Baseball
Westmoreland high school notebook: Franklin Regional baseball player Yarabinetz commits to La Salle
October 20, 2024
When he was a freshman, Brady Yarabinetz began to see a growth spurt in his baseball skills.
Notable changes to the 2025-26 WPIAL baseball alignment
September 2, 2024
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Lancaster native Andy Hoover takes reins of Gateway baseball program
August 25, 2024
Andy Hoover owns an extensive baseball playing and coaching background at various levels, and he hopes to use his knowledge of the game to make a difference at Gateway.
Belle Vernon pitcher wowed by Kent State baseball program
August 17, 2024
Parker Lind was on a campus visit when the magic happened. When he saw his baseball future flash before his eyes.
Fox Chapel’s Blake Krushinski commits to play baseball at West Virginia
Blake Krushinski has a clear path forward for his baseball career. By committing to West Virginia to play baseball before his junior season at Fox Chapel, Krushinski can focus on self-improvement.
WPIAL approves new section alignments for spring sports in 2025, ’26 seasons
August 12, 2024
Knowing that boys volleyball coaches prefer room in the schedule for tournaments, the WPIAL on Monday approved a new section alignment with that idea in mind.
Baseball standout Dale Mollenhauer set to join Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame
August 1, 2024
Dale Mollenhauer lived a childhood dream by playing professional baseball for five years, but before that he helped build the foundation at Pine-Richland.
Mt. Lebanon pitcher David Shields signs with Kansas City Royals, forgoes college baseball
July 22, 2024
Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields is turning pro.
Norwin grads climbing college baseball ladder via transfer portal
July 20, 2024
A pair of former Norwin baseball players from the class of 2022 are changing college programs.
Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras wraps up highly decorated junior year
The postseason accolades have been pouring in for Bethel Park superstar athlete Ryan Petras.
Hempfield grad, Pitt pitcher Phil Fox drafted by White Sox in 7th round
July 15, 2024
Hempfield graduate Phil Fox can’t remember a time when he didn’t want to pitch in professional baseball.
Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields picked by Royals in 2nd round of MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kansas City Royals scouts came to Mt. Lebanon in April to watch David Shields pitch and stayed around to talk after he struck out 13 batters in a complete-game win.
Franklin Regional designated hitter emerges as all-state performer
Surprised wasn’t the right word, but Darren DeRiggi did not fully expect to have all-state honors arrive on his doorstep at the conclusion of high school baseball season.
Murrysville American Legion baseball hungry to finish season strong
July 8, 2024
Through the heat of the summer season, it was so far so good for the Murrysville American Legion baseball team.
High school notebook: Westmoreland players included in all-state softball, baseball selections
July 6, 2024
Westmoreland County had impressive representation on the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association All-State teams.
1st-time head coach Perry intent on turning around St. Joseph baseball team
July 4, 2024
After a 4-10 season this spring, the St. Joseph baseball team was in search of a new coach to lead the program. Athletic director Sally Ackerman and her staff believe they have found their man in Jordan Perry.
2024 Pa. State Baseball Coaches Association all-state team includes 44 players from WPIAL, City League
July 1, 2024
More than 40 WPIAL and City League baseball players earned all-state recognition Monday as chosen by the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association.
Sewickley Academy baseball overcomes obstacles to earn playoff berth
June 30, 2024
The Sewickley Academy baseball team produced a successful squeeze play in 2024 at the end of its section schedule.
Eden Christian’s Caleb Emswiler caps memorable season with Class A player of the year honors
Caleb Emswiler capped an outstanding baseball career at Eden Christian Academy with a top individual honor.
2024 TribLive HSSN Baseball Player of the Year: Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields
June 29, 2024
David Shields will likely hear his name called at the MLB Draft in a couple of weeks, but the Mt. Lebanon senior isn’t counting the days. Instead, he’s in South Florida getting a start on his college education at Miami.
