MLB Night Recap: Sweeps, Walk‑offs and Breakout Performances
The Cubs endured another losing streak, while the Mets fell on a walk‑off grand slam, and several other teams delivered surprising results.
May 25, 2026
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Saint Mary’s Heads to Los Angeles for NCAA Baseball Regional Opener Against UCLA
Saint Mary's College, fresh off back‑to‑back West Coast Conference tournament titles, is set to face No. 1 seed UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional, a matchup that could reshape the Gaels' postseason trajectory.
May 25, 2026
Gators Climb to No. 14 in National Rankings Ahead of Gainesville Regional
The Florida Gators have surged in the latest USA TODAY Sports Baseball Coaches Poll, climbing to the No. 14 spot after dominant wins over Vanderbilt and Alabama, and will host the Gainesville Regional beginning May 29 against the Rider Broncos.
May 25, 2026
LSU Baseball’s Missed NCAA Tournament Ends a Historic Streak
LSU baseball failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011, finishing with a 30‑28 record and a 9‑21 mark in the SEC. The early exit marks a rare low point for a program that has been a staple of the national postseason.
May 25, 2026
Kentucky Baseball Secures No. 3 Seed in Morgantown Regional
The Wildcats earned a coveted No. 3 seed in the Morgantown regional and will open against Wake Forest at noon on Friday.
May 25, 2026
Purdue Baseball Season Ends with 37-20 Record After Near-Upset of No. 1 UCLA
Purdue finished 37-20, led UCLA 3-1 in the eighth inning before a 4-3 loss, and missed the NCAA field despite a dominant Big Ten run.
May 25, 2026
Nebraska Baseball Secures Historic Home Regional Amid Tough Bracket
Nebraska’s baseball program will host a regional for the first time since 2008, entering as the No. 13 seed and facing Arizona State and South Dakota State before a possible rematch with Auburn in the Super Regional.
May 25, 2026
Mississippi State to Host Starkville Regional in NCAA Baseball Tournament
Mississippi State’s baseball program, seeded No. 14 nationally, will anchor the Starkville Regional from May 29 to June 1, facing familiar foes and aiming to extend its storied tournament legacy.
May 25, 2026
Southern Miss Baseball Claims No. 9 Seed as Hattiesburg Regional Returns
Southern Miss is set to host the Hattiesburg Regional for the second straight year, entering the NCAA Tournament as the ninth overall seed and riding a decade of 40‑plus win seasons.
May 25, 2026
N.C. State Baseball Secures At-Large NCAA Tournament Spot as Coach Elliott Avent Announces Retirement
After a challenging ACC schedule, the Wolfpack earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, landing in the Auburn Regional against UCF. The run also marks the end of a 30‑year tenure for coach Elliott Avent, who retires after guiding the program to 23 tournament appearances.
May 25, 2026
Coastal Carolina Baseball Secures No. 2 Seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament
Coastal Carolina enters the Tallahassee regional as a top seed, facing Northern Illinois on Friday night, while coach Kevin Schnall’s future looms as the program looks to rebuild.
May 25, 2026
Baseball’s Timeless Role in America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, baseball emerges as a unifying cultural touchstone, from neighborhood fields to Major League stadiums.
May 25, 2026
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Secure Third Seed in Starkville Regional for NCAA Baseball Tournament
After finishing as Sun Belt runners‑up and posting key series wins, the Cajuns are set to begin their 20th NCAA Tournament appearance, seeded third in Starkville, Mississippi, where they will meet the Bearcats and contend with Mississippi State and Lipscomb for a spot in the next round.
May 25, 2026
Arizona State Baseball Returns to NCAA Postseason with Eyes on the Lincoln Regional
The Sun Devils will open against Ole Miss on May 29, facing a field that also features Nebraska, South Dakota State and Ole Miss, while key players look to build on last year’s early exit.
May 25, 2026
Kansas Baseball Secures Historic Seed in NCAA Regional
Kansas arrives with a 42‑16 record, a Big 12 double title, and a roster stacked with All‑Big 12 talent, poised to break a decade‑long NCAA tournament drought.
May 25, 2026
Miami Hurricanes Baseball to Open 2026 NCAA Tournament Against Troy in Gainesville
The Hurricanes will face Troy on May 29 in Gainesville, Florida, as part of a regional that also includes Florida and Rider, with key players returning from injury.
May 25, 2026
Vanderbilt Baseball Streak Ends After 19 Years
The Commodores finished 33‑25 but missed the 2026 NCAA Tournament, ending the longest active streak in college baseball. Injuries to key pitchers, including Austin Nye, forced Coach Tim Corbin to rely on inexperienced arms, prompting a program‑wide reflection on future direction.
May 25, 2026
Georgia Tech Baseball Secures No. 2 National Seed for 2026 NCAA Tournament
Georgia Tech’s baseball program earned the No. 2 national seed, tying its highest ever placement while showcasing the nation’s most potent offense and a recent ACC championship.
May 25, 2026
Michigan Baseball Falls Short Again, Missing NCAA Tournament for Fourth Consecutive Year
The Wolverines' postseason dreams dissolved after a sweep by Ohio State and a midnight loss to Nebraska, marking their fourth straight year out of the NCAA Tournament.
May 25, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Vols Gear Up for Chapel Hill Regional Showdown
The Tennessee Volunteers are set to begin regional play on Friday, aiming to extend their streak of NCAA Tournament appearances and potentially advance to the College World Series.
May 25, 2026
Seminoles Lock In No. 10 Seed for Home Regional
Florida State's baseball program continues its storied postseason tradition, landing a No. 10 overall seed and securing home‑field advantage for the Tallahassee Regional, where they will meet St. John's, Coastal Carolina and Northern Illinois.
May 25, 2026
Texas A&M Baseball Secures No. 12 Seed, Hosts College Station Regional
Texas A&M earned the No. 12 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship and will host a regional featuring Texas State, USC and Lamar, chasing an 11th Super Regional appearance.
May 25, 2026
Florida Baseball to Host NCAA Gainesville Regional
Florida's baseball team prepares for the NCAA Tournament Gainesville Regional, facing Rider on May 29. With an 18‑year streak and recent momentum, the Gators look to advance to super regionals.
May 25, 2026
Texas Longhorns Secure No. 6 Seed, Ready for Austin Regional Showdown
The Longhorns open their NCAA Tournament run against Holy Cross at noon CST on Friday, aiming to advance through the Austin Regional and beyond.
May 25, 2026