Summer Baseball Season Opens with Thrilling Doubleheaders and Championship Highlights
A look at the opening weekend of local baseball, from doubleheaders to championship results and radio broadcasts.
May 26, 2026
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Texas A&M Secures 12-Seed in NCAA Baseball Tournament, Eyes Super Regional Run
The Aggies' 12-seed reflects a combination of a low-RPI win, a tough non-conference slate and committee recognition, setting the stage for a home regional and a potential deep tournament run.
May 26, 2026
Unexpected Breakout Stars in Baseball This Season
A look at nine players whose early statistics hint at breakout potential, and whether their performances are likely to endure.
May 26, 2026
Friday’s Chapel Hill Regional Doubleheader
Friday's schedule features a noon clash between Tennessee and East Carolina, followed by a night game pitting North Carolina against VCU, with bold score predictions from Nolan Analytics.
May 26, 2026
Between diapers and double plays: a baseball writer’s paternity leave
After two months of paternity leave, a baseball writer discovers that the smallest observations — whether a baby's first smile or a late‑inning pitch — can rekindle the passion that once lived only on the field.
May 26, 2026
USC Baseball Secures No. 2 Seed in College Station Regional
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament field was released on Monday, placing USC as the No. 2 seed in College Station, Texas, and setting up a historic opportunity for the program.
May 26, 2026
MLB Weekly Wrap: Pitching Dominance and Fantasy Outlook
This week’s action featured dominant pitching displays, promising hitters, and key bullpen moves that could reshape fantasy lineups.
May 26, 2026
Southland Baseball Pulls Off Upset in Section 1A Championship
In a dramatic finish to the Section 1A Tournament, Southland’s offense exploded early, securing a 6-5 victory over top-seeded NRHEG and earning a clash with the No.2 seed in the upcoming semifinal.
May 26, 2026
Mounties Ready for Playoff Battles
The Montclair baseball team, seeded 11th, will meet sixth‑seeded Morristown on May 27, while the softball team, seeded 13th, takes on fourth‑seeded Ridgewood a day earlier. Both squads are riding recent streaks and rely on standout performers such as Patrick Van Note and Marley Kim.
May 26, 2026
Tennessee and East Carolina Set for Chapel Hill Regional Showdown in 2026 NCAA Tournament
Tennessee will host East Carolina in the Chapel Hill Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a matchup that highlights a long‑standing series advantage and contrasting seeds.
May 26, 2026
WPIAL Consolation Games Set for May 26-27, 2026: Baseball and Softball Matchups
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League will host a slate of consolation games on May 26-27, 2026, featuring baseball and softball teams vying for playoff berths and final season rankings.
May 26, 2026
Florida Gators Prepare for Home NCAA Regional with Eyes on College World Series
Hosting the NCAA Regional as the No. 8 overall seed, the Gators hope to translate their strong pitching and hitting into a historic run.
May 26, 2026
Injury Updates and Streaming Pitcher Picks in MLB
Recent injury reports reshape lineups as several starters hit the injured list, while fantasy analysts highlight Eduardo Rodriguez and David Martin as prime streaming pitchers for the upcoming slate.
May 26, 2026
FSU Baseball to Host NCAA Regional for Third Straight Year
Florida State’s baseball program continues its streak of hosting an NCAA regional, a feat matched only by Georgia and North Carolina. With a resilient roster and strong pitching, the Seminoles look to extend their run toward a third straight super regional.
May 26, 2026
Ohio High School Baseball District Semifinals Set for Late May
Semifinals scheduled for May 26‑27 will feature 18 matchups involving Stark County schools, with finals slated for May 28‑29.
May 26, 2026
USC Baseball Secures No. 2 Seed in College Station Regional
The NCAA announced the 2026 tournament field on Monday, placing USC as the second seed in the College Station Regional. A subpar performance against elite conference teams kept the Trojans from hosting, but they now head to Texas with hopes of ending a long regional winless streak.
May 26, 2026
Auburn Baseball Secures No. 4 Seed in NCAA Tournament
Auburn enters the NCAA tournament as the fourth overall seed, opening at Plainsman Park against Milwaukee before a potential matchup with UCF or NC State, aiming for a third College World Series trip in eight seasons.
May 26, 2026
Kevin Schnall Emerges as Top Contender for South Carolina Baseball Coaching Position
With a near‑75% win rate, a College World Series final appearance and a deep loyalty to Coastal Carolina, Kevin Schnall is being courted by the University of South Carolina, where a lucrative SEC role could reshape the program’s strategy and future.
May 26, 2026
Vanderbilt baseball out of NCAA tournament as Lipscomb advances and local prices shift
Vanderbilt’s baseball team will miss the NCAA tournament for the first time in two decades, while Lipscomb secures a regional berth; gasoline prices in Davidson County dip slightly but stay above last year’s levels, and Nashville International Airport moves to a cash‑free parking system.
May 26, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Watchlist: Lorenzen and Gaddis Emerge as Streaming Targets
A deep dive into the recent performances of Michael Lorenzen and Hunter Gaddis, highlighting matchups, underlying stats and bullpen dynamics that make them attractive streaming options.
May 26, 2026
Southwest Conference Names Player and Coach of the Year
The All‑Southwest Conference announced its baseball and softball awardees, highlighting standout athletes and coaches from North Medford, Willamette, Grants Pass and Roseburg.
May 26, 2026
Texas A&M’s Midweek Win Upsets NCAA Baseball Seedings
The Aggies' unexpected win, highlighted by committee chair Michael Alford, has sparked debate over seedings and may lead Power Four programs to reconsider midweek games.
May 26, 2026
North Carolina Tar Heels Prepare for NCAA Regional Battle
The Tar Heels open their postseason on May 29 against VCU, a team they defeated earlier this season, while eyeing a potential showdown with Auburn and a path through Texas A&M’s College Station Regional.
May 26, 2026
Muhlenberg Captures District 3 Baseball Crown
Muhlenberg’s dominant 10-0 victory over Chambersburg, led by Cole Moody’s complete-game shutout, marks a historic milestone for the program.
May 26, 2026