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Brian Bogda’s third Coach of the Year award reflects a 29‑11 campaign, a fourth‑place finish in Class 3A and a philosophy built around discipline and real‑time collaboration.
The 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area baseball team highlights the region's most dominant pitchers, infield standouts and outfield contributors, celebrating their season achievements.
A junior shortstop from Crystal Lake South has been recognized as the 2026 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year after leading his team to the state tournament and committing to the University of Illinois.
Both the baseball and softball teams posted wins on Wednesday, with standout outings from Jaden Houser, Roston McCarty, Landon Siedlecki and Libby Winters, boosting their season records ahead of upcoming contests.
The Pella Christian softball team completed a season sweep of Oskaloosa with 9‑8 and 10‑2 wins, while the baseball squad dropped both games, leaving both programs with new challenges ahead.
The Pella baseball team clinched a doubleheader over Fairfield, with Oliver Smith and Zach Dobson shining, improving their record before a key conference clash.
The Indianola baseball squad swept Norwalk in a home doubleheader, extending their reign as Little Hawkeye Conference champions. Standout performances from George Blake, Bo Blake, Zach Benge and others highlighted the victory, while both teams look ahead to their next scheduled games.
Craig Bell, a seasoned baseball executive with deep roots in Major League Baseball and collegiate coaching, has been appointed Director of Program Development for the University of Tennessee. His extensive background includes stints with the San Diego Padres, the Cincinnati Reds, and a 15‑year tenure at the University of Florida, where he helped secure multiple championships and mentored dozens of future MLB players.
The inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship (WCBC) will open in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 11‑15, 2026, featuring teams from the United States, Chinese Taipei, Japan and a wild‑card entrant, and will rotate among the founding federations in the years that follow.
Oregon State and Mercer meet again on March 28 at Goss Stadium, looking to build on a dramatic 7‑5 opener that featured clutch hits, dominant pitching and a surge of momentum for the home team.
Fans can purchase the 2025‑26 Gold Card for $65, granting access to most home events, while individual tickets start at $10 for adults and $8 for youth.
The Cowboys secured a 9-2 win over TCU, highlighted by home runs from Avery Ortiz and Garrett Shull and solid relief work from Mario Pesca.
The Cowboys erupted for four consecutive homers in the fourth inning, turning a 3‑3 tie into an 8‑3 lead en route to a 13‑6 win over Arizona State.
UCF’s baseball and softball programs will join forces for a fan‑focused celebration on Jan. 31, 2026, at John Euliano Park, featuring games, activities and ticket sales for the upcoming seasons.
The conference released its 2026 preseason honors, highlighting standout performers and projected standings ahead of the upcoming season.
The Wildcats’ 2026 baseball campaign will be televised across ESPN+ and K-StateHD.TV, with a full slate of home games at Tointon Family Stadium beginning February 27.
Rutgers baseball lost 8-2 to Indiana, stranding nine runners through the first five innings, and now turns its focus to Seton Hall and a showdown with top‑ranked UCLA.
A weekend storm prompts the Aggies to shift Saturday's matchup into a back‑to‑back doubleheader, preserving the Friday night game as originally planned.
At the halfway point of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, plate discipline and contact metrics are revealing which players are poised for a breakout or a downturn.
From June 23‑26, a group of NC State Wolfpack standouts will join 335 top prospects at the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where they will face medical exams, performance tests and a chance to impress scouts ahead of the draft in Philadelphia.
With Week 13 of the 2026 season underway, several emerging talents are surging while established names are faltering. Here’s a look at the standout performers and the underperformers to watch.
The Wildcats will host 29 home games, begin play on Feb. 13, and open their season at home on Feb. 17, while aiming to build on a championship pedigree.
Texas A&M baseball will conclude its series against Vanderbilt with a Friday doubleheader due to forecasted inclement weather, offering revised ticket usage, parking options, and shuttle services.
Duke University has opened ticket sales for the 2026 baseball season, featuring a new general admission area, varied pricing tiers, and group discounts.