Before the season starts, a look at baseball’s best films

BERLIN — Baseball season is officially back. Major League Baseball opened its 2026 season on March 26, and local teams are ready to follow suit. The Berlin High School baseball and softball teams begin their seasons on the road April 9 against Woodsville, while Gorham baseball opens at home April 15 against Pittsburg. Gorham softball gets underway April 13 with a trip to Lin-Wood Public School.

While we wait for our local athletes to return to the field, it’s the perfect time to revisit some of the greatest baseball films ever made. As a movie fan and sports lover, I’m offering up the top 10 best baseball movies ever made. The following selections are a mix of rankings from Major League Baseball’s list of the 25 best baseball movies and Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the 66 best baseball films of all time, and my own personal favorites. Some picks are timeless classics, while others capture the fun, heartbreak, and magic of the game in unique ways. Whether you love classic dramas, comedies, or underdog stories, there’s something for every baseball fan.