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Shohei Ohtani opened with a leadoff home run, his 17th of the season, as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Minnesota Twins 2‑1. The performance coincided with his leading vote total in the All‑Star Game balloting, while Kazuma Okamoto’s 17th homer helped the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Houston Astros 4‑2.
Jake McCoy, a left-handed pitcher from South Carolina, has committed to the University of Tennessee after a standout high school career and a recent Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the 2025 season.
Oklahoma defeats North Carolina 13-2 in the CWS final, securing its first national championship since 1994 and capping a resilient season.
After a 6-0 defeat to Sandwich Post 188, the Fall River Maplewood Post 464 Senior Legion baseball squad rallied with walk‑off and dominant wins over Whitman and Dartmouth, driven by standout performances from several key players.
Matthew Boughton’s breakout performance in Fayetteville propelled the Cannon Ballers to a 2‑1 start in the second half of the 2026 Carolina League season.
The Rowan County American Legion baseball team has rattled off 14 straight victories, positioning itself to eclipse the program’s single‑season win total set last summer.
The Herald News invites the community to choose the region's best high school baseball athlete through an open poll, combining fan input with editorial judgment.
The Wooster Daily Record announces its 2026 All‑Area baseball selections, highlighting the standout athletes who dominated their divisions and earned district and conference honors.
The University of Tennessee has secured four graduate transfers who could reshape its baseball roster for the upcoming season, each bringing distinct skills and experience.
A season that blends power and speed has positioned Daniel Jackson as the frontrunner for the nation's top amateur honor and a coveted early‑round draft pick.
Daniel Jackson's 32 home runs, 26 stolen bases and .379 average have positioned him as a favorite for the nation's top player award and a potential early pick in the July 11 MLB draft.
The 2026 baseball season in the Wilmington area showcased exceptional talent, with Gibson Todd named Player of the Year and a host of other standout performances highlighted across the conference.
The final game of the 2026 College World Series ended in a 13‑2 defeat for North Carolina, with Coach Scott Forbes and his players grappling with the pain of a near‑miss and the close of an era.
The Tar Heels' thirteenth College World Series appearance concluded with a 13‑2 defeat to Oklahoma, sparking emotional farewells and a coach's promise to return.
The Tar Heels lost 13‑2 to Oklahoma in the final game of the 2026 College World Series, ending a 66‑year quest for a championship.
The Sooners closed out the 2026 NCAA Tournament with an 11‑2 record, capping a historic championship run at Charles Schwab Field.
Shohei Ohtani’s 1.47 ERA and league‑leading on‑base percentage have put him in the MVP conversation, while Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sánchez battle for the Cy Young. Recent cycles by Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Bryce Harper, plus an Oakland comeback, round out a dramatic week.
The Sturgis legion baseball squad is set to face Rapid City Post 22, hoping to translate early-season victories into sustained performance under Coach Paul Pool.
Despite a strong postseason run, the North Carolina Tar Heels could not overcome early deficits and subpar pitching in the final game of the College World Series.
On Father's Day, the Sheets family paused to honor their shared love of baseball, a sport that has defined their lives across three generations in Louisiana.
Sherman High School’s baseball team won the state championship, highlighted by senior pitcher Luke Tagliente’s dominant shutout and a roster of standout performers recognized on the Class A all-state first team.
The Diamond Dawgs 12U captured the Jeremy Gorcica Father’s Day Tournament in Eden, while Lakewood’s 10U Gladiators posted a dominant 18‑2 victory over Orchard Park White. True Value also moved into the semifinals of the Jamestown Babe Ruth League Majors with a walk‑off win.
From a dominant rookie season with the Dodgers to a historic 3,000th strikeout with the Brewers, Don Sutton's career exemplifies control, durability, and excellence in baseball.
Oklahoma’s 13-2 victory over North Carolina not only ended a 32-year title drought but also produced the most runs ever recorded in a championship game since 2007, finishing a 50-15 season.