Credit: UCLA Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball The UCLA women’s basketball team announced on Friday morning in a press release that they are making a huge addition to their roster. The two-time All-American utility player with the Bruins softball team, Megan Grant, is set to hit the court and the diamond for her senior year in 2026. Growing up, Grant was a multi-sport athlete, which followed her well into her career at Aragon High School in San Mate

Credit: Mississippi State Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Men’s Softball World Cup is in full swing, and several women's college softball coaches helped Team USA advance with a four-inning 11-1 win against the Dominican Republic in the Opening Round. Jonathan Lynch, an assistant coach at Elon University, Brad Kilpatrick, an assistant coach at Washington, Zac Shaw an assistant coach at Mississippi St

Credit: AUSL ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Sam Landy isn’t just talented on the pitching mound. A unique skill she picked up in fourth grade is allowing her to communicate with her family in the stands and teammates on the field in front of the sold-out crowds that have been packing the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) games. According to Savanna Collins , a senior reporter at Athletes Unlimited, Landry isn’t fully fluent in American Sign Language

Credit: Texas Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Announced by the Cincinnati Reds and Johnny Bench on Wednesday afternoon, Junior catcher Reese Atwood was named the winner of the 2025 Johnny Bench Award . Atwood becomes the first player in Texas program history to earn the title. The Johnny Bench Award annually recognizes the top NCAA Division I male and female catchers, along with the top high school baseball and softball catchers from Ohio, Kentucky

Credit: AUSL ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Volts outfielder McKenzie Clark of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) made history when she was a part of the first trade in league history. In exchange for outfielder Ciara Briggs, Clark was sent to the Blaze. But the trade was more than just making history for Clark. Going to the Blaze meant she would be reunited with her girlfriend, Kayla Kowalik. The two have made many references on TikTok about pla

Credit: NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Coming off one successful first season with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, NiJaree Canady’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) portfolio is growing. Venmo announced in a press release on Tuesday morning that they are launching Big 12-branded debit cards for students, alumni, and fans from participating schools to celebrate their school pride and receive rewar

Credit: Tennessee Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Fresh off the biggest stage in college softball, making a run in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) to close out her playing days, former Tennessee outfielder Kinsey Fiedler isn’t leaving the game just yet. The University of Missouri-Kansas City announced via X on Tuesday night that Fiedler, a Lee’s Summit, Missouri native, is joining the staff as an assistant coach. Fiedler p

Credit: Grand Canyon Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Grand Canyon University announced on Tuesday morning in a press release that its athletic programs will enter the Mountain West Conference on July 8 and will immediately participate in regular-season competition and conference championships beginning in the fall. The Mountain West is coming off a successful athletic year, where it ranked sixth in conference strength in softball. The Lopes also ha

Credit: Ball State Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell stated in a press release in June that the university had plans to make well-deserved upgrades to several athletic amenities around campus, including a $8.8 million softball and baseball clubhouse project. On Tuesday morning, the athletic department teased renderings on X for the project that is fully funded through private philanthropy and university r

Credit: FSU Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Several Florida State softball members including former utility player and current graduate assistant Zoe Hicks, assistant coach Kaleigh Rafter, and assistant strength and conditioning coach Bailey Victoria came home with gold after assisting Team Canada at the Pan American Games. With Rafter as head coach of Team Canada and Victoria as a team leader, they both led their squad in the gold medal game agains

Credit: UVA Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball On July 1, the University of Virginia announced in a press release that all softball regular-season home games will be free to the general public, effective immediately. With complimentary admission to men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse being added too, this is the first of a series of campaigns aimed at increasing fan engagement and attendance across these sports for the 2025-26 season and be

Credit: Belmont Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball NIL and tampering have been hot topics in the college softball offseason. The Texas Tech Raiders shook the nation when they announced the addition of several well-known transfers to their 2026 roster, with most of them reportedly approached by a third party, The Matador Club, Texas Tech’s Name, Image, and Likeness collective. While Gerry Glasco and the Red Raiders drew the most attention while lega

Credit: Delaware Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball The University of Delaware announced on Tuesday morning that 14 of its varsity sports teams will be joining Conference USA (C-USA), including softball. According to the school’s press release , this move was made after an 18-month wait to bring more attention to the Delaware brand nationwide, spanning from the Northeast to Florida and as far west as New Mexico. The Fightin’ Blue Hens, who were prev

Credit: Missouri Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Chrissy Shoonmaker has made her first hire since becoming head coach of the Houston Cougars softball program. The university announced in a press release on Wednesday afternoon that Jeff Cottrill, the long-time hitting coach between Missouri and Oklahoma State, is joining Houston as an assistant coach. "We are thrilled to welcome Jeff and his family to Houston," Schoonmaker said in the press release

Credit: Cal Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball After five seasons spent leading her alma mater, Cal head softball coach Chelsea Spencer stepped down from the program on Monday, and now the hunt for a new coach is on. Though assistant coach Jen Deering has been named interim head coach for the time being, a national search for a permanent replacement has begun immediately. Here are five names for Cal to consider: Tori Tyson, Howard University Tyson h

Credit: USA Softball The USA Softball All-Star Showcase is back for another year, featuring the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT), Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) athletes, and some of college softball’s current stars. Held at the softball capital of the world at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on June 26, this doubleheader will bring matchups between Team USA and a mix of elite collegiate and professional athletes, all of whom are preparing for the 2025 World Games in C

Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Upon the conclusion of the 2025 college softball season, the NCAA Softball Rules Committee got together at the headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, to propose multiple rule changes within the sport that would take effect in the 2025-2026 season. Recommended changes include obstruction, a double first base, tweaks to video review challenges, and a modified illegally batted ball. Here’s a deep d

Credit: Fort Dodge Senior High School Softball ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball One Iowa softball player out of Fort Dodge Senior High School is putting up unreal numbers at the plate. Sophomore Hope Alstott has gone 166 consecutive at-bats without recording a strikeout over a 61-game span. Yes, you read that right. It gets even more impressive. The two-year starter for the Dodgers has just five strikeouts in 289 at-bats over 104 games, according to Dana Beck

Credit: DOUG HOKE/THEOKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball With 1,611 players who entered the transfer portal at the conclusion of their 2025 seasons, loads of college softball's best athletes have committed to a new home, according to Softball America's transfer portal wire . Though the portal officially closed on Monday, June 16, there are still many top stars remaining who have not announced where they are taking th

Credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Oklahoma softball head coach Patty Gasso is headed to the broadcast booth for the first time ever. With a four-game series between the Talons and the Volts of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) playing in the Sooners’ home at Love’s Field over June 20-23, Gasso will assist Amanda Scarborough, Chuckie Kempf, and Savanna Collins on the mic on Friday. While the AUSL is in a traveling format this s