
J.J. Bleday’s Unexpected Surge Fuels Reds’ Hopeful Turnaround
After a modest start, J.J. Bleday’s power surge and improved swing mechanics have become a bright spot for a struggling Cincinnati Reds squad.
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After a modest start, J.J. Bleday’s power surge and improved swing mechanics have become a bright spot for a struggling Cincinnati Reds squad.

Dusty Baker’s memoir, *Crossroads: A Memoir in Baseball and Life*, blends personal anecdotes with a sweeping cultural history of the sport, offering a candid look at his path to a long‑awaited World Series title.

Matt Chapman delivered a historic performance against the Chicago Cubs, driving in eight runs and launching a grand slam that helped the Giants snap a three‑game winning streak.

Matt Chapman delivered a historic performance, tying the San Francisco Giants' single‑game RBI record with eight, as the club routed Chicago 18‑3 and extended its winning streak.

Matt Chapman delivered a grand slam, a three-run homer and a sacrifice fly, tying the Giants' single-game RBI record and sparking a 19-hit offensive explosion.

EA Sports' College Football 27 introduces NIL compensation, budget‑driven program management, and upgraded gameplay across multiple modes.

The Oakland Athletics will host six regular‑season games at Las Vegas Ballpark in June 2026, marking a pivotal step in their move to Las Vegas while deepening ties with the local community.
Music City Baseball aims to bring a Major League Baseball team to Nashville, targeting a 2029 debut amid league expansion plans and significant financial hurdles.

The Lopes will open the 2026 season at Stanford before a five‑game home stretch, facing notable opponents such as Houston Christian, UC Santa Barbara and California Baptist, before concluding the nonconference portion at CSUN and moving into Mountain West competition.

UConn announces four new additions to its 2026 women's soccer roster, while the program navigates departures and coaching changes ahead of the upcoming season.

Maryland’s football program continues to expand its footprint in Texas, landing interior lineman Abdus Kone, a 6‑foot‑6, 312‑pound prospect, to round out a class that already boasts eight commitments and a top‑50 national ranking.

Southern Utah University will host Chicago State University on November 21, 2026, expanding its home slate after conference realignment reshaped the schedule.
Sacramento High School welcomes back alumnus Josiah Johnson as head coach, blending personal history with a plan to revitalize the Dragons' football program and strengthen community ties.

The Mid-American Conference has released its 2026 football slate, highlighting the first three weeks of action, TV designations and a slate of MACtion games, including Kent State's opening road test at South Carolina.

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament begins with 16 double‑elimination regionals, featuring teams from 30 states and 14 of the top 25 MLB draft prospects. Notable storylines include Alabama State and The Citadel's winning streaks, Boston College's slump, and Georgia's back‑to‑back home‑run crown.

A quick look at the most compelling waiver options heading into Week 10, from batters on fire to arms with elite spin rates.

Cosmic Baseball, the team that plays under ultraviolet lighting, has added a third Las Vegas showdown on October 1. The sold‑out previous games featured the Cosmic Chili Peppers versus the Glow Mojis, and the franchise will soon travel to Sacramento and Albuquerque. Tickets for the new game will be distributed through a lottery system.

On May 16, 2026, 16‑year‑old Charlie Wachs entered the senior lineup of the Oakland Roots, becoming the youngest player in club history. His family’s soccer pedigree, combined with a rigorous developmental program, set the stage for a promising start.

The California Golden Bears, riding a five‑win streak over Stanford and eyeing a second 30‑win season in six years, are set to open the 2026 ACC Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina.

USC’s coaching staff, led by Lincoln Riley, is aggressively courting Landen Wade, a four‑star defensive lineman who has already committed to the Navy All‑American Game.

With the regular season winding down, Sacramento State prepares to host Tarleton State in a pivotal three‑game series that could determine the Western Athletic Conference championship and tournament seeding.