...before Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the New...

St. Ignatius pins down another big win

St. Ignatius wins another big match, Montgomery re-emerges in California and state champs are crowned in South Dakota.

2009 EA SPORTS Baseball All-Americans

Mr. Baseball USA Jeff Malm and Sophomore of the Year Bryce Harper highlight the 30-player EA SPORTS Baseball All-American first team.

Tate, Kelter among Ultimate Preps

Now that the school year is over, who really stood out? ESPN RISE honors the best of the best in coaches, teams, programs and athletes -- the Ultimate Preps of the 2008-'09 school year.

ESPNHS: Best MLB blogs

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country.

Donavan Tate top high school pick in draft

Three right-handed pitchers were among four high school prospects selected in the top 10 in the first round of Major League Baseball's 2009 first-year player draft.

Jersey prospect weighs options before draft

With the MLB first-year player draft looming, New Jersey's top prep prospect is casting off the mounting pressure, writes Chris Lawlor.

Rise Above: Keyvius Sampson

...nbsp; The 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft will get under way on June 9. From mock drafts to scouting reports, follow all the top prospects with ESPN. // MLB Draft Index // MLB...

Scouts preparing for the MLB Draft

With the MLB Draft approaching, scouting departments are preparing for what should be an exciting three days.

Broken records, inspiring stories mark 2009

From the balance beam in Beijing to the mound in Tampa, Fla., high schoolers around the country broke records, won championships and inspired their classmates and neighbors. ESPN RISE reflects upon the year's top 10 headlines.

Barnhart keeps working on big league dreams

Even as a little kid, Brownsburg (Ind.) catcher Tucker Barnhart was happy to do whatever might help him become a big leaguer. Now the state's best player is closer than ever to fulfilling his dreams.

RISE National Athletes of the Week

Baseball player K.C. Hobson from Stockdale High (Bakersfield, Calif.), and new national steeplechase record holder Shelby Greany from Suffern (N.Y.) High, have been chosen as this week's ESPN RISE National High School Athletes of the Week

...during game five of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Florida...

...Dodgers 76 Doug during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles...

California sees increase in doctored bats

Athletes have always tried to use the newest technology to get an edge on their opponents, and some baseball players in California have found new ways to doctor bats, writes Andrew Drennen.