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Cleary Simpson didn't expect to play a sixth year of college baseball. After five seasons, three schools, and an injury that nearly closed the book on his playing days, it seemed the journey was over.

Coming into the season, there was little doubt that Chandler Simpson would run wild on the base paths. And anyone who has watched him closely in recent years could expect him to hit, as well. But the ...

When the Red Sox, Athletics, and Pirates finish up their games on Tuesday night, they'll be the first teams to reach 81 games played for the season. That doesn't mean we're quite at the exact midway ...

ASHEVILLE — Roberson baseball's Micah Simpson wanted to deliver a standout performance for the final home game of his high school career. "That's my last home game, and I wanted to do something ...

Simpson is the fastest man in the majors, making every routine grounder an adventure. But the Rays’ rookie outfielder is also proving he’s more than a one-trick pony. The New York Yankees gave their ...

SPARTANBURG — On September 24, 2021, Josh Simpson’s two-year-old son hit the ball up the middle, trotted around the bases and reached home plate. It was just a normal score in a normal tee-ball game, ...

Those who follow the Atlanta Braves pretty much at all know know Joe Simpson. During his time in the Braves TV broadcast booth with the equally polarizing Chip Caray, Simpson got a bit of a reputation ...

Roberson's Micah Simpson hit a two-run homer and drove in a key insurance run in a 7-5 win over Cuthbertson. Simpson also pitched, retiring 12 consecutive batters after giving up two early runs. The ...