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Sydney Team Earns First Trip to Little League World Series
Sports1d ago

Sydney Team Earns First Trip to Little League World Series

A youth baseball team from Sydney is heading to Pennsylvania in August after winning their first-ever spot at the Little League World Series. The Ryde Little League squad will represent Australia on the world stage after finishing their regional tournament with just one loss.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Baseball's National League Celebrates 150 Years Today
VideosFeb 2

Baseball's National League Celebrates 150 Years Today

The world's oldest professional sports league still in existence was born 150 years ago today. The National League started with eight teams and survived decades of chaos to become half of what we know as Major League Baseball.

Good News Network2 min read
Curaçao Team Earns Historic World Series Baseball Spot
SportsApr 13

Curaçao Team Earns Historic World Series Baseball Spot

A youth baseball team from Curaçao just secured something no team from their island nation has earned before: direct entry to the 2026 Little League World Series. Pariba Little League fought through a tough tournament to claim their ticket to Williamsport, continuing a legacy that includes producing MLB stars.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Pirates Star Paul Skenes Surprises Little League Practice
Acts of Kindness12h ago

Pirates Star Paul Skenes Surprises Little League Practice

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes spotted lights on at a local Little League field and decided to stop by. What started as a quick visit turned into two hours of autographs, photos, and playing catch with starstruck kids.

MLB News2 min read
China Launches New Baseball League With Pop Music, Dance
InnovationFeb 6

China Launches New Baseball League With Pop Music, Dance

A new professional baseball league in China is mixing sports with entertainment to win over fans. The Chinese Professional Baseball league wrapped its debut season with cheerleaders, fight songs, and family fun at every game.

Sixth Tone3 min read
Woman Launches Pro Baseball League After Being Told to Quit
Community HeroesMay 4

Woman Launches Pro Baseball League After Being Told to Quit

Justine Siegal was told at 13 that girls don't belong in baseball. Now she's launching America's first modern women's professional baseball league.

Womens Health2 min read
Little League Launches New Safety Program Across 80 Nations
SolutionsApr 2

Little League Launches New Safety Program Across 80 Nations

Little League is rolling out comprehensive safety initiatives protecting millions of young athletes worldwide. The new SAFE program gives volunteers and parents practical tools to keep kids protected both physically and emotionally.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Brothers Face Off in Minor League Baseball for First Time
SportsMay 14

Brothers Face Off in Minor League Baseball for First Time

Ethan and Jose Salas made baseball history Tuesday night when they competed against each other in professional baseball for the first time. Their parents surprised them both by showing up to witness the emotional milestone at Nelson Wolff Stadium.

MLB News2 min read
7 NFL Stars Who Played Minor League Baseball First
SportsFeb 8

7 NFL Stars Who Played Minor League Baseball First

Before winning Super Bowls, these football legends swung bats and pitched in baseball's minor leagues. Their journeys prove that finding your true calling sometimes means trying different paths.

MLB News2 min read
Baseball Gets Stuck in Grass During Minor League Game
SportsMay 14

Baseball Gets Stuck in Grass During Minor League Game

A routine fly ball turned into the strangest inside-the-park home run in baseball history when the ball literally got stuck in the outfield grass. It took multiple players and several minutes to pry it free from the turf.

MLB News2 min read
Baseball Managers Reunite as Rivals After Minor League Days
Acts of KindnessApr 17

Baseball Managers Reunite as Rivals After Minor League Days

Two former Minor League teammates who once caught bullpens together are now Major League managers facing off for the first time. Their friendship shines through pranks and mutual respect.

MLB News3 min read
Minor League Team Crushes 10 Home Runs in Single Game
SportsMay 8

Minor League Team Crushes 10 Home Runs in Single Game

The Wichita Wind Surge made baseball history Thursday night, launching 10 home runs in one game. Only one Major League team has matched that feat in over a century.

MLB News2 min read
Mariners Honor Negro Leagues With $500K Community Fund
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

Mariners Honor Negro Leagues With $500K Community Fund

The Seattle Mariners will wear historic Negro Leagues uniforms every home Sunday and invest half a million dollars in Black-led youth baseball programs. They're the first MLB team to make a Negro Leagues uniform part of their regular rotation.

MLB News2 min read
Canada Makes World Baseball Classic History with Cuba Win
SportsMar 12

Canada Makes World Baseball Classic History with Cuba Win

For the first time ever, Canada's baseball team advanced past the World Baseball Classic first round, defeating Cuba 7-2 in a thrilling winner-take-all game. The victory marks a historic milestone for Canadian baseball and ends Cuba's perfect first-round record.

Japan Today2 min read
Minor League Team Scores 10 Runs on Just One Hit
SportsApr 11

Minor League Team Scores 10 Runs on Just One Hit

A Double-A baseball team pulled off one of the rarest feats in modern baseball history, scoring 10 runs in a single inning despite recording only one hit. The wild second inning featured eight walks, four wild pitches, and two hit batters as frozen conditions created chaos on the field.

Fox News Sports3 min read
Venezuela Stuns Japan, Makes History at World Baseball Classic
SportsMar 15

Venezuela Stuns Japan, Makes History at World Baseball Classic

Venezuela defeated defending champion Japan 8-5 to reach their first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals and secure their first Olympic baseball berth. The historic victory sparked celebration across a baseball-loving nation finally claiming its place among the sport's elite.

ESPN2 min read
53-Year-Old Knuckleballer Becomes Oldest in League History
SportsApr 28

53-Year-Old Knuckleballer Becomes Oldest in League History

Vincent Towns waited 34 years to return to professional baseball, and on Sunday he made history. The construction worker who never stopped playing became the oldest player ever to pitch in the Atlantic League.

MLB News2 min read
Hopkinton Teen Achieves D1 Baseball Dream at UConn
SportsFeb 13

Hopkinton Teen Achieves D1 Baseball Dream at UConn

Lucas Hodne has dreamed of playing Division 1 baseball since childhood, and the Hopkinton native just made it happen. The high school athlete recently committed to play baseball at the University of Connecticut, checking off the first of his two big league dreams.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Baby Kangaroo Attends First Baseball Game in South Carolina
Acts of KindnessApr 9

Baby Kangaroo Attends First Baseball Game in South Carolina

A 10-month-old kangaroo named Roxy stole the show at a Minor League baseball game in South Carolina, wrapped in blankets and sporting a team bandanna. The adorable marsupial might just be the team's new good luck charm.

MLB News2 min read
Bill Greason, 101, Is Last Living Negro League Era Player
Community HeroesFeb 7

Bill Greason, 101, Is Last Living Negro League Era Player

At 101 years old, Bill Greason stands as the last living connection to baseball's Negro League era. The former pitcher's remarkable journey spans World War II, breaking color barriers, and 50 years serving his Birmingham community as a pastor.

MLB News2 min read

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