As the Women's College World Series gets going, here's a closer look at the rules governing designated players and flex players in college softball.

College softball has shifted from relying on a single high-volume pitcher to using a staff of multiple pitchers. No major-college softball pitcher has thrown over 300 innings in a season in the last decade, a stark contrast to past aces. Advancements in ...

Alabama softball and Jocelyn Briski had to get gritty to beat UCLA's powerful lineup in the Women's College World Series. Here's how Tide did it.

Jocelyn Briski is one of the key arms on the Alabama softball pitching staff as it heads to Women's College World Series.

"She actually found it, Presley did, in her neck on Christmas Eve, as a matter of fact. And the doctor, her PCP, was very proactive and decided to go ahead and get an ultrasound ordered and an X-ray done,

Pitching struggles undid Florida softball in the 2026 season. Looking ahead to 2027, is there help on the way for the Gators?

The Tennessee softball program wins their first game against the defending national champions.

Mississippi State softball is playing in the Women's College World Series. The Bulldogs' first opponent is Texas Tech, which has the sport's highest-paid pitcher.

Eight teams remain in softball as the Women's College World Series gets underway in Oklahoma City. Is Texas Tech, Alabama or UCLA the best team left?

Texas Tech is off to a dominating start at the WCWS, but the Red Raiders' aggressive use of NIL and transfers has made them college softball's villains.