Valencia High School baseball player named Play of the Year by California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).  Lance Mittelman was recently awarded Player of the Year by the CIF Southern Section Foothill league.  “I’m excited to start this new chapter in my baseball career,” said Mittelman.  Mittelman played at Valencia High School on their varsity baseball team.  CIF helps students develop their ...

In early March, College of the Canyon’s (COC) former students and athletes were recognized by the California Community College Athletic Association for their successful academic and athletic careers.  Former College of the Canyons student-athletes Lauren Hannah (women’s tennis) and Doyle Kane (baseball) have been named to the 2021-22 California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.  “It’s always a ...

Tommy Lasorda, who is a Hall of Fame Dodger is set to have a part of the 5 Freeway dedicated in his name on Saturday.  In 2021, the California legislature passed a bill to designate a section of the I-5 Freeway in Fullerton as the Tommy Lasorda Memorial Highway.  “Fullerton held a very special place in Tommy’s heart, and we ...

TMU Baseball Coach Monte Brooks reached his 800th win Friday, marking his excellence in (and on) the field. The Master’s University (TMU) Mustangs won the first game in a doubleheader, marking the team’s 800th win with Monte Brooks as head coach.  In Fort Worth, Texas, the Mustangs won 12-7 against the Texas Wesleyan Rams—a game that cemented Brooks’ 800 win ...

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is set to return to his old field in Santa Clarita this Saturday to give back to current William S. Hart baseball youth players. A graduate of Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, 23-year-old Christian Hunter Greene (better known by his middle name) spent some of his early days as an athlete with the ...

The 2022 Major League Baseball concluded Saturday as the Houston Astros were crowned World Series Champions after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies. Here are updates on some of Santa Clarita’s local products to have appeared in the big leagues this season. Scott Barlow (Golden Valley ‘11) – Coming off a career season in 2021 in which he was named the club’s ...

When the day comes to part with your treasured baseball card collection, you may have no clue where to begin. How do you know their value? Where do you sell them? How do you ensure their safe transit? These are all the questions this guide aims to answer below. Read on for advice on how to sell your baseball card ...

Santa Clarita’s very own Major League Baseball (MLB) players are about to hit the all-star break. Many baseball players have shined under the Major League spotlights, but some have yet to set foot on the field of America’s pastime. Tyler Glasnow (Hart “11), born in Santa Clarita’s very own Newhall has yet to set foot on the pitcher’s mound this ...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Tyler Anderson took a no-hitter to the ninth inning with two outs to go Wednesday, when Angels superstar player, Shohei Ohtani smacked a ball to right field for a triple, ruining the 32-year-old’s chances at a no-hitter. When the ball rifled off of Ohtani’s bat, Mookie Betts, the Dodgers right-fielder made a valiant effort and dived ...

A Saugus High School baseball athlete is set to represent his College Development Team in the upcoming Junior Olympics this summer.  Saugus High Sophomore Toby Lite is set to represent Garciaparra Baseball Group (GBG).   “Trying out for and making the initial team was difficult and competitive. When GBG announced a chance to play in the Junior Olympics, Toby had to ...