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Two Wildcats Taken on Final Day of 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State saw two baseball players selected on the final day of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, as shortstop Maximus Martin and left-handed pitcher Jacob Frost heard their names called on Monday.Martin was selected in the 10th round by the Boston Red Sox... Read More.

Trio of Jayhawks Hear Names Called in 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball infielder/outfielder Brady Counsell, right-handed pitcher Alex Breckheimer and outfielder Derek Cerda were all selected in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. The three Jayhawks drafted marks nine players picked from Kansas in the last... Read More.

Wichita State’s Potter Selected in MLB Draft

Monday, July 14

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher Nick Potter was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection.The Shockers have now had a player picked in 45 consecutive MLB drafts... Read More.

Royals Go For Offensive Upside with Gamble, Hammond on Day 1 of MLB Draft

Monday, July 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals were always going to eye upside with their first selections of the MLB Draft, and as the picks got closer on Sunday night, they zeroed in on hitters.Their first two picks fit the target.With the No. 23... Read More.

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.

Raleigh extends MLB lead with 33rd homer in Mariners’ win over Royals

Tuesday, July 1

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd homer and Randy Arozarena connected twice as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night.Raleigh led off the seventh inning with a home run against reliever Daniel Lynch IV, prompting... Read More.

Former Royal Whit Merrifield Retires After Twice Leading MLB in Hits Over His 9 Seasons

Wednesday, June 25

Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game.The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision. Merrifield, a... Read More.

NCCC Alum, MLB All-Star Matt Strahm Pledges $330k to Renovate School’s Wellness Center

Wednesday, April 9

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College (NCCC) alum and current Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Matt Strahm has pledged $330,000 to renovate the school's wellness center on their Chanute campus.The renovation on the wellness center will provide upgraded equipment and improve training facilities for... Read More.

Robot Umpires Are Getting Their First MLB Test During Spring Training

Thursday, February 20

By Ronald Blum - The Associated PressTAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is... Read More.

Former KU Baseball Player Rob Thomson Manages Phillies to 2024 MLB Postseason

Friday, October 4

PHILADELPHIA (KUAthletics.com) – Former Kansas baseball catcher and current Philadelphia Phillies manager, Rob Thomson, has directed the Phillies organization to the postseason for a third consecutive year. Philadelphia will take on the New York Mets in the National League Division Series, beginning on Saturday,... Read More.

Yankees Pick K-State’s Jones on Final Day of the 2024 MLB Draft

Wednesday, July 17

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State outfielder Brendan Jones heard his name called Tuesday, as he was selected in the 12th round (No. 361 overall) by the New York Yankees on the final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball... Read More.

4 Jayhawks Picked on Final Day of 2024 MLB Draft

Wednesday, July 17

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Right-handed pitchers Ethan Lanthier and Tegan Cain, catcher Ben Hartl and left-handed pitcher Evan Shaw were all selected on the third and final day of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. The four Jayhawks drafted brings the total to six... Read More.