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The Maroons clinched their inaugural Regional championship with a 10-9 victory over Bridgewater, completing a flawless weekend and extending their win streak to 19 games.
The Seattle Mariners have called up Colt Emerson, a consensus top‑20 prospect, who is set to make his MLB debut. His versatility, strong contact rate and power numbers have sparked optimism, while other emerging talents across the league are also drawing attention.
Cal Poly finished the regular season as Big West co‑champions, sweeping Long Beach State and honoring six seniors, while preparing for a No. 2 seed in the tournament and a first‑round clash with UCSD.
Cardi B delivered a ceremonial first pitch for her four‑year‑old son Wave, admitting she feels more at home indoors but still rose to the occasion.
The WIAA has released the brackets for baseball, softball and boys soccer state tournaments, revealing seedings and first‑round sites for dozens of Valley teams. Key matchups include West Valley’s baseball clash with Issaquah and Davis’ soccer showdown against the same opponent, while softball teams prepare for Friday morning contests at Richland and Carlon Park.
Purdue’s baseball team was swept by Iowa, dropping its RPI and forcing a 5‑seed in the Big Ten Tournament. The Boilermakers now face a critical week of games that could determine their NCAA Tournament fate.
The 2026 Poplarville Hornets are headed to the state championship for the first time in 52 years, driven by a roster of juniors, a resilient mindset, and community support.
The Mariners host the Padres on Sunday Night Baseball, with Seattle trying to avoid a third straight loss and San Diego seeking its first three‑game winning streak since April. Key pitchers George Kirby and Lucas Giolito headline a matchup that analysts project to exceed 7.5 total runs.
Augustana University’s baseball team defeated Pittsburg State University 13-7 in the Central Regional Final, securing a spot in the D2 Super Regionals and ending Pitt State’s 45‑11 season.
Nick Mariano’s long‑running RotoBaller column returns with detailed matchup analysis, confidence ratings, and start‑sit recommendations for the upcoming fantasy baseball week.
Baylor’s baseball team earned the eighth seed in the 2026 Big 12 Tournament, guaranteeing a bye and a matchup against the BYU‑Texas Tech winner on May 20, with a potential quarterfinal against top‑seeded Kansas on the horizon.
The Jacksonville Baseball team earned the fifth seed in the 2026 ASUN Championship, setting up a first‑round clash with seventh‑seeded Austin Peay in DeLand, Florida.
Mason Miller's dominance in close games has driven the Padres' recent success, but his increasing innings and recent inconsistency force the club to tread carefully while relying on a bullpen that has excelled in late‑inning situations.
The University of Cincinnati baseball team is three victories away from setting a school‑record 40 wins, a milestone that would secure a Big 12 tournament championship and a guaranteed NCAA Tournament spot.
A Louisville youth baseball league was surprised by a $70,000 donation from Shirley's Way, far exceeding expectations, and plans to use the funds for urgent repairs and long‑term improvements.
Aidan Flinn, a University of Illinois Fighting Illini freshman pitcher, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, setting the stage for a summer of high‑level play and upcoming tournament action.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket is taking shape, with the SEC dominating the bid count and several teams jostling for host positions and seedings.
A 7-3 victory at Stromberg Stadium completes a fifth straight regional sweep, sending the Blue Jays to the Super Regional and highlighting a season rich in home runs and pitching excellence.
The Texas Longhorns finished second in the SEC baseball standings, earned a Top 8 national seed and will open the SEC tournament against a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.
NC State’s baseball team turned a turbulent week into a triumph, posting a 7‑2 victory over the nation’s second‑ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in the final game of their regular‑season series. The win, powered by key performances from Chris McHugh, Anderson Nance and others, secured the Wolfpack the No. 9 seed for the ACC Tournament and highlighted coach Elliot Avent’s uncertain future.
The South Carolina High School League has released the matchups and dates for the upcoming Upper State championships in baseball and softball, featuring key series that will determine state representatives.
Several starters delivered strong outings, offering valuable takeaways for fantasy lineups and season-long evaluations.
The Rowan College of South Jersey‑Gloucester baseball team erased a 16‑run deficit to win the Region 19 championship, with MVP Alex Apicella leading a 37‑run outburst that propels them into the NJCAA Division III World Series.
The Nebraska School Activities Association announced a shift in the championship schedule as a precaution against forecasted storms, moving soccer finals to mid‑week and adjusting baseball start times.