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Five Purple Aces Earn Scholar-Athlete Honors

Five University of Evansville baseball players were recognized on the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Team for their academic excellence and athletic contributions.

May 19, 2026

Vanderbilt Baseball Eyes SEC Tournament Run for NCAA Spot

Vanderbilt must win four straight games in the SEC Tournament to protect a 19‑year NCAA regional streak. The path includes Kentucky, Florida, Alabama, Georgia and possibly Texas or Texas A&M, with pitching ace Connor Fennell and coach Tim Corbin at the center of the story.

May 19, 2026

Purdue Baseball Prepares for Big Ten Tournament Opener

The Boilermakers enter the Big Ten Tournament with a 35‑18 record, opening against Michigan State at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. A deep lineup led by Brandon Rogers and Sam Flores aims to translate regular‑season success into a championship run.

May 18, 2026

Nebraska Baseball Secures Top Seed Ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Nebraska finished the 2026 regular season on a seven‑game streak, improving to No. 20 in the D1Baseball poll and No. 15 in Perfect Game’s rankings, while Baseball America placed them at No. 21 and projected a No. 12 seed for the NCAA tournament.

May 18, 2026

LSU Baseball Players Earn All-SEC Honors

LSU’s baseball squad celebrates a sweep of All-SEC honors, with Derek Curiel and Steven Milam receiving second‑team and defensive team selections, while Omar Serna Jr. and Mason Braun notch freshman honors.

May 18, 2026

Auburn Baseball Ends Regular Season on a High Note

Auburn’s baseball team finished with a 36‑18 record, posted back‑to‑back 17‑win SEC seasons, and set a new run‑differential benchmark while drawing over 180,000 fans to Plainsman Park.

May 18, 2026

SEC Baseball Tournament Kicks Off with Crucial Matchups

The SEC baseball tournament opened in Hoover, Alabama, with the bottom eight teams competing for NCAA Tournament bids, featuring key matchups that could see the Razorbacks face Texas and Georgia riding a record home‑run surge.

May 18, 2026

When Politics Invade the Ballpark

For a devoted Washington Nationals supporter, the stadium has always been a refuge. That sanctuary was breached during an Orioles game when a hateful banner appeared, prompting outrage, security action and a stark reminder that politics can intrude where it does not belong.

May 18, 2026

Beloved Coach Casey McMillen Dies Suddenly, Community Mourns

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.

May 18, 2026