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Lake Mary Little League champs treated for a day at Discovery Cove
Read full article: Lake Mary Little League champs treated for a day at Discovery CoveAfter a memorable run to victory at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Lake Mary Little League team capped their year with a day of fun and relaxation at Discovery Cove in Orlando.
Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
Read full article: Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in TampaThe Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field.
MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfit
Read full article: MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfitMajor League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.
‘Made everybody proud:’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, fans congratulate Lake Mary for Little League World Series victory
Read full article: ‘Made everybody proud:’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, fans congratulate Lake Mary for Little League World Series victoryThe boys of summer are basking in the glory -- and rightfully so!
Baseball fork in the road: Rec league fun or travel team glory?
Read full article: Baseball fork in the road: Rec league fun or travel team glory?On Sunday, the Lake Mary All-Stars won the LLBWS (Little League Baseball World Series) beating teams from the U.S. to make it to the final game and besting Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) for the championship.
‘So incredibly excited for these kids:’ Details announced for Lake Mary All-Stars victory parade
Read full article: ‘So incredibly excited for these kids:’ Details announced for Lake Mary All-Stars victory paradeThe city is planning the celebration for the world champions after they beat Chinese-Taipei 2-1 for the title on Sunday.
5.4 million people watched Lake Mary All-Stars win Little League World Series
Read full article: 5.4 million people watched Lake Mary All-Stars win Little League World SeriesThe Little League World Series championship game marked the most-watched game since 2015, with over 5.4 million people tuning in at one point, according to the league.
‘It’s just good luck every time:’ Baseball players share their superstitions
Read full article: ‘It’s just good luck every time:’ Baseball players share their superstitionsOn the heels of the Lake Mary All-Stars winning the Little League World Series championship game, News 6 looks into baseball superstitions.
Lake Mary All-Stars beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 in Little League World Series championship game
Read full article: Lake Mary All-Stars beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 in Little League World Series championship gameThe Lake Mary All-Stars defeated Chinese Taipei on Sunday 2-1 in the Little League World Series championship game.
News 6, Texas partner donate to each other’s Little League teams after friendly wager
Read full article: News 6, Texas partner donate to each other’s Little League teams after friendly wagerAhead of Saturday’s final between Lake Mary, Florida and Boerne, Texas, News 6 is placed a wager against its Texas partner, KSAT – and now it’s time to collect.
Lake Mary All-Stars top Texas, win Little League World Series US championship 10-7
Read full article: Lake Mary All-Stars top Texas, win Little League World Series US championship 10-7The Lake Mary All-Stars magical run in the Little League World Series continued on Saturday with a 10-7 win against Boerne, Texas in the U.S. championship game.
Justin Warmoth and Lake Mary All-Stars take another hill slide ahead of US Championship game
Read full article: Justin Warmoth and Lake Mary All-Stars take another hill slide ahead of US Championship gameThe Lake Mary All-Stars' U.S. Championship game is set against the team from Boerne, Texas. If the All-Stars win, they will head to the World Championship game.
City throwing ‘once in a lifetime’ celebration for Lake Mary All-Stars. Here are the details
Read full article: City throwing ‘once in a lifetime’ celebration for Lake Mary All-Stars. Here are the detailsThe Lake Mary Little League will play Texas in the U.S. Championship Saturday, and their hometown is ready to celebrate them.
Lake Mary All-Stars fans watch first World Series loss at viewing party
Read full article: Lake Mary All-Stars fans watch first World Series loss at viewing partyFans filled Friend Confines once again to support the Lake Mary All-Stars as they faced off against Texas from the Southwest region in the Little League World Series.
Community rallies as Lake Mary All-Stars aim to continue magical run in Little League World Series
Read full article: Community rallies as Lake Mary All-Stars aim to continue magical run in Little League World SeriesA baseball game can be as much about what happens on the field as the people sharing the moment in the stands and the city of Lake Mary is certainly sharing a sense of pride for their team that is playing in the Little League World Series.
‘Holding back the tears:’ Florida mom given son’s home run ball in Little League World Series win
Read full article: ‘Holding back the tears:’ Florida mom given son’s home run ball in Little League World Series winNews 6 Anchor Justin Warmoth rushed to retrieve the home run ball and deliver it to the batter’s biggest fan: his mom.
A walk down Little League memory lane with former Apopka player
Read full article: A walk down Little League memory lane with former Apopka playerOver 20 years ago, Justin Lafavers was on the pitcher's mound in the biggest game of his young life. Now a married father of two and over 30 years old, Justin remembers.
‘Enjoy it:’ A former Little League umpire’s advice for the Lake Mary All-Stars during World Series run
Read full article: ‘Enjoy it:’ A former Little League umpire’s advice for the Lake Mary All-Stars during World Series runLake Mary's run to the Little League World Series marks just the fourth time a team from Central Florida has made it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Justin Warmoth joins Lake Mary All-Stars family, fans for slide down hill at World Series
Read full article: Justin Warmoth joins Lake Mary All-Stars family, fans for slide down hill at World SeriesThe tradition has come about in recent years, with All-Star teams at the Little League World Series sliding down the hill overlooking the field at Lamade Stadium.
Lake Mary Little Leaguers get the rockstar treatment during World Series parade
Read full article: Lake Mary Little Leaguers get the rockstar treatment during World Series paradeAtop a semi-truck turned parade float, the Little Leaguers from Lake Mary joined the 19 other teams from around the world for a one-mile trek through downtown Williamsport.
Batter up! The many famous names of Little League World Series history
Read full article: Batter up! The many famous names of Little League World Series historyAs Central Florida follows the Lake Mary All-Stars' run through the 2024 Little League World Series, you never know what famous future ballplayers could be stepping to the plate or stepping on the mound in Williamsport over the next two weeks
REMINISCING: Central Florida teams in the Little League World Series
Read full article: REMINISCING: Central Florida teams in the Little League World SeriesOver the next two weeks, the Lake Mary All-Stars will try do what no team from Florida has ever done before: win the Little League World Series. But which teams came before?
Here’s why I’m going to the Little League World Series
Read full article: Here’s why I’m going to the Little League World SeriesAmerica's pastime has been an integral part of my life, so when I was asked to travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to cover the All-Stars from Lake Mary in their quest to win the Little League World Series, I jumped at the opportunity.
Lake Mary Little League team arrives near Williamsport, one step closer to World Series
Read full article: Lake Mary Little League team arrives near Williamsport, one step closer to World SeriesAfter family and supporters sent off the Lake Mary All-Stars on Thursday, the players are one step closer to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series.
‘Make Central Florida proud:’ Lake Mary Little League team heads off to World Series
Read full article: ‘Make Central Florida proud:’ Lake Mary Little League team heads off to World SeriesFamily and supporters came together early Thursday to send off the Lake Mary All-Stars to the Little League World Series.
Tennessee beats Florida State 7-2 to become first No. 1 national seed since 2009 to reach CWS finals
Read full article: Tennessee beats Florida State 7-2 to become first No. 1 national seed since 2009 to reach CWS finalsTennessee will play in the College World Series finals for the first time in the modern era after it knocked out Florida State with a 7-2 victory to win its bracket.
Kentucky-Florida game at CWS is postponed until Wednesday amid forecast of storms
Read full article: Kentucky-Florida game at CWS is postponed until Wednesday amid forecast of stormsThe College World Series elimination game between Kentucky and Florida scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed because of inclement weather forecast for the Omaha area.
Wins by Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and A&M mean it'll be only SEC and ACC at College World Series
Read full article: Wins by Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and A&M mean it'll be only SEC and ACC at College World SeriesKentucky finally made it to a College World Series, and the Wildcats will be joined by at least three other Southeastern Conference teams on college baseball’s biggest stage.
Florida State rides 9-run inning to defeat UCF, advance to super regionals
Read full article: Florida State rides 9-run inning to defeat UCF, advance to super regionalsMax Williams hit a three-run home run to cap a nine-run fifth inning and No. 8 national seed Florida State went on to defeat Central Florida 12-3 to claim the championship at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.
Jack Zyska’s home run sends UCF into Tallahassee Regional final
Read full article: Jack Zyska’s home run sends UCF into Tallahassee Regional finalJack Zyska broke a tie with a seventh-inning home run and the University of Central Florida went on to defeat Stetson 5-2 on Sunday in an elimination game at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.
Did you see Jackie Robinson’s 1946 ballgame in Daytona Beach? Historians want to talk to you
Read full article: Did you see Jackie Robinson’s 1946 ballgame in Daytona Beach? Historians want to talk to youCity officials announced they are trying to apply for a “National Historic Landmark” (NHL) designation for the local Jackie Robinson Ballpark. But they could use some help.
WATCH Take 6 LIVE: News 6 explores past of Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium
Read full article: WATCH Take 6 LIVE: News 6 explores past of Historic Sanford Memorial StadiumAll-stars, MVPs and even Hall-of-Famers have played baseball at Sanford's Memorial Stadium over the last 100 years. So has News 6 Anchor Justin Warmoth, who provides a look at some of the history that many may not know about.
Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues
Read full article: Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continuesA judge in the Dominican Republic has ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco.
Why Shohei Ohtani’s heavily-deferred contract could be model pro athletes ask for going forward
Read full article: Why Shohei Ohtani’s heavily-deferred contract could be model pro athletes ask for going forwardOhtani has decided to defer $680 million of the contract until after his playing days are over, meaning he’ll take in roughly $2 million of salary each year for the duration of the contract that will run through 2033.
Red Sox say Tim Wakefield is in treatment, asks for privacy after illness outed by Schilling
Read full article: Red Sox say Tim Wakefield is in treatment, asks for privacy after illness outed by SchillingThe Boston Red Sox say announcer and former knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for a disease they did not specify and asked for fans to respect his privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling.
Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of larger urban project
Read full article: Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of larger urban projectThe playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays have put the finishing touches on plans for a new 30,000-seat ballpark in St. Petersburg.
Prep baseball teams can use communication devices from dugout in 2024
Read full article: Prep baseball teams can use communication devices from dugout in 2024The coach must use the communication device from the dugout only, and the catcher on defense is the only player on the field a coach can communicate with through the device.
How well do you know history of the Home Run Derby? Try to knock this quiz out of the park
Read full article: How well do you know history of the Home Run Derby? Try to knock this quiz out of the parkThe Home Run Derby has evolved into a made-for-TV-spectacle at a time where very little else is going on in the sports world.
Excitement builds among UCF coaches, athletic director with official move to Big 12
Read full article: Excitement builds among UCF coaches, athletic director with official move to Big 12July 1 marks the official day UCF joins the Big 12 conference. Read what the athletic director and some coaches are saying.
Bobby Bonilla Day is almost here, but he’s not only former MLB player collecting big money
Read full article: Bobby Bonilla Day is almost here, but he’s not only former MLB player collecting big moneyBonilla isn’t alone in 2023 when it comes to former Major League Baseball players who are now out of the league, but are collecting big paychecks because of deferred payments.
Florida sets College World Series record for runs with 24-4 win over LSU to force deciding Game 3
Read full article: Florida sets College World Series record for runs with 24-4 win over LSU to force deciding Game 3Florida scored the most runs in the history of the College World Series in a 24-4 rout of LSU that forced a deciding Game 3 of the CWS finals.
West Melbourne approves repairs to damaged Space Coast Field of Dreams
Read full article: West Melbourne approves repairs to damaged Space Coast Field of DreamsSeveral years since West Melbourne opened a ballfield for athletes of all ages and abilities, a field of dreams has become a nightmare falling into disrepair.
‘I coach like any other coach:’ Long-standing female baseball coach plays vital role in Oviedo program
Read full article: ‘I coach like any other coach:’ Long-standing female baseball coach plays vital role in Oviedo programAssistant coach Karen Thompson is vital part of the program for the Oviedo Lions
World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday
Read full article: World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 TuesdayGame 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros has been postponed because of rain with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall Classic schedule back one day.
Is this prep baseball team from Michigan REALLY country’s best? Evidence suggests yes
Read full article: Is this prep baseball team from Michigan REALLY country’s best? Evidence suggests yesWhenever any high school baseball rankings come out, it’s hard to ever see a team in those rankings not from states such as Florida, Texas, California, Arizona, Mississippi or Georgia. But for most of the year, St. Mary’s was ranked No. 1 in the country by MaxPreps.
Light of inspiration: Detroit Edison baseball team advances to state championship against all odds
Read full article: Light of inspiration: Detroit Edison baseball team advances to state championship against all oddsIt’s hard enough for any school to get to a state baseball final, let alone a school in a city where prep baseball is an afterthought. But the improbable nature of Edison’s run goes even further than that.
5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if ever
Read full article: 5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if everThe camera phones were raised high and the anticipation was buzzing through the stadium. When it finally happened, nearly 40,000 fans in Detroit cheered, got goosebumps, and even cried tears of joy that they got to be part of baseball history on Saturday.
A look at Jackie Robinson’s historic Daytona Beach game that hit color barrier out of the park
Read full article: A look at Jackie Robinson’s historic Daytona Beach game that hit color barrier out of the parkOn April 15, 1947, at 28 years old, Jackie Robinson put on his first Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and stepped on to the diamond. He became the first Black player in modern baseball history and broke the major league baseball “color line.”
5 reasons why attending spring training is a home-run experience
Read full article: 5 reasons why attending spring training is a home-run experienceBaseball’s regular season begins this week, so that means the abbreviated spring training session for teams, which started late due to the offseason lockout, is over.
Frito-Lay launches ‘Cracker Jill’ to ring in baseball season celebrating women in sports
Read full article: Frito-Lay launches ‘Cracker Jill’ to ring in baseball season celebrating women in sportsCracker Jill was launched ahead of the regular season opener to celebrate women who break barriers in sports.
MLB: It’s deadline day to save opening day, 162-game season
Read full article: MLB: It’s deadline day to save opening day, 162-game seasonMajor League Baseball extended its deadline for salvaging opening day and a 162-game season until Tuesday at 5 p.m. after a marathon of 13 bargaining sessions over 16 1/2 hours produced progress toward a deal but left the sides still far apart.
Can’t wait for baseball season? Here’s where you can find the MLB teams that train in Florida
Read full article: Can’t wait for baseball season? Here’s where you can find the MLB teams that train in FloridaMajor League Baseball is currently in a lockout, if the lockout is lifted, Spring Training will could start at the end of the month.
‘Field of Dreams’ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9th
Read full article: ‘Field of Dreams’ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9thTim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched “Field of Dreams.” Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel.
Guardians for the future: The history behind a name change for the longtime baseball franchise
Read full article: Guardians for the future: The history behind a name change for the longtime baseball franchiseFans were probably a little puzzled at first when the news broke announcing the new nickname for Cleveland’s baseball team.