
Florida Gators Baseball Riding Hot Streak into SEC Tournament
The Gators closed the regular season with a sweep of LSU, earning the No. 5 seed and a bye, as key performances from Hayden Yost and Liam Peterson highlight their surge.
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The Gators closed the regular season with a sweep of LSU, earning the No. 5 seed and a bye, as key performances from Hayden Yost and Liam Peterson highlight their surge.

Morehead State opens the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament against Southern Indiana on Tuesday at Mt. Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, fresh off a seven‑game winning streak and a recent sweep of Tennessee Tech.

A sudden loss has shaken the baseball community in North Carolina, where Casey McMillen, a longtime coach and teacher, died unexpectedly just days before his team's playoff game. Friends, parents and former players are gathering to remember the man who wore many hats in the classroom and on the diamond.

The Ohio Valley Conference recognized Southeast Missouri State’s baseball squad with all weekly awards for the final week of the 2026 regular season, highlighting standout performances by Mason Pennington and Brooks Kettering.

Junior pitcher Wes Mendes leads a Florida State pitching staff that has collected multiple conference accolades, positioning the Seminoles as the No. 3 seed for the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship.

Three Volunteers — pitcher Tegan Kuhns, infielder Trent Grindlinger and right‑hander Cam Appenzeller — have been celebrated with All‑SEC and All‑Freshman accolades, highlighting a season that saw the team rebound from an early slump to secure a 36‑19 record and a 10‑seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament.

Vanderbilt’s postseason hopes hinge on a demanding week in Hoover, where a series of high‑stakes matchups could extend a nearly two‑decade streak of NCAA regional appearances.

After 16 years at the helm, Todd Whitting’s contract will not be renewed, prompting the university to begin a nationwide search for his successor.

The University of New Mexico baseball team defeated New Mexico State 12‑6 in their final home game, highlighted by Brodey Williams, Khalil Walker and a seven‑run seventh inning, and will now head to the Mountain West Tournament in Mesa, Arizona, starting May 21.

Tennessee baseball enters the NCAA Tournament picture as a top‑two seed, boasting a .500 conference record, a recent win over Oklahoma and a history of championship success.

A transfer from Seton Hall, Aiden Robbins dazzled in his first year with the Longhorns, earning SEC Newcomer of the Year and powering Texas toward a deep postseason run.
After a decisive series against Ole Miss, Alabama climbs to No. 15 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, a position mirrored by other national polls, while the full ranking reveals a deep and competitive landscape.

Texas baseball concluded the regular season with a three‑game sweep of the Missouri Tigers, climbing to No. 5 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and securing the No. 2 seed for the SEC postseason tournament.

The Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team closed out the 2026 regular season with a 37-18 record, the program's strongest SEC finish since 2009, highlighted by three All-SEC selections.

Pitt’s baseball team, bolstered by All‑ACC standouts Lorenzo Carrier and Caden Dulin, looks to extend its winning streak over Louisville in the opening round of the ACC tournament.

The Alabama baseball team enters the SEC Tournament with a top‑4 seed, a top‑8 national projection and a chance to host its first regional since 2023.

Shortstop Jacob Wilson is focused on rehab after a left shoulder subluxation, while utility player Darell Hernaiz assumes starting duties for the San Francisco Athletics.

The Longhorns, riding a 19‑10 regular‑season record, enter the SEC tournament as the second seed, with a potential matchup against South Carolina, Tennessee or Arkansas awaiting them in Hoover.

The Southeastern Conference recognized Texas outfielders Aiden Robbins and Anthony Pack Jr. for their breakout seasons, naming Robbins newcomer of the year and Pack freshman of the year, while pitcher Dylan Volantis was overlooked despite strong stats.

Colby Deaver earns Pitcher of the Year, while Noah Steele and Logan Myers dominate at the plate and in the field, earning first‑team accolades from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association.

Mariano Gomez's stellar performances have been recognized with a place on the D2CCA All‑Central Region First Team, highlighting a season marked by elite statistics and a looming postseason clash with Central Missouri.

The Southeastern Conference recognized breakout performances by Texas outfielders Aiden Robbins and Anthony Pack Jr., while pitcher Dylan Volantis was passed over for pitcher of the year.

The SEC Tournament is shaping up to be a decisive battle for postseason positioning, with several teams already locked into top national seeds and others fighting for crucial spots.

Ranked second in the Diamond Sports Rankings and fifth in the RPI, the University of North Carolina's baseball team is on track to host both a regional and a super regional, with a double bye in the ACC tournament guaranteeing a Thursday start.