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JUCO softball: Southeastern sweeps Indian Hills in battle for ICCAC lead
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (202+ words) Ottumwa Courier Indian Hills sophomore Mary Monosmith (1) attempts to reach out to tag second base ahead of Southeastern freshman Jaimee Bloduc (21) during an Iowa Community College Athletic Conference softball doubleheader on Wednesday at Romalynn 'R. L.' Hellyer Field in Ottumwa. OTTUMWA " Expectations…...
Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (305+ words) The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday. The Mets say scheduled night games against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday and…...
Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (231+ words) Ottumwa Courier Country musician Eric Church sings the National Anthem before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 6, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Bryan Baker reacts after closing out the…...
Trevor Bauer's next stop: An Atlantic League opening night start with the Long Island Ducks
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (295+ words) Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night on April 21 for the minor league team. The Ducks announced the signing Thursday for Bauer's 15th professional…...
Missed call in Brewers' victory over Rays puts additional spotlight on Bucknor
1+ week, 1+ day ago (349+ words) Umpire CB Bucknor looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Milwaukee. Bucknor was working as the first-base umpire for the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-2 victory over the…...
Scuffling 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh comes off the bench to help Mariners beat Yankees
1+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits a game-winning single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Seattle. Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley celebrates with Cal Raleigh, right, after Raleigh's game-winning single against the…...
Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut
1+ week, 2+ day ago (330+ words) Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches. The 28-year-old Soroka made quick work of…...
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki struggles again in exhibition start against the Angels
2+ week, 2+ day ago (13+ words) Ottumwa Courier...
Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Su'rez's 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
3+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating Italy at a World Baseball Classic semifinal game, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Miami. United States' Aaron Judge celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game against…...
College softball: Sister act lifts Statesmen in home opener
3+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) Ottumwa Courier William Penn head softball coach Laura North instructs the Statesmen during Heart of America Conference college softball action on Friday afternoon in Oskaloosa. OSKALOOSA " Laila Smith tried to have her sister's back throughout William Penn's first four home…...