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Bat Cats’ Field, Brazzle Earn Jayhawk Collegiate League Weekly Honors

Wednesday, July 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. - Great Bend Bat Cats pitcher Jacob Field and outfielder Davin "Peanut" Brazzle earned Jayhawk Collegiate League weekly honors Tues., July 8. Field was named one of the honorees for Pitcher of the Week. The right-handed pitcher threw a complete-game shutout against the... 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.

Bat Cats Use 9th Inning Surge to End Losing Streak over Brigade

Tuesday, July 8

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats put an end to a three-game losing streak defeating the Junction City Brigade 7-3 Monday, July 7, one day after the Brigade blew out the Bat Cats 13-0. Great Bend put up two runs in the 2nd... 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.

Bat Cats Shut out, Run-Ruled by Brigade

Monday, July 7

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats were shut out in run-rule fashion Sunday, July 6, falling to the Junction City Brigade 13-0 in seven innings. The Bat Cats struggled offensively with only four hits and two walks. TJ Shaw Jr. had two hits... 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.

Lorenzen Dominant in 7 Innings, Witt Homers in Royals’ 4-0 Win Over Diamondbacks

Monday, July 7

PHOENIX (AP) - Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday. Lorenzen (5-8) kept the Diamondbacks off-balance all afternoon with a mix of mid-90s fastballs and changeups. He struck... Read More.