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Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium
Read full article: Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadiumA 2.3-acre piece of land on Camaron Street near San Pedro Creek Park and West Martin Street is just one point of contention for neighbors as the San Antonio Missions downtown baseball stadium debate continues.
Former Bexar County Judge throws in support for new downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: Former Bexar County Judge throws in support for new downtown baseball stadiumKSAT met former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, the namesake of the Missions’ current home stadium, to discuss his feelings about the site moving downtown.
‘The greatest three weeks of my life’: Boerne welcomes home historic Little League World Series team
Read full article: ‘The greatest three weeks of my life’: Boerne welcomes home historic Little League World Series teamAfter finishing 2nd in the U.S. and 4th in the world at the Little League World Series, the Boerne Little League baseball team was welcomed back home with a celebration and parade.
Dedicated fans proud of Boerne’s Little League World Series run
Read full article: Dedicated fans proud of Boerne’s Little League World Series runOn Sunday morning, a smaller but dedicated group of fans watched as Boerne battled Venezuela for the third-place title in the Little League Baseball World Series.
Q&A with Boerne Little League manager Justin Newson following US final of LLWS
Read full article: Q&A with Boerne Little League manager Justin Newson following US final of LLWSBoerne Little League manager Justin Newson spoke with the media after the team’s 10-7 loss to Florida in the United States championship of the Little League Baseball World Series.
KSAT’s Mary Rominger discusses Boerne and Florida’s US final of Little League Baseball World Series
Read full article: KSAT’s Mary Rominger discusses Boerne and Florida’s US final of Little League Baseball World SeriesKSAT Sports Anchor Mary Rominger discusses what she witnessed while visiting Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the United States final of the Little League Baseball World Series.
Boerne Little Leaguers share winning formula, favorite moments meeting players from all around the world
Read full article: Boerne Little Leaguers share winning formula, favorite moments meeting players from all around the worldThe Boerne Little League team will take the grand stage at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the U.S. crown and a berth in the Little League World Series Championship.
It’s a Texas vs Florida showdown in the Little League World Series and we’re BETTING on Boerne
Read full article: It’s a Texas vs Florida showdown in the Little League World Series and we’re BETTING on BoerneKSAT is so proud of our undefeated Boerne team and since it’s now a Texas vs. Florida showdown, we teamed up with our sister station WKMG in Orlando for a friendly bet.
Williamsport Weather: U.S. final forecast as Boerne advances on ⚾
Read full article: Williamsport Weather: U.S. final forecast as Boerne advances on ⚾While the team had to deal with periods of rain during Wednesday’s game, conditions for Saturday’s game in Williamsport are looking much better! Boerne plays at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on KSAT 12.
Boerne to face undefeated Henderson in Little League World Series showdown
Read full article: Boerne to face undefeated Henderson in Little League World Series showdownThe Boerne all-star baseball team in the Little League World Series is one win away from clinching a spot in the United States final of the tournament.
Boerne’s Little League Baseball World Series run benefiting businesses
Read full article: Boerne’s Little League Baseball World Series run benefiting businessesThe Boerne all-star baseball team is on a historic Little League Baseball World Series run. As the boys continue to advance, crowds at watch parties in Boerne are growing.
Boerne baseball team advances to US semifinals of Little League Baseball World Series
Read full article: Boerne baseball team advances to US semifinals of Little League Baseball World SeriesThe pitcher’s duel between Boerne’s Julian Hurst and Lake Mary, Florida’s J.J. Feliciano early on in the Little League Baseball World Series U.S. quarterfinal seemed like it would set the tone for the game.
‘It was fun to see’: Boerne Little League players, coach discuss 9-0 win at Little League World Series
Read full article: ‘It was fun to see’: Boerne Little League players, coach discuss 9-0 win at Little League World SeriesAfter a dominant 9-0 win over the Mid-Atlantic team from Newtown, Pennsylvania, the Boerne Little League players and coach discussed their win on Thursday night.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions ballpark coming to downtown
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions ballpark coming to downtownSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the San Antonio Missions coming to downtown. Nirenberg also discussed how the ballpark will be financed.
Community rallies behind Boerne’s Little League Baseball World Series-bound team
Read full article: Community rallies behind Boerne’s Little League Baseball World Series-bound teamA Boerne baseball team will represent the Southwest region in the Little League Baseball World Series after securing a victory against Louisiana on Tuesday.
Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez hits for cycle against Mariners
Read full article: Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez hits for cycle against MarinersAstros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez hit for the cycle against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, becoming the 10th player in Houston history to accomplish the feat.
‘We can’t wait to watch’: New Braunfels community excited for Jordan Westburg’s MLB All-Star appearance
Read full article: ‘We can’t wait to watch’: New Braunfels community excited for Jordan Westburg’s MLB All-Star appearanceThe outfield wall at New Braunfels High School’s baseball field has four plaques representing the players who have made it to the MLB from their program.
Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video series
Read full article: Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video seriesThe Texas General Land Office joined forces with several marquee players on the San Antonio Missions’ Double-A team for a series of presentations on how to prepare for severe weather.
Texas A&M baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving to coach Texas Longhorns, reports say
Read full article: Texas A&M baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving to coach Texas Longhorns, reports sayAccording to a report by 247 Longhorns’ Chip Brown, sources have leaked that Schlossnagle will be leaving to become the new head coach of the Texas Longhorns.
Tennessee earns first national title in baseball with 6-5 win over Texas A&M
Read full article: Tennessee earns first national title in baseball with 6-5 win over Texas A&MThe Volunteers bounced back from a Game 1 loss to win two straight and become the first No. 1 national seed in the NCAA Tournament to win the title since Miami in 1999.
Dodgers blast 5 homers - 4 in 6th inning - in 15-2 rout of World Series champion Rangers
Read full article: Dodgers blast 5 homers - 4 in 6th inning - in 15-2 rout of World Series champion RangersShohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández and Jason Heyward homered in a seven-run sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers 15-2.
Johnson baseball advances to state after defeating O’Connor in regional final
Read full article: Johnson baseball advances to state after defeating O’Connor in regional finalWin or go home, that’s what was on the line on Saturday afternoon for the O’Connor Panthers and the Johnson Jaguars in Game 3 of the Class 6A UIL regional final.
Lightning delays opener of UIL Class 6A regional final between O’Connor, Johnson
Read full article: Lightning delays opener of UIL Class 6A regional final between O’Connor, JohnsonA weather delay postponed the conclusion of Game 1 between two San Antonio teams vying for a bid to the state baseball tournament.
Contreras hits 3-run homer off Verlander to give Brewers 4-2 win over Astros
Read full article: Contreras hits 3-run homer off Verlander to give Brewers 4-2 win over AstrosWilliam Contreras hit a go-ahead three-run homer off Justin Verlander in the fifth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros.
San Antonio Missions hop on the Victor Wembanyama train with ‘Wemby Night’
Read full article: San Antonio Missions hop on the Victor Wembanyama train with ‘Wemby Night’As a way to celebrate Victor Wembanyama's Rookie of the Year award, the San Antonio Missions are hosting a “Wemby Night” on Wednesday, May 29 when they take on the Frisco RoughRiders.
Astros' Verlander to make second and likely final rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi
Read full article: Astros' Verlander to make second and likely final rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus ChristiHouston ace Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his second and likely final rehabilitation start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday night.
AL West Preview: Astros still top the division while Rangers are reigning World Series champions
Read full article: AL West Preview: Astros still top the division while Rangers are reigning World Series championsThe Texas Rangers are reigning World Series champions for the first time and have an opportunity to become the first team in a quarter-century to win back-to-back titles.
An arrest has been made in the theft of a Jackie Robinson statue later found dismantled and burned
Read full article: An arrest has been made in the theft of a Jackie Robinson statue later found dismantled and burnedA 45-year-old man was arrested in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in Kansas, police announced Tuesday.
Astros agree to 1-year deals with 6 players, including All-Stars Framber Valdez and Kyle Tucker
Read full article: Astros agree to 1-year deals with 6 players, including All-Stars Framber Valdez and Kyle TuckerThe Houston Astros have agreed with six players on one-year contracts that avoided arbitration, including All-Star lefty Framber Valdez and outfielder Kyle Tucker.
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.
Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex Bregman
Read full article: Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex BregmanHouston Astros general manager Dana Brown says the team isn’t exploring trades for Alex Bregman, even though the All-Star third baseman’s contract is set to expire after the 2024 season.
Joe Espada introduced as manager of Astros, replacing Dusty Baker, who retired last month
Read full article: Joe Espada introduced as manager of Astros, replacing Dusty Baker, who retired last monthJoe Espada was introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, replacing Dusty Baker, who retired last month.
San Antonio Little League baseball team to host charity tournament for 6-year-old teammate diagnosed with cancer
Read full article: San Antonio Little League baseball team to host charity tournament for 6-year-old teammate diagnosed with cancerA 6-year-old Little League baseball champion was forced off the field by a devastating leukemia diagnosis.
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
Read full article: Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gutsy innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and the Texas Rangers won their first World Series championship by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5.
Baseball newborn babies at North Central Baptist Hospital ready to cheer on Texas Rangers
Read full article: Baseball newborn babies at North Central Baptist Hospital ready to cheer on Texas RangersThe tiniest baseball fans are ready to cheer on the Texas Rangers as they prepare for game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
Read full article: Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCSJonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and Houston Astros 5-4 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Rangers and MLB unveil logo for 2024 All-Star Game that will be bigger than 1995 game Texas’ hosted
Read full article: Rangers and MLB unveil logo for 2024 All-Star Game that will be bigger than 1995 game Texas’ hostedThe MLB All-Star Game has grown into a truly Texas-sized event since the last time the Rangers hosted the midsummer classic.
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.
Astros rally for 12-11 win to take series over AL West-leading Texas after blowing 8-run lead
Read full article: Astros rally for 12-11 win to take series over AL West-leading Texas after blowing 8-run leadJosé Abreu and Chas McCormick had back-to-back RBI doubles in the ninth inning and the second-place Houston Astros beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 12-11 after blowing an eight-run lead.
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.
Seager 3 RBIs, Jung’s 9th HR leads Rangers over Rockies 13-3 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Seager 3 RBIs, Jung’s 9th HR leads Rangers over Rockies 13-3 for 3-game sweepCorey Seager hit a two-run homer in a five-run second inning and an RBI double in a six-run fifth, helping the Texas Rangers rout the Colorado Rockies 13-3 on for a three-game sweep.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg throws first pitch at Missions’ season opener; Nolan Ryan comments on new ownership
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg throws first pitch at Missions’ season opener; Nolan Ryan comments on new ownershipSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg threw out a ceremonial first pitch to San Antonio Spurs great and Hall-of-Famer David Robinson at the San Antonio Missions season opener Tuesday night at Wolff Stadium.
Groundout that was groundbreaking: Woman makes history by playing in college baseball game
Read full article: Groundout that was groundbreaking: Woman makes history by playing in college baseball gameOn Friday, a woman from Brown University became the first to ever play in a Division I college baseball game.
Former Astros great Lance Berkman has high school jersey retired at Canyon High School
Read full article: Former Astros great Lance Berkman has high school jersey retired at Canyon High SchoolSix-time Major League All-Star and New Braunfels Canyon alum Lance Berkman returned to high school and had his number 23 jersey retired before a baseball game on Thursday.
2-time Texas national champion coach Gustafson dead at 91
Read full article: 2-time Texas national champion coach Gustafson dead at 91Texas announced that former baseball coach Cliff Gustafson, who led the Longhorns to two national championships and nearly two dozen conference titles in 29 seasons, died Monday at age 91.
Former New Braunfels HS star named baseball’s Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year
Read full article: Former New Braunfels HS star named baseball’s Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the YearA former New Braunfels High School baseball star has been named the Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year for the 2022 season, according to MLB.com.
Watch the Little League World Series on KSAT.com on Saturday
Read full article: Watch the Little League World Series on KSAT.com on SaturdayThe first-ever KSAT Pigskin Classic will kick off on Saturday morning on KSAT 12 News and games will be broadcasted all day as six local high school teams compete in back-to-back games.
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. to begin rehab assignment with Missions this weekend
Read full article: Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. to begin rehab assignment with Missions this weekendStar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A San Antonio this weekend.
MacArthur’s Jung, Boerne’s Phillips headline locals selected in 2022 MLB Draft
Read full article: MacArthur’s Jung, Boerne’s Phillips headline locals selected in 2022 MLB DraftJace Jung and Cole Phillips are just two of the newest local talents from the greater San Antonio area to enter the Major Leagues.
Proposed downtown Link development clears key hurdle
Read full article: Proposed downtown Link development clears key hurdleWhat’s proposed is a linear parklike corridor stretching from the San Antonio River at Convent Park near the planned Dream San Antonio hotel westward toward San Pedro Creek and rising up at Camaron Street
O’Connor softball wins first UIL State title; D’Hanis sweeps softball, baseball titles for first time since 2019
Read full article: O’Connor softball wins first UIL State title; D’Hanis sweeps softball, baseball titles for first time since 2019O'Connor capped their magical season with the program's first UIL State title, while D'Hanis repeated their incredible performance in 2019 by claiming both the softball and baseball Class 1A State titles.
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.
San Antonio Missions players wear Uvalde jerseys for auction; thousands raised for Robb Elementary fund
Read full article: San Antonio Missions players wear Uvalde jerseys for auction; thousands raised for Robb Elementary fundThe San Antonio Missions baseball team showed their support for the Uvalde community by wearing custom maroon jerseys during a game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Thursday.
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.