When Major League Baseball announced that the Automated Ball-Strike system would be implemented across all 30 teams beginning in 2026, most observers saw it as a revolutionary leap into baseball’s technological future. But for those familiar with the history of …
On a warm August evening in 1960, something extraordinary happened at Lawrence Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. As the National Baseball Congress World Series tournament buzzed with activity, legendary pitcher Satchel Paige walked onto the field wearing something no one expected …
After nearly a century of Japanese “goodwill tours,” it was not until 2000 that Major League Baseball played a regular season game in Japan. In 2025 in Tokyo, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a pair …
by Jim Kobbe
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition of the National Baseball Congress World Series continued in 2020.
Things were different, of course. The tournament was shortened to eight days for a field of thirteen teams. Fans wore masks and were …
WICHITA, Kan. – The 2025 National Baseball Congress All-Americans all played key roles in advancing their respective teams through the 91st NBC World Series, powered by Evergy. The Hutchinson Monarchs claimed their second NBC World Series championship in the last …
WICHITA, KS — The National Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series recently honored an exceptional athlete whose journey embodies the spirit of perseverance and inspiration. During the 2025 tournament, the Eric Pintard Most Inspirational Player Award was presented to outfielder Mic …
7:00 PM Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) vs. Lonestar Kraken (TX)
This game was all Monarchs, who redeemed themselves after a second-place finish last year, defeating the Kraken 21-4. Wichita State had its fingerprints all over this game, as current player Jaden Gustafson …
6:00 PM Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) vs. Seattle Cheney Studs (CA)
The Hutchinson Monarchs are headed back to the Championship for a second year in a row, defeating the Seattle Cheney Studs 3-2. In a hard-fought battle, Hutch starter Bradyn McClure was …
9:00 AM Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) vs. San Diego Stars (CA)
Lonestar Collegiate did their best to erase a 7-run deficit in the 9th inning, but came up just short, falling to the San Diego Stars 9-7. The Stars will now …
12:00 PM TPA Texas (TX) vs. Lonestar Kraken (TX)
University of Texas commit Josh Livingston continued his stellar tournament, helping the Lonestar Kraken cruise to a 10-2 victory. In our first game of single elimination bracket play, the utility infielder had …
12:00 PM TPA Texas (TX) vs. GPS Legends (TX)
TPA Texas was able to secure the final bracket play spot in pool D, defeating GPS Legends 10-9. The game was tied 9-9 in the top of the 9th, when TPA right …
12:00 PM Oklahoma MVP (OK) vs. Seattle Blackfins (WA)
The Seattle Blackfins have clinched the final qualification place in Pool A, after defeating MVP Oklahoma 7-5. Paxton Bigby and Brody Blum led the way for the Blackfins, each driving in two …