Encinitas Edge Baseball blends old school values, modern coaching
In an era where youth athletes increasingly specialize in a single sport, Encinitas Edge Baseball co-owners Billy Burris and Daniel Reitz are making a case...
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MLB cracks down on gambling violations: Five players suspended amid rising offshore betting
The Major Baseball League (MLB) recently cracked down hard on five players who broke its tough gambling rules. The most prominent figure implicated in the...
After call to arms, surging Padres might have leg up on rivals
Many golf fans know Adam Scott, the veteran Australian player whose impressive resume includes winning the Masters. Padres fans are getting familiar with relievers Jason...
Lancers remain confident amid thorny Coastal League schedule
For Carlsbad High School, Coastal League baseball games are never easy wins. “Without a doubt, the Coastal League is the top league in San Diego,”...
San Diego Padres to hire Mike Shildt as manager
REGION — The San Diego Padres will hire former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt as their new manager, the team announced today. Shildt, who...
Melvin leaves Padres to manage San Francisco Giants
REGION — San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin is set to leave the team and become the new manager of the San Francisco Giants. Melvin,...
Former Padres, Dodgers star Steve Garvey enters senate race
REGION — Former San Diego Padres first baseman Steve Garvey has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Dianne...
Encinitas Little League undefeated heading into SoCal semifinals
ENCINITAS — After defeating Sweetwater Valley 3-2 on Monday, the Encinitas Little League Intermediate All Stars team continues its undefeated postseason run this week in...
Carlsbad 6U baseball team heads to Pony West Zone Finals
FALLBROOK — The Carlsbad Youth Baseball 6U All-Star team punched its ticket to the Pony West Zone Finals in Simi Valley after a thrilling 11-9...
Bullet strikes field during baseball game at Mission Sports Park
SAN MARCOS — A youth baseball game at Mission Sports Park was interrupted Monday evening by a bullet that bounced off the field and into...
ELL Sandlot baseball’s simple pitch: Kids run the show
At this month's ELL Sandlot Games, kids set the rosters and lineups, umpire their own games and settle disputes among themselves....