan Pitchers in Tulsa Find Solace Amid Earthquake Aftershocks Back Home
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Jun 29, 2026
Rookie Catcher Drew Cavanaugh Makes MLB Debut with the Giants
On Friday night, Drew Cavanaugh stepped behind the plate for the San Francisco Giants, delivering his first major league hit and sharing a cherished moment with his mother.
Jun 29, 2026
District 16 Little League 9‑11 Baseball Tournament Opens with Power Surge
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Jun 29, 2026
Willmar American Legion Extends Winning Streak with 12-2 Victory Over Foley
The Willmar American Legion baseball squad secured its fourth consecutive win, defeating Foley 12-2, while Granite Falls dominated at the Northland Baseball VFW/Junior Legion Classic.
Jun 29, 2026
Alaska Celebrates 250th Birthday with ‘A Week of Dreams’ Baseball Celebration
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Former BYU Teammates Spark Guardians’ Late‑Inning Rally
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Jun 29, 2026
Broken Bow Baseball Teams Split Weekend, Aim for Loomis Doubleheader
The Broken Bow American Legion seniors dropped a 12‑0 game to Malcolm before rallying to a 10‑6 win over Imperial, while the juniors fell 12‑10 in a high‑scoring contest. Both squads are set for a Tuesday doubleheader in Loomis.
Jun 29, 2026
Former BYU teammates clash in MLB showdown
Two former BYU baseball standouts faced off in an MLB game, with Daniel Schneemann's run‑scoring single helping the Cleveland Guardians rally to a 6‑5 victory over Michael Rucker and the Seattle Mariners.
Jun 29, 2026
Historic Longview Cannibals Honored with New Marker in Stamper Park
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Giants Edge Braves in Pitcher’s Duel
Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale as the Giants rallied late to beat the Braves 3‑2, extending Atlanta’s slump
Jun 29, 2026
Cubs Bolster Pitching Depth with Peterson, Wilson Amid Injury Crisis
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Jun 29, 2026
Dodgers Edge Past Padres in 4-2 Victory
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres, highlighted by Freddie Freeman’s bases-loaded walk, Mookie Betts’ three-run homer and strong pitching from Emmet Sheehan.
Jun 29, 2026
Yankees-Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball Shifted to Peacock and NBCSN Amid Travelers Championship Delay
A rain‑delayed Travelers Championship threatens to bump the high‑profile Yankees‑Red Sox showdown, prompting NBC to turn to Peacock and NBC Sports Network for the broadcast
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Arizona Baseball Tournament: 32‑Team Bracket Serves Up Drama and Walk‑Off Victories
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Oregon Ducks Eye 2027 Draft as Top Prospects Prepare for MLB Selection
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