The Tampa Bay Rays have secured county approval for a financing plan to build a new stadium.

Stetson University hired Shane Gierke as its new head baseball coach on July 20. He was officially introduced on campus on August 6th. Gierke, an Apopka native, returns to the program in which he served as an assistant from 2021-2025.

The Orlando Dreamers made their pitch Wednesday for nearly $1 billion to be dedicated to the construction of a new baseball stadium, despite the fact that the Dreamers do not yet have a team to field.

Little Leaguers open World Series play on Sunday, Aug. 2 in North Carolina.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has formally issued subpoenas to Major League Baseball leaders as part of his inquiry into whether the league is engaging in religious discrimination.

An Orlando attorney who specializes in the First Amendment cast doubt on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's chances of bringing a successful case against Major League Baseball.

News 6 Sports dropped by a youth baseball camp in Volusia County. Former minor league pitcher and major league scout Tad Powers is sharing his baseball expertise and experience with young players in New Smyrna Beach all this week.

Florida hosts the Gainesville baseball regional in the NCAA Tournament, including Miami, Rider and Troy.

Homeowners across from Manny Rodriguez Park say foul balls from the baseball diamond keep flying over the fence, breaking house and car windows. News 6 asked the city what it's doing to resolve the issue.

The Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis have agreed to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre (49 hectare) plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.

Cheers and applause filled the air at Trotters Park as players stepped onto a brand-new Miracle League baseball field, marking a long-awaited comeback for a league that was once on the brink of losing its home.

Central Florida Miracle League has played at Trotter’s Park for about 20 years. Earlier this year, the field had deteriorated so badly it had become unplayable, putting the future of the league at risk.

Weeks after a Miami Heat player was arrested in Orlando during what prosecutors say was a sports betting scheme to help bettors win big, another incident is prompting changes from sportsbooks across the country, including Hard Rock Bet, and their app.

The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new, permanent ballpark to open in 2029.

The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new, permanent ballpark to open in 2029.

Addressing recent reports that Rick Workman and John Morgan had pulled their investment promises from Orlando’s Major League Baseball aspirations, the Orlando Dreamers say they'll move ahead "in full stride."

Central Florida billionaire attorney John Morgan confirmed to News 6 he has pulled out as an investor in the proposed Orlando Dreamers ownership group — a move that deals a serious blow to the franchise bid.

At least a couple of offshore bookmakers are offering odds on games at the Little League World Series.

Lake Mary celebrates its Little League softball and baseball teams, recognizing both groups for their incredible seasons.

As the Lake Mary All-Stars head to their next game in the 2025 Little League Softball World Series, News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh caught up with the girls’ team to see how they’re feeling.

After a hard-fought season that ended just short of a championship, Lake Mary All-Stars Coach Jonathan Anderson says there’s still a lot to be proud of when it comes to this year’s run.

The Lake Mary All-Stars will not have the opportunity to defend their Little League World Series championship.

The Lake Mary Little League All-Star baseball team advances to the Southeast Regional finals after a 14-0 defeat of Irmo, South Carolina.

The Lake Mary Little League All-Star baseball team advances to the Southeast Regional semifinals after a dominant victory on Friday night in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Greg Lovelady, former head coach for UCF's baseball team, is joining the Hatters at Stetson University.

Lake Mary wins its first game in the regional tournament, which will eventually determine the Southeast representative in the Little League World Series

Former UCF shortstop Antonio Jiminez was selected by the New York Mets in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft, continuing the program’s streak of having at least one player drafted every year since 1992.

Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child.

According to a news release, the Orlando Dreamers are not giving up on their MLB dream despite the sales talks.

The CEO of Dream Finders Homes, a Jacksonville-based homebuilder, is leading a group attempting to buy the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.

A group hoping to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando will make their first public appearance on Monday.

The effort to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando took a significant step forward this week with the announcement of the project’s main investor, Dr. Rick Workman, a successful dentist and entrepreneur.

The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — says it’s one step closer to bringing an MLB franchise to Orlando.

Central Florida Miracle League was down to its last out.

Brody Juntunen serves strikeouts at a premium for Timber Creek, but he wants to serve a state title before playing college baseball.

After the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.

Ethan Rathmann may have had college plans lined up before high school, but the junior baseball player is making his mark at Olympia High School.

The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — confirmed they’ve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next to Aquatica water park in Orange County.

A longtime baseball league for special needs athletes in Central Florida is at risk of shutting down if they don't raise enough money to replace their aging field.

High school baseball and softball teams spoke to local media before the 2025 seasons starts.

The Knights made an NCAA appearance last season for the first time in seven years and were picked to finish 7th in the Big 12 preseason poll.

Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.

After a memorable run to victory at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Lake Mary Little League team capped their year with a day of fun and relaxation at Discovery Cove in Orlando.

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field.

Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.

Banished baseball great Pete Rose has died.

The biggest party for Lake Mary’s Little League team is coming up, so be prepared for the crowds.

The boys of summer are basking in the glory -- and rightfully so!

Lake Mary defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in extra innings Sunday to claim the World Series title. On Tuesday, the team sat down with News 6 to discuss the experience.

On Sunday, the Lake Mary All-Stars won the LLBWS (Little League Baseball World Series) beating teams from the U.S. to make it to the final game and besting Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) for the championship.

The city is planning the celebration for the world champions after they beat Chinese-Taipei 2-1 for the title on Sunday.

The Little League World Series championship game marked the most-watched game since 2015, with over 5.4 million people tuning in at one point, according to the league.

For the first time, a team from Florida has won the Little League World Series.

On the heels of the Lake Mary All-Stars winning the Little League World Series championship game, News 6 looks into baseball superstitions.

The Lake Mary All-Stars defeated Chinese Taipei on Sunday 2-1 in the Little League World Series championship game.

Ahead of Saturday’s final between Lake Mary, Florida and Boerne, Texas, News 6 is placed a wager against its Texas partner, KSAT – and now it’s time to collect.

The Lake Mary All-Stars magical run in the Little League World Series continued on Saturday with a 10-7 win against Boerne, Texas in the U.S. championship game.

The Lake Mary All-Stars' U.S. Championship game is set against the team from Boerne, Texas. If the All-Stars win, they will head to the World Championship game.

Ahead of the hallmark game on Saturday, News 6 is placing a wager against its Texas partner, KSAT.

After spending over a week out of Florida, Warmoth was getting a bit shaggy. And that’s where the team’s family came in.

The Lake Mary Little League will play Texas in the U.S. Championship Saturday, and their hometown is ready to celebrate them.

The Lake Mary All-Stars continue their quest to win the Little League World Series.

The Lake Mary All-Stars continue their quest to win the Little League World Series.

The Lake Mary All-Stars have been on a great journey so far in the Little League World Series.

The Lake Mary All-Stars continue their quest to win the Little League World Series.

Fans filled Friend Confines once again to support the Lake Mary All-Stars as they faced off against Texas from the Southwest region in the Little League World Series.

The Lake Mary All-Stars continue to play at the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania.

A baseball game can be as much about what happens on the field as the people sharing the moment in the stands and the city of Lake Mary is certainly sharing a sense of pride for their team that is playing in the Little League World Series.

News 6 Anchor Justin Warmoth rushed to retrieve the home run ball and deliver it to the batter’s biggest fan: his mom.

Over 20 years ago, Justin Lafavers was on the pitcher's mound in the biggest game of his young life. Now a married father of two and over 30 years old, Justin remembers.

Friendly Confines in Lake Mary was packed with fans of the Lake Mary All-Stars on Friday night. Every TV was tuned to the big game.

The Lake Mary All-Stars continue their quest to win the Little League World Series.

Lake Mary's run to the Little League World Series marks just the fourth time a team from Central Florida has made it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

It's the summer vacation of a lifetime for Little League World Series umpires David Noegel and Eddie Smith.

One victory down. Five more to go.

The tradition has come about in recent years, with All-Star teams at the Little League World Series sliding down the hill overlooking the field at Lamade Stadium.

Atop a semi-truck turned parade float, the Little Leaguers from Lake Mary joined the 19 other teams from around the world for a one-mile trek through downtown Williamsport.

As Central Florida follows the Lake Mary All-Stars' run through the 2024 Little League World Series, you never know what famous future ballplayers could be stepping to the plate or stepping on the mound in Williamsport over the next two weeks

Over the next two weeks, the Lake Mary All-Stars will try do what no team from Florida has ever done before: win the Little League World Series. But which teams came before?

America's pastime has been an integral part of my life, so when I was asked to travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to cover the All-Stars from Lake Mary in their quest to win the Little League World Series, I jumped at the opportunity.

After family and supporters sent off the Lake Mary All-Stars on Thursday, the players are one step closer to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series.

Family and supporters came together early Thursday to send off the Lake Mary All-Stars to the Little League World Series.

Lake Mary is headed to the Little League World Series!

They’re confident, and they have every right to be.

The Lake Mary Little League team moves on in the Southeast Region.

It was a good day for the Lake Mary Little League team.

The Tampa Bay Rays have the government backing the team needs to build a long-sought-after ballpark.

Tennessee will play in the College World Series finals for the first time in the modern era after it knocked out Florida State with a 7-2 victory to win its bracket.

Willie Mays, baseball’s exuberant and electrifying “Say Hey Kid,” has died at 93.

The College World Series elimination game between Kentucky and Florida scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed because of inclement weather forecast for the Omaha area.

Kentucky finally made it to a College World Series, and the Wildcats will be joined by at least three other Southeastern Conference teams on college baseball’s biggest stage.

What happened in Virginia on Saturday might have given birth to a new experience for baseball fans.

Max Williams hit a three-run home run to cap a nine-run fifth inning and No. 8 national seed Florida State went on to defeat Central Florida 12-3 to claim the championship at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

Jack Zyska broke a tie with a seventh-inning home run and the University of Central Florida went on to defeat Stetson 5-2 on Sunday in an elimination game at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Remo Indomenico of The First Academy.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Hudson Blank of Merritt Island High School.

City officials announced they are trying to apply for a “National Historic Landmark” (NHL) designation for the local Jackie Robinson Ballpark. But they could use some help.

Kristofak, who grew up outside of Atlanta, made it to the majors more than 11 years after his mother, Donna, was killed by his father, John.

All-stars, MVPs and even Hall-of-Famers have played baseball at Sanford's Memorial Stadium over the last 100 years. So has News 6 Anchor Justin Warmoth, who provides a look at some of the history that many may not know about.