2026 DII Baseball Championship Expands to Record 56 Teams
The 2026 NCAA Division II baseball championship will feature a record 56 teams, with a detailed schedule spanning May and June, and Tampa poised to defend its recent titles.
May 11, 2026
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Houston Baseball Closes Silver Glove Series with Rice at Schroeder Park
The final game of the Silver Glove Series pits Houston against Rice at Schroeder Park, showcasing recent ranked victories, notable MLB alumni and new ways for supporters to engage.
May 11, 2026
The Ikeda Brothers’ Journey: From Baseball Roots to a Resilient Farming Legacy
Amid the upheaval of World War II, the Ikeda brothers turned baseball into a lifeline, preserving their heritage while navigating forced relocation and eventual return to California's farms.
May 11, 2026
Top 10 First Basemen in MLB: A Deep Dive into the Game’s Elite
Major League Baseball’s recent evaluation of first basemen places a mix of emerging power and seasoned consistency at the forefront of the conversation, showcasing how individual performance shapes team success.
May 11, 2026
Walk‑up Songs: The Personal Anthems That Shape Baseball’s Rhythm
Baseball’s walk‑up song tradition, now nearly three decades old, lets athletes choose tracks that reflect their personalities, energize crowds and create lasting bonds with supporters.
May 11, 2026
Bucknell Advances to Patriot League Baseball Championship Series
In a tightly contested semifinal, Bucknell edged Navy 6-4, with Michael Trommer and Brady Hoar delivering clutch contributions. The Bison will now host Holy Cross in the best‑of‑three championship series, aiming for an automatic NCAA berth.
May 11, 2026
Auburn Baseball Climbs to Top Five After Series Triumph Over Mississippi State
Auburn's baseball team captured a decisive series victory against No. 11 Mississippi State, catapulting the program to as high as fourth in the latest national rankings.
May 11, 2026
Arkansas Baseball Climbs to No. 14 in Coaches Poll After Series Win Over Oklahoma
Arkansas rises to No. 14 in the latest USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll after a 2-1 series win over then-No. 21 Oklahoma, marking the 138th straight week the team has been ranked and showcasing strong national poll presence.
May 11, 2026
Athletics’ Rebuild: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Road Ahead
The Oakland Athletics' post‑2021 rebuild has delivered notable wins and promising draft results, yet trade disappointments and a thin pitching pipeline keep the path forward uncertain.
May 11, 2026
Tragic Loss of Young Coach Adam Smith Shocks Volusia County Baseball Community
Adam Smith, a 26‑year‑old assistant baseball coach at Spruce Creek High School, was killed in a crash on May 10. His death has left a deep void in the local baseball community, prompting tributes and a GoFundMe campaign for his family.
May 11, 2026
Montgomery Parks Calls for Community Input to Preserve Black Baseball Heritage
An online questionnaire invites residents to share their familiarity with Black baseball and softball history and ideas for how the county should commemorate it within its park system.
May 11, 2026
Kean University Baseball Secures At-Large NCAA Tournament Berth
Kean University's baseball team earned an at-large selection to the NCAA Division III tournament, joining Tufts, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges and Mitchell College in a double-elimination pod that begins this Friday.
May 11, 2026
UConn’s Marshall and St. John’s O’Leary Earn BIG EAST Weekly Honors
Jackson Marshall powered UConn to a series sweep with a .545 average and five RBI, while Liam O'Leary tossed a complete game with eight strikeouts, highlighting a week of standout play.
May 11, 2026
UNG Baseball Secures NCAA Division II Tournament Bid as No. 4 Seed
The University of North Georgia's baseball team, led by head coach Nolan Belcher, earned a No. 4 seed in the Southeast Regional and will open play against Francis Marion on May 14 in Tigerville, South Carolina.
May 11, 2026
Big Ten Baseball Announces Weekly Award Winners Through May 11
The Big Ten has recognized a series of standout performances across its member schools, highlighting pitchers, position players and freshmen who have excelled in weekly competitions.
May 11, 2026
Mount Union Baseball and Softball Secure NCAA Division III Tournament At-Large Berths
Despite early setbacks in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament, Mount Union’s baseball and softball squads have earned at-large NCAA Division III Tournament bids, setting up historic regional matchups and celebrating Coach Paul Hesse’s second consecutive Coach of the Year honor.
May 11, 2026
Cougars Set for Final Midweek Battle with SIU Carbondale
SIUE prepares for its last midweek contest against SIU Carbondale, aiming to extend a historic winning streak and celebrate standout performances.
May 11, 2026
Bucknell Baseball Advances to Patriot League Championship Series with Sweep of Navy
A 6-4 win over Navy propelled Bucknell into the championship series, where they await Holy Cross. Key performances from Brady Hoar, Everett Garber, Hadley Maxwell and Michael Trommer highlighted the Bison's historic push.
May 11, 2026
ACC Names Sosa and Eddy Weekly Players of the Week
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its weekly awards, highlighting two standout collegiate athletes for the period of May 4‑10.
May 11, 2026
Murray State Baseball Faces Final Home Test Against North Alabama
The Racers close their regular‑season home slate against North Alabama, looking to build momentum for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.
May 11, 2026
Southeastern Louisiana University to Host Celebration of Champions for Baseball and Softball
The university will honor its baseball and softball teams at a ceremony on Tuesday evening, recognizing back-to-back conference titles and historic firsts.
May 11, 2026
Scots Charge Toward NCAA Division III Baseball Crown
Macalester’s baseball team clinches the MIAC Playoff, setting up a showdown with top‑ranked UW-Whitewater and a chance at the national championship.
May 11, 2026
Northern Section Baseball Playoffs Begin with High-Stakes Matchups
Play-in games across Divisions II and III get underway May 12, featuring top seeds Pleasant Valley, Foothill, West Valley and Orland, with championship games scheduled for May 23.
May 11, 2026
MSU Baseball Game Against Eastern Michigan Rescheduled Ahead of Stormy Forecast
Michigan State and Eastern Michigan will meet earlier than scheduled on May 12, with the game moved to 1:02 p.m. to avoid inclement weather. The move follows a prior 13‑5 victory for the Spartans earlier this season.
May 11, 2026