Latest Slidescroller coverage in Baseball.
Abilene Christian University announced the hiring of Larry Hays as its new softball head coach, a move that brings a 40‑year coaching legacy rich with championships and record‑setting wins.
The Tar Heels concluded a remarkable 54-14 season by placing second in the final USA TODAY SPORTS Coaches Poll, capping a historic championship game appearance.
Troy University’s baseball team surged to a program‑record No. 6 national ranking after a breakout season that included a Super Regional sweep and a College World Series victory, highlighted by record‑setting performances from Jabe Boroff and Jimmy Janicki.
The Oklahoma Sooners won the 2026 College World Series, while the Florida Gators closed the season at No. 19 in the USA TODAY Sports Baseball Coaches Poll, finishing with a 41‑21 record.
Five Harding University baseball standouts were recognized for their 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections, highlighting a blend of scholarly excellence and on-field contributions.
The Aggies' 2026 campaign concluded with a loss to USC, but a strong regular season and a Top‑20 USA TODAY Sports ranking underscore a promising foundation as new coaches and transfer players join the fold.
The Oklahoma Sooners captured the 2026 national championship, reshaping the SEC landscape while the Florida Gators fell to No. 19 in the final coaches poll.
Juniors Drew Burress and Carson Kerce from Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business have been named to the first and second teams of the Academic All-America baseball squads, highlighting a rare blend of athletic prowess and academic achievement.
After capturing the Big 12 regular‑season and tournament crowns and advancing to the Lawrence Super Regional, the University of Kansas baseball team finished the 2026 season No. 12 in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, the highest ranking for a Big 12 program outside of West Virginia.
Weekly honors highlight the scouting process and the remarkable performance of Iowa’s rising pitching talent.
From March 5‑7, 2027, Ole Miss and Mississippi State will meet top collegiate teams at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, in a series that promises high‑stakes baseball and a possible revenge game against UCLA.
The author recounts a personal obsession with baseball uniforms, critiquing the Lake Wilson Bison's former yellow attire and championing the rugged brown look that followed, while sharing plans to wear a vintage brown hat in tribute.
A former player recalls the unflattering yellow uniforms of his youth, the arrival of brown attire that felt more authentic, and his plan to wear a brown hat to spark curiosity about Lake Wilson.
Tim O'Neal replaces Joel Antley as head baseball coach, bringing a legacy of leadership and a vision to restore the program’s state‑title pedigree.
When New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was spotted munching a Blow Pop during a game, the act sparked a broader conversation about what players can eat on the diamond and which treats are truly game‑ready.
South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Jake McCoy has chosen the Tennessee Volunteers, a move that pits his recovery from Tommy John surgery against a promising MLB Draft outlook.
Austin Ziance, a standout right‑hander from Mayfield, is set to join West Virginia University for his senior year, bringing a strong track record of accolades and low‑ ERA performance to a program that recently reached the College World Series semifinals.
A collaborative event in South Jordan, Utah, brings together former Major League Baseball stars and military personnel to promote resilience and mental wellness among service members and athletes.
The Trojans finished the 2026 season ranked 22nd in the final Baseball America Top 25, a historic high for the program, after a 39‑win campaign, back‑to‑back OVC tournament titles and a Super Regional debut.
Xander Mercurius de‑committed from Nevada to join Oklahoma, where his clutch performances powered a College World Series victory. His brother LJ also shone, while coach Skip Johnson's pedigree adds intrigue to the Mercurius story.
The Southern Miss baseball team captured a No. 9 national seed and hosted back-to-back NCAA regionals, but its journey ended at home. With a 10th consecutive 40‑win season and victories over SEC powerhouses, the program now navigates key departures, a competitive transfer portal, and a promising 2027 schedule.
Three Mines baseball players are named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All‑America team, marking the first time any NCAA program has placed three athletes on the list in a single season.
An analysis of six promising baseball pitchers whose statistics suggest they could become valuable assets in fantasy leagues.
Oklahoma defeated North Carolina to claim its third national championship, while Florida concluded the season with a 41-21 record and fell in the Gainesville Regional title game, slipping in the latest rankings.