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Day one of the 2026 10U Futures Invitational featured sixteen teams battling in high‑caliber contests, producing eight inside‑the‑park homers, over 250 runs and a series of tightly contested games that set the tone for the tournament.
The Crimson Tide practiced at Charles Schwab Stadium ahead of the NCAA tournament, with coach Rob Vaughn highlighting a workmanlike approach and the team's focus on their upcoming match against Oklahoma.
The recent UIL season for area baseball and softball teams has drawn to a close, setting the stage for the Black Gold Sports Senior Games, which will be held at Joe Spikes Field in Lamesa. The gathering, now in its fifth iteration for baseball and its inaugural year for softball, serves as a premier showcase where high school athletes can demonstrate their abilities before college scouts.
The Rebels will open the Men's College World Series against North Carolina on June 12 at 6 p.m. on ESPN, aiming to extend a legacy that includes a 2022 national championship and a seventh Omaha appearance.
The defending champions lost 10-3 to Edina after leading early, while Champlin Park secured a 3-2 win over Andover following a lengthy rain delay.
South Carolina native Chris Lemonis is appointed head baseball coach at Coastal Carolina, inheriting a program with recent College World Series success and facing key roster challenges.
The Staples School baseball team defeated Norwalk 13-2, advancing to the state semifinals against Fairfield Ludlowe.
Temple High School announced Ryan Pinkerton as its new Head Baseball Coach, highlighting his extensive experience as a teacher, football assistant, and military service member. Pinkerton’s background and vision aim to elevate the program both on the field and in the lives of student‑athletes.
Matt Maxon, a Carmel High School pitcher bound for Stanford, shattered the school’s single‑season home run record with 14 hits while batting .473, signaling a bright future for both the local program and the Cardinal baseball roster.
After stints at Clemson and South Carolina, Monte Lee comes back to the College of Charleston to lead the baseball program toward elite recruiting and championship contention.
Alfredo Duno, the Cincinnati Reds’ top catching prospect, is turning heads in the High‑A Midwest League with a blend of power and poise that suggests a major‑league debut could be imminent.
The latest PIAA state baseball championships delivered dramatic performances, with Southern Columbia and Indiana securing titles while other classes prepare for their own showdowns.
The NCAA reiterates its commitment to a 64‑team Division I baseball championship, even as stakeholders discuss a smaller, more expansive format and a later start to the season.
The Rebels are back in the national spotlight after a three‑year absence, boasting a potent batting lineup and a strategic pitching staff headed by Taylor Rabe.
Freshman right‑hander Luke Howe, the 2026 Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year, has pledged to the Georgia Bulldogs, who recently captured the SEC Tournament title and a College World Series berth.
The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has opened its baseball and softball grant program, partnering with Globe Life to fund community initiatives that introduce children to the sport.
Senator Eric Schmitt’s old baseball glove, once bought with money earned mowing lawns, made a headline‑grabbing catch at the congressional baseball game, sparking jokes about donation and highlighting a charity event that raised over $3 million.
After a 43‑run, 49‑hit showing in the Gainesville Regional, Florida is set to bring Oregon State's acclaimed pitching coach Rich Dorman on board, hoping his proven track record will reverse the program's recent slide.
Mississippi State's baseball program has shattered the NCAA average attendance record, drawing 11,868 fans per game and cementing its place among the nation's most supported college teams.
The North Carolina Tar Heels return to the Men's College World Series for the 13th time, facing Ole Miss in a historic primetime showdown.
The Oklahoma Sooners, fresh off walk‑off wins over Georgia Tech and Kansas, will open the 2026 NCAA tournament against seventh‑seeded Alabama on June 13, with the game televised on ESPN and streamed via ESPN+ and Fubo.
After a celebrated tenure at Mississippi State and a brief stint at Indiana, Chris Lemonis is named the new head coach of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, bringing a championship pedigree back to his native South Carolina.
Dansby Swanson's early 2026 performance has dipped to among the league's worst hitters, casting a shadow over his massive contract and raising questions for the Chicago Cubs.
Monte Lee, who previously led Charleston to four NCAA Tournaments, is set to rejoin the program as an assistant head coach, bringing decades of South Carolina baseball experience back to the campus.