Five Waiver Wire Gems to Boost Your Fantasy Baseball Lineup This Week
This week’s waiver wire spotlight shines on five players whose recent performances could reshape fantasy lineups across the board.
May 18, 2026
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Florida State Baseball Secures No. 3 Seed in ACC Tournament Amid Strong Season Across Seminoles Sports
The Seminoles clinched a top seed in the ACC Tournament with a dominant series win over Miami, while other Florida State programs posted notable achievements in track, golf and football.
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026 Sports Roundup: High School Wins, Pro Basketball, and NASCAR Highlights
A snapshot of May 18, 2026 sports action, from high school baseball and soccer victories to NBA playoff drama, NASCAR buzz, and key MLB matchups.
May 18, 2026
Hall of Fame Launches Military Classic as Flagship Summer Event
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is turning Doubleday Field into a festival of baseball, military heritage and community celebration, aiming to draw thousands and test a repeatable summer centerpiece.
May 18, 2026
Derek Lowe Looks Back on the American Century Championship and Mahomes’ Dual‑Sport Dream
Retired MLB All‑Star Derek Lowe reflects on the American Century Championship, the $750,000 charity tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, and his brief conversation with Patrick Mahomes about choosing football over baseball.
May 18, 2026
Big Ten Baseball Weekly Honors Spotlight Exceptional Performers
The latest batch of Big Ten baseball weekly awards highlights top pitchers, fielders and batters, reflecting the conference’s deep talent pool and the influence of national polling agencies.
May 18, 2026
Aggies Edge Past Mississippi State in Thrilling 7‑6 SEC Finale
A back‑and‑forth battle culminated in a 7‑6 win for Texas A&M, highlighting senior tributes, key performances, and a decisive pitching outing that propels the Aggies into the SEC Tournament as the No. 3 seed.
May 18, 2026
Texas Baseball Secures Top Seed in SEC Tournament, Eyes Regional Hosting
The University of Texas baseball squad enters the SEC Tournament as the No. 2 seed after finishing second in the regular season behind Georgia. With a double‑bye and a possible quarterfinal opponent among Arkansas, Tennessee or South Carolina, head coach Jim Schlossnagle emphasizes the need for the team to stay sharp across multiple games. The Longhorns’ strong RPI positioning also makes a regional hosting bid and a top‑eight national seed realistic.
May 18, 2026
Joey Benoit Leads Taunton Baseball into Tournament Play
Senior first baseman Joey Benoit is topping the Taunton baseball stats while his leadership fuels a seven‑game winning streak ahead of the MIAA Division 1 tournament.
May 18, 2026
Aggies Edge Bulldogs in 11‑9 Nail‑Biter
In a back‑and‑forth battle, the Aggies outlasted the Bulldogs, with clutch performances from several newcomers.
May 18, 2026
A 1857 Baseball Rulebook Rediscovered: Frank Murray’s Quest to Rewrite History
A rare auction find challenges long‑held narratives about baseball’s founding, as collector Frank Murray argues for the overlooked contributions of Daniel Lucius Adams and questions the sport’s modern innovations.
May 18, 2026
Ole Miss Baseball Preps for Murray State Rematch
Ole Miss enters the series with a 10‑of‑12 winning streak, highlighted by weekly award winners Tristan Bissetta and Cade Townsend, while Murray State brings a potent offense led by Luke Mistone. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and the Ole Miss Radio Network.
May 18, 2026
NCAA Baseball Selection Bubble Heats Up as Conference Tournaments Near End
With conference tournaments underway, Yale has secured an automatic bid, UCLA is projected No. 1, and Oregon and Kansas have claimed the last two host positions. Bubble teams such as NC State, Troy and East Carolina fight for the remaining spots, while Michigan falls out of contention.
May 18, 2026
Ole Miss Baseball Rides Hot Streak into Crucial Matchup with Southern Miss
Ole Miss is on a five‑game winning streak, boasting elite pitching and a power surge that puts them in a prime position for a showdown against No. 22 Southern Miss at Trustmark Park.
May 18, 2026
South Jersey Baseball Week in Review: Standout Performances and Rising Stars
From AJ Ward’s poll victory to a string of batting averages soaring above .400, this week’s action showcases the depth of talent across South Jersey high school baseball.
May 18, 2026
NCAA Baseball Conference Tournaments Heat Up Ahead of Selection Day
Yale has secured an automatic bid, UCLA and Georgia Tech battle for the top seed, and a handful of teams vie for the last host spots as the NCAA baseball tournament field takes shape.
May 18, 2026
2026 Southern Conference Baseball Championship Set for Greenville
The 2026 Southern Conference Baseball Championship will run from May 20‑23 at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina, showcasing eight teams in a single‑elimination format, with free parking, shuttle service and tickets on sale.
May 18, 2026
Marshall Baseball Stuns Ohio State in 11-7 Comeback Victory
Marshall University rallied from a 6-2 hole to defeat Ohio State 11-7, with Jackson Halter’s five-hit effort and key contributions from pitchers A.J. McAninch and Davis Gunn.
May 18, 2026
SEC Baseball Tournament 2026 Sets Stage for NCAA Pursuits
From May 19 to May 24, the Southeastern Conference’s baseball championship will unfold at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex, offering an automatic ticket to the NCAA tournament and continuing a decade‑long streak of producing national champions.
May 18, 2026
2026 Florida High School Baseball State Tournament Brackets Released
The Florida High School Athletic Association has unveiled the brackets for the 2026 state baseball tournament, outlining a schedule of best‑of‑three regional contests that will lead to the championship event in Lee County.
May 18, 2026
Big Ten Announces 2026 Baseball Tournament Schedule and Format
The Big Ten Conference has opened ticket sales for its 2026 baseball tournament, introducing a new double‑elimination format, securing live broadcast rights, and offering an automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
May 18, 2026
Georgia Bulldogs Capture SEC Baseball Crown with Historic Road Sweep
The Georgia Bulldogs finished the regular season with a perfect record in away series, earning the SEC’s regular‑season title and a double‑bye in the tournament.
May 18, 2026
Creighton Baseball Crushes Omaha in High-Scoring Affair
On Wednesday, April 22, the Bluejays erupted for 15 runs, highlighted by two-homer nights from Teddy Deters and Nick Venteicher, while pitcher Max McClellan shut down the opposition.
May 18, 2026
Derek Lowe Returns to the Fairway at the American Century Championship
Retired MLB All-Star Derek Lowe is set to compete in the American Century Championship, sharing the course with notable athletes and discussing the tournament's charitable legacy.
May 18, 2026