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SIUE baseball earned the top seed in the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship for the first time in program history, setting the stage for a showdown with Eastern Illinois at Marion, Illinois.
A deep dive into the performances of Charles McAdoo, RJ Schreck, CJ Van Eyk and Chad Dallas, and what their call‑ups could mean for the club's playoff hopes.
Fantasy baseball owners saw a flurry of bullpen activity on May 21, with several relievers shifting teams or roles, setting the stage for new save chances and streaming options.
Hunter Sweeney’s rapid rise at Lakota showcases how mental resilience, mentorship and relentless practice can reshape a player’s destiny in a single season.
The Saint Paul baseball squad finished the 2026 regular season at 18‑2, capping the schedule with convincing wins over Holy Cross and St. Bernard before preparing for the NVL tournament as the No. 1 seed.
The Crush enter the playoffs with a 9‑12 record, meeting a 18‑3 Monticello squad in the opening round, while the tournament’s top seed is St. Michael‑Albertville and the final is scheduled for early June in Cold Spring.
Highlands extended their championship streak with a walk‑off hit, Walton-Verona broke a four‑year drought, and Dixie Heights rolled to a sixth straight title.
Cross County High School celebrated two 2A All‑State selections, an eight‑game win streak and a victory over the defending state champions, while catcher Kale Searcy commits to ASU‑Mountain Home.
A talented athlete from Michigan has pledged to continue his baseball career at Henry Ford College, bringing a strong batting record and tennis experience to the next level.
Veteran coach Elliott Avent retired at the season’s end, leaving a legacy of over 1,100 wins and three College World Series trips; the Wolfpack trustees approved Chris Hart’s appointment, citing his two‑decade assistant role, recruiting acumen, and deep ties to the program.
Arizona State's baseball team secured a 10‑2 win over Cincinnati, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals with a historic night from Landon Hairston.
Friday’s slate kicks off the 2026 state baseball tournaments for Classes 5A through 2A, with championship games scheduled for next week. Detailed matchups across each division highlight the competition.
The Palestine-Wheatley Patriots secured their inaugural state baseball title with a dominant 6-0 victory over Woodlawn, a milestone after a narrow loss in the 2023 final.
The nation’s top‑ranked baseball squad, the UCLA Bruins, are set to open the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals against the fifth‑seeded Purdue Boilermakers on Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
Starting May 22, 2026, the Mexican Baseball League will employ Trackman‑based robot umpires for every ball‑and‑strike decision in selected games, marking the first full‑season automation of pitch calls in professional baseball across the Americas.
SPASH's 9-3 victory over Marshfield secures the Wisconsin Valley Conference title, showcasing a balanced attack and solid pitching as the Panthers prepare for a Tuesday showdown in Wisconsin Rapids.
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League has locked in dates and venues for upcoming baseball and softball championship games, highlighting defending champions, notable matchups and standout performances.
UCLA completed a historic 48‑6 campaign, captured the Big Ten regular‑season title and earned multiple player and coach awards, now preparing to face Purdue in the conference tournament.
The state’s top high school baseball and softball teams will battle for titles over a tight week in late May, with key matchups across divisions and special hosting rules for Class 4A.
With the fifth pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates select Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, a top‑ranked prospect whose .404/.520/.773 slash line and defensive versatility promise to reshape the club’s future.
Southern Miss baseball has surged into the third round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, where a showdown with Troy awaits. The team, riding a ten‑game streak, looks to capitalize on recent form as they chase the title.
The Nevada baseball program experienced a promising start, a mid‑season surge, and a disappointing tournament loss, setting the stage for a significant rebuild under new leadership.
The Gering Platte Valley Companies will host a holiday weekend baseball tournament at Oregon Trail Park, with pool play beginning Friday and the championship game scheduled for Sunday at 5:30 pm.
Chris Hart, a longtime NC State baseball assistant, has been named the 17th head coach of the Wolfpack, bringing a track record of player development, elite recruiting and deep program knowledge.