The Latest Breaking News from Backyard Sports

Reviewing the New ‘Backyard Baseball’ Game and How to Unlock MLB Players

What’s the new game like, and which MLB players are joining the Backyard Sports crew? We found out.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

First Look at ‘Backyard Baseball’ and Exclusive Details on New Game Dropping in July

Will MLB players be featured in the new “Backyard Baseball” game? Sports Illustrated has the details on that—and more—heading into the game’s July 9 release.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18

Backyard Baseball Coming to Consoles, PC and Mac in July

Playground Productions, the children’s and family entertainment company overseeing the Backyard Sports franchise, has shared a sneak peek at its new Backyard Baseball game, scheduled to launch on July 9 for consoles, PC and Mac.

Operation Sports · Feb 27

Iconic Backyard Baseball '97 Video Game Has Officially Returned

New details have emerged in the long-awaited return of Pablo Sanchez and the beloved "Backyard Sports" video game series.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25, 2024

Picking Backyard Baseball Players for Every MLB Team

The beloved video game will return soon, nearly 30 years after the original edition was released. Which stars would be featured in a game with pro players?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2024

Ranking Pablo Sanchez, Top 10 'Backyard Sports' Characters As Iconic Series Returns

This crew is a jolt of late 1990s nostalgia.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20, 2024

The beloved Backyard Sports video games are returning and fans are thrilled

Pablo Sanchez returns!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2024

Beloved 'Backyard Sports' Video Game Franchise Is Officially Returning

Pablo Sanchez and the rest of the iconic "Backyard Kids" cast are so back.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20, 2024

MLB Stars Went All Out With Creative Bat Designs for Players' Weekend

There were some incredible custom bats on display during this year's MLB Players' Weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2024