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Which Beavers, high school grads will get picked in the 2026 MLB Draft?
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (875+ words) The 2026 MLB Draft begins begins July 11 and some Oregon State Beavers and even some Salem-area high school baseball players are candidates for selection. The draft, which is a 20-round event, will be held in Philadelphia in tandem with MLB All-Star…...
Salem sports reporter talks former Beavers in 2026 MLB All-Star Game
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (26+ words) Statesman Journal Salem sports reporter talks former Beavers in 2026 MLB All-Star Game...
MLB All-Star Game ticket prices are climbing, get yours before it's too late
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (238+ words) The rosters are here! We're just days away from the MLB All-Star break and we're getting a full picture of which stars made the cut. The American League's lineup is star-studded, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , Bobby Witt Jr. , Mike Trout…...
Which Salem-area school should be Athletic Program of the Year? Vote!
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (1713+ words) The question of which Salem-Keizer area athletic program is the best overall has long gone unanswered. But it's time to choose. In this poll that pins a combination of each school's entire athletic program's highlights and accomplishments from the 2025-26 school…...
Who was Salem-Keizer's high school Coach of the Year? Vote now!
1+ week, 5+ day ago (816+ words) High school athletic programs around the Salem-Keizer area delivered unforgettable seasons during the 2025-26 school year. Numerous schools and athletes won OSAA state championships, individual awards and more. And at the helm of those operations are coaches that lead, teach and…...
Vote for the Salem-Keizer area high school Team of the Year
1+ week, 5+ day ago (429+ words) Which team in the Salem-Keizer area had the best overall season? It's time for you to decide. High school teams across all sports and all classes in and around the Salem-Keizer area won conference championships, OSAA state championships and more....
Oregon State announces $15 million gift for Goss Stadium expansion
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (102+ words) Statesman Journal Oregon State announces $15 million gift for Goss Stadium expansion Oregon State baseball's home is about to get an upgrade. Oregon State University announced June 24 that a $15 million gift was given to the university to expand and upgrade Goss…...
Who should be Maps Credit Union softball player of the year? Vote now!
3+ week, 5+ day ago (688+ words) The 2026 OSAA softball season is complete and the Salem-Keizer area saw teams and players across all classifications excel on the diamond. With state championship season over, it's time to decide who the top player in the area was this spring....
Who should be Maps Salem-area baseball player of the year? Vote now!
3+ week, 5+ day ago (627+ words) The 2026 OSAA baseball season is complete and the Salem-Keizer area saw teams and players across all classifications excel on the diamond. With state championship season over, it's time to decide who the top player in the area was this spring....
Crosshill Christian baseball player wins Maps boys Athlete of the Week
3+ week, 6+ day ago (262+ words) Crosshill Christian baseball player is the winner of the winner of the Maps Credit Union high school boys Athlete of the Week, as voted by Statesman Journal readers. Lute, a senior, pitched four innings and struck out six batters and…...