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The 2026 Northern Section baseball playoffs concluded on May 19 with twelve games, featuring four Redding‑area teams advancing to the championship and several players delivering career‑high performances.
Purdue’s 3-1 victory over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament kept its postseason hopes alive, highlighted by Eli Anderson’s two-run single in the eighth and Jake Kramer’s ninth-inning save.
A deep dive into recent fantasy baseball trades involving injured players, evaluating risk, reward, and the importance of patience.
Clemson fell 5-4 to Notre Dame in the ACC baseball tournament, a game marked by early homers, solid pitching and a late rally that ultimately fell short. Coach Erik Bakich acknowledged the need for sweeping improvements as the program looks to rebuild.
Vytas Valincius hit two home runs in a single inning, setting a new record as Mississippi State defeated Missouri and advanced to face Georgia in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
Bethune-Cookman enters the SWAC Tournament as the No. 1 seed after a record-breaking 37-win season, aiming for an NCAA Tournament spot.
Missouri’s 2026 baseball season concluded with a loss to Mississippi State, ending a year that required a tournament win to extend the schedule. The outcome also highlights a costly contract situation for head coach Kerrick Jackson.
The Bulldogs secured a 12-2 win in seven innings, a run‑rule victory that propels them into the quarterfinals where they will meet Georgia, a team that recently swept them at home.
A sudden weather front pushes Thursday’s quarterfinal matchups back a day, reshaping the tournament bracket while Wednesday’s games stay on track.
Mississippi State’s baseball team opened the 2026 SEC Tournament with a 12-2 victory over Missouri, highlighted by Vytas Valincius’ two home runs and a three-run blast, while the win propels the Bulldogs toward a quarterfinal showdown with Georgia.
Season tickets for Florida Gulf Coast University's 2027 baseball and softball campaigns are now available, with all ticketing fees waived for purchases made before June 15. The programs have set attendance records and earned multiple conference honors.
Kansas State overcame an early deficit to defeat Utah 9-5 in their first Big 12 tournament game, with key performances from AJ Evasco, James Guyette and Lincoln Sheffield earning praise from head coach Pete Hughes.
In just five starts, Payton Tolle has posted a 2.05 ERA, fanning 30 batters while walking only seven. His shift away from a heavy four‑seam fastball and sharpened secondary pitches hint at a long‑term anchor for Boston’s rotation.
Florida, riding a strong regular season, will host Vanderbilt after the Commodores edged Kentucky. The winner advances to face Alabama.
The sixth‑seeded Auburn Tigers are set to meet LSU in the SEC tournament, with coach Butch Thompson highlighting the event as a crucial training ground and pointing to catcher Chase Fralick’s potential impact under the new automated ball‑strike system.
Season tickets for the 2027 FGCU baseball and softball seasons are now available, with all ticketing fees waived for purchases made before June 15.
A weather‑forced early start saw Virginia defeat Duke 6‑4, with standout performances from Henry Zatkowski, Jake Weatherspoon and Zach Jackson propelling the Cavaliers into the next round.
With a 45‑9 overall record and a 25‑5 mark inside the ACC, Georgia Tech is poised to make history in Charlotte, blending unprecedented run differentials with a roster stacked with conference‑leading talent.
A roundup of recent playoff victories that highlight dominant pitching, timely hitting and emerging talent across the region.
With capacity expansions and fan‑experience enhancements, the Jayhawks hope to turn Hoglund Ballpark into a postseason powerhouse.
Mississippi State baseball captured its inaugural SEC Tournament win, with the Valincius brothers delivering a power surge that broke the program's single-season home run record and set up a quarterfinal clash against top‑seeded Georgia.
Auburn’s sixth‑ranked squad meets LSU in the SEC Tournament on Wednesday night, a matchup that could shape both teams’ postseason dreams.
A late defensive masterclass and clutch hitting propelled Virginia past Duke 6-4, sending the Cavaliers into the quarterfinals where they will meet Georgia Tech.
The baseball squad secured its eighth consecutive victory, and several other programs delivered standout efforts across the week.