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Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

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Greg Hansen's Notebook: In 1995, Arizona All-American shortstop Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA-record 37 home runs. Her record is now at risk. 

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first MLB games

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first MLB games

  • JOE REEDY Associated Press

Going into Thursday night's games, teams had a 60.7% success rate on challenges, going 17 of 28 through the first 10 games of the regular season.

Yankees' José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call

Yankees' José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call

  • JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press

New York's José Caballero thought for sure the pitch from Logan Webb had missed the strike zone, so he challenged — making major league history in the process.

Batter Up: Best new foods at major league ballparks

Batter Up: Best new foods at major league ballparks

    Eight MLB ballparks will have something new on offer this season, and that's not a reference to a franchise player. Levy Restaurants stopped by the Atlanta studios and let CNN Sport's Andy Scholes try out the new food and beverage offerings ahead of the new baseball season.

    ABS will create winners, losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls

    ABS will create winners, losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls

    • RONALD BLUM Associated Press

    Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball-Strike System changes how pitches get called, and some players gain while others lose. On Wednesday night, it makes its regular-season debut.

    Ex-Arizona baseball catcher aims to become 2nd Giants catcher in his family

    Ex-Arizona baseball catcher aims to become 2nd Giants catcher in his family

    • Ethan Ignatovsky Cronkite News

    Ex Arizona baseball catcher Daniel Susac is attempting to make the Giants' opening day roster as a backup catcher. His brother, Andrew Susac, previously served in the same role.

    Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

    Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

    • JAY COHEN Associated Press

    Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers travel to Toronto for a World Series rematch in April, and Philadelphia hosts the All-Star Game in July as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary.

    How the Arizona State Card Show grew from small hobby to Chase Field showcase

    How the Arizona State Card Show grew from small hobby to Chase Field showcase

      What began as a modest gathering for hobbyists has evolved into a stadium-size marketplace at Arizona's Chase Field that draws vendors and collectors from across the country.

      MLB preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3-peat, Rays return to Trop

      MLB preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3-peat, Rays return to Trop

        NEW YORK — Baseball is changing at a dizzying speed in 2026 with the arrival of robot umpires, the return home of the Tampa Bay Rays and an alphabet soup of networks televising games in perhaps the last season before a labor shutdown.

        Venezuela: Venezuela claims first-ever World Baseball Classic title with win over US

        Venezuela: Venezuela claims first-ever World Baseball Classic title with win over US

          SHOTLIST: CARACAS, VENEZUELA (MARCH 18, 2026) (NIGHT SHOTS) 1. BASEBALL TEAM MEMBERS HOLDING TROPHY 2. VENEZUELANS WAVING FLAGS AS THEY CELEBRATE 3. BASEBALL TEAM MEMBERS SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM (TWO SHOTS) 4. VENEZUELAN INTERIM PRESIDENT DELCY RODRIGUEZ SPEAKING (Spanish) 5. VENEZUELANS CEL…

          Tucson Baseball Team didn’t pan out, but local officials aren’t giving up | Michael Lev

          Tucson Baseball Team didn’t pan out, but local officials aren’t giving up | Michael Lev

            Michael Lev column: The Tucson Baseball Team’s failure to launch is the latest setback for local officials seeking to bring pro baseball back to town. They aren’t surrendering.

            Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

            Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

              Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.

              MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

              MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

                Tarik Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with Freddy Peralta, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Randy Arozarena.

                Swing and a miss: Tucson Baseball Team to remain in Mexico amid ongoing visa issues

                Swing and a miss: Tucson Baseball Team to remain in Mexico amid ongoing visa issues

                  The Tucson Baseball Team abandoned its plan to relocate from Sonora, Mexico to Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium amid ongoing visa issues.

                  2026 MLB Season Preview: Team Predictions & Key Players

                  2026 MLB Season Preview: Team Predictions & Key Players

                  Bob Nightengale and Dan Sileo break down the 2026 season outlooks and odds for the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Phillies as they gear up for the upcoming campaign.

                  Arizona's scorching forecast prompts spring training game time changes

                  Arizona's scorching forecast prompts spring training game time changes

                  Teams adjust spring training schedules as a historic March heat wave threatens Phoenix, with Cubs games moved to night starts and ballparks adding cooling zones and hydration options for fans.

                  MLB teams aren't rushing to copy Toronto's contact-hitting blueprint

                  MLB teams aren't rushing to copy Toronto's contact-hitting blueprint

                  Toronto had a .265 team batting average last year and nearly became the first World Series champion since the 2018 Boston Red Sox to lead the major leagues in batting.

                  Diamondbacks' manager Torey Lovullo names his Opening Day starter

                  Diamondbacks' manager Torey Lovullo names his Opening Day starter

                  Zac Gallen called it an “honor” to be named the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day starter once again, but the right-hander admitted to some bittersweet feelings about the way it played out.

                  How MLB’s new ABS robot umpire system will change strike calls

                  How MLB’s new ABS robot umpire system will change strike calls

                  MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.

                  A day in the life: Inside an MLB scout’s world during spring training

                  A day in the life: Inside an MLB scout’s world during spring training

                  Spring training is often viewed as exhibition baseball — a warmup for the 162-game grind ahead. Inside a front office, however, it functions as evaluation season.

                  Arizona basketball star Bob Elliott isn't dead, despite Facebook post | Greg Hansen

                  Arizona basketball star Bob Elliott isn't dead, despite Facebook post | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona men's basketball star Bob Elliott was disturbed to learn of a Facebook post claiming he had died, sucking in hundreds online and members of his church.

                  Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

                  Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

                  Defensive positioning and ballpark dimensions are two of the biggest factors in the decline of doubles and triples in Major League Baseball.

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                  10 times the University of Arizona lost prominent coaches, administrators | Greg Hansen

                  10 times the University of Arizona lost prominent coaches, administrators | Greg Hansen

                  Seen and heard in San Jose: On Indianapolis, Purdue's vets and Awaka's appeal

                  Seen and heard in San Jose: On Indianapolis, Purdue's vets and Awaka's appeal

                  Arizona-Purdue scouting report: Purdue's continuity, Smith's wizardry, Burries' comfort zone

                  Arizona-Purdue scouting report: Purdue's continuity, Smith's wizardry, Burries' comfort zone

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                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                  How well do we know the starting lineups from past WBC Championship games?

                  How well do we know the starting lineups from past WBC Championship games?

                  To celebrate this year's WBC, we're bringing back the starting lineup challenge! Can we remember the lineup and starters of previous WBC-winning rosters? Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Dalton Feely, Joez…

                  Championship high school football coach Pat Nugent shifts gears  | Greg Hansen

                  Championship high school football coach Pat Nugent shifts gears | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's Notebook: Mica Mountain's 2025 state championship football coach Pat Nugent will change directions in his long coaching career to become the athletic director at Tanque Verde High School.

                  Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

                  Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

                  It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

                  Baseball players with U of A, Tucson connections set to take on the world in WBC

                  Baseball players with U of A, Tucson connections set to take on the world in WBC

                  Former Arizona baseball players Austin Wells, Rio Gomez and Justin Wylie and Tucson product Nick Gonzales will participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

                  Japan make final adjustments ahead of their WBC series opener against Taiwan

                  Japan make final adjustments ahead of their WBC series opener against Taiwan

                  Japan make final adjustments ahead of their WBC series opener against Taiwan

                  It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

                  It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

                  Batting average once defined greatness. Now, OPS and power numbers often matter more.

                  Carroll’s injury offers a glimpse into D-backs outfielder’s competitive character

                  Carroll’s injury offers a glimpse into D-backs outfielder’s competitive character

                  Corbin Carroll is recovering from hand surgery, missing the World Baseball Classic. The Diamondbacks star has already returned to spring training, displaying a relentless work ethic for a quick recovery.

                  Dominant Dodgers' dynasty run might just be inevitable | The Show

                  Dominant Dodgers' dynasty run might just be inevitable | The Show

                  Joel Sherman's 'Three Things' for March 2nd, 2026 covers the Dodgers' budding dynasty, the reigning back-to-back World Series champions maintaining a top-ranked farm system and how the club …

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