
Ball State Alumni Excel in 2026 Major League Baseball
A look at the performances of Ball State University graduates currently shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from breakout hitters to dominant pitchers.
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A look at the performances of Ball State University graduates currently shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from breakout hitters to dominant pitchers.

UMass women's soccer reveals its 2026 regular‑season slate, featuring nine home matches at Rudd Field, two exhibition games, and a road trip that spans the Northeast and Midwest.
Former Delaware County high school standouts Jesse Minter and Eddie Faulkner have been appointed to the Baltimore Ravens coaching staff, with Minter taking the head coach role and Faulkner joining as running backs coach. Their paths, rooted in Indiana’s football culture, are highlighted by a upcoming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

Indiana’s 2026 field hockey slate features 16 regular‑season games, two exhibitions and a demanding road trip, highlighted by home games at Deborah Tobias Field and a November tournament in Columbus.

Head coach Tamara Durante announces the hiring of Bridgette Street and Emma Hilton, bringing extensive playing and coaching experience to the Spartans' field hockey program.

The Sycamores have released a 12‑game non‑conference schedule that includes early exhibitions, a three‑game tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands and road trips to Oregon and Kansas.

Ball State announced the appointment of Bob Keller, a seasoned pitching instructor with deep ties to the Big Ten and the Seattle Mariners, as its new pitching coach, highlighting his proven ability to elevate staff performance.

The Cardinals reveal their 2026 slate, featuring a kickoff at Ohio State, home games against Stony Brook and a road trip to Liberty, with all contests slated for broadcast on ESPN and BTN.

Ball State announced its 2026 women's soccer schedule, featuring 11 Mid‑American Conference contests and seven non‑conference games, highlighted by an opening exhibition against Indiana State and a home matchup with IU Indy on Aug. 12. The Cardinals, coming off a strong 2025 campaign, will battle a varied slate of opponents before the MAC Tournament at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

The Cardinals have released their full 2026 regular‑season calendar, blending a demanding MAC slate with a seven‑game non‑conference stretch that begins with an exhibition against Indiana State and a home opener against IU Indy on August 12.

Iowa State Cyclones host a series of official visits in May and June to evaluate top prospects for the 2027 recruiting class.