Missouri American Legion Baseball Preview | Baseball Talk

Brian welcomes in Missouri American Legion Kirkwood Post 156 Head Coach Chris Copeland and Festus Post 253 Head Coach Dylan Black to preview the upcoming 2026 Missouri American Legion Baseball season.Legion Baseball continues to be one of the most respected and tradition-rich brands of baseball in the country, and today we take a look at what is shaping up to be another exciting summer across the state of Missouri.The group discusses:Early expectations for the 2026 seasonThe continued growth of Missouri Legion BaseballWhat makes Legion baseball unique in today’s landscapeThe relationship between high school, club, and summer baseballPrograms and players to watch heading into the summerWe also discuss the upcoming Legion Summer Series, which Youth Baseball Midwest will be broadcasting in partnership with Kirkwood Post 156, bringing more live coverage and exposure to Missouri Legion Baseball throughout the summer.Legion Baseball has long been a major part of baseball development and community tradition in Missouri, and this episode gives a great early look at the upcoming season and where the game continues to grow.🔒 Join the YBM Club TodayBecome a Legacy Member and receive 50% off your first year while supporting independent Midwest baseball coverage.Get exclusive player spotlights, rankings, interviews, and members-only content inside the YBM Club.👉 https://www.youthbaseballmidwest.com/ybm-club📣 Guest / Program SocialsChris Copeland (Kirkwood Post 156 Head Coach)X: @Kirkwood156Kirkwood Post 156 BaseballX: @Kirkwood156Dylan Black (Festus Post 253 Head Coach)X: @FestusLegionFestus Post 253 BaseballX: @FestusLegion⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.🌐 More YBM:Website: youthbaseballmidwest.comYouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: @youthbaseballmidwestTikTok: @YouthBaseballMidwestX: @YBM_castFacebook: Youth Baseball MidwestPresented by our proud partners:Game 7 Baseball: game7baseball.comPrime Sports Midwest: primesportsmw.com🎥 Production Partner:Red Earth Productions: redearthprod.com