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Oregon St. Eliminates Louisville 11-4 at College World Series
The Oregon State Beavers faced the Louisville Cardinals in the first losers bracket game of the College World Series on Monday afternoon, capitalizing on multiple defensive miscues by Louisville to oust the Cardinals from tournament... More of this article »
UCLA Adam Plutko Outduels LSU Aaron Nola in 2-1 CWS Victory
The UCLA Bruins may not be the best team in the College World Series, but they sure played like it on Sunday evening, upstaging the number four ranked LSU Tigers 2-1 in game four of the opening round in Omaha. The story of the game... More of this article »
Torii Hunter Slugs 300th Career HR in 5-2 Tigers Victory
In a career that has spanned across 16 years with the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and now this season with the Detroit Tigers, Torii Hunter has solidified his name as a perennial all-star caliber player. On Sunday afternoon,... More of this article »
Nats Stephen Strasburg Returns in Nationals 2-0 Loss
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg returned from the 15-day DL on Sunday to face the Cleveland Indians in his first start since injuring his oblique in a May 31 start against the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg worked... More of this article »
NC State’s Carlos Rodon Dominates North Carolina 8-1 in CWS
A meeting of the two premier North Carolina college ball clubs on Sunday resulted in an 8-1 rout of the number one ranked North Carolina Tar Heels at the hands of the NC State Wolfpack, led by top pitching prospect and staff ace Carlos... More of this article »
Indiana’s Joey DeNato Shuts Down Louisville 2-0 in CWS
The Louisville Cardinals had only been shutout once this season and that was the first game of the season, a 2-0 loss against no other than the Indiana Hoosiers. Indiana would hand the Cardinals their second shutout loss of the season,... More of this article »
A.J. Cole, Nationals Top Pitching Prospect Flashing Dominance
A.J. Cole has been quite the interesting prospect for the Washington Nationals since being drafted in the fourth-round (116th overall) of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft. Coming out of Oviedo High School (Florida), Cole was heralded... More of this article »
Mississippi State Takes CWS Opener 5-4 over Oregon State
A competitive showdown from the start, the opening game of the College World Series between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Oregon State Beavers would result in a 5-4 victory for the Bulldogs, capped by a two-run go-ahead eighth... More of this article »
Reds Top Prospect Robert Stephenson to DL with Hamstring Strain
In a 2013 season in which he has baffled hitters in a talent-heavy Midwest League and risen to the status as the top prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization, Robert Stephenson has been placed on the disabled list with what is... More of this article »
Kris Bryant, No. 2 Overall Draft Pick, Awarded Dick Hoswer Trophy
Kris Bryant, the second-overall draft pick by the Chicago Cubs in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of the University of San Diego, was awarded the Dick Howser Trophy on Saturday. The award is annually given to the college player... More of this article »
Tigers Prospect Nick Castellanos is Best Pure Hitter in Minors
Nick Castellanos, the 44th-overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft by the Detroit Tigers out of Archbishop McCarthy High School (Florida), has been on a roll as of late for Triple-A Toledo in the International League. In his... More of this article »
College World Series 2013: Scores, Coverage, and Updates
2014 College World Series Scores Tracker – Recaps The super regionals are in the books and now its time for the 2013 College World Series to get underway in Omaha. Eight teams will square off starting with double elimination... More of this article »
Midwest League Future Stars Albert Almora and Byron Buxton
The Midwest League, a Class-A minor league baseball league that hosts 16 affiliate teams for Major League Baseball organizations, has showcased a number of talented prospects this season. Amongst those prospects include the likes of... More of this article »
Orioles Kevin Gausman Optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
The Baltimore Orioles will option rookie starter Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk, following his outing against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, a game in which the Orioles would win 5-4 in 13 innings. The third-overall pick... More of this article »
Pirates A.J. Burnett Placed on DL with Strained Right Calf
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed staff ace A.J. Burnett on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday evening due to a strained right calf muscle, an injury that Burnett disclosed to Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle on Wednesday. Since the injury... More of this article »
Adam Wainwright Outduels Matt Harvey for 10th Win
The National League’s two best starting pitchers were masterful on Thursday afternoon, as St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright outdueled New York Mets ace Matt Harvey in 2-1 victory for his 10th victory of the season, the... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: First and Second Round Signings Updates
Baseball News Source will be updating all signings from the first and second rounds of last week’s MLB First-Year Player Draft. We have included the monetary amount for which each draft pick was signed and compared each to the... More of this article »
Rangers Prospect Joey Gallo Continues Slugging Prowess in Minors
Texas Rangers prospect Joey Gallo has showcased excellent power this season for Low Class-A Hickory, which has been displayed over his past five games where he has slugged six home runs. In the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday,... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Appears Set for Return to Rotation
After throwing a bullpen session with no apparent issues or setbacks on Thursday afternoon, the Washington Nationals are confident (barring any discomfort over the weekend) that Stephen Strasburg will be able to return to the starting... More of this article »
College World Series 2013: Top 5 Starting Pitchers Preview
The starting pitcher is the individual who delivers the first pitch of a baseball game and in certain cases is the individual to deliver the last. Starters are relied upon to lead the defense and set the tempo for the game ahead, serving... More of this article »
Rangers Matt Harrison Out Until September With Back Surgery
The Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison is now projected to rejoin the Rangers sometime in September following two surgeries on his back to repair a herniated disk. The Rangers will start Harrison on a throwing program this... More of this article »
Rangers Ian Kinsler to Start Rehab Assignment
Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has been cleared to start a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday. After getting the clearance to play from team physician Dr. Keith Meister following a full batting practice and... More of this article »
Third Overall Pick Jonathan Gray Signs with Colorado Rockies
Third-overall draft pick in the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft, Jonathan Gray, agreed to terms with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Although complete details regarding terms and conditions of the signing are to be determined, Gray is reported... More of this article »
College World Series 2013: LSU vs Oregon State in Projected Final
As the 2013 College World Series commences in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, the time is now upon us where we will bear witness to analyses, critiques, predictions, projections, and previews of both the teams and their respective match-ups... More of this article »
College World Series 2013: Oregon State Beavers Bring Best Starting Rotation
“Good pitching always beats good hitting” is an old adage that has been told time and time again throughout all levels of baseball; however, Hall of Famer Yogi Berra may have put it best, arguing “good pitching beats good hitting,... More of this article »
Athletics Yoenis Cespedes Day-to-Day with Hamstring Tightness
Oakland Athletics left fielder Yoenis Cespedes left Tuesday’s game against the New York Yankees with tightness in his left hamstring, a decision made by the Athletics as a precautionary measure so as not to risk the chance of... More of this article »
Padres Cameron Maybin to Miss Six Weeks with Knee Injury
When it rains, it pours for the San Diego Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin. After returning from over a month and a half long stint on the disabled list (due to an injured wrist) five days ago, Maybin will be returning to the DL... More of this article »
Nats Reliever Henry Rodriguez Acquired by Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired Washington Nationals reliever Henry Rodriguez in exchange for pitcher Ian Dickson on Tuesday. In 17 appearances this season, Rodriguez posted a 4.00 ERA and an alarming 11/16 strikeout to walk ratio in 18.0... More of this article »
Pirates Future Ace Gerrit Cole Dazzles in MLB Debut
The first-overall pick in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Gerrit Cole, dazzled in his major league debut on Tuesday night, living up to the hype that has followed the top pitching prospect throughout his career... More of this article »
College World Series 2013: Team Previews, Coverage, Road To Omaha
The NCAA Tournament once boasted a field of 64 determined college baseball teams, but following regional and super regional play, that field has become a competitive field of eight teams. Each of these eight teams have been amongst... More of this article »
Oregon State Outlasts Kansas State, Advances to CWS
The Oregon State Beavers advanced to their fifth College World Series on Monday night, holding off Kansas State in a 4-3 victory in game three of the Corvallis Super Regionals. The Beavers jumped out to an early lead on a two-run home... More of this article »
Mississippi State Advances to CWS with Sweep of Virginia
After a weather delay forced Sunday’s game to be suspended until Monday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs had to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the College World Series in Omaha. Picking up in the seventh inning... More of this article »
Miami Marlins Giancarlo Stanton Reactivated from DL
The Miami Marlins have activated Giancarlo Stanton from the 15-day DL, who has been out since late-April with an injured hamstring, and will return to the lineup in Monday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Stanton may... More of this article »
Mets Hint Zack Wheeler to Make MLB Debut on June 18
In an interview with WFAN radio on Monday afternoon, New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson hinted that top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler will make his major league debut in a doubleheader game on Tuesday, June 18 against the Milwaukee Brewers. “There’s... More of this article »
Reds Tony Cingrani Called Up to Start Tuesday
The Cincinnati Reds have made it official, Tony Cingrani will be called-up from Triple-A Louisville to make his first start on Tuesday since being optioned to Louisville on May 18. In his six starts since getting his first call-up... More of this article »
Dodgers Yasiel Puig Named NL Player of Week
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie sensation Yasiel Puig was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday after a phenomenal first week in the big leagues. In his first seven games this season, Puig has batted .464 (13-for-28) with... More of this article »
Red Sox Will Middlebrooks Reactivated, Pedro Ciriaco DFA’d
Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks has been reactivated from the disabled list and will return to the starting lineup in Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Middlebrooks was placed on the 15-day DL two... More of this article »
Derek Jeter Returns to Field, Taking Grounders and Swings
New York Yankees veteran shortstop and team captain Derek Jeter returned to the field on Monday, fielding grounders and swinging the bat for the first time since reinjuring his ankle in mid-April. Jeter fielded 20 grounders, took 25... More of this article »
Oregon State Evens Series in 12-4 Rout of Kansas State
Following a 6-2 loss to Kansas State in game one of the Corvallis Super Regional on Saturday, Oregon State bounced back with a 12-4 rout of the Wildcats in game two, evening the series for Monday night’s elimination game. Oregon... More of this article »
NC State Outlasts Rice in 17 innings, Advances to First CWS Since 1968
After a Friday weather delay in Raleigh, game one of the Raleigh Super Regional would be pushed to Saturday. NC State would take game one by a score of 4-3, jumping to a quick 1-0 lead and placing Rice on the precipice of elimination... More of this article »
Braves Dan Uggla Homers Twice in 8-1 Rout of Dodgers
A dreary season for Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla became a bit brighter on Sunday afternoon, as he led the charge with two home runs in Atlanta’s 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Uggla came... More of this article »
Louisville Ousts Vanderbilt, Advances to College World Series
The number two ranked team in the nation has been ousted from the NCAA Tournament, as the Vanderbilt Commodores‘ bid for their first NCAA title was ended on Sunday evening by the Louisville Cardinals, who swept the Commodores... More of this article »
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Slugs 2 Homers as Red Sox Pound Angels
The Boston Red Sox have been cruising as of late, building upon their recent dominance with a 10-5 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon. Leading the way for Boston was Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who has served as... More of this article »
Nationals Jordan Zimmermann Dazzles in 7-0 Victory over Twins
Jordan Zimmermann turned in a dominant performance for the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon, leading the way in a 7-0 shutout victory over the Minnesota Twins. Zimmermann went seven scoreless innings, surrendering just two... More of this article »
UCLA Advances to CWS in 3-0 Shutout of CSU Fullerton
The UCLA Bruins would score all three of their runs in the first inning and would never look back, shutting out the Cal State Fullerton Titans 3-0 and advancing to the College World Series for the second straight year. After topping... More of this article »
Kansas State Forces Extras, Downs Oregon State 6-2 in 10-innings
The Kansas State Wildcats were down to their final out on Saturday when they rallied to even the score 2-2 in the top of the ninth inning, forcing extra innings. The Wildcats would go on to score four runs in the top of the tenth and... More of this article »
Report: Pittsburgh Pirates Gerrit Cole to Make MLB Debut
The Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect Gerrit Cole is reportedly set to make his major league debut on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. The first-overall pick in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft by the Pirates out of UCLA,... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: Scores, Coverage and Updates
With regionals now in the books, the remaining 16 teams are ready to face off in super regional play and make their bids for the College World Series. Super regionals opened on Friday with four region match-ups, beginning with that... More of this article »