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LSU will compete in the 2027 Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, a three‑day event supporting the Live Like Lou Foundation. The tournament runs March 5‑7 at Las Vegas Ballpark, with an additional game against UNLV on March 8.
The upcoming midsummer classic will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence while revisiting the origins of baseball’s first All-Star Game.
Dansby Swanson’s three‑homer night, highlighted by a grand slam, marks the first 26‑RBI stretch in 86 years, placing him alongside legends like Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruth.
Pete Alonso’s 501‑game streak, Matt Olson’s chase for a Braves record, and the Philadelphia Phillies’ dramatic comebacks highlight a season of endurance and unexpected turnarounds.
A Michigan woman uncovered a cache of 1933 Goudey baseball cards, including four Babe Ruth cards, in her late brother's belongings, prompting a local sports retailer to urge the public to check their own attics for hidden treasures.
Georgia Tech will compete in a charity baseball tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, from February 26‑28, 2027, with proceeds benefiting ALS research.
Across more than nine decades, baseball has produced a cascade of historic performances on specific calendar days. This article revisits the games, players and milestones that have left an indelible mark on the sport.
The Savannah Bananas' recent barnstorming tour, highlighted by a 102,000‑strong crowd in Texas, revives a tradition that once broke racial barriers and brought baseball to diverse communities across America.
Shohei Ohtani’s 1.47 ERA and league‑leading on‑base percentage have put him in the MVP conversation, while Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sánchez battle for the Cy Young. Recent cycles by Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Bryce Harper, plus an Oakland comeback, round out a dramatic week.
Shohei Ohtani’s 1.47 ERA, historic cycles by Crow‑Armstrong and Harper, and the Athletics’ comeback over the Angels highlight a competitive race for awards and playoff positioning.
A look at the baseball milestones that have unfolded on June 23 across more than a century of play.
The Phillies turned a routine game into a historic showcase, with Harper hitting for the cycle and Schwarber blasting three homers, including two in an eight‑run third inning, to secure a 15‑3 win over the Mets.
From a 1916 no‑hitper by Rube Foster to Jacob deGrom's 30‑inning scoreless streak, baseball's record books are filled with extraordinary feats that continue to inspire.
Randall Sullivan’s latest work delves into the 1933 All-Star Game, weaving together the stories of baseball legends, political figures, and cultural icons to reveal how a single exhibition game reflected a nation at a crossroads.
Randall Sullivan’s latest book revisits the inaugural 1933 All‑Star Game, weaving together the lives of baseball legends, a progressive judge, and the cultural backdrop of the Great Depression.
A United States auction of historic baseball cards achieved a cumulative $489,027, with standout sales of iconic rookie cards and rare sets, underscoring the growing investment appeal of sports memorabilia.
Yordan Alvarez is leading the American League in home runs and posting elite offensive numbers, drawing comparisons to baseball legends while cementing his place as a top MVP contender.
St. Petersburg, Florida, has served as a premier spring training destination for over a century. Early public fields like Huggins‑Stengel gave way to iconic sites such as Al Lang Stadium, while teams including the Yankees, Cardinals and Devil Rays called the city home. Today, the Tampa Bay Rays play at Tropicana Field, the only fixed‑dome stadium in the league, and visitors can explore museums, historic markers and vibrant waterfront sites that celebrate the sport’s deep roots.
In October 1932, President Franklin Roosevelt and Mayor Anton Cermak watched as Babe Ruth delivered a legendary home run at Wrigley Field, a scene that blended baseball myth with political theater.
A comparative look at the 1969 Reggie Jackson and 1963 Pete Rose Topps rookie cards, their career highlights, and what drives their current $2,500 price tags.
A deep dive into the most coveted autographed rookie cards, from Nolan Ryan’s fastball inscription to Jackie Robinson’s elusive signatures, and the market forces that keep collectors chasing them.
On Lou Gehrig Day, Matt Olson’s 844th straight appearance culminated in a tiebreaking homer that secured a 4-3 win for the Braves over the Blue Jays, underscoring his unmatched reliability and connection to the disease’s namesake.
On Lou Gehrig Day, Matt Olson’s sixth‑inning homer secured a 4‑3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, marking his 844th straight game played and highlighting his dedication to the game and to ALS awareness.
Matt Olson’s sixth‑inning homer, boosted by a gusting breeze, capped a 4‑3 victory for the Braves over the Blue Jays, while his durability and connection to Lou Gehrig’s legacy were highlighted by manager Walt Weiss.