Tar Heels Set for ACC Tournament Quarterfinal Clash with Virginia Tech
North Carolina’s baseball team, the No. 2 seed, will meet Virginia Tech on Friday, May 22, at Truist Field, hoping to extend its tournament legacy amid wet weather.
May 21, 2026
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Kansas Baseball Preps for Big 12 Tournament Showdown with Baylor
Kansas, the Big 12 regular season champion, will meet Baylor in the tournament quarterfinals on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CT in Surprise, Arizona. The game will be televised on ESPNU and streamed on ESPN+, featuring Coach Dan Fitzgerald, who was named Big 12 Coach of the Year.
May 21, 2026
Texas State, Louisiana, and Southern Miss Advance in Sun Belt Baseball Championship
Texas State edged App State 6-5, Louisiana topped Coastal Carolina 12-11, and Southern Miss slipped past Georgia State 7-6, each by a single run, as the tournament heads into its next round.
May 21, 2026
App State Baseball Eyes Sun Belt Triumph in Elimination Clash with No. 24 Coastal Carolina
Ahead of a pivotal elimination game, App State’s offense tops the Sun Belt while key players like Riley Luft and Jalen Seward swing for the fences, as the team seeks to overturn a 21‑6 all‑time series deficit against Coastal Carolina.
May 21, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Daily Starter Chart: Key Pitchers and Matchup Insights for 2026
The latest FanGraphs chart blends performance metrics with opponent analysis to help fantasy managers decide which pitchers to start or sit across different league sizes.
May 21, 2026
Sun Devils Face Bearcats in High‑Stakes Big 12 Baseball Quarterfinal
The Arizona State Sun Devils and Cincinnati Bearcats meet in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big 12 baseball tournament, with the game set for 8 p.m. MST on May 21 and available on ESPNU and FUBO
May 21, 2026
MLB Bullpen Shifts and Streaming Pitcher Picks
Hogan Harris leads the A's closers, Kirby Yates falters for the Angels, Gerrit Cole returns to the mound, and several streaming options emerge for fantasy players.
May 21, 2026
Tennessee Volunteers Set for SEC Tournament Clash with Arkansas Razorbacks
The Volunteers will meet the Razorbacks in the second round of the SEC Tournament, with pitching ace Evan Blanco leading the charge. A victory could set up a showdown against the Texas Longhorns.
May 21, 2026
Lawrence Butler’s Slump Forces Oakland Athletics to Re‑Evaluate Future
After a 2024 breakout, Lawrence Butler's performance has faltered in 2025 and 2026, raising doubts about his contract, playing time and the team's playoff hopes.
May 21, 2026
UCLA Bruins Eye Big Ten Tournament Glory After Record Season
UCLA's 48‑6 regular season earned them the top seed, a potential showdown with USC, and a strategic approach that embraces a timely loss for postseason readiness.
May 21, 2026
Huskies surge to Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals with dominant win over Michigan
Washington’s offense and pitching combine for a 7‑1 win, advancing them to face Oregon on May 22.
May 21, 2026
Valley Teams Gear Up for State Tournaments This Week
Fourteen Valley baseball and softball squads begin state tournament play this weekend, featuring high‑stakes matchups, unbeaten streaks and emerging talent.
May 21, 2026
Schnall’s Possible Move to South Carolina Sparks Debate Over Loyalty and Money
Kevin Schnall’s potential transition from Coastal Carolina to the University of South Carolina raises questions about loyalty, compensation and the evolving landscape of college baseball.
May 21, 2026
Nebraska’s Historic Softball Super Regional Lights Up Lincoln
Nebraska prepares to host its inaugural Super Regional in softball, sparking excitement across the state's sports community.
May 21, 2026
Reid Schmal’s Versatility Fuels Ames Baseball’s Title Push
Reid Schmal’s multi‑position talent and clutch performances are key drivers as the Ames baseball team eyes a state tournament title.
May 21, 2026
Salukis Edge Purple Aces in Rain‑Delayed MVC Opener
Southern Illinois rallied after an early homer from Evansville, using timely hitting and a dominant pitching performance to secure the opening game of the 2026 MVC Baseball Championship.
May 21, 2026
Michael Busch’s May Surge Fuels Cubs’ Offensive Revival
Michael Busch’s statistics have climbed dramatically in May, signaling a potential turnaround for a Chicago Cubs team that has struggled to score.
May 21, 2026
Palisade Bulldogs Charge Toward State Title After Dominant League Run
The Palisade Bulldogs baseball team has won nine consecutive games, securing the Southwestern League title and the No. 1 seed in the 4A bracket, setting up a high‑stakes playoff clash with Ponderosa.
May 21, 2026
Colorado High School Baseball Championships Set for Double‑Elimination Showdowns
Flatirons Academy captured the Class 1A crown on May 14, and now the higher classifications are poised for dramatic finishes, with historic rivalries and unbeaten streaks shaping the upcoming double‑elimination tournaments.
May 21, 2026
LSU Baseball Falls to Auburn, Ends NCAA Tournament Hopes
LSU’s season ended early after a 3-1 defeat to Auburn, marking the first NCAA Tournament miss since 2011.
May 21, 2026
Nebraska Baseball Duo Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Dylan Carey and Carson Jasa were selected to the All-Big Ten first team, with Carey also receiving defensive accolades and setting program records.
May 21, 2026
Sacramento State Opens WAC Tournament with 9-4 Victory Over Abilene Christian
A dominant opening night saw the Hornets combine power hitting, solid pitching and a deep roster to secure a 9-4 win and set up a showdown with Tarleton State.
May 21, 2026
The Ohtani Trade That Never Happened and Its Ripple Effects
The aborted trade that could have sent Shohei Ohtani to Tampa Bay reshaped the 2023 MLB landscape, influencing the Angels' roster moves, the Rays' playoff run, and Ohtani's eventual move to Los Angeles.
May 21, 2026
Kansas High School Baseball State Tournament Gets a Revamped Format
The Kansas high school baseball championship will this spring be played at neutral locations for the early rounds, before moving to a single venue for the later stages. Here’s how the new bracket works.
May 21, 2026