Iola Sports

Former K-State Baseball’s, Current Wind Surge’s Culpepper Named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Wednesday, July 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former K-State All-American and Minnesota Twins' No. 4 prospect Kaelen Culpepper has been selected to play on the American League team in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Culpepper, who was taken 21st overall by the Twins in the 2024... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas Get Big Win over Trinidad 10-9

Wednesday, July 9

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas closed off a brief series against the Trinidad Triggers, winning in Iola 10-9 Tues., July 8.The Hormigas had a strong start to the contest, leading 4-1 after two innings. After the Triggers brought the game back within a... Read More.

Former Cy Young Winner Keuchel Inks Minors Deal with Royals

Wednesday, July 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com) - The Royals have signed former AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to a Minor League deal, the team announced Wednesday morning.Keuchel, 37, held a workout for the team last week and reached 92 mph on his fastball, according to a... Read More.

Nick Loftin Hits 2-Run Homer in 7th, Walk-Off Single in 9th as Royals Beat Pirates 4-3

Wednesday, July 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Loftin hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, then won it in the ninth with a one-out RBI single as the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night.Rookie Jac Caglianone homered for the... Read More.

Former KU, KSU, & WSU Basketball Players to Participate in NBA Summer League

Tuesday, July 8

The NBA Summer League is beginning soon with matchups taking place in Utah, Las Vegas, and in California as recently drafted athletes and G-League players look to earn a spot onto an NBA roster for the 2025-26 season.Listed below are the athletes from KU,... Read More.

High School Baseball to Require Double First Base Starting 2027

Tuesday, July 8

INDIANAPOLIS (NFHS.org) - Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during... Read More.

Hormigas Give Up Late Lead, Fall to Trinidad 7-4 in Iola

Tuesday, July 8

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas held a lead after seven innings, but the Trinidad Triggers stormed back to defeat the Hormigas 7-4 Monday, July 7 in Iola.The Hormigas were scoreless through five innings, trailing 3-0 after the 5th frame. They brought the game... Read More.

Witt Jr. and Perez Homer to Back Cameron’s Strong Start as Royals Beat Pirates 9-3

Tuesday, July 8

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s four home runs to back a strong start by rookie Noah Cameron, and the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Monday night.Cameron (3-4) struck out seven in... Read More.

Hormigas Leave 12 On Base, Fall to Blackwell 7-4 in KC

Monday, July 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The KC Iola Hormigas closed off a four-game series against the Blackwell Flycatchers Sat., July 6 in Kansas City, falling 7-4.The Hormigas out-hit Blackwell 12-9, but they left 12 runners on base. Five out of the seven Flycatcher hits were home... Read More.

K-State Football’s Romaine, Swanson Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Monday, July 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State junior linebacker Austin Romaine and senior tight end Will Swanson earned nods on the 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 team as voted on by media representatives who cover the league, the conference office announced Monday.Both players are coming off All-Big 12... Read More.

KU Football’s Bryce Foster Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Monday, July 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas football redshirt senior Bryce Foster was named Preseason All-Big 12 Team, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday.The honor marks Foster's first Preseason All-Big 12 designation, after being named to the All-Big 12 Second Team following the 2024 season.Foster, a... Read More.

Royals’ Bubic Named to First All-Star Game, Will Join Witt Jr. in Atlanta

Monday, July 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - One year ago to the day, the Royals activated Kris Bubic from the 60-day injured list, adding the lefty to their bullpen after a year-plus of recovery from Tommy John surgery. They didn’t know what to expect following the elbow... Read More.