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The New York Yankees selected Luke Pettitte, son of five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte, in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The talented two-way player from Dallas Baptist University now has a chance to follow his father's pinstriped legacy.
The Cleveland Guardians just called up Travis Bazzana, their first ever No. 1 overall draft pick, and his parents changed their plane tickets mid-flight from Australia to witness history. The 23-year-old Australian's journey from watching MLB highlights as a kid to making his big league debut is inspiring a nation.
The first Australian ever picked first overall in the MLB draft just stepped onto the field for his major league debut, and Cleveland gave him a perfectly Aussie welcome. Travis Bazzana's parents convinced him to walk up to bat to Men at Work's "Down Under," creating a moment he'll never forget.
Travis Bazzana just became the first Australian ever selected first overall in the MLB Draft, and this week he made his big league debut with the Cleveland Guardians. His journey from a country where baseball isn't the top sport to the pinnacle of America's pastime is inspiring young athletes back home to dream bigger.
Six UCLA women's basketball players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, a first in league history. Just one week after winning the national championship together, the teammates are ready to make their mark as professionals.
Jacob Misiorowski, who started at a tiny Missouri junior college just four years ago, just threw the fastest pitch by any MLB starter in history at 103.6 mph. His journey from snow-blocked dorm rooms to breaking baseball records proves that champions can come from anywhere.
The Atlanta Falcons made the 2026 NFL Draft unforgettable for the Terrell family, selecting cornerback Avieon Terrell to join his older brother A.J. on the same team. What started as smart drafting turned into a heartwarming family reunion on the football field.
Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers just shattered a 122-year-old baseball record by playing for four different MLB teams in only 21 days. The wild journey through baseball's trade season proves that sometimes the most unlikely records are the most unforgettable.
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is rewriting baseball's record books with 18 home runs in his first 53 games, leading the entire American League. The Japanese sensation is proving that dreams of MLB stardom can become reality at any stage.
Major League Baseball just created a dedicated YouTube channel designed entirely for kids who love baseball and softball. MLB Clubhouse features animated shows, drawing tutorials, player stories, and skill-building content to help the next generation fall in love with America's pastime.
Five cancer patients expecting a brief hospital meet-and-greet got the surprise of their lives when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Hall of Famers handed them tickets to the iconic Field of Dreams game. What started as a simple community visit turned into an unforgettable night under the Iowa stars.
Six rookie baseball players are shattering expectations in the 2026 season, showing a confidence that has MLB executives amazed. These young stars are performing like veterans just days into their first major league season.
Former Major League pitcher Jeremy Guthrie transformed his childhood sneaker obsession into Custom Cleats, a business that converts any shoe into game-ready footwear for everyone from 3-year-olds to MLB All-Stars. His company gained massive attention when Michael Lorenzen pitched a no-hitter wearing custom Vans cleats that now live in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Baseball fans can celebrate America's 250th birthday watching "The Sandlot" at a drive-in theater, followed by a live MLB game and fireworks. Four cities will host the nostalgic double feature combining two of America's favorite pastimes.
More than 80 predominantly Black high school baseball players, some as young as 14, gathered in Arizona this weekend for MLB's annual DREAM Series. The program is helping reverse a decades-long decline in Black player representation, with alumni making up nearly a third of Black players on Opening Day rosters last year.
Baseball fans can watch "The Sandlot" on the big screen followed by live MLB games at four drive-in theaters across America this Independence Day. The special events combine nostalgia, family fun, and fireworks to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
Chicago White Sox rookie Tristan Peters went from entertaining crowds with the Savannah Bananas to earning his first MLB All-Star selection, just hours after hitting for the cycle. His unconventional journey proves there's more than one path to baseball's biggest stage.
After three seasons of setbacks and patience, Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker has earned his first All-Star selection at age 24. The young star is now second in MLB with 63 RBIs and has become the cornerstone hitter St. Louis always believed he could be.
A documentary premiering this month follows five Japanese MLB players returning home for the 2025 Tokyo Series, revealing how baseball shapes lives across cultures. The film celebrates not just the players, but the craftspeople, coaches, and fans who make Japan's baseball culture extraordinary.
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson just played his 111th straight errorless game, breaking a 24-year-old MLB record. The 24-year-old credits his father's "defense first" philosophy and daily pre-game groundball drills for the historic achievement.
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