Press Box: While not giving up, Cardinals don't go all in for 2021 at trade deadline
The Major League Baseball trade deadline has passed, which means like any other baseball fan, it will take me a month to figure out which players belong to which team. It's even worse this season, because this trade deadline was one of the most chaotic in recent memory.
Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:27pm
Lincoln ready for football season, attends MIAA Media Day
The Lincoln Blue Tigers were picked to finish last in the coaches and media polls, which were released Tuesday during the MIAA Football Media Day at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Lincoln received 15 points in the coaches poll and 16 points in the media poll.
Jul. 28 2021 @ 12:25am
Renegades top Legends in exhibition
The Jefferson City Renegades wrapped up a three-game exhibition homestand Thursday with a 13-5 win in seven innings against the JC Legends at Vivion Field.
Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:20am
Renegades sweep twinbill from Park Prospects
Vivion Field looked more like a launching pad than a baseball field Sunday night. The Jefferson City Renegades hit a total of five home runs in a doubleheader against the Des Moines Peak Prospects, winning both games by run-rule. Jefferson City took the opener 11-1 in six innings and cruised to a 13-1 win in five innings in Game 2.
Jul. 19 2021 @ 12:35am
Post 5 Juniors split pair with Washington in Zone Tournament
Two games Saturday weren't enough to decide the Zone 1 Tournament championship. Washington Post 218 held on for a 2-1 win in Game 1, while the Jefferson City Post 5 Juniors answered with a 6-3 victory in Game 2 at the Loose Creek Community Club. Game 3, the "if necessary" game of the two-team tournament, will start at 10 a.m. today.
Jul. 18 2021 @ 12:35am
Wilson ready to get started as Lincoln's A.D.
Lincoln University is getting someone with plenty of experience in its new leader of the athletic department. Kevin Wilson, who was introduced as the Blue Tigers' vice president of advancement, athletics and campus recreation last Monday, has been all across the country, working in Division I athletic departments at North Carolina Central, Central Florida, Washington State and Florida A&M. Now he is making Central Missouri his home, in his first opportunity as the head of an athletic department.
Jul. 18 2021 @ 12:35am
Rain delays Post 5 Juniors game in Zone Tournament
The Jefferson City Post 5 Juniors were on a roll Thursday afternoon, plating six runs in the bottom of the second inning. It didn't appear anything would be able to slow them down. Enter Mother Nature, stage right.
Jul. 16 2021 @ 12:30am
Wilson introduced as new leader of Lincoln athletic department
Monday afternoon was a passing of the torch at Lincoln University. Kevin Wilson was formally introduced as the Blue Tigers' vice president for advancement, athletics and campus recreation during a press conference at Jason Gym. He was introduced by his predecessor, John Moseley, Lincoln's former athletic director and current interim university president.
Jul. 13 2021 @ 12:35am
Press Box: Ohtani plays like Babe Ruth, but way too soon to say he's better
Who is better, Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Tom Brady or Peyton Manning? No, I'm not trying to stir up a debate. Those are questions have been asked often in the past decade, and I'm still trying to decipher if there is a correct answer. When it comes to baseball, there is a "Who is the best?" debate as well, and it has often included up to a dozen choices. But for me, the choice is easy: Babe Ruth.
Jul. 11 2021 @ 12:30am
Swinehart's homer leads MINK League North All-Stars to 5-3 win
When Josh Swinehart of the Chillicothe Mudcats stepped in the batter's box for his first at-bat in the MINK League All-Star Game, he was just looking to hit a single. Turns out he got a lot more than he bargained for. Swinehart hit a three-run home run to left field with two outs in the top of the sixth inning. His blast proved to be the game-winner for the North Division All-Stars, who defeated the South Division All-Stars 5-3 on Thursday night at Vivion Field.
Jul. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
Post 5 Juniors sweep Post 5 Freshmen
The Jefferson City Post 5 Legion baseball teams spend most summer weekends playing in out-of-town tournaments. Two of those teams took advantage of an opportunity to play each other on their home field Tuesday night.
The Post 5 Juniors won both games of a doubleheader against the Post 5 Freshmen at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex, taking the opener in quick fashion for a 5-1 victory before winning Game 2 by a score of 14-4 in five innings.
Jul. 7 2021 @ 12:16am
Press Box: Snyder has thrived since up-and-down tenure at MU
This may be an unpopular opinion in Mid-Missouri, but I still root for Quin Snyder. High school and college kids may only recognize Snyder as the head coach of the Utah Jazz, his current job. But I will always remember the Duke Law School graduate as the former Missouri men's basketball head coach.
Jun. 20 2021 @ 12:05am
Osborne pitches well but Renegades fall to Nevada 5-2
It has been a smooth transition for Ethan Osborne this summer as he progress from high school baseball to college baseball. In one week with the Jefferson City Renegades, the Southern Boone graduate has made two starts on the mound, and both have been quality starts. "It's definitely different from high school ball," Osborne said Wednesday after the Renegades' 5-2 loss to the Nevada Griffons in MINK League action at Vivion Field.
Jun. 10 2021 @ 12:30am
Kennett tops Blair Oaks 16-5 to win Class 4 state title
The Kennett Indians picked up right where they left off. A day after rallying for nine runs in the seventh inning in the state semifinals, Kennett batted around the order three times Thursday, powering its way past the Blair Oaks Falcons for a 16-5 win in six innings in the Class 4 baseball state championship game at U.S. Baseball Park.
Jun. 4 2021 @ 12:25am
Linn takes runner-up in Class 3 after 10-5 defeat vs. St. Pius X
The Linn Wildcats had a big top of the first inning. The St. Pius X: Kansas City Warriors just happened to have a better bottom of the first inning. The Wildcats scored three runs, the Warriors answered with five and never trailed again, as St. Pius X won 10-5 to claim the Class 3 baseball state championship Thursday afternoon at U.S. Baseball Park.
Jun. 4 2021 @ 12:25am
Blair Oaks tops Hollister 3-2 to reach Class 4 state title game
Blair Oaks coach Mike DeMilia said Wednesday night wasn't about style points, it was all about the Falcons ending the game with one more run than their opponent. And they did. Wil Libbert pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings, the Hollister Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and Falcons closer Cade Stockman stranded the tying run at third base, sealing a 3-2 Blair Oaks win in the Class 4 state semifinals at U.S. Baseball Park.
Jun. 3 2021 @ 12:35am
Linn routs Elsberry to reach first-ever state baseball title game
The Linn Wildcats are making the 2021 postseason look like a walk in the park. Winning each of its four games by at least four runs, Linn rolled right along Wednesday in the Class 3 state semifinals. Andy Hueste pitched a three-hitter and Austin McKim drove in three runs, as the Wildcats run-ruled the Elsberry Indians for a 10-0 win in six innings at U.S. Baseball Park.
Jun. 3 2021 @ 12:35am
Blair Oaks to face Hollister in Class 4 semifinals
The Blair Oaks Falcons are going back to the Final Four, but this time, it will be in a different part of the state. After winning the 2019 Class 3 state championship in O'Fallon, the Falcons will travel today to U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark for the Class 4 Final Four.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:25am
Renegades set to open their 2021 season
MINK League baseball will be back at Vivion Field this summer, and with a full slate of games after the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19. The Jefferson City Renegades begin their 2021 season tonight with a road game against the Sedalia Bombers and then will host the Nevada Griffons for their home opener Thursday. The start time for both games is 7 p.m.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:20am
Sporleder wins three state titles for Blair Oaks girls track
If you didn't know who Emily Sporleder was before, you certainly know who she is now. The Blair Oaks senior became the Lady Falcons' first three-time state champion in a single season, winning titles in the girls 800-meter run and in the 4x400- and 4x800-meter relays Saturday during the Class 3 state track and field championships at Adkins Stadium.
May. 30 2021 @ 12:40am