NCAA enters professional ranks

[jparker2112]

I FREAKING LOVE THIS!!!! Thanks!!!!

[4maddux_cy's]

Originally Posted by jparker2112

I FREAKING LOVE THIS!!!! Thanks!!!!

You're welcome. I am enjoying it myself. I forgot to post the draft results. I hate how you can't go back in and see the round by round.

[4maddux_cy's]

Joining the professional ranks for the 2026 season are the Sun Belt and Missouri Valley conferences. Unfortunately for the two leagues, Coastal Carolina and Dallas Baptist chose not to hook up with their former affiliations and are staying in their respective divisions. The Sun Belt joins the National League while the Valley enters the AL.

[4maddux_cy's]

20 Straight Losses for Trojans:

Little Rock Trojans' fans were visibly shocked by their teams inability to win after today's 20th straight loss. "This is an outrage", said Greg Sanders, a longtime Little Rock Trojans season ticket holder. "These guys are a disgrace. It is beyond obvious that they don't even care about the fans at this point. I guess they are just showing up for a paycheck."

Little Rock Trojans Manager, Brent Boldt, appeared to be at his breaking point during post game press conference. "I'm sick and tired of dumb questions! Embarrassed? Of course I'm embarrassed. These guys call themselves professionals but they play like little leaguers. I'll take responsibility but the GM and owner, Mike Gaona, need to take some as well. They are the one's who stuck me with these guys."

With that, he walked out of the press conference. Suffice to say, it is likely there will be repercussions in the coming days.

[4maddux_cy's]

Ron Ahl Wants Out of UConn:

Ron Ahl has been anything but quiet during his team's painful drudge to the finish line this year. This poor attitude has spilled into questioning his teammate's desire to win.

The overall feeling in the clubhouse seems to be they can lose just as many without Ahl's services and he seems completely fine with that idea.

"Give me the right fit and you will see some magic," Ahl said. "I have the tools, I just need the right scenario and there are plenty of teams that would beg for my services at this point in the season."

With an 25-41 record at this point and Ahl due to be a free agent after this season, the Huskies may be wise to deal him now and get some return on this season's lost cause.
"I'm not a project player or a clubhouse cancer, I just know what I want and can contribute greatly to a team in the right position," Ahl added.

UConn's general manager declined comment on the situation, but sources say he is actively shopping the disgruntled veteran currently.

[4maddux_cy's]

Hartsel Runs Hit String to 30 Straight Games:

Topsy Hartsel collected 2 hits in today's game and extended his hitting streak to 30 games. His club, the UCF Knights, beat the Houston Cougars 7-4.

"Right now, when they throw me the ball, it looks the size of a softball," Hartsel quipped to a BNN reporter after the game. "I'm excited about how things are clicking."
Topsy Hartsel hit a solo-shot off Bob Welch in the 1st, struck out in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, walked in the 7th and walked in the 8th.

This season Hartsel is swinging the bat at a .364 rate with 106 hits in 291 at-bats. To date he has hit 27 home runs, scored 75 runs and driven in 86.

[4maddux_cy's]

2026 National League All-Star Fan Voting Final Results:

Included below are the final voting results for the National League All-Stars. The top vote getter at each position, as well as the top 3 starters and relievers, will be included on the final roster for each team. The top player, Chet Lemon, received 3,065,325 votes.

CATCHER
1. Jack K O'Brien, Georgetown Hoyas: 2,111,255
2. Jody Davis, Ohio State Buckeyes: 1,844,363
3. Victor Martinez, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: 1,717,260

FIRST BASE
1. Johnny Mize, Illinois Fighting Illini: 2,756,423
2. Hal Trosky Sr, Colorado Buffaloes: 2,475,584
3. Dusty Denny, Utah Utes: 2,401,844

SECOND BASE
1. Fred Dunlap, Wichita State Shockers: 2,885,932
2. Dustin Pedroia, Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2,244,033
3. Josh Hardy, Houston Cougars: 2,196,596

THIRD BASE
1. Jim McMurray, Boston College Eagles: 2,569,846
2. Chris Dahn, Dallas Baptist Patriots: 2,467,915
3. Jamie Ridley, St. John's Red Storm: 2,178,743

SHORTSTOP
1. Dave Bancroft, Washington Huskies: 2,678,261
2. Arky Vaughan, Temple Owls: 2,429,986
3. Carlos Acosta, Utah Utes: 2,326,567

LEFT FIELD
1. Josh Hamilton, Louisville Cardinals: 2,704,436
2. Jared Witherington, Cincinnati Bearcats: 2,685,907
3. Mike Tiernan, DePaul Blue Demons: 2,605,050

CENTER FIELD
1. Chet Lemon, Clemson Tigers: 3,065,325
2. George Gore, Xavier Musketeers: 2,507,777
3. Andrew McCutchen, USC Trojans: 2,413,016

RIGHT FIELD
1. Stan Musial, Arizona Wildcats: 2,724,304
2. Manny Ramirez, Louisville Cardinals: 2,426,464
3. Harry Lumley, SMU Mustangs: 2,369,289

DESIGNATED HITTER
1. Chuck Klein, Colorado Buffaloes: 2,398,081
2. Jonathon Cassidy, Utah Utes: 2,343,925
3. Bill Madlock, Purdue Boilermakers: 2,155,717

STARTING PITCHER
1. Jose Rositas, Wake Forest Demon Deacons: 2,106,142
2. Mike Trueblood, NC State Wolfpack: 1,893,131
3. Jack Stivetts, Maryland Terrapins: 1,786,768
4. Jon Bailey, Tulane Green Wave: 1,736,909
5. Hardie Henderson, Washington State Cougars: 1,665,736

RELIEVER
1. Henry Herrera, NC State Wolfpack: 1,174,524
2. Jordan Hutcheson, Florida State Seminoles: 1,167,168
3. Jerry Hendrix, Oregon State Beavers: 1,080,520
4. Jared Siddon, Miami Hurricanes: 1,003,731
5. Sean Wrisley, NC State Wolfpack: 1,000,813



Looking at his all-time stats, Lemon has a career .262 average with 657 hits, 133 doubles, 8 triples, 115 home runs and 357 RBIs to date. He has scored 367 runs, walked 194 times and stolen 41 bases.

[4maddux_cy's]

2026 American League All-Star Fan Voting Final Results:

Included below are the final voting results for the American League All-Stars. The top vote getter at each position, as well as the top 3 starters and relievers, will be included on the final roster for each team. The top player, Ty Cobb, received 2,969,573 votes.

CATCHER
1. Tom Haller, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos: 2,462,792
2. Brian McCann, North Texas Mean Green: 2,453,632
3. Jocko Fields, Texas Tech Red Raiders: 2,294,409

FIRST BASE
1. Casey Youngblood, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos: 2,709,119
2. Fred McGriff, Long Beach State Dirtbags: 2,588,054
3. Bobby Bonilla, Oklahoma State Cowboys: 2,532,384

SECOND BASE
1. Tony Lazzeri, Texas Longhorns: 2,537,761
2. Henry Larkin, Sacramento State Hornets: 2,460,146
3. Joe Gordon, Florida Gators: 2,278,600

THIRD BASE
1. Frankie Frisch, Marshall Thundering Herd: 2,279,974
2. David Wright, Cal State Fullerton Titans: 2,108,536
3. Tom Ciampa, Arkansas Razorbacks: 1,943,994

SHORTSTOP
1. Juan Amaya, Montana State Bobcats: 2,806,557
2. Tom Tresh, Gonzaga Bulldogs: 2,342,338
3. Nate Gilbert, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2,192,623

LEFT FIELD
1. Ty Cobb, Cal Poly Mustangs: 2,969,573
2. Sherry Magee, Pepperdine Waves: 2,491,326
3. Bobby Moore, Georgia Bulldogs: 2,381,990

CENTER FIELD
1. George Hall, Texas A&M Aggies: 2,207,676
2. Eric Campbell, Old Dominion Monarchs: 1,978,929
3. Bill Howerton, Tennessee Volunteers: 1,960,173

RIGHT FIELD
1. Andy Van Slyke, Kentucky Wildcats: 2,694,775
2. Pat Annison, TCU Horned Frogs: 2,305,118
3. Tony Martinez, Arkansas Razorbacks: 2,187,095

DESIGNATED HITTER
1. Chris Kelly, Vanderbilt Commodores: 2,823,195
2. Duffy Lewis, Marshall Thundering Herd: 2,661,656
3. John Wilson, Sacramento State Hornets: 2,618,700

STARTING PITCHER
1. Bill Donovan, Montana State Bobcats: 1,919,354
2. Dave Righetti, Georgia Bulldogs: 1,899,011
3. Ed Morris, North Dakota Fighting Hawks: 1,823,819
4. Mark Prior, Florida International Panthers: 1,710,838
5. Bob Rush, Gonzaga Bulldogs: 1,678,189

RELIEVER
1. Shohei Ohtani, Arkansas Razorbacks: 1,218,724
2. R.J. Martines, Florida Atlantic Owls: 1,138,614
3. Billy Florsheim, Charlotte 49ers: 1,031,353
4. Dustin Ingraham, Baylor Bears: 1,026,744
5. Zachery Helmer, Fresno State Bulldogs: 1,013,811



All-time Cobb has played in 656 games, batted .367 with 209 home runs and 918 base hits.

[4maddux_cy's]

The All-Star Classic is here again! It's the 2026 NCAA All-Star Game! This is a game for the fans. They choose the players that are the best at their positions. Then these fan favorites take on one another to determine which league is best. Who will be top league this season: the National League or the American League? We'll get the answer soon.

The National League All-Stars have these fine performers on their roster:

SP Jon Bailey (TULANE) - 6-5, 2.25 ERA, 116.0 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 11.7 K/9, 5.3 WAR
SP Madison Bumgarner (LOUISVILLE) - 12-2, 1.70 ERA, 116.2 IP, 0.66 WHIP, 11.9 K/9, 5.5 WAR
SP Bill McGunnigle (UNC) - 7-0, 1.86 ERA, 97.0 IP, 0.86 WHIP, 14.4 K/9, 5.1 WAR
SP Doc Newton (MINNESOTA) - 9-1, 1.65 ERA, 109.0 IP, 0.81 WHIP, 14.5 K/9, 5.1 WAR
SP Jose Rositas (WAKE FOREST)* - 9-3, 1.47 ERA, 110.0 IP, 0.65 WHIP, 15.0 K/9, 6.9 WAR
SP Ed Seward (VIRGINIA TECH) - 14-1, 1.56 ERA, 115.2 IP, 0.78 WHIP, 13.9 K/9, 5.7 WAR
SP Jack Stivetts (MARYLAND) - 7-5, 3.56 ERA, 96.0 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 14.8 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Mike Trueblood (NC STATE) - 7-1, 2.11 ERA, 94.0 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 14.7 K/9, 4.0 WAR
RP Cory Bartkowski (UTAH) - 2-0, 1.68 ERA, 53.2 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, 1.4 WAR
RP Bubba Church (OREGON) - 9-3, 2.87 ERA, 87.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 1.3 WAR
RP Henry Herrera (NC STATE)* - 1-2, 2.68 ERA, 40.1 IP, 0.82 WHIP, 18.5 K/9, 1.6 WAR
RP Jordan Hutcheson (FLORIDA STATE) - 4-3, 1.94 ERA, 46.1 IP, 0.84 WHIP, 16.7 K/9, 1.6 WAR
RP Michael Jackson (ST. JOHN'S) - 2-0, 2.25 ERA, 48.0 IP, 0.56 WHIP, 11.4 K/9, 1.3 WAR
CL Jerry Hendrix (OREGON STATE) - 0-1, 13 SV, 2.08 ERA, 43.1 IP, 0.90 WHIP, 14.5 K/9, 1.3 WAR
C Jody Davis (OHIO STATE) - .271/.354/.529, 225 AB, 16 HR, 133 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
C Jack K O'Brien (GEORGETOWN)* - .284/.352/.500, 208 AB, 10 HR, 123 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
C Joe Torre (MICHIGAN) - .327/.384/.608, 245 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 151 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
C Stephen Vogt (NEBRASKA) - .279/.370/.656, 183 AB, 20 HR, 153 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
1B Norm Cash (NOTRE DAME) - .341/.472/.685, 267 AB, 26 HR, 1 SB, 191 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
1B Dusty Denny (UTAH) - .368/.430/.721, 272 AB, 24 HR, 1 SB, 192 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
1B Garrett Jones (UCF) - .331/.385/.791, 287 AB, 41 HR, 2 SB, 195 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
1B Johnny Mize (ILLINOIS)* - .397/.493/.784, 282 AB, 30 HR, 225 wRC+, 5.6 WAR
1B Kurt Whetzel (GEORGETOWN) - .321/.420/.746, 268 AB, 31 HR, 191 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
2B Fred Dunlap (WASHINGTON STATE)* - .377/.445/.673, 281 AB, 18 HR, 6 SB, 190 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
2B Rougned Odor (MARQUETTE) - .328/.376/.690, 290 AB, 31 HR, 5 SB, 177 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
2B Dustin Pedroia (NOTRE DAME) - .391/.421/.669, 317 AB, 21 HR, 1 SB, 185 wRC+, 5.2 WAR
2B Johnny Ray (MICHIGAN STATE) - .404/.449/.638, 282 AB, 8 HR, 5 SB, 184 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
3B Jim McMurray (BOSTON COLLEGE)* - .333/.439/.696, 270 AB, 26 HR, 198 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
SS Dave Bancroft (WASHINGTON)* - .310/.421/.690, 261 AB, 31 HR, 1 SB, 181 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
LF Josh Hamilton (LOUISVILLE)* - .365/.412/.805, 293 AB, 36 HR, 2 SB, 212 wRC+, 5.1 WAR
LF Topsy Hartsel (UCF) - .364/.442/.725, 291 AB, 27 HR, 10 SB, 196 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
LF Rickey Henderson (WAKE FOREST) - .382/.492/.683, 259 AB, 22 HR, 22 SB, 199 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
LF Lee Maye (UCF) - .388/.446/.742, 291 AB, 27 HR, 3 SB, 208 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
LF Mike Tiernan (DePAUL) - .338/.435/.700, 263 AB, 27 HR, 19 SB, 193 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
LF Jared Witherington (CINCINNATI) - .315/.414/.746, 260 AB, 34 HR, 10 SB, 193 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
CF Chet Lemon (CLEMSON)* - .350/.439/.792, 283 AB, 33 HR, 3 SB, 215 wRC+, 6.6 WAR
RF Joe Hague (CAL) - .307/.400/.722, 277 AB, 35 HR, 185 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
RF Chuck Klein (COLORADO)* - .317/.371/.657, 312 AB, 29 HR, 157 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
RF Stan Musial (ARIZONA)* - .369/.457/.734, 274 AB, 24 HR, 3 SB, 206 wRC+, 5.3 WAR
RF Manny Ramirez (LOUISVILLE) - .312/.411/.734, 282 AB, 37 HR, 1 SB, 192 wRC+, 4.3 WAR


While the American League All-Stars will be represented by these talented players:

SP Scott Bankhead (GONZAGA) - 10-4, 2.08 ERA, 108.0 IP, 0.87 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Johnny Cooney (IOWA STATE) - 7-1, 2.02 ERA, 106.2 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 8.1 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Bill Donovan (MONTANA STATE)* - 11-1, 1.78 ERA, 111.0 IP, 0.85 WHIP, 15.8 K/9, 5.4 WAR
SP Joe Kennedy (UC SAN DIEGO) - 6-5, 1.99 ERA, 95.0 IP, 0.86 WHIP, 8.1 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Ed Morris (NORTH DAKOTA) - 11-3, 2.50 ERA, 108.0 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 9.4 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Mark Prior (FIU) - 10-3, 2.12 ERA, 106.0 IP, 0.86 WHIP, 13.1 K/9, 3.8 WAR
SP Dave Righetti (GEORGIA) - 9-3, 1.90 ERA, 108.2 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 13.4 K/9, 5.6 WAR
SP Brent Thompson (UCSB) - 11-2, 2.16 ERA, 108.1 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 2.5 WAR
RP Alex Ayala (RICE) - 4-0, 1.56 ERA, 40.1 IP, 0.72 WHIP, 10.9 K/9, 1.3 WAR
RP Billy Florsheim (CHARLOTTE) - 5-1, 5 SV, 2.25 ERA, 40.0 IP, 0.85 WHIP, 11.3 K/9, 1.3 WAR
RP Shohei Ohtani (ARKANSAS)* - 1-0, 2.77 ERA, 13.0 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Ramon Sanchez (SOUTH CAROLINA) - 6-1, 1.59 ERA, 45.1 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 12.7 K/9, 2.0 WAR
RP Bruce Sutter (FRESNO STATE) - 2-1, 1.15 ERA, 39.0 IP, 0.67 WHIP, 13.6 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL R.J. Martines (FAU) - 1-3, 20 SV, 1.54 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 2.4 WAR
C Jocko Fields (TEXAS TECH) - .327/.407/.721, 226 AB, 24 HR, 7 SB, 187 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
C Tom Haller (UCSB)* - .329/.429/.776, 219 AB, 29 HR, 1 SB, 208 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
C Brian McCann (NORTH TEXAS) - .299/.348/.563, 224 AB, 17 HR, 3 SB, 131 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
C Jimmy Walsh (GEORGIA) - .317/.371/.624, 218 AB, 16 HR, 150 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
1B Bobby Bonilla (OKLAHOMA STATE) - .310/.402/.762, 290 AB, 36 HR, 3 SB, 184 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
1B Fred McGriff (LONG BEACH STATE) - .343/.443/.784, 283 AB, 33 HR, 212 wRC+, 5.5 WAR
1B Andy Van Slyke (KENTUCKY)* - .333/.409/.759, 282 AB, 30 HR, 16 SB, 192 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
1B Casey Youngblood (UCSB)* - .352/.459/.766, 261 AB, 30 HR, 1 SB, 209 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
2B Henry Larkin (SACRAMENTO STATE) - .357/.465/.650, 266 AB, 18 HR, 14 SB, 190 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
2B Tony Lazzeri (TEXAS)* - .339/.416/.760, 271 AB, 30 HR, 7 SB, 198 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
3B Frankie Frisch (MARSHALL)* - .321/.360/.539, 293 AB, 15 HR, 11 SB, 132 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
SS Juan Amaya (MONTANA STATE)* - .319/.396/.747, 285 AB, 36 HR, 3 SB, 191 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
SS Nate Gilbert (LOUISIANA TECH) - .345/.412/.714, 287 AB, 29 HR, 5 SB, 187 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
SS Germany Smith (CAL ST. FULLERTON) - .351/.374/.720, 268 AB, 21 HR, 177 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
LF Ty Cobb (CAL POLY)* - .427/.469/.887, 293 AB, 41 HR, 17 SB, 248 wRC+, 6.3 WAR
LF Joel Flannery (PORTLAND STATE) - .338/.422/.696, 293 AB, 25 HR, 2 SB, 181 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
LF Matt Holliday (LSU) - .332/.431/.791, 268 AB, 34 HR, 7 SB, 196 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
LF Chris Kelly (VANDY)* - .379/.489/.817, 219 AB, 25 HR, 1 SB, 228 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
LF Duffy Lewis (MARSHALL) - .336/.411/.755, 286 AB, 32 HR, 2 SB, 187 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
LF Sherry Magee (PEPPERDINE) - .330/.420/.791, 273 AB, 35 HR, 15 SB, 197 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
LF Bobby Moore (GEORGIA) - .337/.443/.733, 243 AB, 26 HR, 1 SB, 201 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
CF George Hall (TEXAS A&M)* - .326/.391/.670, 282 AB, 25 HR, 166 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
CF Mike Trout (KENTUCKY) - .301/.418/.699, 272 AB, 32 HR, 19 SB, 179 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
RF Tim Hand (LONG BEACH STATE) - .324/.466/.636, 247 AB, 21 HR, 3 SB, 191 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
RF Tony Martinez (ARKANSAS) - .380/.438/.725, 287 AB, 23 HR, 12 SB, 195 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
RF John Wilson (SACRAMENTO STATE) - .344/.402/.779, 299 AB, 37 HR, 7 SB, 191 wRC+, 4.1 WAR

[4maddux_cy's]

Amaya not to be denied in HR Challenge:

Ground Control to Major Tom: We have a champion in this year's Home Run Challenge. Juan Amaya is his name. The Montana State Bobcats shortstop launched rocket after rocket into orbit en route to the title. He topped Matt Holliday in the final round by a score of 22-21.

"I knew it would be tough," said Amaya. "I knew it would take my best effort."

Lifetime Amaya is hitting .245 with 854 hits, 210 home runs, 523 runs scored and 575 RBIs.

[4maddux_cy's]

Hartsel Hit String Snapped at 31:

UCF Knights left fielder Topsy Hartsel finally met his Waterloo.

A 31-game hitting spree is now history after Hartsel was unable to make anything happen in 3 at-bats today against the Maryland Terrapins. Fortunately for Hartsel and the Knights, the rest of his team had enough in their bats to win the game 3-0.

"We're a true team here," he said. "For 31 games I've been able to contribute, but I always believed these guys would take care of things if I couldn't some day."

This season Hartsel is batting .359 with 88 RBIs, 75 runs scored and 27 home runs.

[4maddux_cy's]

NCAA News: Draft Pool Revealed:

Anticipation is building around NCAA as the annual rookie draft is now just a month away. The list of eligible draft candidates was officially released by the league today and scouts will now undoubtedly be kept very busy analyzing the current crop of potential recruits to determine the most desirable draftees.

The Transaction part of the BNN site has added a new section devoted to the draft list and it will be available to all clubs right up until the draft is conducted. Teams now have a chance to scout the draft pool for 140 days before the draft is held.

The early favorites to be high picks are the following:
1. Bobby Mathews, 17 year-old RHP out of high-school.
2. Frank Baker, 20 year-old 3B out of college.
3. Ross Youngs, 19 year-old CF out of college.
4. Zack Wheat, 19 year-old LF out of high-school.
5. Fernando Valenzuela, 17 year-old LHP out of high-school.
6. Barry Bonds, 19 year-old CF out of high-school.
7. Buck Ewing, 18 year-old C out of high-school.
8. Charlie Bennett, 21 year-old C out of college.
9. Lou Gehrig, 18 year-old 1B out of high-school.
10. Heinie Zimmerman, 18 year-old 2B out of high-school.

[4maddux_cy's]

Virginia Tech's Seward Throws Perfect Game:

Over the course of baseball history, some moments stand a little taller than others. One of those moments happened today at English Field.

Virginia Tech right-hander Ed Seward threw a perfect game at as the Hokies beat the Little Rock Trojans, 4-0. In his post-game comments, Seward told reporters that it was something he had never dreamed of.

"As a kid, you always think of pitching to win the final game of a championship," Seward said. "You never think of pitching a perfect game, because it just seems unattainable. I'll remember this day for the rest of my life."

By the end of the game, Seward had rung up 17 Little Rock hitters on strikeouts, and did not allow a single baserunner. The fans gave Seward a standing ovation as he left the mound, knowing they had witnessed one of the rarest events in the sport.

Up to now Seward has recorded a record of 17-2. In 19 starts he has fanned 236 batters in 145 innings with a 1.49 ERA.

[4maddux_cy's]

20 Straight Losses for Panthers:

Northern Iowa Panthers' fans were visibly shocked by their teams inability to win after today's 20th straight loss. "This is an outrage", said Steve Jones, a longtime Northern Iowa Panthers season ticket holder. "These guys are a disgrace. It is beyond obvious that they don't even care about the fans at this point. I guess they are just showing up for a paycheck."

Northern Iowa Panthers Manager, Mike Lewis, appeared to be at his breaking point during post game press conference. "I'm sick and tired of dumb questions! Embarrassed? Of course I'm embarrassed. These guys call themselves professionals but they play like little leaguers. I'll take responsibility but the GM and owner, Travis Fuentes, need to take some as well. They are the one's who stuck me with these guys."

With that, he walked out of the press conference. Suffice to say, it is likely there will be repercussions in the coming days.

[4maddux_cy's]

Kane Hits 4 Homers Against Redbirds:

John Kane treated Illinois State Redbirds pitchers like they were throwing batting practice today, launching an astonishing 4 home runs to lead the Missouri Tigers to victory.

The powerful center fielder went 5-for-5 with 4 home runs in a hitting performance for the ages at Duffy Bass Field today.

"The way I was swinging in the cage carried over to the game, I guess," Kane said afterward.

His line for the day also included 7 runs scored and 9 RBIs.

John Kane singled in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Felipe Alvarado in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Felipe Alvarado in the 4th, walked in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off Tom M Carroll in the 6th, walked in the 7th, walked in a run in the 8th, walked in the 9th and hit a GRAND SLAM off Gordon Maltzberger in the 9th.

Kane's current batting average stands at .260 and he has chalked up 32 home runs and 67 RBIs.

[4maddux_cy's]

Aug 18th

Schuldt 6-for-6 for Tigers:

Patrick Schuldt did more than his part as the LSU Tigers topped the UT San Antonio Roadrunners today at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers right fielder pounded out 6 hits to pace his team to a 20-2 thumping of the Roadrunners. Patrick Schuldt doubled in the 1st, hit an RBI triple in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off Blake Snell in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off Michael Foltynewicz in the 6th, hit a two-run double in the 7th and doubled in the 8th.

For the year Schuldt is hitting .364 with 9 home runs. His stats include 44 runs batted in and 107 runs scored.

[4maddux_cy's]

Aug 19th:

Santana on Fire, Strikes out 17 Golden Gophers:

It was a 17-K day for Johan Santana at Jim Patterson Stadium today, as the Louisville pitcher put on a show to beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 6-1. Santana had his good stuff and good location and that was good enough to chalk up a Cardinals victory. He gave up 3 hits in the game and issued 1 walk in a strong performance.

In 26 starts this season Santana has registered a 18-3 record and a 2.93 ERA.

[4maddux_cy's]

Templeton's Hit Streak Reaches 25 Games:

Bearcats shortstop Garry Templeton has extended his hitting streak to 25 games. He went 2-for-5 in today's game against the Washington State Cougars. Cincinnati won the ballgame 8-0.

"Got a hit and a win," he said later. "OK, I'll take it."
Garry Templeton flied out in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, struck out in the 6th and struck out in the 9th.

This year Templeton has hit at a .303 clip with 69 RBIs, 20 home runs and 86 runs scored.

[4maddux_cy's]

Sept. 10th, 2026:

Donovan on Fire, Strikes out 19 Golden Eagles:

Bill Donovan really had Southern Miss batters swinging and missing today at Bozeman Ballpark. Donovan sat down 19 hitters on strikes and whipped the Golden Eagles 7-0. He allowed 2 hits and gave up 1 walk in a standout mound performance.

Donovan has fashioned a 20-2 mark for the season, 1.60 ERA and thrown 224.2 innings in 31 starts. Opposing clubs are batting .137 against him.

[4maddux_cy's]

Still not sure how I feel about the fictional players generated for the first couple years, but this guy is beasting.


Dahn Swats #400:

Did you catch a home run yesterday? One lucky fan has a prize possession after Chris Dahn crushed his 400 home run tonight.

Dahn offered the lucky fan some souvenirs and a small cash prize in exchange for the ball. The fan who caught the ball has been identified, but has not yet commented on his intentions.

"That's one you would kind of like to keep," Dahn said.

The Patriots third baseman went 2 for 3 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI as the Dallas Baptist Patriots won 11-8 over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

The Patriots will be hosting a Chris Dahn commemorative poster promotion for an upcoming homestand.

In his career Dahn has played in 1225 games with a .328 batting average. Among his 1504 hits are 275 doubles, 14 triples and 400 home runs. He also has scored 1048 runs and driven in 1079 runs.