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I wasn’t going to post this because it didn’t make sense as I was writing it. I couldn’t (still can’t) come to terms with what is going on. I wanted to honor my dad but what I was writing was missing something. So I took all that I wrote and asked google to help me. What came out nearly broke me. Everything I was trying to say it said it in a way I couldn’t, but yet desperately needed to hear for…

Every year a new round of discussions come up about which cities will get Major League Baseball teams when/if expansion happens. I take a look at four cities in the west that could be considered and four not in the west. Listen in as I explain why I think a few cities would be great, and why one city should never get a MLB team. You can listen to this and every episode of the 9 Inning Know It…

Name: Levi Baca Hometown: Kent, Washington School: Kentridge High School Graduation Year and GPA: 2028, 3.5 GPA Position(s): Infield Throw: Right Hit: Right What areas of your game have been focusing on lately to improve upon for the 2026 season? This off-season, I have been working on getting physically stronger and working on bat to ball skills. What are some goals you hope to reach in…

Name: Stan Jensen Hometown: Boise, Idaho Current School: Timberline High School – Boise Graduation Year and GPA: Class of 2027. 3.7 GPA Position(s): SS, MIF, OF Throw: Right Hit: Right What areas of your game have been focusing on lately to improve upon for the 2026 season? I’ve been putting a lot of work into speed and agility this off-season, focusing on explosiveness and fast-twitch,…

High School: Ingraham High School City and State: Seattle WA Head Coach: Tim Lee Assistant Coaches: Gabe Levy, Connor Wildey, Max Perry, DJ Oliver, Hayden Iacolucci, Isaiah Hart & Garrett Spring Who are some key returning players for the team and what do you hope to see from each of them this year? Landon Miller – 1st Team All Metro – Last year’s offensive leader looking for a big senior…

Name: Cooper Schneidt Hometown: Meridian, Idaho Current School: Mountain View HS Graduation Year and GPA: 2028, 3.9 Position(s): SS/Pitcher Throw: Right Hit: Right What areas of your game have been focusing on lately to improve upon for the 2026 season? I have been working on my bat path trying to clean it up and over all focusing on driving the ball to all parts of the yard. I have been…

High School:  Mountain View High School City and State:  Meridian, Idaho Head Coach:  Justin Schneidt Assistant Coaches:  Brent Mehling, Brandon Mehling, Adam Hiaring, Adam Miller Who are some key returning players for the team and what do you hope to see from each of them this year?  Preston Flournoy, Chris Maiocca, Tav Hiaring, Ryder Hollifield, Owen Perry, Ryan Yesford, Braylon…

College: Valley City State University Location: Valley City, ND Conference: Frontier Conference Head Coach: Alec DeMaria Assistant Coaches: TJ Hokanson, Cameron Pitts, Jay Mendez, Daegen Morcom Who are some key returning position players and what do you hope to see from them this year? – Alexis Velasco was the 2025 Conference Freshman of the Year, and was 2nd team all-conference. We expect…

Name: Easton Monson Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota School: Shiloh Christian School Graduation Year and GPA: 2028. 3.87 Position(s) Pitcher, third base/ any where in the infield. Throw: Right Hit: Left What areas of your game have been focusing on lately to improve upon for the 2026 season? My velocity for pitching. Also a third pitch. I am working on this because last year I had a lot…

Name: Kellan Murry Hometown: Lake Tapps, Washington School: Sumner High School Graduation Year and GPA: 2027 – 3.95 Position(s): OF, 2B Throw: Right Hit: Right What areas of your game have been focusing on lately to improve upon for the 2026 season? I have been focusing on increasing my exit velocity at bat. I am doing this by increasing my bat speed as well as adjusting my nutrition to…

High School: Dickinson High School City and State: Dickinson, North Dakota Head Coach: Peter Dobitz Assistant Coaches: Stephen Greenwood, Mason Schiff, Andrew Grafton, Karson Backer, Alex Fransen Who are some key returning players for the team and what do you hope to see from each of them this year? Kyler Kudrna – Leadership / Pitching / Power Hitting Jake Balliet – Leadership / Outfield…

Name: Tav Hiaring Hometown: Meridian, ID Current School: Mountain View HS Graduation Year and GPA: 2027 3.40 Position: Catcher Throw: Right Hit: Right What areas of your game have been focusing on lately to improve upon for the 2026 season? My main area of emphasis this past off-season was continuing to work my arm strength to where I could consistently be 81 to 82 catching Velo behind…

GERING, NE – The Front Range League today announced its latest expansion team, the Nebraska Outlaws. The team will play at Oregon Trail Park Stadium in Gering and will join the FRL for the 2026 season. The Outlaws share the ballpark with the Western Nebraska Pioneers and will be operated by Mayra and Chuck Heeman, owners of the Pioneers and founders of the Front Range League. “The thought of…

Being a fan of a sports team is much like riding a roller coaster, filled with exhilarating highs and crushing lows. For fans of the Seattle Mariners, this sentiment rings especially true. I’ve been a loyal supporter since childhood, standing by the team through both triumphant victories and a daunting 20 plus year playoff drought. It’s a journey marked by hope, heartbreak, and the ever present…

Last year, I found myself ready to hang up my coaching hat. The spark that once fueled my desire to lead youth sports teams was flickering, and I was more than content to step back and embrace my new role as a supportive parent and spectator. My oldest daughter had just begun her journey into high school ball, surrounded by an amazing group of coaches, which was a relief. Her future in the sport…

I usually steer clear of writing about underperforming teams, preferring to focus on the positive aspects of sports. However, the Colorado Rockies’ current season is drawing attention for all the wrong reasons, and it feels necessary to address just how dire the situation is. With a record of 6 wins and 31 losses, the Rockies have reached a point where even tripling their current win total would…

As a parent, I’ve always championed the idea that kids should immerse themselves in multiple sports during their formative years. The benefits of engaging in various sports are manifold, both physically and mentally. Each sport presents its own set of challenges, encouraging young athletes to adapt and overcome obstacles in unique ways. For my daughters, participation in at least two sports has…