Werk brothers set for NCAA showdown with Nebraska
The Jackrabbits clinched a historic conference title and a No. 4 seed, positioning them against top‑seeded Nebraska in the Lincoln Regional.
May 29, 2026
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San Joaquin Athletic Association Crowns Baseball and Softball Champions in Historic Season
The SJAA announced its all‑league selections, highlighting standout athletes and historic achievements across the county.
May 29, 2026
South Carolina’s Baseball Coaching Search Narrows to Two Front‑Runners
The University of South Carolina is evaluating Coastal Carolina's Kevin Schnall and West Virginia's Steve Sabins for its vacant baseball coaching position, a decision that follows the departures of Paul Mainieri and interim coach Monte Lee.
May 29, 2026
South Carolina seeks new baseball coach amid promising candidate pool
The University of South Carolina is searching for a new head baseball coach following Paul Mainieri's dismissal, with Coastal Carolina's Kevin Schnall and West Virginia's Steve Sabins leading the discussion.
May 29, 2026
Kentucky Baseball Stuns Wake Forest in Ninth-Inning Rally
Kentucky erased a three-run hole, capitalized on aggressive baserunning, and secured a 6-5 win over Wake Forest in the NCAA Tournament opener.
May 29, 2026
Mountaineers Set for First-Ever Meeting with Bearcats in Morgantown Regional Opener
The No. 16 West Virginia Mountaineers will host the Binghamton Bearcats on Friday evening at Kendrick Family Ballpark, marking the first-ever encounter between the programs. The game, streaming live on ESPN+, kicks off at 5:00 p.m. EST.
May 29, 2026
Florida State Baseball Begins NCAA Tournament Run at Home Against St. John’s
Florida State opens its NCAA Tournament campaign on May 29 against St. John's in Tallahassee, a matchup that highlights the team's home‑field advantage and recent postseason progress.
May 29, 2026
Auburn Baseball Faces Weather Delay in NCAA Regional Amid Lightning Threat
Auburn's regional matchup against Milwaukee is paused due to lightning, with the Panthers ahead 11-5. Despite a sub-.500 season, Milwaukee has won seven straight games, while Auburn, the No. 4 overall seed, looks to rally.
May 29, 2026
Holy Cross Baseball Returns to NCAA Tournament, Set to Face Texas Longhorns in Austin
After a dominant season, the Holy Cross baseball squad is back in the NCAA tournament, meeting the Texas Longhorns in the Austin regional. Players and coaches reflect on the historic matchup and the electric atmosphere awaiting them.
May 29, 2026
Ole Miss Rebels Set to Clash with Arizona State Sun Devils in Lincoln Regional Showdown
Ole Miss and Arizona State meet in a top‑25 NCAA Tournament Regional game at Hawks Field in Lincoln, Nebraska, broadcast live on ESPN2.
May 29, 2026
Boston College Faces Liberty in Athens Regional Showdown
The Eagles open Friday at noon on ESPN+ against Liberty, hoping to break a seven‑game skid and recapture the magic of their 2016 Regional triumph.
May 29, 2026
Ganesha High Baseball Team Faces CIF Sanctions Over Potential Championship Skip
The California Interscholastic Federation may sanction Ganesha High after its baseball team qualified for the championship but might withdraw to attend a camp in Mississippi, raising questions about the future of education‑based athletics.
May 29, 2026
Florida State Baseball Kicks Off NCAA Tournament at Home
Florida State opens its NCAA Tournament run on May 29 against St. John's at Dick Howser Stadium, with Bryson Moore on the mound and head coach Link Jarrett guiding the charge.
May 29, 2026
USC Trojans Seek Redemption Against Texas State Bobcats in College Station Regional Opener
The Trojans aim to rebound from a loss to UCLA, while the Bobcats rely on power hitting led by Jaquae Stewart as they meet in the first round of the College Station Regional.
May 29, 2026
Texas A&M Baseball Eyes First‑Round Victory Against Lamar in College Station Regional
The Aggies prepare for a high‑pressure showdown with Lamar, relying on veteran pitching depth to secure an opening win in the NCAA Tournament's College Station Regional.
May 29, 2026
Gators to Host Rider in Gainesville Regional on May 2
The No. 8 Gators, boasting a .324 team average and 32 homers over their last dozen games, will face Rider, a team that has won eight of its past ten, in the Gainesville Regional on May 2. The game is set for a 1 p.m. ET start and will be available on ESPN+.
May 29, 2026
Local High School Students Keep the Ogden Raptors’ Game Running Smoothly
The Ogden Raptors rely on a roster of local high school students who serve as batboys, handling everything from retrieving foul balls to delivering baseballs to the umpire. Their contributions, though often unseen, are celebrated by team management and the players they support.
May 29, 2026
Bucks County Schools Gear Up for PIAA Baseball Championships Opening June 1
The first round of the PIAA Baseball Championships begins June 1, showcasing key matchups among Pennsbury, Neshaminy, La Salle and other Bucks County programs.
May 29, 2026
MLB’s looming labor battle and a Cy Young chase
The collective bargaining agreement between the MLB Players Association and team owners is set to expire soon, sparking concerns about a potential work stoppage. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has dazzled with a historic scoreless streak, adding extra intrigue to the competitive NL Cy Young race.
May 29, 2026
Owen Fischl earns All-ECAC First-Team honors after record-breaking season
Owen Fischl was named to the All-ECAC First-Team, complementing a season that saw him hit .405, record 63 RBIs and collect numerous national awards.
May 29, 2026
DeSales Celebrates Historic ABCA Honors with Dual All‑American Selections
The American Baseball Coaches Association recognized two DeSales seniors at its Fourth‑Team All‑American ceremony, marking the program’s first double honoree in a single season.
May 29, 2026
Brock Bearden Clinches Elite Scholar-Athlete Honor as UT Tyler Eyes National Series Triumph
Junior Brock Bearden, a Mass Communication major at the University of Texas at Tyler, has been awarded the Elite Scholar-Athlete Award, joining a streak of consecutive winners, and will lead the Patriots in the opening game of the NCAA Division II World Series against Central Missouri in Cary, North Carolina.
May 29, 2026
Tennessee’s Late‑Game Defense Stifles East Carolina in NCAA Tournament Opener
Tennessee’s defense halted East Carolina’s rally in the sixth inning of their NCAA Tournament opener, highlighted by Reese Chapman’s timely throw and a review‑upheld call.
May 29, 2026
Hunter Elliott Returns to Lead Ole Miss in NCAA Regional Showdown
Hunter Elliott, the final link to Ole Miss' 2022 national championship team, is set to start on May 29 against Arizona State in the Lincoln Regional, bringing a season of resilience and experience after a year of recovery from Tommy John surgery.
May 29, 2026