As questions persist as to why more kids don’t play baseball - what kind of incentive will it take to bring them back? One obvious answer, some say, is facilities, like Newton High School (below). Read more in Monday's Press Pros feature.

It may have been the most telling of all the weekend baseball games...an impressive display of MVL talent from Troy and Butler on Saturday (Butler's Evan Ables, below) - preview of what lies ahead for both schools come future springs. Read about it in Sunday's Press Pros.

Sidney Legion's tough six-inning fight to take a late lead came to naught as a costly error and an unlikely home run (below) sends Grove City past them at the finish line in Friday's 16u play at Newton. Read local amateur baseball on Press Pros.

Bent on proving their worth, 15u players from the Miami Valley Prospects have their eye on 2022 as they play this summer in the Best of Ohio Series of weekend tournaments.  What they found Thursday was...you're never too young (Troy's Caleb Akins, below) to prove you belong.

The latest from those who read, have read, and whether they like, or not, they're reading...on state tournament(s) coverage, OHSAA tournament venues, youth baseball, and DeWine.  Thanks for letting us know. Enjoy the latest edition of the 'TRS' (The Reader Speaks).