How to Try Out for Pro and Entertainment Baseball in 2026
The verified list of upcoming pro and entertainment baseball tryouts, what we could not confirm for Cosmic Baseball and Banana Ball, and what to ask before you pay.
October 31, 20266 min read
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Pecos Spring League 2027 in Houston: Dates, Cost and How to Sign Up
The Pecos League Spring League is listed for March 5 to 26, 2027 in Houston. Here is what the official pages confirm, what it costs, and what to ask before you pay.
October 31, 20265 min read
Palm Springs Power Baseball Pro Day 2026: Date, Cost and How to Sign Up
A tryout in Palm Springs on November 13 and 14, with partner independent-league organizations. Here is what the official page confirms, what it leaves out, and what to ask before you pay.
October 31, 20265 min read
Who Is Going to Umpire Your Kid's Game?
The national number of officials has recovered, but local youth games are still short. Why umpires quit, what leagues can do, and what parents can do on Saturday.
October 27, 20268 min read
Youth Baseball Pitch Count Rules by Age: A Parent's Guide
Pitch Smart and Little League set daily limits and rest days by age. Here is what the numbers are, who keeps the count, and what to do when your kid pitches for two teams.
Updated October 20267 min read
What Happens After College Softball? Staying in the Game
Only about 6.5% of high school softball players reach the NCAA, and the end of a college career can feel like a cliff. Here is what comes next and how to stay in the game.
October 26, 20267 min read
Banana Ball Open Disney 2027: Dates, Tickets, Family Guide
The first Banana Ball Open is set for April 15 to 18, 2027 near Orlando. Here is what Disney has confirmed, how the ticket lottery works, and what it means for kids who want to play.
October 26, 20265 min read
Earn the $500 Bat
A $500 bat is a fair purchase for a serious player. The problem is the order. Isaac Hess on the push-up test and why effort comes before gear.
October 22, 20265 min read
Everywhere I Played Baseball and What It Paid
I had a hip replacement at 19 and I'm still pitching at 41. In between I played in Canada, Mexico, Australia and the Czech Republic for $300 a game up to $6,000 a month. Here is every stop and what it paid.
October 22, 20268 min read
Why the Umpire Gave Them That Call
The umpire is not a camera. He is a person on a long day who also saw how you just acted. What the research says about calls, and what to teach your player instead.
October 20, 20267 min read
Little League Fundraising Calendar: Fall to Opening Day
What a volunteer league should plan each season before opening day: budget, sponsor banners, concessions, donated items, state rules, tax and insurance questions.
October 19, 20267 min read
High School to College Baseball Recruiting Timeline
A grade-by-grade recruiting timeline for baseball parents, plus what NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA and NJCAA each mean and the questions to ask coaches.
October 19, 20267 min read