The St. Anthony baseball team is in a unique position. After a memorable run that included a trip to the CIF-SS Division 5 championship game and a state playoff appearance, the Saints return nearly their entire lineup and have some incoming talent that has them ready to compete for the Del Rey League title and […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The Dirtbags opened a pitching lab they hope will help build the future of the program, but dropped their season-opening series to San Jose State. After a tough defeat on Friday, they bounced back with a huge 12-3 […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Prior to Friday night’s season opener against San Jose State, the Long Beach State Baseball program unveiled the latest upgrade to Bohl Diamond at Blair Field–one that’s intended to help transform the Dirtbags’ pitching staff. Along the first-base […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more.
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more.
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The baseball season is considered a marathon and not a sprint. So even though Long Beach State stumbled coming off the starting line on Friday night, they’ll have plenty of chances to find their footing during […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. In year two under head coach TJ Bruce, so much will be new, yet so much will be familiar. The Dirtbags’ roster is largely overhauled from the 2025 season, with a mix of impact players from the transfer portal, along […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. A legend of the diamond is hanging them up after a record-setting career. Longtime Lakewood baseball coach Walter “Spud” O’Neil confirmed that this season will be his last as coach of the Lancers. “I’m ready,” he said. “It’s time for the younger people […]
Just a few days after copper thieves hit the Long Beach Little League fields at Stearns Champions Park, there’s good news to report. The City of Long Beach’s parks and recreation department leapt into action on Monday and got nine of the 10 light poles that had been vandalized fixed that day. “Thank you to […]
Late January is a sacred time to the Long Beach youth baseball community. Leagues all over the city have begun practice and are looking forward to Opening Day ceremonies and the start of games in just a few weeks. Sadly, Long Beach’s most historic league has been struck by copper thieves on the eve of […]