Neither a 91-minute rain delay nor an early 2-0 deficit could slow South Bend, as the Cubs powered past West Michigan, 5-3, in the series opener Saturday night at Four Winds Field.

The TinCaps lost to the Dayton Dragons, 8-2, on Saturday night at Fifth Third Field in a game that was called in the top of the eighth inning due to rain. It was the first game of a nine-game road trip for Fort Wayne.

The final day of the Baseball Players Association World Series for the 10U and 13U age groups at the CCAC saw teams trying to get games over with before the bad weather zeroed in on Kosciusko County. All told, the New Haven Bulldogs Black 10U team and the Granger Cubs 13U team each stood tallest as champions of each respective baseball tournament Saturday.

The TinCaps raced past the Lake County Captains, 8-3, on Princess Fairy Tale Knight, closing out a storybook-like homestand. Fort Wayne finished 6-3 during its nine-game stretch at Parkview Field.

It’s all on the line Saturday. The Baseball Players Association World Series will culminate Saturday with championship round games after Friday’s action set up what should be a fantastic finals of the 10U and 13U tournaments.

South Bend built on Thursday’s offensive outburst and ran past Lansing, 10-3, on Friday at Cooley Law School Stadium to claim the three-game series.

Anderson University head baseball coach David Pressley has recently resigned his position to serve through a baseball and teaching role with Madison Academy High School in northern Alabama.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Little League Major All-Star team already has one championship to its credit. The team will shoot for a state title starting Saturday. The Warsaw squad, managed by Ryan Weaver, opens pool play in the 15-team state tournament field in Jasper. Warsaw won the District 14 tournament championship by beating Goshen 12-2 …read more.

Super Mario Bros. Night was a smashing success for the TinCaps for eight innings on Thursday night at Parkview Field. But then, as if Fort Wayne drove over a banana peel on Luigi Raceway, the game slipped away from the TinCaps in a 9-3, 10-inning loss to the Lake County Captains.

Baseball teams in the 10U and 13U brackets began their championship marches as day two of the Baseball Players Association World Series rolled on Thursday at the CCAC.

Hollywood actors Lisa Varga and Kevin Farley will be at this Saturday’s South Bend Cubs game to throw out the first pitch.

South Bend’s singles snowballed to start the fourth and eventually accumulated into a seven-run, eight-hit inning, as the Cubs toppled Lansing, 10-6, on Thursday at Cooley Law School Stadium to even up the three-game series at one game apiece.

Before they were stars, they were in the Fort. Forty-three former Fort Wayne TinCaps and Wizards played in the big leagues during the first half of the 2015 Major League Baseball season. Fort Wayne alums have appeared on the rosters of 21 of MLB’s 30 teams so far this year.

Mentone Youth League is sending three teams to the 8U, 10U and 12U boys travel teams have advanced to Town & Country semi-state tournament to begin Thursday.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes a special “Ditch the Office” day on Monday, July 20 when first pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box …read more.

By Kevin Fitzgerald FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne won its second straight on Wednesday night, defeating the Lake County Captains, 4-1. The TinCaps have now won 17 of their last 24 games and remain in first place in the Eastern Division. Padres catcher Tim Federowicz blasted a two-run home run to start things off in …read more.

The Baseball Players Association World Series got underway Wednesday morning with pool play for the 10U and 13U tournaments at the CCAC.

By Mike Monaco LANSING, Mich. – Lansing overcame a two-run deficit and used an eighth-inning flurry to power past South Bend, 6-4, in the opener of a three-game series Wednesday night at Cooley Law School Stadium. South Bend (10-10 second half, 39-48 overall) led 4-2 in the fifth, but Lansing (10-10 second half, 52-38 overall) …read more.

Nice weather, happy faces and plenty of energy ushered in the first day of the 2015 Baseball Players Association World Series. The week-long baseball tournament kicked off Tuesday with the skills tournament at the CCAC as well as a parade of teams in downtown Warsaw.

SOUTH BEND – The Centre P.C. is hosting a “Night at the Ballpark” on Thursday, July 23rd  at Four Winds Field in support of the Kelly Cares Foundation. University of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly and wife Paqui will be on hand at the game to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to …read more.

FORT WAYNE – With a tornado watch in effect towards the end of the game, the TinCaps picked the perfect night for a 2-0 shutout win over the Great Lakes Loons at Parkview Field on Monday. Moments after the 2 hour, 24-minute game ended, pouring rain began to fall in Downtown Fort Wayne. Ernesto Montas, …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Zach Hedges continued his strong stretch, and the offense backed him, as South Bend stumped Lake County, 8-1, in the series finale at Four Winds Field on a hot, humid Monday night. The Cubs (10-9 second half, 39-47 overall) never trailed and used a four-run fifth inning to cruise …read more.

A quick recap from the North-South All-Star Series that featured Whitko’s Erik Hisner and Zach Snep.

The Warsaw Little League claimed a District 14 championship Sunday. The Warsaw All-Star team captured the Major League Division title by downing Goshen 12-2 in the championship contest. Jordan Diaz led the way for the champions by firing a one-hitter with seven strikeouts in the victory. Warsaw piled up 11 hits in the win. The …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps fell, 8-3, to the Great Lakes Loons on Sunday afternoon at Parkview Field. San Diego Padres catcher Tim Federowicz went 1-for-4 with a double and RBI as the designated hitter in the first game of his rehab assignment. Great Lakes (7-11, 45-41) raced out to a 4-0 lead in the …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Lake County starter Jordan Milbrath dazzled over seven shutout innings, as the Captains cruised by South Bend, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at Four Winds Field. The right-hander allowed only two hits and one walk in his longest start of the season. The Cubs (9-9 second half, 38-47 overall), who …read more.

[weaver_youtube G0PgeSmwoq8 rel=0] By Kevin Fitzgerald FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne’s three-game winning streak came to end on Saturday after falling to the Great Lakes Loons, 5-1. Another sellout crowd, the 12th of the season, was on display at Parkview Field with 7,932 in attendance. TinCaps starting pitcher Michael Kelly (L, 4-2) was nearly flawless …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Four days ago, Tyler Ihrig jumped out of a cab, hustled into the South Bend clubhouse and arrived in the bullpen just in time to ready for the ninth inning, in which he earned the save. Saturday at Four Winds Field, Ihrig tossed seven-and-a-third shutout innings, as the Cubs …read more.

[weaver_youtube FvvPnEuOzRI rel=0] FORT WAYNE – On “What Could’ve Been Night?” Night at Parkview Field, there would be no second-guessing TinCaps manager Francisco Morales on Friday. While the TinCaps re-branded themselves as the Fort Wayne Octane for the evening, second baseman Luis Urias delivered a walk-off suicide-squeeze bunt in the bottom of the ninth inning …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – A three-run margin spiraled downward into a blown lead and a late tie, but Yasiel Balaguert clubbed an eighth-inning home run to propel South Bend to a 9-7 win over Lake County on Friday night at Four Winds Field in the lidlifter of a four-game set. “It feels amazing,” …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps scored first and never trailed in their 6-2 victory over the South Bend Cubs on Thursday night. The win pushed Fort Wayne (10-5, 42-41) above .500 for the first time this season and the team is now in sole possession of first place in the Eastern Division. The TinCaps also …read more.

[weaver_youtube dNbvSQmqilw rel=0] FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps continued their recent run of sensational pitching with a 3-1 win over the South Bend Cubs at Parkview Field on Wednesday night. Fort Wayne is 13-8 over its last 18 games. Starting pitcher Ernesto Montas (W, 8-5) matched a career high with six strikeouts over six innings, …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes a special Sunday at the park for area “princesses” age 12 and under. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – After a back-and-forth, action-packed and sloppily-played opener, South Bend and Fort Wayne tightened the screws Tuesday. Trailing 1-0 in the seventh, South Bend vaulted ahead on Yasiel Balaguert’s home run, and the Cubs claimed the 2-1 win behind Zach Hedges’ dominant performance at Four Winds Field. Monday’s opener lasted …read more.

NOTRE DAME – For the second time in two years, the University of Notre Dame baseball program has a representative in the Major League Baseball All-Star game, as former standout and current Arizona Diamondbacks centerfielder A.J. Pollock (2007-09) was selected as a reserve for the National League in a vote by his fellow baseball players …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko senior centerfielder Zach Snep has been selected to participate in the 41st annual Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA) North-South All-Star Series from July 9-11 in Terre Haute at Bob Warn Field on the campus of Indiana State University. With the selection, Snep becomes the first player in program history …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Coast to Coast Baseball would like to invite local players (ages 14-18) to one of its upcoming tryout events. At the tryout, the staff will evaluate player’s skills in four areas: hitting, fielding, arm strength and speed. The tryout will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Parkview Field in …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The TinCaps, somehow, came from behind to beat the South Bend Cubs, 10-9, in 12 innings at Four Winds Field on Monday night. Fort Wayne won despite trailing by as many as four runs, despite committing five errors, and despite leaving 11 runners on base. Fort Wayne (8-4, 40-40) is tied with …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps cruised past the Dayton Dragons on Sunday behind Michael Gettys’ three hits, winning 5-2. Gettys was one of five Fort Wayne (7-4, 39-40) hitters who had multi-hit games. The Padres prospect led off the bottom of the first with a single off Dragons starter Mark Armstrong (L, 3-3). He scooted …read more.

By Mike Monaco BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green blew open an otherwise tight affair with a five-run sixth inning to defeat South Bend, 9-4, in the series finale Sunday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods (5-6 second half, 42-39 overall) reclaimed a one-run lead in the bottom of the fourth and packed …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The largest crowd in Parkview Field history watched the TinCaps on Independence Day, but Fort Wayne fell to the Dayton Dragons, 6-0. On Saturday, 9,193 fans made it out to the ballpark, the tenth sellout of the season. Over 200,000 fans have passed through Parkview Field’s gates this year. Fort Wayne (6-4, …read more.

By Mike Monaco BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Less than 24 hours after completing its massive comeback with a walk-off win at Four Winds Field, South Bend stymied Bowling Green again with a 1-0 victory at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday night. The Cubs (6-4 second half, 35-42 overall) bested the Hot Rods (4-6 second half, …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Parkview Field hosted a record crowd for a TinCaps game on Saturday night as 9,193 fans came to celebrate the Fourth of July. The City of Fort Wayne’s fireworks followed the game. “It was a tremendous night,” TinCaps President Mike Nutter said. “We can’t thank our fans enough. They’re the best in …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Gioskar Amaya stepped into the box with the bases loaded and the score tied in the bottom of the 10th inning. He waved his bat twice, rested it on his right shoulder and waited. As the 1-2 pitch came at him, Amaya swung. Part of his bat went …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Friday night, the South Bend Cubs entered uncharted territory, setting a single-game franchise attendance record of 8,143 for the matchup with Bowling Green. “Again I can’t say it enough. It’s a very humbling experience,” South Bend Cubs President Joe Hart said. “We’re just so grateful for this community and …read more.

DAYTON, Ohio – The TinCaps shut out the Dayton Dragons, 1-0, at Fifth Third Field on Friday night for their third consecutive win. Fort Wayne has won 10 of its last 13 games and has allowed more than three runs in a game just once during the stretch. Catcher Jose Ruiz, who had the game-winning …read more.

DAYTON, Ohio – The TinCaps came from behind to defeat the Dayton Dragons, 6-2, at Fifth Third Field on Thursday night. Down 2-0, Fort Wayne scored once in the sixth, one more in the eighth to tie, and four in the ninth to go on top. The TinCaps are 9-3 over their last 12 games …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – During its recent final meeting of the 2014‐15 school year, the IHSAA Executive Committee approved the sectional reassignment of several baseball and softball teams for the next two seasons. Due to IHSAA By‐Law 2‐5 (Tournament Success Factor), three baseball teams and three softball teams earned enough points in the previous two school years …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – After being held hitless through four innings, Bowling Green bashed its way to a five-run fifth inning and throttled South Bend, 5-0, in the opener of a four-game set Thursday night at Four Winds Field in front of 7,855 fans — the second-largest attendance figure in South Bend franchise …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The rosters for the annual Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association North-South All-Star Series were announced and Whitko head coach Erik Hisner was named as the head coach for the North squad. “It has a great history,” Hisner said of the game. “Many MLB players and Hall of Fame coaches have participated in …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – South Bend’s extra-inning troubles persisted, as Lansing’s Chris Carlson laced a solo home run in the 10th inning to lift the Lugnuts past the Cubs, 3-2, in the rubber game Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. Lansing (4-3 second half, 46-31 overall) wiped away South Bend’s early 2-0 lead …read more.

[weaver_youtube Ndzv07nFqFo rel=0] FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 7-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Parkview Field in the rubber match of their three-game series. Starter Michael Kelly didn’t allow an earned run over a career-high seven innings on the mound, while Fort Wayne scored all of its runs in the …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced their upcoming homestand schedule. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988. Monday, July 6 vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps, 7:05 p.m. Gates open at …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – South Bend mounted an eighth-inning comeback with seven hits, but an out at third, an out between second and third and an out between first and second halted the rally, as Lansing held on for the 5-4 win Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (4-2 second half, …read more.

[weaver_youtube -cSZ8EIlB1Q rel=0] FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps shut out the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 2-0, on Monday night at Parkview Field. The win was Fort Wayne’s seventh in a row at home. Thomas Dorminy (W, 6-5) threw a career-high seven innings as he limited Bowling Green (2-3, 39-36) to four hits and a walk. …read more.

[weaver_youtube FFDbzjTspuk rel=0] By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Two months into his first full season, South Bend left-hander Tommy Thorpe was finally set for his first pro start. Two weeks later, he was still waiting for the weather to clear for his debut. But beneath blue skies and sunshine for his last two outings, …read more.

MIDLAND, Mich. – Fort Wayne and Great Lakes played their third straight one-run ballgame on Sunday, but the TinCaps came out on the losing end, falling 2-1. It was the sixth one-run game the two teams have played in nine total meetings this season. Starter Ernesto Montas (L, 6-5) only yielded two runs over six …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio – Five outs away from a series sweep to begin the second half, South Bend faced a familiar foe. Lake County center fielder Greg Allen rocked a bases-loaded, two-run single to vault the Captains ahead and propel Lake County to a 6-3 come-from-behind win Sunday afternoon at Classic Park. Allen, …read more.

MIDLAND, Mich. – TinCaps pitchers struck out 15 Great Lakes Loons batters on the way to a 2-1 win at Dow Diamond on Saturday night. Fort Wayne has won six of its last seven games. Brad Wieck (W, 2-0) struck out nine batters over 5 1/3 innings in his second start in a TinCaps uniform. …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne TinCaps will host a pair of exciting dates in the coming week, including a visit from a former San Diego Padres pitcher in the Hall of Fame. * Monday, June 29, 7:05 pm vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods (Tampa Bay Rays) • FIREWORKS! presented by Principal® Financial • Appearance …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio — South Bend dropped Lake County, 6-4, and secured a season-best five-game winning streak Saturday night at Classic Park. The Cubs (3-0 second half, 32-38) scored in the second, third, fourth and sixth innings to dispatch the Captains (0-3 second half, 36-35). South Bend starter Jake Stinnett worked a career-high …read more.

MIDLAND, Mich. – TinCaps starter Michael Kelly dazzled for six innings on Friday night, but the Great Lakes Loons walked off in the bottom of the ninth inning to win, 3-2. Fort Wayne’s (33-37) season-high five-game win streak came to end at Dow Diamond as well. Kelly cruised through six scoreless innings, striking out three. …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio – South Bend exploded for four first-inning runs, and Trevor Clifton delivered six shutout innings, as the Cubs topped Lake County, 5-2, on Friday night at Classic Park. The Cubs (2-0 second half, 31-38 overall) have won four consecutive games, including the first two tilts of the second half. South …read more.

MIDLAND, Mich. – The TinCaps opened the second half of their Midwest League schedule with a 13-inning, 4-1, win on the road over the Great Lakes Loons on Thursday night at Dow Diamond. With the victory, Fort Wayne extended its longest winning streak of the season to five games. Fort Wayne (1-0, 33-36) broke a …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio – Right-hander Zach Hedges delivered another strong start, and Jason Vosler and Kevin Encarnacion rapped home runs, as South Bend started the second half with a 4-3 win over Lake County on Thursday night at Classic Park. Hedges, fresh off seven innings of one-run ball against Dayton in his last …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps open the second half of the season at Parkview Field on Monday, June 29, against the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The home schedule features 19 nights of fireworks, 10 different theme nights, 11 nights featuring national entertainers and six other special events. Two new events have been added to the …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule which includes two nights of fireworks and appearances by crowd favorites, the Inflatamaniacs. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988. Monday, June 29 vs. …read more.

SOUTH BEND – It’s been a record-shattering first half of the 2015 season for the South Bend Cubs. And while Sunday may have been the first day of summer, it also capped off a huge weekend for the Class A minor league team. According to Joe Hart, President of the South Bend Cubs, Friday night’s game …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The combination of pitching and putting the ball in play earned the Penn baseball program a state championship Saturday night. The Kingsmen got another strong performance on the mound and took advantage of their opportunities at the plate to top Terre Haute North 3-2 to claim the Class 4-A state title at Victory …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne swept the Bowling Green Hot Rods with a 3-2 win on Sunday at Parkview Field. In his first start in the Padres organization, Brad Wieck (W, 1-0) tossed five innings and picked up the win. Edwin Moreno scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning to break a tie and propel the TinCaps to …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — In his third attempt at his first professional start, South Bend lefty Tommy Thorpe spun five shutout innings as South Bend defeated West Michigan, 5-1, to claim the series Sunday afternoon in front of 6,858 fans at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (29-38) won their first series since taking two …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5-1, on Saturday night at Parkview Field. A sellout crowd of 7,751 saw Fort Wayne win its third consecutive game and clinch its fifth straight series victory at home. After coming from behind to win on Friday, the TinCaps took an early lead in …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Erick Leal dealt six strong innings, Cael Brockmeyer powered the offense and the bullpen shut it down, as South Bend busted a four-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over West Michigan on Saturday night in the middle matchup of the three-game set in front of 7,183 fans at Four …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — On a comfortable summer night underneath clear blue skies, the South Bend Cubs set a new single-game franchise attendance record of 8,004 on Friday at Four Winds Field. “Tonight is another exciting night and another great evening in South Bend Cubs history,” South Bend Cubs team president Joe Hart said. …read more.

FORT WAYNE –  Fort Wayne won its second straight game on Friday night, cruising past the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5-2. Five different TinCaps drove in runs in front of 7,970 fans, the largest crowd at Parkview Field this season. It was the eighth sellout of 2015. The home team fell behind in the top …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND, Ind. — West Michigan broke out early and put away South Bend late in an 8-4 victory in Friday’s series opener at Four Winds Field in front of a single-game franchise record 8,004 fans. The Whitecaps (33-34) opened up a 5-1 lead in the middle of the fourth inning, and South …read more.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Splendid pitching led Fort Wayne to a 4-1 victory in its series finale against the West Michigan Whitecaps at Fifth Third Ballpark on Thursday night. On just three days rest, starter Chris Huffman (W, 3-3) tossed five innings allowing just one unearned run, and relief pitcher Yimmi Brasoban followed with three sterling innings of shutout …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Twelve hits only produced one run for South Bend, and Dayton struck in the top of the 10th for the tie-breaking tally, as the Dragons won 2-1 on Thursday night at Four Winds Field to complete the series sweep. South Bend (27-37) limited Dayton (37-30) to one hit in the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Trent Beer of Syracuse is the recipient of the 2015 Interscholastic Athletic Official Association Award for excellence in the sport of baseball. Beer, a 1995 graduate of Wawasee High School, will be honored in a special ceremony at this weekend’s IHSAA Baseball State Finals at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis. Each year, the …read more.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – Fort Wayne lost its second in a row against the West Michigan Whitecaps, 5-2, on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Ballpark. Luis Teajda, in his 2015 debut for the TinCaps, tallied two hits, including an RBI double. On a damp evening, Fort Wayne (28-36) fell behind 4-0 after West Michigan scored twice …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Dayton All-Star starting pitcher Tejay Antone stymied South Bend, as the Dragons rolled to a 3-1 victory and handed the Cubs their seventh loss in eight games on Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. Antone dealt 8.2 innings of one-run ball. The Dragons (36-30) punched across two runs in the …read more.

FORT WAYNE – For the first time since Thursday, the TinCaps lost on Tuesday night at West Michigan, 7-1. Fort Wayne starter Dinelson Lamet struck out a career-high nine Whitecaps batters in the losing effort at Fifth Third Ballpark. The TinCaps entered Tuesday having won 16 of their last 25. A big part of Fort Wayne’s recent …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Cubs starter Zach Hedges dazzled over seven innings, but South Bend dropped the series opener to Dayton, 3-1, on Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. Hedges spun seven masterful innings in which he allowed just three hits and fanned six, surrendering only one unearned run. Hedges’ seven innings and six …read more.

SOUTH BEND – To show their appreciation for the nation’s military service personnel, United Beverage and Budweiser have partnered with the South Bend Cubs to offer one free ticket for this year’s South Bend Country Fest to anyone who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. military. The concert takes place on Saturday, …read more.

FORT WAYNE – For the second time this season, a TinCaps game was cancelled Monday night. Rain prohibited Fort Wayne and the Clinton LumberKings from taking the field for the second time in three days on Monday night. The TinCaps swept a doubleheader from the Kings on Sunday, but their series finale will not be …read more.

The Penn baseball team will have the opportunity to claim the final state championship in Indiana for the 2014-15 school year. The Kingsmen punched their ticket to the State Finals by hammering Homestead 12-3 Saturday night in the rain-delayed Class 4-A Plymouth Semistate contest. The wait was well worth it for Penn in earning its …read more.

FORT WAYNE –  It took all day, but the TinCaps swept a doubleheader from the Clinton LumberKings at Parkview Field on Sunday. Fort Wayne won Game 1, 2-1, and prevailed in Game 2, 16-1. Both games endured rain delays. Factoring in the length of both games, the time between games, and the two rain delays, …read more.

By Mike Monaco PEORIA, Ill. — South Bend shortstop Gleyber Torres knocked five hits, including a two-run home run, to lead the Cubs over Peoria, 7-3, on Sunday night at Dozer Park. South Bend (27-34) socked three home runs to snap its five-game losing skid and force a rubber game with the Chiefs (30-33) on Monday. …read more.

FORT WAYNE – For the second time this season, a TinCaps game at Parkview Field has been postponed. Rain prohibited Fort Wayne and the Clinton LumberKings from taking the field on Saturday night. The TinCaps and LumberKings are now set to play a doubleheader on Sunday beginning at 2:05 p.m. Fans who had tickets to …read more.

By Mike Monaco PEORIA, Ill. — South Bend came back in the eighth, blew the lead in the ninth, reclaimed it in the 13th and lost in the 16th, 7-6, against Peoria in the series opener Saturday night at Dozer Park. The Cubs (26-34), who have lost five consecutive games, had tallied just one hit through …read more.

FORT WAYNE  –  Franmil Reyes hit a two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie and lift the TinCaps to a 4-2 victory over the Kane County Cougars at Parkview Field. With the win, Fort Wayne took the three-game series. The TinCaps have won three consecutive series …read more.

By Mike Monaco BURLINGTON, Iowa — Burlington overcame a three-run deficit to tie the game in the seventh inning and walked off in the eighth to complete the series sweep of South Bend, 6-5, in game two of the doubleheader Friday night at Community Field, a twin bill of seven-inning contests. For the first 3.2 innings …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps went to bat with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night, but lost to the Kane County Cougars, 9-3. Fort Wayne fell two Adam Vinatieri field goals short of a potential rally. It was the three-time Pro-Bowler Vinatieri and Colts long snapper Matt Overton who spent time signing autographs for fans …read more.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Six Indiana baseball players were selected on the final day of the 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft as sophomore RHP Jake Kelzer, junior RHP Scott Effross, senior RHP Ryan Halstead, senior C Brad Hartong, junior RHP Christian Morris and senior RHP Luke Harrison all heard their names called on Wednesday. IU’s six draftees …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes two movie-themed nights and an appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. This homestand schedule precedes the team’s All-Star break and wraps up the first half of the regular season. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 …read more.

FORT WAYNE – On Celebrate Fort Wayne Night at Parkview Field, the TinCaps gave their home fans something extra to cheer about: a 4-2 win over the Kane County Cougars Wednesday night. Third baseman Chase Jensen‘s three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning erased a 2-0 deficit and put Fort Wayne in front …read more.

By Mike Monaco BURLINGTON, Iowa —  Burlington plated three runs in the bottom of the eighth to glide past South Bend, 6-4, in the series opener Wednesday night at Community Field. Trailing 4-3 heading to the home half of the eighth, the Bees (29-30) struck for three runs on three hits and a sacrifice fly. After …read more.

AKRON – A total of seven players from the Tippecanoe Valley baseball and softball teams have been honored by the Three Rivers Conference. The duo of Luke Helton and Alec Craig earned All-TRC honors from the Valley baseball program for their efforts this spring. The pair of Drake Hyden and Gavin Bussard were honorable mention …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – A total of eight outstanding athletes from the Whitko baseball and softball teams have earned all-conference honors. The Whitko baseball team had six players earn All-Three Rivers Conference accolades for their performances this spring. The quartet of Tanner Gaff, Zach Snep, Landen Gaff and Drew Bradford of the Wildcats all earned first-team …read more.

GRAND CHUTE, Wisc. – It almost happened again. For the second day in a row, the TinCaps were down 4-2 with two outs and no one on base in the top of the ninth inning at Wisconsin. Sunday, Fort Wayne found a way to rally and improbably 5-4 win. Monday night, the TinCaps found a …read more.