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Mark Elliott, who guided Trevecca from NAIA to NCAA Division II membership and became the school's longest-serving athletic director, announced his retirement on July 28 following the conclusion of the 2026-27 academic year.
Elliott, a former Vanderbilt basketball and baseball player, led Trevecca through two conference transitions since being hired in 2011. It was Elliott's first time serving as an athletic director, and he was hired one day after Trevecca announced the NCAA had accepted its application for Division II membership.
"Never having been an athletic director before, I don't think I knew what I didn't know; I just knew this was what I felt called to do, I wanted to do, I felt really good about entering into that **** e," Elliott said. "Then the main goal was to move Trevecca from NAIA to NCAA Division II. That was a four-year process back then, so I don't know that I had a longer-term vision than the four years. Lets just get to the Division II level and go from there."
GARY VAN ATTA INDUCTED INTO HOF: Gary Van Atta headlines Trevecca Sports Hall of Fame 2026 class
Elliott helped Trevecca meet all NCAA requirements, and on July 11, 2014, the school received full active Division II membership status.
#Athletic
Elliott, a former Vanderbilt basketball and baseball player, led Trevecca through two conference transitions since being hired in 2011. It was Elliott's first time serving as an athletic director, and he was hired one day after Trevecca announced the NCAA had accepted its application for Division II membership.
"Never having been an athletic director before, I don't think I knew what I didn't know; I just knew this was what I felt called to do, I wanted to do, I felt really good about entering into that **** e," Elliott said. "Then the main goal was to move Trevecca from NAIA to NCAA Division II. That was a four-year process back then, so I don't know that I had a longer-term vision than the four years. Lets just get to the Division II level and go from there."
GARY VAN ATTA INDUCTED INTO HOF: Gary Van Atta headlines Trevecca Sports Hall of Fame 2026 class
Elliott helped Trevecca meet all NCAA requirements, and on July 11, 2014, the school received full active Division II membership status.
#Athletic
2 hours ago
Covenant Health Park will return to form as a baseball diamond, with the Knoxville Smokies back in town for their July 28-Aug. 2 series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos after two weeks away.
The playoff-bound Smokies − still first place in the Southern League North − went 3-6 on their road trip following the MLB All-Star break.
The Smokies have been missing catcher Owen Ayers, who was promoted after Knoxville's last homestand to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs alongside the Southern League Pitcher of the Month for June, Jace Beck. Ayers is now the Cubs' No. 3 prospect, according to the MLB Pipeline's updated top prospects list.
Right-handed pitcher Luis Gomez-Martinez highlighted the Smokies' 3-3 split with the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Activated from the 60-day injured list July 17, Martinez-Gomez struck out a career-best 12 batters in the Smokies' win July 24. He didn't walk a batter in six innings and gave up just one earned run.
Get tickets to see the Knoxville Smokies play
#league #pitcher
The playoff-bound Smokies − still first place in the Southern League North − went 3-6 on their road trip following the MLB All-Star break.
The Smokies have been missing catcher Owen Ayers, who was promoted after Knoxville's last homestand to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs alongside the Southern League Pitcher of the Month for June, Jace Beck. Ayers is now the Cubs' No. 3 prospect, according to the MLB Pipeline's updated top prospects list.
Right-handed pitcher Luis Gomez-Martinez highlighted the Smokies' 3-3 split with the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Activated from the 60-day injured list July 17, Martinez-Gomez struck out a career-best 12 batters in the Smokies' win July 24. He didn't walk a batter in six innings and gave up just one earned run.
Get tickets to see the Knoxville Smokies play
#league #pitcher
3 hours ago
The 10-12 Maryland Little League Baseball State Championship was held last week in Hagerstown, Maryland, as teams from across Maryland competed for the state ***** le and a spot at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals. But only one team could walk away with that honor, and that team would be the Berlin Little League team.
After winning the District 8 Championship over local rivals, Berlin Little League arrived at the Maryland State Championship Tournament as one of seven teams hoping to take one step closer towards an appearance at the Little League World Series. And they did just that, as they brought the state championship back to Berlin.
It all culminated in their 6-2 victory over South Baltimore in the ***** le game, which capped off their unbeaten run to the ***** le. According to The Herald Mail, Berlin's Jonah Isett struck out five in 4⅔ innings, only allowing two runs and two hits to help lead Berlin to victory. And at the plate, players like Isett, Jackson Howell, Gus VanKlompenberg, Miles Abott, Cole Brown also contributed to Berlin's state championship victory.
Berlin's first game of the Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Regionals will take place on Aug. 9 at 10 a.m., and they will play Mamie Johnson Little League of Washington, D.C. The Mid-Atlantic Regionals will take place in Bristol, Connecticut.
The winner of the Mid-Atlantic Regionals will advance to play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, which will kick-off on Aug. 19.
#Atlantic #team
After winning the District 8 Championship over local rivals, Berlin Little League arrived at the Maryland State Championship Tournament as one of seven teams hoping to take one step closer towards an appearance at the Little League World Series. And they did just that, as they brought the state championship back to Berlin.
It all culminated in their 6-2 victory over South Baltimore in the ***** le game, which capped off their unbeaten run to the ***** le. According to The Herald Mail, Berlin's Jonah Isett struck out five in 4⅔ innings, only allowing two runs and two hits to help lead Berlin to victory. And at the plate, players like Isett, Jackson Howell, Gus VanKlompenberg, Miles Abott, Cole Brown also contributed to Berlin's state championship victory.
Berlin's first game of the Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Regionals will take place on Aug. 9 at 10 a.m., and they will play Mamie Johnson Little League of Washington, D.C. The Mid-Atlantic Regionals will take place in Bristol, Connecticut.
The winner of the Mid-Atlantic Regionals will advance to play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, which will kick-off on Aug. 19.
#Atlantic #team
3 hours ago
The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League is nearly here.
The first professional women's baseball league in the United States since the 1950s will throw its first pitch on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois.
It kicks off nearly two months of play for the WPBL, with a five-week regular season followed by a championship series.
The best players in the world are among the four teams in the league, which held a draft earlier this year.
The league's full schedule, which runs primarily Wednesday-Sunday each week, along with all players on the four teams, is below.
#league #players #four #united
The first professional women's baseball league in the United States since the 1950s will throw its first pitch on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois.
It kicks off nearly two months of play for the WPBL, with a five-week regular season followed by a championship series.
The best players in the world are among the four teams in the league, which held a draft earlier this year.
The league's full schedule, which runs primarily Wednesday-Sunday each week, along with all players on the four teams, is below.
#league #players #four #united
7 hours ago
A few big lessons learned for a young squad tonight:
You can't win a game in the first inning
Sloppy baseball = frustrating loss
Don't aggressively wave a guy home who missed Sunday's game due to a leg injury when it's not necessary
Using half your bullpen in the opener of a four-game series isn't a great idea
#game #using #squad
You can't win a game in the first inning
Sloppy baseball = frustrating loss
Don't aggressively wave a guy home who missed Sunday's game due to a leg injury when it's not necessary
Using half your bullpen in the opener of a four-game series isn't a great idea
#game #using #squad
8 hours ago
It's another week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abraod. Come on in out of the heat. There's no cover charge. We promise not to trade you. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage.
BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules of the site. The late-nighters are encouraged to get the party started, but everyone else is invited to join in as you wake up the next morning and into the afternoon.
Last week I asked you which Angels' starter you'd rather the Cubs trade for: José Soriano or Reid Detmers? The vote was reasonably close, but a clear majority of 56 percent of you said you'd rather the Cubs acquire Soriano.
Here's the part where we listen to jazz and talk movies. You're free to skip ahead if you want. Or you're free to read whatever parts you want. It's your call.
Tonight I'm just not going to play around. Here's some classic John Coltrane playing "Impressions" with his quartet: McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass and Elvin Jones on drums.
#soriano
BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules of the site. The late-nighters are encouraged to get the party started, but everyone else is invited to join in as you wake up the next morning and into the afternoon.
Last week I asked you which Angels' starter you'd rather the Cubs trade for: José Soriano or Reid Detmers? The vote was reasonably close, but a clear majority of 56 percent of you said you'd rather the Cubs acquire Soriano.
Here's the part where we listen to jazz and talk movies. You're free to skip ahead if you want. Or you're free to read whatever parts you want. It's your call.
Tonight I'm just not going to play around. Here's some classic John Coltrane playing "Impressions" with his quartet: McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass and Elvin Jones on drums.
#soriano
9 hours ago
The 2026 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline is just one week away. On Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET, teams will no longer be able to enter into trades with one another for the rest of the season.
That means the clock is ticking for contenders to decide what they will do in order to bolster their team, and clubs that have more of a grim outlook for the rest of the season must choose whether or not some contracts need to be dealt to acquire more controllable talent.
Atop the list of contenders are the Los Angeles Dodgers, who, at the time of writing, are 67-39 and maintain a half-game advantage over the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in baseball. The Dodgers already have a lot of star power, but their goal might require additional help.
Los Angeles has the once-in-a-lifetime chance to three-peat as World Series champions, which would make it the first organization since the 1998-00 New York Yankees to do so. If the Dodgers accomplish it, they would join the Yankees and the Athletics as the only organizations in MLB to accomplish such a feat.
So, if the Dodgers are going to use the Deadline to get even better, they are going to have to make a sacrifice, and that might mean losing outfielder Ryan Ward to another team.
#season #contenders #team
That means the clock is ticking for contenders to decide what they will do in order to bolster their team, and clubs that have more of a grim outlook for the rest of the season must choose whether or not some contracts need to be dealt to acquire more controllable talent.
Atop the list of contenders are the Los Angeles Dodgers, who, at the time of writing, are 67-39 and maintain a half-game advantage over the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in baseball. The Dodgers already have a lot of star power, but their goal might require additional help.
Los Angeles has the once-in-a-lifetime chance to three-peat as World Series champions, which would make it the first organization since the 1998-00 New York Yankees to do so. If the Dodgers accomplish it, they would join the Yankees and the Athletics as the only organizations in MLB to accomplish such a feat.
So, if the Dodgers are going to use the Deadline to get even better, they are going to have to make a sacrifice, and that might mean losing outfielder Ryan Ward to another team.
#season #contenders #team
9 hours ago
This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com.
The good news for the Pirates is that they moved into a tie for the third National League wild card spot with a 3-2 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks at PNC Park on Monday night.
But the win came with a potential cost as star rookie Esmerlyn Valdez left the game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand.
Top 6th, 2-0 ARZ: The Diamondbacks (55-52) broke the scoreless tie on Max Kepler's two-RBI double off Mitch Keller with one out, knocking the Pirates starter out of the game.
Bottom 6th, 2-1 ARZ: Brandon Lowe got the Pirates (55-52) on the board when he plated Jake Mangum from third base on an infield single off Merrill Kelly.
#pirates #Third #Monday
The good news for the Pirates is that they moved into a tie for the third National League wild card spot with a 3-2 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks at PNC Park on Monday night.
But the win came with a potential cost as star rookie Esmerlyn Valdez left the game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand.
Top 6th, 2-0 ARZ: The Diamondbacks (55-52) broke the scoreless tie on Max Kepler's two-RBI double off Mitch Keller with one out, knocking the Pirates starter out of the game.
Bottom 6th, 2-1 ARZ: Brandon Lowe got the Pirates (55-52) on the board when he plated Jake Mangum from third base on an infield single off Merrill Kelly.
#pirates #Third #Monday
3 days ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: President Donald J. Trump plays catch with former New York Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera during the filming of an ESPN Opening Day for Major League Baseball spot on the South Lawn at the White House on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves have been involved in countless memorable moments away from the field over the years, but one of the organization's latest public appearances produced an exchange that quickly drew attention well beyond baseball.
During a rally featuring President Donald Trump in Georgia, Braves manager Brian Snitker and chief executive officer Mike Plant were called on stage to personally praise him. And the ceremonial appearance involved several memorable comments from Trump as well as head-turning statements from the Braves’ representatives.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
ESPN Icon Blindsided By Bloodbath, ‘No Idea’ Phillies, Dodgers Would Be Final Game
After being called on stage, Braves former manager Brian Snitker welcomed the president while indicating that the rally’s audience was representative of the team’s fanbase.
#Braves #donald
The Atlanta Braves have been involved in countless memorable moments away from the field over the years, but one of the organization's latest public appearances produced an exchange that quickly drew attention well beyond baseball.
During a rally featuring President Donald Trump in Georgia, Braves manager Brian Snitker and chief executive officer Mike Plant were called on stage to personally praise him. And the ceremonial appearance involved several memorable comments from Trump as well as head-turning statements from the Braves’ representatives.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
ESPN Icon Blindsided By Bloodbath, ‘No Idea’ Phillies, Dodgers Would Be Final Game
After being called on stage, Braves former manager Brian Snitker welcomed the president while indicating that the rally’s audience was representative of the team’s fanbase.
#Braves #donald
3 days ago
Australian Rules Football
AFL Men's — Round 19
Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide Power — Fox Soccer Plus, 11 p.m.
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. St. Kilda Saints — FS2/Fox One, 1 a.m. (Sunday)
Baseball
Banana Ball World Tour
Game 2, Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 5 p.m.
Beach Volleyball
AVP League
Week 7, EHP Resort & Marina, East Hampton, NY
Women: Austin Aces vs. Brooklyn Blaze/Men's: Miami Mayhem vs. San Diego Smash — The CW, 1 p.m.
Men's: Austin Aces vs. Brooklyn Blaze/Women's: Miami Mayhem vs. San Diego Smash — YouTube, 3 p.m.
CFL
Week 8
Toronto Argonauts at BC Lions — TSN1/TSN4/CBS Sports Network, 7 p.m.
College Football
Sun Belt Conference Football Media Days — ESPNU/ESPN Unlimited, 8 a.m.
#unlimited #brooklyn
AFL Men's — Round 19
Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide Power — Fox Soccer Plus, 11 p.m.
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. St. Kilda Saints — FS2/Fox One, 1 a.m. (Sunday)
Baseball
Banana Ball World Tour
Game 2, Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 5 p.m.
Beach Volleyball
AVP League
Week 7, EHP Resort & Marina, East Hampton, NY
Women: Austin Aces vs. Brooklyn Blaze/Men's: Miami Mayhem vs. San Diego Smash — The CW, 1 p.m.
Men's: Austin Aces vs. Brooklyn Blaze/Women's: Miami Mayhem vs. San Diego Smash — YouTube, 3 p.m.
CFL
Week 8
Toronto Argonauts at BC Lions — TSN1/TSN4/CBS Sports Network, 7 p.m.
College Football
Sun Belt Conference Football Media Days — ESPNU/ESPN Unlimited, 8 a.m.
#unlimited #brooklyn
3 days ago
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alyssa Howell/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of baseball's hottest clubs since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager, putting themselves firmly back into the National League playoff race. But with the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the team seemed to take a step back against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their recent series and it made some roster needs pretty clear.
Philadelphia has long operated with a win-now mindset, and that reality has sparked renewed discussion about whether the front office will be able to make the kinds of additions that put the team over the top this year. Recently, the club's franchise slugger offered a laundry list of needs for the front office to consider.
ESPN Icon Blindsided By Bloodbath, 'No Idea' Phillies, Dodgers Would Be Final Game
The Phillies' star first baseman Bryce Harper recently outlined why he believes this year's deadline presents a unique opportunity for contenders such as his team to acquire expensive veterans.
#team
The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of baseball's hottest clubs since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager, putting themselves firmly back into the National League playoff race. But with the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the team seemed to take a step back against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their recent series and it made some roster needs pretty clear.
Philadelphia has long operated with a win-now mindset, and that reality has sparked renewed discussion about whether the front office will be able to make the kinds of additions that put the team over the top this year. Recently, the club's franchise slugger offered a laundry list of needs for the front office to consider.
ESPN Icon Blindsided By Bloodbath, 'No Idea' Phillies, Dodgers Would Be Final Game
The Phillies' star first baseman Bryce Harper recently outlined why he believes this year's deadline presents a unique opportunity for contenders such as his team to acquire expensive veterans.
#team
3 days ago
Nebraska baseball earned a spot in the 2027 Battle at the Ballpark next season. The Huskers are one of four teams to play, including Air Force, Army West Point and Notre Dame.
The three-day tournament will be hosted by the San Antonio Missions, the San Diego Padres' Double-A affiliate at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium on Feb. 26-28, 2027. The tournament will have two games per day, with each team playing each other in a round-robin format.
Nebraska finished last season 43-17, leading to it hosting an NCAA Regional. The Huskers are the only team in the Battle at the Ballpark lineup that reached the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame earned a 31-22 record last season but missed the NCAA tournament after falling in the second round of the ACC tournament. Army finished 28-20 and fell in the Patriot League Baseball Championships. Air Force finished 27-28 and finished 2-2 in the Mountain West tournament.
Air Force and Army previously played against Creighton in the Battle at the Ballpark back in 2024. Now, Nebraska gets a turn to face Air Force and Army, along with Notre Dame. Fans can sign up for pre-sale ticket access at www.peak.com/events.
Contact/Follow us CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.
#army #battle #finished #ncaa
The three-day tournament will be hosted by the San Antonio Missions, the San Diego Padres' Double-A affiliate at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium on Feb. 26-28, 2027. The tournament will have two games per day, with each team playing each other in a round-robin format.
Nebraska finished last season 43-17, leading to it hosting an NCAA Regional. The Huskers are the only team in the Battle at the Ballpark lineup that reached the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame earned a 31-22 record last season but missed the NCAA tournament after falling in the second round of the ACC tournament. Army finished 28-20 and fell in the Patriot League Baseball Championships. Air Force finished 27-28 and finished 2-2 in the Mountain West tournament.
Air Force and Army previously played against Creighton in the Battle at the Ballpark back in 2024. Now, Nebraska gets a turn to face Air Force and Army, along with Notre Dame. Fans can sign up for pre-sale ticket access at www.peak.com/events.
Contact/Follow us CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.
#army #battle #finished #ncaa
3 days ago
Who is the top high school football player in the state of Oklahoma for the 2027 recruiting class?
Bookmark this page and get to know The Oklahoman's Super 30 series, which will spotlight the state's best prep prospects in the 2027 class.
More: Oklahoma high school spring sports: 2026 All-City teams in baseball, soccer, track & more
Order book on Oklahoma HS basketball at 'The Big House'
No. 1: TBA
#oklahoma #school #bookmark
Bookmark this page and get to know The Oklahoman's Super 30 series, which will spotlight the state's best prep prospects in the 2027 class.
More: Oklahoma high school spring sports: 2026 All-City teams in baseball, soccer, track & more
Order book on Oklahoma HS basketball at 'The Big House'
No. 1: TBA
#oklahoma #school #bookmark
3 days ago
COOPERSTOWN, NY — The trio comes from Curaçao, Puerto Rico and California.
They played center field and second base.
They played for 18 different teams, with two of them teammates for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now, here they are together, Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent, who will be immortalized Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with a record 60 Hall of Famers expected to be in attendance, including Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman.
Most arrived in Cooperstown already, with Wade Boggs stealing the show Thursday afternoon by kneeling down and officially proposing to Debbie Boggs at the Otesaga Hotel, 50 years after already being married.
#cooperstown #cura #puerto #california
They played center field and second base.
They played for 18 different teams, with two of them teammates for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now, here they are together, Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent, who will be immortalized Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with a record 60 Hall of Famers expected to be in attendance, including Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman.
Most arrived in Cooperstown already, with Wade Boggs stealing the show Thursday afternoon by kneeling down and officially proposing to Debbie Boggs at the Otesaga Hotel, 50 years after already being married.
#cooperstown #cura #puerto #california
3 days ago
There will be a new Legion Baseball champion after the defending champions St. Johnsbury Post 58 did not compete in 2026.
Essex Post 91 and White River Jct. Post 84 captured the top seeds in the North and South Divisions for the second year in a row.
The five-day, double-elimination tournament begins Saturday, July 25. Games will be played in Fair Haven either at the high school or the Fair Haven Rec Field. See below for seeds, matchups and final scores throughout the five days.
Note: This file will be updated nightly.
Essex Post 91
#post #Baseball #johnsbury
Essex Post 91 and White River Jct. Post 84 captured the top seeds in the North and South Divisions for the second year in a row.
The five-day, double-elimination tournament begins Saturday, July 25. Games will be played in Fair Haven either at the high school or the Fair Haven Rec Field. See below for seeds, matchups and final scores throughout the five days.
Note: This file will be updated nightly.
Essex Post 91
#post #Baseball #johnsbury
3 days ago
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday the signing of four players from the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
The newly signed players include second-round pick and shortstop Aiden Ruiz, third-round pick and right-handed pitcher DeCaro, fourth-round pick and outfielder Andruw Giles and 11th-round pick and left-handed pitcher Spencer Evans.
All four players will begin their professional careers ******* igned to the Florida Complex League. With these signings, the Pirates have now secured 15 of their 21 total selections from the 2026 draft class.
Ruiz was highly rated by Baseball America as the No. 31 prospect and by MLB Pipeline as the No. 32 prospect in the draft. Baseball America also tabbed him as the No. 10 high school player in the draft. Perfect Game recognized Ruiz as the top prospect in New York and the No. 9 prospect in the country.
During his senior year at the Stony Brook School in New York in 2026, Ruiz had a .403 batting average, a .547 on-base percentage and a .625 slugging percentage. He recorded six doubles, two triples, two home runs, 17 RBI, 21 walks and 23 stolen bases in 23 attempts, striking out only eight times in 95 plate appearances.
#york
The newly signed players include second-round pick and shortstop Aiden Ruiz, third-round pick and right-handed pitcher DeCaro, fourth-round pick and outfielder Andruw Giles and 11th-round pick and left-handed pitcher Spencer Evans.
All four players will begin their professional careers ******* igned to the Florida Complex League. With these signings, the Pirates have now secured 15 of their 21 total selections from the 2026 draft class.
Ruiz was highly rated by Baseball America as the No. 31 prospect and by MLB Pipeline as the No. 32 prospect in the draft. Baseball America also tabbed him as the No. 10 high school player in the draft. Perfect Game recognized Ruiz as the top prospect in New York and the No. 9 prospect in the country.
During his senior year at the Stony Brook School in New York in 2026, Ruiz had a .403 batting average, a .547 on-base percentage and a .625 slugging percentage. He recorded six doubles, two triples, two home runs, 17 RBI, 21 walks and 23 stolen bases in 23 attempts, striking out only eight times in 95 plate appearances.
#york
3 days ago
MANHATTAN — Folks, it really was a great year in sports, even for those of us who aren't regularly paying attention: The underdog New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, Shohei Ohtani defied baseball physics, and the Olympics introduced the masses to our new national treasure, Alysa Liu.
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#espy #televised #folks
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#espy #televised #folks
3 days ago
Superstar athletes traded jerseys and workout gear for designer looks on Wednesday night as they hit the red carpet for the 2026 ESPY Awards. The annual celebration of athletic achievement, held in New York City, saw tuxes, gowns and, in some cases, a fashion **** ist from none other than Flavor Flav. But who really brought their A-game?
We **** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#city
We **** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#city
3 days ago
The Rangers have been trying to recapture the glory they achieved in 2023 for the past three years now.
While this season hasn't been the roaring success that 2023 was, the Rangers find themselves in a very interesting spot, sitting atop the American League West post-All-Star break.
With the rest of the AL West under .500, the Rangers are in a position where they can add at the deadline and get into the postseason as the winner of a weaker division. If they can get in, anything can happen from there.
With that in mind, here are five players the Rangers can target at the August 3 trade deadline.
Regarded as one of the most consistent hitters in baseball, Arraez is still that, even with the struggling Giants. Arraez is posting a triple slash of .320/.359/.446.
#rangers #deadline #august
While this season hasn't been the roaring success that 2023 was, the Rangers find themselves in a very interesting spot, sitting atop the American League West post-All-Star break.
With the rest of the AL West under .500, the Rangers are in a position where they can add at the deadline and get into the postseason as the winner of a weaker division. If they can get in, anything can happen from there.
With that in mind, here are five players the Rangers can target at the August 3 trade deadline.
Regarded as one of the most consistent hitters in baseball, Arraez is still that, even with the struggling Giants. Arraez is posting a triple slash of .320/.359/.446.
#rangers #deadline #august
3 days ago
The Colorado Rockies played the Milwaukee Brewers' kind of game better than the Brewers did Friday afternoon.
Colorado attacked Shane Drohan with hard contact, created pressure on the bases, and turned productive outs into runs. Tomoyuki Sugano used his seven-pitch mix to keep Milwaukee from settling into a comfortable look, while the bullpen covered the final 3.2 innings without allowing a run.
The Rockies built a 4-1 lead by scoring in the first, third, and fourth innings. Christian Yelich and Brice Turang supplied Milwaukee's only damage against Sugano with solo home runs, but TJ Rumfield answered with a pinch-hit RBI double in the seventh to extend the advantage to 5-2.
Milwaukee made one final push in the ninth with back-to-back singles against Jordan Romano, bringing the tying run to the plate with **** ody out. Romano recovered by retiring Joey Ortiz, Gary Sánchez and Yelich to secure the win.
The Brewers entered the afternoon 26-7 in series openers under two-time reigning NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy. They also entered allowing fewer stolen bases than any team in baseball.
#runs
Colorado attacked Shane Drohan with hard contact, created pressure on the bases, and turned productive outs into runs. Tomoyuki Sugano used his seven-pitch mix to keep Milwaukee from settling into a comfortable look, while the bullpen covered the final 3.2 innings without allowing a run.
The Rockies built a 4-1 lead by scoring in the first, third, and fourth innings. Christian Yelich and Brice Turang supplied Milwaukee's only damage against Sugano with solo home runs, but TJ Rumfield answered with a pinch-hit RBI double in the seventh to extend the advantage to 5-2.
Milwaukee made one final push in the ninth with back-to-back singles against Jordan Romano, bringing the tying run to the plate with **** ody out. Romano recovered by retiring Joey Ortiz, Gary Sánchez and Yelich to secure the win.
The Brewers entered the afternoon 26-7 in series openers under two-time reigning NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy. They also entered allowing fewer stolen bases than any team in baseball.
#runs
4 days ago
For the first time in nearly two decades, both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have entered the second half of the season with legitimate playoff aspirations.
While the Cubs entered the year expecting to compete for the National League Central, the White Sox have exceeded every preseason outlook after one of the worst stretches in franchise history. As the trade deadline approaches, the White Sox find themselves in a position few predicted, while the Cubs continue to manage expectations; both clubs are playing meaningful baseball in July.
Throughout the season, fans have seen both teams step up and play with their deep rosters carrying them to victory.
The Cubs entered 2026 with one goal: a return to the postseason. Through the first half of the season, they have looked like a playoff contender. Rather than relying on one superstar, Chicago has won through roster depth, strong defense, quality starting pitching and timely hitting. They have consistently remained near the top of the National League despite competing in one of baseball's toughest divisions and recovering from a 10-game losing streak earlier in the season.
One of the biggest reasons for the Cubs' success has been their ability to get production throughout the lineup. Pete Crow-Armstrong has continued his emergence as one of baseball's premier defensive center fielders while becoming a dangerous hitter at the top of the order. Seiya Suzuki has provided middle-of-the-order power and run production, giving the Cubs one of the more balanced offenses in the National League.
#first
While the Cubs entered the year expecting to compete for the National League Central, the White Sox have exceeded every preseason outlook after one of the worst stretches in franchise history. As the trade deadline approaches, the White Sox find themselves in a position few predicted, while the Cubs continue to manage expectations; both clubs are playing meaningful baseball in July.
Throughout the season, fans have seen both teams step up and play with their deep rosters carrying them to victory.
The Cubs entered 2026 with one goal: a return to the postseason. Through the first half of the season, they have looked like a playoff contender. Rather than relying on one superstar, Chicago has won through roster depth, strong defense, quality starting pitching and timely hitting. They have consistently remained near the top of the National League despite competing in one of baseball's toughest divisions and recovering from a 10-game losing streak earlier in the season.
One of the biggest reasons for the Cubs' success has been their ability to get production throughout the lineup. Pete Crow-Armstrong has continued his emergence as one of baseball's premier defensive center fielders while becoming a dangerous hitter at the top of the order. Seiya Suzuki has provided middle-of-the-order power and run production, giving the Cubs one of the more balanced offenses in the National League.
#first
4 days ago
CARROLL — Brayden Kennedy was not going to let his team be denied another Class 2A Iowa high school state baseball championship.
Kennedy threw a masterful game and also drove in three runs to lead Pleasantville to an 8-1 rout of Durant in the state ***** le game on Friday, July 24, at Merchants Park.
The Pleasantville ace went the full seven innings and only allowed one run on six hits. He struck out eight batters and walked only two to help the Trojans cruise to the ***** le.
"I had my stuff working pretty well tonight," Kennedy said. "Throwing the sliders and then working in some fastballs. Catcher (Logan Roff) called a great game. I just had to fill the zone up for my guys and they're going to have the bats behind me."
The only time Kennedy got into trouble was in the top of the third inning.
#game #working
Kennedy threw a masterful game and also drove in three runs to lead Pleasantville to an 8-1 rout of Durant in the state ***** le game on Friday, July 24, at Merchants Park.
The Pleasantville ace went the full seven innings and only allowed one run on six hits. He struck out eight batters and walked only two to help the Trojans cruise to the ***** le.
"I had my stuff working pretty well tonight," Kennedy said. "Throwing the sliders and then working in some fastballs. Catcher (Logan Roff) called a great game. I just had to fill the zone up for my guys and they're going to have the bats behind me."
The only time Kennedy got into trouble was in the top of the third inning.
#game #working
4 days ago
Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns met with the media prior to Friday's series opener against the Dodgers to discuss a number of different topics…
With Thursday's complete off day in the schedule, there had been some hope that we could potentially see some trade deadline moves start to take shape.
However, that ended up not being the case.
So, Stearns was asked when we could potentially see some reach the finish line.
"Every deadline moves a little at its own pace," he said. "A week and a half is an eternity at deadline season; we see it every year -- there are active discussions going on throughout the industry, that is certainly the case.
#every #potentially #moves #however
With Thursday's complete off day in the schedule, there had been some hope that we could potentially see some trade deadline moves start to take shape.
However, that ended up not being the case.
So, Stearns was asked when we could potentially see some reach the finish line.
"Every deadline moves a little at its own pace," he said. "A week and a half is an eternity at deadline season; we see it every year -- there are active discussions going on throughout the industry, that is certainly the case.
#every #potentially #moves #however
4 days ago
It's been a bit of a janky week for Yankee baseball, with a pair of rain-induced doubleheaders and a scheduled offday in the past six. We return to what is hopefully normal programming today, with the Bombers coming into Philadelphia for a three-game set against the second-place Phillies.
It's Cam ****** p Day, as the ace Cam Schlittler looks to pull himself over the 4.0 fWAR mark if he can really strut on the Phils tonight. I've remarked a number of times this year how Cam will variate between "real good" and "meh" starts this year, with a handful of dominant performances and only one real stinker in the mix. His last outing was certainly in the "meh" column, as the Dodgers were able to chase him before the end of the fifth last Sunday.
I need to do the math on this, but it feels like because Cam throws so many pitches in the zone, he's most vulnerable against teams that make contact and offer at pitches in-zone. The Phillies boast the sixth-highest strikeout rate in baseball and the 10th-highest Z-Swing percentage, along with the 16th-best Z-Contact rate. To me that sounds like this should be a good matchup for Schlittler's game plan, but Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are still who they are.
Jesús Luzardo, who is still just 28 despite me feeling like I've heard his name for 15 years, goes for Philly. After a five-win season of his own last year, he's returned that pace and then some in 2026, making the All-Star team with a 3.43 ERA and 2.90 FIP, led by a sparkling ability to keep the ball in the park. The Yankees have managed to induce some immediate regression in other homer-suppressing pitchers this year, if they can manage that tonight they'll set themselves up well for a win.
Do note this game is on AppleTV+. I wish it were not.
#Baseball #real
It's Cam ****** p Day, as the ace Cam Schlittler looks to pull himself over the 4.0 fWAR mark if he can really strut on the Phils tonight. I've remarked a number of times this year how Cam will variate between "real good" and "meh" starts this year, with a handful of dominant performances and only one real stinker in the mix. His last outing was certainly in the "meh" column, as the Dodgers were able to chase him before the end of the fifth last Sunday.
I need to do the math on this, but it feels like because Cam throws so many pitches in the zone, he's most vulnerable against teams that make contact and offer at pitches in-zone. The Phillies boast the sixth-highest strikeout rate in baseball and the 10th-highest Z-Swing percentage, along with the 16th-best Z-Contact rate. To me that sounds like this should be a good matchup for Schlittler's game plan, but Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are still who they are.
Jesús Luzardo, who is still just 28 despite me feeling like I've heard his name for 15 years, goes for Philly. After a five-win season of his own last year, he's returned that pace and then some in 2026, making the All-Star team with a 3.43 ERA and 2.90 FIP, led by a sparkling ability to keep the ball in the park. The Yankees have managed to induce some immediate regression in other homer-suppressing pitchers this year, if they can manage that tonight they'll set themselves up well for a win.
Do note this game is on AppleTV+. I wish it were not.
#Baseball #real
4 days ago
Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" returns July 24, 2026, as the New York Yankees take on the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays face the Boston Red Sox. The game is available exclusively on the Apple TV app. Here's broadcast information for tonight's action:
New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies, 6:45 p.m. Eastern
Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox, 7:15 p.m. Eastern
Will Warren (Yankees) vs. Jesús Luzardo (Phillies)
Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays) vs. Patrick Sandoval (Red Sox)
#blue #Apple #toronto
New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies, 6:45 p.m. Eastern
Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox, 7:15 p.m. Eastern
Will Warren (Yankees) vs. Jesús Luzardo (Phillies)
Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays) vs. Patrick Sandoval (Red Sox)
#blue #Apple #toronto
4 days ago
NEW YORK — The Mets are all but announcing plain and simple that they will be selling off their ****** ets at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns met with the media ahead of the team's series opener with the Dodgers at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night at Citi Field and spelled out an open-minded approach to the upcoming window.
"We've been very clear, Steve's been very clear that we expect to compete in 2027," Stearns said. "We have to keep that in mind. We also have to make moves that we believe are right for the organizations, and so we're sitting here nine, 10 days out from the deadline and we're not going to close any paths down right now."
The messaging from Stearns stands as the backdrop of the team's series against the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers, who hold the best record in baseball at 65-38 and are poised to buy and fortify their quest for a three-peat in about a week's time. The Mets (43-60), meanwhile, are open for business and ready to look toward the future.
It will be one of the final games for the Mets as currently constituted as Sean Manaea makes his eighth start of the season. He carries a 2-5 record and 4.74 ERA into his second outing out of the All-Star break.
#METS
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns met with the media ahead of the team's series opener with the Dodgers at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night at Citi Field and spelled out an open-minded approach to the upcoming window.
"We've been very clear, Steve's been very clear that we expect to compete in 2027," Stearns said. "We have to keep that in mind. We also have to make moves that we believe are right for the organizations, and so we're sitting here nine, 10 days out from the deadline and we're not going to close any paths down right now."
The messaging from Stearns stands as the backdrop of the team's series against the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers, who hold the best record in baseball at 65-38 and are poised to buy and fortify their quest for a three-peat in about a week's time. The Mets (43-60), meanwhile, are open for business and ready to look toward the future.
It will be one of the final games for the Mets as currently constituted as Sean Manaea makes his eighth start of the season. He carries a 2-5 record and 4.74 ERA into his second outing out of the All-Star break.
#METS
4 days ago
The MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and while the Los Angeles Dodgers look like the team to beat, they could still add some players to the mix.
The Dodgers don't have dire needs; in fact, they arguably are the most complete team in baseball, from top to bottom, especially when it comes to veteran talent.
They spend and spend big in free agency with the purpose of contending without needing to rely on the trade deadline to make a game-changing move.
However, especially when it comes to moves on the margins, the Dodgers do not shy away from striking a deal or upgrading on the margins.
Jun 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes (left) talks with Spectrum SportsNet LA play-by-play announcer Joe Davis before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
#angeles #spend
The Dodgers don't have dire needs; in fact, they arguably are the most complete team in baseball, from top to bottom, especially when it comes to veteran talent.
They spend and spend big in free agency with the purpose of contending without needing to rely on the trade deadline to make a game-changing move.
However, especially when it comes to moves on the margins, the Dodgers do not shy away from striking a deal or upgrading on the margins.
Jun 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes (left) talks with Spectrum SportsNet LA play-by-play announcer Joe Davis before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
#angeles #spend
4 days ago
Lauren Gardner's run in Secaucus is over.
The MLB and NHL Network host announced on social media Friday that she and her husband, Patrick, had decided to return to Colorado to be closer to family as they begin a new chapter together.
"Lauren's been a fantastic colleague and friend to us all throughout her eight years here in Secaucus," the networks said, confirming her departure in a joint statement to Awful Announcing. "We thank her for the wonderful contributions she's given across our platforms and projects, and we wish her nothing but the absolute best as she heads back home to Colorado."
Gardner first arrived in Secaucus in March 2019 for DAZN's baseball coverage, which was co-produced by MLB Network out of its own studios in Secaucus. The move capped a long, unconventional climb chronicled the same month by The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark, who profiled Gardner as she prepared to leave behind the Colorado sports scene for what ended up being seven years in New York/New Jersey.
A Denver native, Gardner had spent that stretch working the Avalanche and Nuggets beats for Altitude Sports, but her path there ran through nearly every odd job the local sports world had to offer. She interned at Mile High Sports Magazine at 19, cheered for the Broncos, spent two years as the on-camera face of the Champ Car racing series, and pieced together a living through sideline reporting for the Colorado Eagles and Mammoth while working day jobs in commercial real estate and condo sales just to keep the broadcasting dream alive. Gardner told Clark the decision to leave for the Tri-state area arrived almost like a premonition, recalling a specific drive down Colorado Boulevard, right where the road crests and the mountains come into view, when she suddenly knew, without any real explanation, that she was about to move east.
#secaucus
The MLB and NHL Network host announced on social media Friday that she and her husband, Patrick, had decided to return to Colorado to be closer to family as they begin a new chapter together.
"Lauren's been a fantastic colleague and friend to us all throughout her eight years here in Secaucus," the networks said, confirming her departure in a joint statement to Awful Announcing. "We thank her for the wonderful contributions she's given across our platforms and projects, and we wish her nothing but the absolute best as she heads back home to Colorado."
Gardner first arrived in Secaucus in March 2019 for DAZN's baseball coverage, which was co-produced by MLB Network out of its own studios in Secaucus. The move capped a long, unconventional climb chronicled the same month by The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark, who profiled Gardner as she prepared to leave behind the Colorado sports scene for what ended up being seven years in New York/New Jersey.
A Denver native, Gardner had spent that stretch working the Avalanche and Nuggets beats for Altitude Sports, but her path there ran through nearly every odd job the local sports world had to offer. She interned at Mile High Sports Magazine at 19, cheered for the Broncos, spent two years as the on-camera face of the Champ Car racing series, and pieced together a living through sideline reporting for the Colorado Eagles and Mammoth while working day jobs in commercial real estate and condo sales just to keep the broadcasting dream alive. Gardner told Clark the decision to leave for the Tri-state area arrived almost like a premonition, recalling a specific drive down Colorado Boulevard, right where the road crests and the mountains come into view, when she suddenly knew, without any real explanation, that she was about to move east.
#secaucus
4 days ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting their series against the New York Mets, hoping to end their big East Coast road trip on a high note.
The Dodgers beat the Phillies two out of three times, same with the Yankees, despite not playing their best baseball.
Shohei Ohtani has not gotten going at the plate since the All-Star break, while Teoscar Hernandez is slumping and Andy Pages has been trending down.
Still, the Dodgers hold an 11-game lead in the National League West and have multiple injured players returning.
Jul 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (68) reacts with two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
#york
The Dodgers beat the Phillies two out of three times, same with the Yankees, despite not playing their best baseball.
Shohei Ohtani has not gotten going at the plate since the All-Star break, while Teoscar Hernandez is slumping and Andy Pages has been trending down.
Still, the Dodgers hold an 11-game lead in the National League West and have multiple injured players returning.
Jul 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (68) reacts with two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
#york
4 days ago
The Milwaukee Brewers are commemorating 25 years of American Family Field with an alumni Game July 24, but fans might find it curious that the team itself is wearing retro hats from before the building even opened.
The hats actually have nothing to do with the Brewers celebration, and it'll last through the three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.
The Brewers will wear the M-B hats this weekend as part of a Hall of Fame weekend celebration across Major League Baseball. All 30 teams will participate, though the hat of the Brewers' opponent won't look too dissimilar from what it typically uses now. The "CR" logo will be the same, but in the context of an all-purple used by the franchise from 2003 to 2012.
The "M-B" logo ("Motre Bame" if you prefer, since it's similar to a classic Notre Dame logo) didn't last long in Brewers history, worn from 1994 to 1996 before the Brewers adopted a simple M on their cap throughout the rest of the '90s. Both hats were part of the green, gold and blue motif along with the "crossed bats" primary logo that lasted from 1994 to 1999, an era that didn't feature any winning seasons for the Brewers.
No, no Hall of Fame players ever wore the M-B hat for the Brewers, not even on the coaching staffs. Rod Carew served as hitting coach one year too late.
#hall #last
The hats actually have nothing to do with the Brewers celebration, and it'll last through the three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.
The Brewers will wear the M-B hats this weekend as part of a Hall of Fame weekend celebration across Major League Baseball. All 30 teams will participate, though the hat of the Brewers' opponent won't look too dissimilar from what it typically uses now. The "CR" logo will be the same, but in the context of an all-purple used by the franchise from 2003 to 2012.
The "M-B" logo ("Motre Bame" if you prefer, since it's similar to a classic Notre Dame logo) didn't last long in Brewers history, worn from 1994 to 1996 before the Brewers adopted a simple M on their cap throughout the rest of the '90s. Both hats were part of the green, gold and blue motif along with the "crossed bats" primary logo that lasted from 1994 to 1999, an era that didn't feature any winning seasons for the Brewers.
No, no Hall of Fame players ever wore the M-B hat for the Brewers, not even on the coaching staffs. Rod Carew served as hitting coach one year too late.
#hall #last
