
Cooper Kinney’s Path From Youth Gold to Professional Promise
From a gold‑medal game in Taipei to a future in the Tampa Bay system, Kinney credits fun and positivity for his development.
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From a gold‑medal game in Taipei to a future in the Tampa Bay system, Kinney credits fun and positivity for his development.

The roster, announced ahead of exhibition games in North Carolina and Virginia, includes players from Mississippi State and other SEC schools, with managers Dan Hartleb and Rick Eckstein set to lead the Stars and Stripes squads before the team heads to Taiwan for the first ever collegiate world championship.

The inaugural Group Prague stage of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup delivered high‑octane hitting, razor‑thin margins and standout performances from Emma Entzminger, McKenzie Barbara and Ya‑Ting Tu.

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the induction of Jim Baba, a pivotal figure in the growth of baseball across Canada and internationally, into its 2026 class.

The 2026 Honkbalweek Haarlem tournament will gather top international teams and MLB prospects in the Netherlands, offering a showcase of future stars and historic baseball tradition.

The ABL is reshaping its competition to overcome financial strain, attract international talent and cement its role as a premier winter baseball league.

USA Baseball reveals a 20‑player roster featuring 14 alumni and six newcomers from 13 states, with veterans Meggie Meidlinger and Kelsie Whitmore set for their ninth and tenth appearances, as the team eyes a gold medal at the 2027 World Cup.

USA Baseball finalizes a 14‑coach roster for the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp, blending veteran expertise with fresh leadership ahead of competition in Taiwan.

The agreement, signed by the International University Sports Federation and the World Baseball Softball Confederation, promises new competition opportunities and educational benefits for student‑athletes across the globe.

The 2026 Blind Baseball International Cup will take place in Tuscany, featuring defending champions Cuba and a format that blends blind and sighted players to promote inclusion.

The Regensburg group stage will feature Draci Brno, ASD Parma, Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg, and the Oosterhout Twins in a round‑robin format that awards two spots to the September finals.

The WBSC has confirmed the lineup and match calendar for the upcoming Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Rockford 2026, featuring top teams from across the globe and a route to the 2027 finals.

The World Baseball Softball Confederation has released the full timetable for the upcoming WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Rockford 2026, outlining a five‑day round‑robin in Rockford, Illinois, a designated rain date, and the next stage in Taiwan.