After years of making a household name for himself as a dominant left-handed starter at Austin Prep, Evan Blanco is developing into one of the most highly visible relievers in college baseball. Over the course of the 2023 season, the Woburn, Mass., native has become a staple out of head coach Brian … [Read more...]
MIAA Tournament: D1 preview, prediction, 20 players to watch
When the first round of the MIAA Baseball Division 1 Tournament kicks off on Sunday, it will do so with a number of teams capable of bringing home the trophy. While top-seeded Franklin looked like the odds-on favorite just a few short weeks ago, contenders have emerged that are more than capable of … [Read more...]
MIAA Player of the Year: 10 candidates heading into state tourney
The New England Baseball Journal is excited to announce its 10 candidates for MIAA Baseball Player of the Year. The selections were made by the New England Baseball Journal staff along with input from coaches from around Massachusetts. The list highlights 10 players from 10 different schools. While … [Read more...]
MIAA Top 10: A new No. 1 with state tournament play set to begin
Our final MIAA Baseball Top 10 of the regular season comes with movement at the top. For the first time this year, a team other than Franklin holds the No. 1 ranking in Massachusetts, and it's a Division 2 team that sits at 17-1. The new No. 1 will play in the Central Mass. finals on Wednesday night … [Read more...]
MIAA Top 10: Will Franklin’s first loss open spot for new No. 1?
The final week of the MIAA Baseball regular season is here. Across the state, teams are preparing for the state tournament and, in many cases, choosing between keeping guys healthy and making a push for a higher postseason seed. For the first time this year, Franklin has a number other than '0' in … [Read more...]
MIAA Top 10: Franklin, Westford Academy remain perfect
The MIAA Baseball regular season is in its final stretch, and with it, there is shake-up in our top 10 poll. For the first time this year, we have a new team at No. 2 in our rankings. After Milton held that spot down for the first six weeks, another Division 2 team has charged ahead and through its … [Read more...]