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The top-seeded SIUE Cougars baseball team saw their OVC Championship run halted on Friday, dropping a 3-2 decision in ten innings to second-seeded Eastern Illinois. The loss left the Cougars with a 33-23 record and forced them into an elimination showdown later that evening against either Little Rock or Southern Indiana.
Rich Witten concluded his four‑year tenure as FIU baseball coach, leaving behind 98 career wins, multiple MLB Draft picks and two Conference USA Tournament appearances.
The Wofford baseball team saw a late rally slip away, ending their 2026 campaign with a narrow defeat that highlighted both promise and heartbreak.
The recent retirements of Rusty Evans, Gil Padilla and Carlos Lara conclude eras at Centennial, Las Cruces and Organ Mountain high schools, each having shaped New Mexico baseball with championship successes and enduring community impact.
Despite a 10‑8 loss to Missouri and an early exit from the SEC tournament, the Ole Miss Rebels are projected as a No. 2 seed, with Baseball America and D1Baseball placing them in regional brackets that include Hattiesburg, West Virginia and Kansas.
A single‑day showcase at Des Moines' Hoyt Sherman Place will display Iowa's oldest baseball card, an 1866 diary, and memorabilia honoring the state's Hall of Famers, while historian John Liepa explores the sport's Civil War origins.
The Sooners and the Wildcats meet in Surprise, Arizona, for a highly anticipated semifinal that could shape the national tournament picture.
The Rice baseball team lost 4-3 to East Carolina in the American Conference Tournament, leaving them facing elimination against UAB.
The Pirates edged Rice 4-3 in a tightly contested opener, highlighted by a timely homer and a resilient finish as they gear up for their next conference battle.
After impressive wins over Stanford and Boston College, the Miami Hurricanes are poised to challenge Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament, hoping to break a 16‑year drought.
A tough night in Kansas City saw TCU's campaign conclude with a 9‑4 defeat, prompting reflections on a strong but unfinished season.
A weekly look at the most promising fantasy baseball waiver wire additions, with stats and broadcast updates.
The Bulldogs, led by first‑year coach Brian O'Connor, are projected as a top‑14 national seed and are slated to host an NCAA Tournament regional, with the selection show set for May 25 on ESPN2.
The RedHawks secured a 3-1 victory over Kent State, highlighted by Brody Williams’ home run and solid pitching from Ciaran Caughey.
Century, McMinnville, Scappoose and Tillamook posted baseball wins while St. Helens, Central Catholic and Banks shined in softball action.
A personal essay recalling the death of my friend James Patrick Hunter in Afghanistan and the baseball games I plan to follow this Memorial Day.
Arkansas will start All‑SEC left‑hander Hunter Dietz against Texas' right‑hander Cody Howard, with Dylan Volantis likely to relieve, under overcast and rainy conditions in Hoover.
The 2026 NCAA Division II baseball championships open May 22, featuring 56 teams, a historic tournament schedule and Tampa’s pursuit of its eleventh title.
Vanderbilt's season is likely over, and several juniors could be drafted in the upcoming MLB draft. Braden Holcomb had a breakout season and is the most likely to be taken. Connor Fennell, despite a down season, could still be drafted due to his pitchability. Colin Barczi had a strong offensive season but may need shoulder surgery. Other relievers like Alex Kranzler, Miller Green, Luke Guth, and Brennan Seiber are also draft-eligible and have shown potential.
All-Star catcher Juan Fernandez is back in Fargo for his third season with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, bringing his wife and young son Mateo into a community that has become a second home. The family navigates the challenges of professional baseball while focusing on winning and building a lasting legacy.
The Denison Big Red baseball team captured its 43rd consecutive win on Tuesday, defeating Piedmont 9‑3 in a rain‑delayed Super Regional game. Key contributions from Will Rettig, Ryan Paganelis and a hot‑hitting lineup keep the club on the cusp of a College World Series berth.
With MLB games moving to NBC and Peacock in 2026, fantasy managers can capitalize on a wave of under‑rostered hitters delivering power and speed.
After a storied 30‑season run, Elliott Avent steps down, handing the program to longtime assistant Chris Hart, who aims to keep the Wolfpack competitive in the NCAA Tournament.
Conference USA updates parking strategy for the weekend’s final rounds, keeping costs steady at $10 per vehicle and relying on social channels for real‑time announcements.