Baseball Power Rankings and Award Updates: Shohei Ohtani could easily secure the MVP award

Every week, the California Post ranks all 30 MLB teams. Here’s a look at the latest standings as of Thursday night: 1) Braves (45-23*) Ronald Acuña Jr. is back on the injured list, yet the Braves are holding steady with the top record in the majors. Interestingly, Acuña isn’t even Atlanta’s standout outfielder this season; […]
Sen. Eric Schmitt shines as Republicans defeat Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game for the sixth consecutive year

Republicans Claim Victory at Congressional Baseball Game On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers triumphed over their Democratic counterparts in the annual Congressional Baseball Game held in Washington, D.C. The final score was a decisive 11-2, marking the sixth consecutive win for Republicans in this matchup. A standout moment from the game occurred in the bottom of the […]
Supporters of traditional baseball will appreciate the small-ball achievement the San Diego Padres accomplished against the Cincinnati Reds.

Reds Suffer Late Collapse Against Padres The Cincinnati Reds faced the San Diego Padres late Monday night, ultimately losing in a game marked by a series of baffling defensive blunders. Coming in on a four-game losing streak, the Reds had a chance to hold onto a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh […]
Democrats confront tough challenge in Congressional Baseball Game as former MLB star seeks spot on GOP team

Democrats Brace for Tension at Congressional Baseball Game As the Republican team holds off on strengthening their lineup, Democrats find themselves amid a six-game losing streak. This week’s Congressional Baseball game at Nationals Park is already filled with anticipation—and a bit of anxiety. Mark Teixeira, a former star with the Texas Rangers and New York […]
Will we meet in Omaha? USC baseball looks forward to that happening in 2027

The USC baseball team kicked off their practice sessions at the new field in February 2025, ahead of the 2026 season when Dedeaux Field is set to open to fans. During this transitional period, things like portable toilets and food trucks were a necessity. By the time opening day rolls around in 2027, everything should […]
USC baseball stumbles dramatically just two outs away from Omaha

Devastating Ninth Inning for USC Baseball What might be remembered as one of the toughest innings in USC baseball history started off simply enough—with a routine out. On Sunday, Trojans closer Adam Troy managed to get a ground ball to second base, putting his team ahead by one run in the bottom of the ninth. […]
NCAA baseball tournament: UNC stages a comeback against USC

UNC’s Dramatic Comeback Secures Spot in Men’s College World Series During the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 3 in the Super Regional against USC, the North Carolina Tar Heels found themselves trailing 3-1, just six outs away from elimination. However, the Tar Heels staged an impressive comeback, ultimately winning 4-3 and earning a […]
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres is mistaken to criticize today’s Major League Baseball.

Padres’ 2026 Season Off to a Rocky Start The San Diego Padres’ 2026 season has been anything but ordinary. After starting off 2-5 in their initial seven games, they rebounded impressively, going 16-3 in the next 19 games, moving their record to 18-8. Despite facing injuries, mainly in their starting rotation, they managed to hold […]
Five injured as strong winds sweep through a WVU baseball game, lifting tents into the air.

Severe Storm Injures Five at West Virginia University Baseball Game Five individuals sustained injuries when strong winds lifted a tent during a severe storm at a West Virginia University baseball game on Saturday. Thousands of fans filled Kendrick Family Ballpark in Granville, but their anticipation for the Mountaineers to secure a spot in Omaha was […]
USC baseball struggles in Super Regional, leading to a crucial Game 3.

USC Baseball Faces Challenge Ahead of College World Series The path to the College World Series is proving challenging for USC baseball. After a strong start in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional, the Trojans encountered a tougher opponent on Saturday. North Carolina’s ace, Jason DeCaro, effectively stifled one of the hottest offenses in college baseball, […]