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Photo of 1903 World Series at old Boston ballpark

The first World Series was held at Northeastern 119 years ago

On grounds now occupied by Cabot Physical Education Center, the Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in eight games to win the inaugural 1903 World Series. It bore little resemblance to the current baseball championship.

by Ian Thomsen October 27, 2022

Cam Schlittler throws a pitch for Northeastern

New York Yankees pick two Northeastern pitchers in MLB draft, led by Cam Schlittler

The 6-foot-6-inch righthander became the highest drafted Northeastern baseball player in six years. Also drafted on Tuesday were fellow Husky pitchers Thomas Balboni (in the 15th round by the San Diego Padres) and Sebastian Keane (in the 18th round by the Yankees).

by Ian Thomsen July 19, 2022

Major League Baseball selects Northeastern as its preferred education provider

Major League Baseball and Northeastern have established the sport’s first partnership to provide professional baseball players with access to higher education programs and degrees both during and following their on-field careers. MLB selected Northeastern over a competitive field of other leading universities.

by News@Northeastern June 20, 2017

Take me out to 30 ballgames

Northeastern alumnus Ben Lavoie is writing a book that will chronicle an ultimate summer trip he took after senior year: visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.

by Joe O'Connell July 8, 2015

Northeastern, MLB partner on domestic violence education program

Northeastern's Center for the Study of Sport in Society is working with Major League Baseball to strike out domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

by Jason Kornwitz March 31, 2015

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The first World Series was held at Northeastern 119 years ago

New York Yankees pick two Northeastern pitchers in MLB draft, led by Cam Schlittler

Major League Baseball selects Northeastern as its preferred education provider

Take me out to 30 ballgames

Northeastern, MLB partner on domestic violence education program

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