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Free baseball academies across America are turning young players' big league dreams into reality, with 250+ graduates already drafted into professional baseball. Two players at this year's Breakthrough Series show how the program transforms lives on and off the field.
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.
The inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League Championship Series kicked off with a nail-biting 7-6 victory as the LA Queens rallied past the San Francisco Firebells. The historic matchup featured clutch performances, dramatic comebacks, and a celebration of how far women's professional baseball has come.
For the first time, women will have their own professional baseball league when the WPBL begins play August 1. Players like Kelsie Whitmore never thought they'd see this moment in their careers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Italy's underdog squad stunned the star-studded United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic, proving that heart and heritage can triumph over expectations. The thrilling upset in Houston shows why baseball's international stage keeps delivering magical moments.
South Korea's baseball team pulled off a nail-biting win against Australia, scoring just enough runs to break a three-way tie and advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. The 7-2 victory at Tokyo Dome sent the team to Miami after a tense final inning.
Mike Casiano, a 73-year-old postal worker from Queens, just attended his 10,000th professional baseball game at Citi Field. His journey from casual fan to baseball royalty shows what pure love of the game looks like.
An electrical worker from Czechia became a viral sensation after striking out baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani with an 80 mph changeup. Now Ondřej Satoria is retiring from international baseball to spend more time with his young son, leaving behind a legacy that helped put Czech baseball on the map.
Australia's baseball team nearly pulled off a stunning upset against reigning champions Japan at the World Baseball Classic, falling just 4-3 in front of a sellout Tokyo Dome crowd that included Japan's Emperor. The scrappy underdogs proved they belong on the world stage.
Legendary baseball manager Dusty Baker is back in the dugout at age 76, this time leading Nicaragua's national team to the World Baseball Classic. He's bringing equipment, experience, and hope to a country that loves the game.
The United States baseball team bounced back from a surprising loss to Italy, defeating Canada 5-3 to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals in Miami. It's the third straight semifinal appearance for Team USA, who'll face the Dominican Republic on Sunday.
The Women's Professional Baseball League threw its first pitch in 70 years, with 99-year-old Maybelle Blair returning to the diamond to inaugurate the historic moment. Four teams are now playing in Springfield, Illinois, reviving a dream that ended in 1954.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino isn't just playing for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He's leading a movement to grow baseball in his ancestral homeland from the ground up.
Brazil just earned its spot back in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, bringing together family legacy and veteran heart for one final underdog run. The team that nearly stunned Japan in 2013 is ready to shock the world again.
A European underdog just shocked the international baseball community. Italy's team defeated powerhouses USA and Mexico to advance in the World Baseball Classic, proving the sport's global reach is expanding beyond traditional borders.
The Dominican Republic's powerhouse lineup crushed South Korea 10-0 in a stunning quarterfinal victory, securing their spot in the World Baseball Classic semifinals. Austin Wells sealed the win with a walk-off three-run homer that ended the game early under baseball's mercy rule.
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