
Louisiana’s Elite High School Baseball Squad Heads to National Championship in Omaha
Louisiana’s top high school baseball seniors, guided by coach Jeff Curtis, travel to Omaha for the national championship, facing the best prospects from 18 states.
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Louisiana’s top high school baseball seniors, guided by coach Jeff Curtis, travel to Omaha for the national championship, facing the best prospects from 18 states.

On June 26, Casper Pride will distribute complimentary books and game tickets downtown, partnering with three bookstores and the Casper Spuds to promote inclusion and community wellness.

After a modest 4.44 ERA in 26.1 innings with Texas A&M, reliever Juan Vargas is moving on, joining a wave of portal activity that reshapes the Aggies' bullpen.

The latest all‑state list showcases pitchers who shattered strikeout marks, hitters with elite power and a host of future college stars across Illinois.

Virginia Tech’s baseball program will test its mettle against three top‑ranked opponents in the 2027 College Baseball Series, held at Nashville’s First Horizon Park.

The 20th annual youth baseball and softball clinic, supported by local auto partners, offered hands‑on instruction to roughly 150 children aged six to 14 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

The groundbreaking ceremony celebrates a project that will deliver locker rooms, showers and improved training spaces, with completion slated for spring 2027.

The Big Ten Conference announced the 2027 baseball schedule for the University of Illinois, setting a 10‑conference‑opponent slate that begins with a road series at Nebraska in March and culminates with a home series against Penn State in May. Head coach Dan Hartleb will begin his 22nd season.

Zahir Barjam, a top recruit who struggled to secure regular playing time at West Virginia, has committed to the University of Houston. The move grants him four years of eligibility and a clear path to contribute at the collegiate level.

A baseball from the 2005 World Series final out, gifted by A.J. Pierzynski, links Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago fandom to a new cultural exchange with the city’s teams.

The College Sports Communicator announced its 2026 Academic All-District team, highlighting five RIT baseball standouts who excelled both on the field and in the classroom.

Caden McDonald’s selection to the College Baseball Foundation’s First Team caps a season of power, precision and historic achievements for the Florida sophomore.

San Diego Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill hosted a baseball camp for children aged 6 to 13 at Cliffridge Park, drawing more than 300 participants and families supported by Dexcom’s diabetes technology.

The 2027 Jax College Baseball Classic will bring together four elite programs, highlighted by ACC champion Georgia Tech, SEC contender Tennessee, Big Ten participant Illinois and Big 12 surprise Cincinnati, all converging at VyStar Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida.

Coach John Szefc welcomes the challenge as the 2027 College Baseball Series prepares to showcase top teams in Nashville.

Bob Horner, celebrated for his prodigious power and a brief but glittering career, passed away in Irving, Texas. He is survived by his wife Lisa and their two children.

The Minnesota Top Prospect Games for the class of 2028 took place at Minnetonka High School, featuring more than 60 of the state's top youngsters and notable performances organized by Prep Baseball Minnesota.

The Savannah Bananas will host two unconventional games at Autzen Stadium this weekend, blending college‑town baseball with theatrical fan participation and a collaborative stadium makeover with the University of Oregon.

Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill organized a baseball camp in La Jolla, welcoming hundreds of children and patients from Rady Children’s Hospital, supported by Alaska Airlines, and reflecting on the importance of giving back as the team prepares for a series against the LA Dodgers and Cronenworth begins a rehab assignment.

Longwood University announced the hiring of Chase Hughes, a seasoned coach with extensive experience in player development and scouting, to lead the Lancers' baseball program forward.

Vanderbilt announces its 2027 College Baseball Series schedule, highlighting home games at First Horizon Park and a tournament in Arizona, as Coach Tim Corbin looks to rebuild after a challenging 2026 season.

Texas has added three top‑ranked transfer players — Linkin Garcia, Ian Armstrong and Sawyer Solitaria — while also pursuing Angel Laya, bolstering a roster that could produce multiple first‑round draft picks.

The Tigers have secured former Mississippi State pitcher Dane Burns and three other arms via the transfer portal, adding depth and experience to a bullpen that returns key relievers while navigating uncertainties around upcoming draft prospects.

South Carolina’s baseball program has secured a high‑profile addition to its pitching staff, bringing in Jordan Stephens, a 6‑foot‑4 right‑handed pitcher who transferred from the University of Georgia. Stephens arrives with a strong résumé: a 3.92 ERA and a 4‑0 record in the 2025 season, a .164 opponent batting average, and a streak in which he did not allow a run over his first six outings.