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Montana Fouts' Bullpen Session Leaves MLB’s Harold Reynolds Stunned

While big news continued to come out of Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, Athletes Unlimited Softball League ace Montana Fouts and catcher Sharlize

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Washington Softball Player Completes First Solo Flight in Video-Captured Milestone

Addie Craig is a woman of many talents. The outfielder kicked off her collegiate softball career in 2025 with the Washington Huskies, appearing in 42 games, making 10 starts, and collecting 14 runs, four walks, and 2-for-4 in stolen bases.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 10

New Professional Softball League to Launch in 2026

While the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has made waves over the last year, creating a new opportunity for the world’s best professional softball

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 10

Softball Gear Gets an Upgrade as Markwort Introduces the New NEO Fielder’s Mask

A new product designed just for softball players is set to disrupt the market on Wednesday when Markwort Sporting Goods Company introduces NEO Masks to the world.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 9

Social Media Video Shows UCLA Softball Coach’s Foam Pit Flip That Leads to a Hilarious Struggle

Softball players can be gymnasts too. Well, at least that’s what Lisa Fernandez believes. While pairing up with the UCLA women’s gymnastics team in Yates

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 9

New Mexico Softball Announces Field Renovations Ahead of 2026 Season

The long-awaited renovations for both the Lobo Softball Field and the Lobo Baseball Field have begun. Ahead of the 2026 season, both programs will be getting new bleachers behind home plate and new, expanded press boxes.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Softball On SI / December 8

Beloved Former Notre Dame Softball Coach Passes Away

Former Notre Dame head softball coach Liz Miller sadly passed away on Dec.5. With 24 seasons of coaching overall, including 17 at Lake Michigan College

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / December 8

Video Captures Alabama Softball Coach Personally Calling Fan After 'College GameDay' Shoutout

Another Saturday of ESPN’s College GameDay just means another mention of softball on the broadcast. The College GameDay crew spent the day in Atlanta for football's SEC Championship between Georgia and Alabama.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 8

Omaha Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Clubhouse Project for Softball, Baseball

The Omaha softball program is in for a major upgrade. Announced last week, the University of Nebraska System Board of Regents has approved the next phase

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 8

College Softball’s Most Influential Coaches Set to Take Center Stage at NFCA Convention

The annual National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention is returning this month and will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., at Caesars Forum from Wednesday, Dec.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / December 4

AUSL Allocation Draft Leaves More Than 50 Players Undrafted

Following the announcement of two expansion teams, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) had more than 100 players declare for the Allocation Draft, which took place on Monday, Dec.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 4

Women’s Softball World Cup Groups Unveiled Across Three Host Countries

The road to the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Softball World Cup 2027 in Australia has begun. The WBSC has announced the groups, and competition will officially kick off in 2026 across Czechia, Peru, and the United States.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 3

Kinzie Hansen, Rawlings to Launch New Line of Catchers Gear

It’s been quite the week for the former Oklahoma All-American catcher Kinzie Hansen. After being drafted No.2 by the Oklahoma City Spark in the Athletes

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 3

TikTok Trend Exposes Ugly Side of College Softball

College softball players from across the country have jumped on a TikTok trend in 2025 that exposes the ugly side of the sport. In videos with the caption, "You're so funny," current and former student-athletes have trauma dumped about their negative experiences with certain programs and coaches.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 2

College Softball Trailblazer Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

At the age of 22, Nijaree Canady has accomplished more than her peers can say. On Tuesday, the hard-throwing right-hander was named to Forbes 30 Under 30.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 2

Lane Kiffin’s LSU Move Brings Back Memories of Patrick Murphy’s 48-Hour LSU Softball Stint

College football's favorite villain, Lane Kiffin, has been the center of attention the past several days. After leading Ole Miss to one of its best seasons in program history, the football coach decided to take the same job at Louisiana State.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 2

Alyssa Denham Returns to Softball with AUSL After Battling Life-Changing Injury

Alyssa Denham thought her career was over. After debuting with Athletes Unlimited in 2021, the former Arizona ace pitched her way through five seasons, including two Athletes Unlimited X (AUX) competitions in 2022 and 2024. Denham made 41 appearances, including 24 starts, with a 2.38 ERA, a 15-3 record, and 73 strikeouts.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 2

LSU Softball Head Coach Beth Torina Shares Why Last Year’s Failures Won’t Happen Again

After posting a strong 44-win season in 2025 with a 12-12 record in the Southeastern Conference, the Louisiana State Tigers suffered nothing but disappointments in the postseason, ending the year prematurely.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 1

Who Should Go First in the AUSL Expansion and Allocation Draft

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is gearing up for its second season and will kickstart the action on Monday night with a two-part live draft

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / November 30

More Than 100 Players Declare for AUSL Allocation Draft Pool

The sophomore year of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League is going to look very different. Following the announcement of two expansion teams, the AUSL had more than 100 players declare for the Allocation Draft, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, Dec.

Softball News / Softball On SI / November 26

Former Merrimack Softball Legend Returns to Alma Mater as Head Coach

A former Merrimack softball ace is returning to her roots. Announced by Merrimack director of athletics Joe Foley on Tuesday, Jill Gagnon has been named the head coach of the softball team.

Softball News / Softball On SI / November 26

Veteran Coach Kirk Walker Tapped as OKC Spark GM for AUSL Era, Says OU Softball Alumni Are Bonus, Not Blueprint

The Oklahoma City Spark, a previously independently owned and operated professional softball team, announced that it would join the AUSL, and leading the team into the new era is veteran collegiate coach Kirk Walker.