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In a tightly contested Class B state championship, Fryeburg Academy broke a 40‑year title slump, edging Cony High School 4‑3. Key performances from Brady Chappell, Oliver Dean and David Rosales sealed the triumph.
After a 9-3 defeat in the first game of the CWS finals, UNC coach Scott Forbes discusses the team's performance, key moments, and the path forward.
UNC’s bid for the championship was thwarted in Omaha as Oklahoma seized a 9‑3 victory, capitalizing on late‑inning runs and exposing weaknesses in the Tar Heels’ pitching and offense.
In the first game of the national championship series, Oklahoma defeated UNC 9-3, showcasing a powerful offensive display that featured 14 hits and nine runs.
Monmouth Academy erased a 4‑0 deficit in the seventh inning to defeat Washington Academy 5‑4 and secure back‑to‑back Class C titles at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor.
Ryan Ricci, a rising star in baseball coaching, has been named the new pitching coach for Grand Canyon University’s Lopes, bringing a blend of professional experience and academic insight to the program.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team fell 9-3 to Oklahoma in the first game of the 2026 College World Series finals. Despite the setback, star player Gavin Gallaher and head coach Scott Forbes remain confident the Tar Heels can rally, drawing on a season marked by comebacks and a program history that has never seen a Game 2 victory in a finals series.
Evansville Mater Dei defeated Bluffton 6‑3 in an eight‑inning showdown, with Jackson Schaefer’s tie‑breaking hit and Max Miller’s RBI single delivering the victory. The win caps a redemption campaign and earns Schaefer the L.V. Phillips Mental Attitude Award.
A look at the Ripken family’s baseball heritage, the collectible cards that immortalize their story, and their continued impact on the game through business ventures.
Cord Rager, a freshman left-hander from Maypearl, Texas, overcame a shaky opening inning to guide the Oklahoma Sooners to a 9-3 win over North Carolina in the first game of the College World Series championship series, a result that positions the team to clinch the title.
The Lynnville-Sully baseball team defeated the sixth-ranked Sigourney Savages 5-2 in a South Iowa Cedar League game, showcasing early dominance, key offensive performances, and solid pitching.
Fryeburg Academy captured the Class B state championship with a 4‑3 victory over Cony, snapping a 12‑game winning streak and ending a 40‑year title drought.
Coach Mike Pugliese’s leadership guided Saugerties High to a 15‑6 record and the Mid‑Hudson Athletic League title, earning him the 2026 Freeman Baseball Coach of the Year honor.
Carter Lehrman’s dominant pitching and a hot offense propel Newton to a 1‑0 win over Knoxville, extending a four‑game winning streak.
The 2026 All-League baseball teams for Kansas have been revealed, celebrating top performers from every division and recognizing coaches and newcomers who shaped the season.
The latest all‑star selections highlight key contributors from Highland, Kingston, Red Hook and beyond, with several athletes earning second‑team honors and others receiving well‑deserved acknowledgment.
The Tar Heels opened the 2026 College World Series finals with a 9-3 loss to Oklahoma, marked by a pivotal second‑inning collision and a four‑run fourth inning that shifted momentum.
After a brief stint with the Tigers, former Auburn pitcher Mason Koch is heading back to Creighton for his last year of eligibility, bringing a strong track record and a story of perseverance.
After dropping the opener to the Rays, the Washington Nationals look to leverage fresh pitching and strategic shifts to avoid a rare defeat in Florida.
Coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and shortstop Jake Schaffner discuss a 9-3 defeat to Oklahoma in the opening game of the College World Series finals, reflecting on the team's 13th appearance in Omaha and the quest for a long‑awaited championship.
Bobby Cox, the legendary baseball manager whose career spanned six decades, passed away on May 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of sustained excellence and a lasting impact on the sport.
After a 9-3 defeat in the first game of the national championship series, the University of North Carolina relies on veteran coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Ryan Lynch and a resilient roster to force a turnaround in Omaha.
A look at how former Virginia baseball standouts are faring in the minors and majors, from breakout hitters to promising pitchers
Former Saint Mary's catcher Ian Armstrong, a .351 hitter with 16 homers and a .995 fielding percentage, has transferred to the University of Texas, where coach Jim Schlossnagle expects his arrival to strengthen the Longhorns' catching corps ahead of the 2027 MLB draft.