Community24 Feb 2026Watch Backyard Baseball at IGN Fan Fest!Hello Backyard Baseball fans! Please mark your calendars for Day 2 of IGN Fan Fest on 2/26/26. We're excited to be sharing an update on the new Backyard Baseball game that we think you'll really enjoy. See you there!
Hey Backyard fans! The retro classic that started it all is stepping up to the plate— Backyard Baseball 1997 is now officially available on console for the very first time! Whether you grew up with Pablo Sanchez or you’re introducing the next generation to Backyard greatness, this is your chance to experience the magic of neighborhood baseball—now on your favorite gaming platform. 🕹️ Where to…
Those souvenirs Vinnie the Gooch was always teasing during the broadcast? They're finally here! We’ve teamed up with Fangamer to launch an all new official wave of Backyard Sports merch — and it’s loaded with all-star gear. 🧸 Pablo Sanchez Plush (Coming Soon) Brand new this season: A soft, squishy, magnet-powered tribute to the GOAT himself — Pablo "The Secret Weapon" Sanchez. · Custom basebal…
Hi-ho, Backyard Sports legends! ⚾️ Get ready to step up to the plate for an epic cause! Join us on October 13th at 3 PM EST for the BackyardSports.Online Community Charity Stream and celebrate the return of Backyard Sports while making a difference for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Why You Shouldn’t Miss It: · Relive the Nostalgia: Backyard Baseball ’97 is now available on Steam! That’…
Hi-ho, Backyard Sports fans! Backyard Baseball ’97, the game that fueled countless hours of childhood fun, is officially back and NOW AVAILABLE for purchase on Steam starting TODAY! Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios are thrilled to bring this iconic game back to life. Relive the excitement of classic gameplay, unforgettable characters like Pablo Sanchez, and the pure joy of backyard c…
Just in time for launch Thursday, 10/10, we are thrilled to announce that our engineers hit one out of the park by making Backyard Baseball '97 compatible with Steam Deck and gamepad devices. The game has been Verified in time for launch. This adds to our list of Steam features which includes STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS, STEAM CLOUD SAVE, STEAM GLOBAL LEADERBOARD and STEAM RICH PRESENCE. Grab your bat a…
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