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Rider University has named Ryan Thompson as assistant coach and Justin Pisapia as Director of Basketball Operations for the 2026‑27 season, bringing together a distinguished alum and a seasoned analyst to the program.
A look at the recent trades, performances and international moves of Campbell University baseball alumni shaping the 2026 baseball landscape.
Bryan Baker, a 31‑year‑old reliever for the Tampa Bay Rays, has rebounded dramatically this season, boasting a 1.56 ERA, 28 saves and an All‑Star nod, positioning him as a key postseason piece
Three recent Hall of Fame inductees discuss the highs and lows of playing in New York, from Beltrán’s early struggles and contract to Kent’s breakout after a trade and Jones’s mid‑season revival, offering insight into the city’s demanding environment.
The Braves hammered four homers to pull ahead, while the Twins, Tigers, Blue Jays and Diamondbacks all posted key wins that reshaped the postseason landscape.
MidAmerica Nazarene University announced today that Hudson Welty will take the reins of the Pioneer men’s basketball program, bringing a blend of playing experience, coaching acumen, and a championship mindset to the role.
Barrett Kitrell’s verbal pledge to Nebraska reflects a blend of familial legacy, coaching affinity and a desire to contend for a state title before joining the program next summer.
The conference released its 2026 baseball awards, recognizing standout players from schools spanning Lansing to Tioga.
Relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman added another milestone to his résumé, while the Yankees finally broke a seven‑game slide. Meanwhile, the Rays’ young slugger Junior Caminero continues to shine, and the Braves’ Matt Olson delivered two homers to power his team.
Florida’s attorney general has launched an investigation into Major League Baseball after three San Francisco Giants players were warned for displaying Bible verses on their Pride Night caps, raising questions about the league’s uniform policies and religious expression.
The right-hander finished the season atop the conference in ERA, strikeouts and wins, earning his second All-American accolade and joining an elite group of Camel pitchers.
VCU captured its fifth Atlantic 10 baseball title with a 9-1 victory over Rhode Island, highlighted by a six-run fourth inning and dominant pitching.
The top-seeded Saint Joseph's baseball team opened the 2026 Atlantic 10 Championship with a 17-9 loss to fifth-seeded Rhode Island, highlighted by a late seven-run burst that sealed the defeat.
The Rhode Island Rams erupted for five runs in the third inning and never looked back, defeating George Mason 19‑8 in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship and advancing to face Saint Joseph’s.
In a doubleheader at Watkins Glen High School on May 15, Union Springs and Lansing clinched their respective conference baseball championships, each delivering dominant performances that highlighted key offensive and pitching moments.
In a dramatic 10‑9 win over Rhode Island, Saint Joseph's extended its Atlantic 10 record to 34 conference victories, powered by Blake Primrose’s two home runs and a collective effort from a deep roster.