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South Carolina Hunts New Baseball Coach After Mainieri Era Ends

The University of South Carolina is searching for a successor to Paul Mainieri, a move that follows a brief but costly tenure. With a rich championship history, SEC status and a commitment to invest, the position is drawing serious interest, especially from Kevin Schnall, the coach who led Coastal Carolina to the recent College World Series final.

May 18, 2026

Laker Teams Open District Tournament Tonight

The Laker baseball and Lady Lakers softball teams will start their district tournament action tonight, facing Metcalfe County and Clinton County respectively, with both games slated for a 7:30 p.m. start.

May 18, 2026

Texas Baseball Secures Top Seed in SEC Tournament, Eyes Regional Hosting

The University of Texas baseball squad enters the SEC Tournament as the No. 2 seed after finishing second in the regular season behind Georgia. With a double‑bye and a possible quarterfinal opponent among Arkansas, Tennessee or South Carolina, head coach Jim Schlossnagle emphasizes the need for the team to stay sharp across multiple games. The Longhorns’ strong RPI positioning also makes a regional hosting bid and a top‑eight national seed realistic.

May 18, 2026

Ole Miss Baseball Preps for Murray State Rematch

Ole Miss enters the series with a 10‑of‑12 winning streak, highlighted by weekly award winners Tristan Bissetta and Cade Townsend, while Murray State brings a potent offense led by Luke Mistone. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and the Ole Miss Radio Network.

May 18, 2026

NCAA Baseball Selection Bubble Heats Up as Conference Tournaments Near End

With conference tournaments underway, Yale has secured an automatic bid, UCLA is projected No. 1, and Oregon and Kansas have claimed the last two host positions. Bubble teams such as NC State, Troy and East Carolina fight for the remaining spots, while Michigan falls out of contention.

May 18, 2026