Blogs: Baseball

2012 Little League World Series: U.S. Championship Preview 5

Dugout Dispatch
Posted by: Andrea Woo
August 24, 2012, 5:44 PM

The U.S. Little League champion will be crowned Saturday and earn a spot in Sunday’s title game of the Little League World Series. The U.S. final, which airs on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET on August 25, will pit Tennessee (Southeast Region Champs) against California (West Region Champs). During pool play, Tennessee beat California 9–6, despite California’s four home runs in the game. Will California show up with its big bats once again to avenge a tough loss? Or will Tennessee, the only undefeated U.S. team in the LLWS, continue to coast into the finale? We sized up the two U.S. finalists. More »

Why Melky Why? 24

Dugout Dispatch
Posted by: Gary Gramling
August 17, 2012, 3:44 PM

Why Melky Why? by The Baseball Project

So everyone now knows the sad story of Melky Cabrera, the baseball season's breakout star and All-Star Game MVP who was suspended 50 games for a positive testosterone test.

Extras
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August 16, 2012, 11:33 AM

The 66th Little League World Series kicks off today in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Teams from across the globe will take the big stage in this 10-day tournament that showcases the best young baseball players in the world. More »

Sneak Peek: June Issue 29

Extras
Posted by: Jeremy Repanich
May 25, 2012, 12:55 PM

June 12 Cover Tease The June issue of Sports Illustrated Kids should be hitting mailboxes any day now... but, why wait to see the new cover?! We're giving you guys an early look at the new issue right here on SIKIDS.com!

Scroll to the bottom of this article (or click the "More" tab if you're on the News & Blogs page) for a close-up of this month's cover athlete. After you've checked it out, be sure to hit up the comments section and let us know what you think! More »

Topps 2012: Pujols! Reyes! Squirrels? 38

Professor Ulane
Posted by: Paul Ulane
February 1, 2012, 1:37 PM

Pitchers and catchers are only a few shorts weeks away from reporting to spring training, but the first whiff of the new baseball season is already here. The 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1 card set is invading a hobby shop near you and there are a lot of surprises this year, from golden tickets to rally squirrels.

Verlander's MVP: Yay! The Voters Got it Right! 64

Dugout Dispatch
Posted by: Gary Gramling
November 21, 2011, 4:18 PM

You might have heard that Tigers ace Justin Verlander was named the American League's Most Valuable Player, becoming the first starting pitcher in 25 years to win MVP.

C'Mon Prince, Stay in Milwaukee (the Song!) 69

Dugout Dispatch
Posted by: Gary Gramling
November 1, 2011, 12:42 PM

I know you Brewers fans are bummed out. You got knocked out of the playoffs by your hated rival Cardinals, who then went on to win it all. And even worse, superstar first baseman Prince Fielder is threatening to leave as a free agent!