The buildup to the 2023 Major League Baseball season has been nothing short of eventful. From the Spring Training fields in Arizona and Florida to the packed stadiums around the globe during the World Baseball Classic, there’s an abundance of excitement around the new season. This offseason has been particularly active for Long Beach natives, […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2023 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. After a six-year hiatus, Major League Baseball is bringing back its World Baseball Classic (WBC) next month. The world’s best players will represent their countries in the showcase competition, hosted March 8-21 in Japan and Taiwan. […]
In just over two weeks, Spring Training will officially be underway for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. Ballplayers from across the country will flock to the warm weather of Arizona or Florida to prepare for another big league campaign. This offseason has been a busy one for Long Beach’s MLB talent, with new teams, […]
October is here, meaning the Major League Baseball Playoffs are in full swing. This year’s expanded postseason format features a handful of Long Beach natives seeking World Series glory. In this past weekend’s Wild Card round, the Seattle Mariners finally ended their 21-year postseason drought. With help from Lakewood’s J.P. Crawford, the M’s won their […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. This week Lakewood High alum Brendon Davis got the phone call he’s been waiting for since he was drafted seven years ago. Davis, who played seven seasons and 747 games in the minor leagues making more than 3,000 plate appearances, was called up […]
A Big League dream is about to come true for Long Beach’s Spencer Steer. The Millikan High grad has developed into one of the best prospects in baseball, and he’ll soon get his shot at the Major Leagues. The Cincinnati Reds announced Thursday they were promoting Steer from Triple-A Louisville, meaning he will join the […]
There were only two players hit by a pitch in the American League 3-2 win over the National League at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and they were both Long Beach guys. Jeff McNeil and Travis d’Arnaud continued the tradition of having Long Beach represented in the Major League All-Star game last week, and they’re […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2022 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The third and final day of the 2022 MLB Draft saw two more Long Beach State Dirtbags get their name called. RHP Marques Johnson and OF Chase Luttrell were both chosen on Tuesday, giving the Dirtbags […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2022 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. A pair of Long Beach State righthanders were selected on Day 2 of the 2022 MLB Draft, with Luis Ramirez going to the Texas Rangers in Round 7 and Devereaux Harrison coming off the board in […]
Major League Baseball is bringing its All-Star Game to Southern California, as Dodger Stadium will play host to this year’s festivities for the first time since 1980. Once again, Long Beach will have representation in the All-Star Game as both Travis d’Arnaud (Lakewood HS) and Jeff McNeil (Long Beach State) were selected for the midsummer […]