High school umps have a new perspective on balls and strikes

Because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, home plate umpires are not situated directly behind the catcher this spring in baseball and softball.

There’s an influx of new high school coaches this spring

With the 2020 season wiped out, many coaches in southern Maine have been waiting more than a year to get going.

UMaine gets go-ahead for spring sports

University officials give clearance for traditional spring teams, as well as football, field hockey and women's soccer, which had their fall seasons canceled.

Baseball is back!

Legion baseball teams get a chance to play in new league this summer

The Maine Summer Sandlot League, for American Legion players who had their season canceled because of the pandemic, will start June 18 at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach.

MLB extends support to minor leaguers through May

Minor leaguers will continue to receive $400 weekly and health benefits through May 31 or the minor league opening day, whichever comes first.

Lewiston Little League advances to championship

Lewiston squad beats Hall-Dale in semifinals.

Baseball camp headed by former Jay standout

Edwin Thompson, head baseball coach at Eastern Kentucky University, wants to make sure local kids have access to a local summer baseball camp; something that wasn't available when he was a Jay student.

Franklin County moving to a new league and facing new challenges

Kyle Gunzinger enter his eighth season as a coach and has seen plenty of changes in Legion ball.

Freeport seeks first baseball state championship Saturday

First-year coach Kyle Goodrich preaches a team-first philosophy that has the Falcons on an eight-game win streak heading into the game against Ellsworth.