Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings: Two-Start Options and Weekly Outlook
A weekly recap of the most productive two-start pitchers, highlighting top performers, underrostered sleepers, and emerging arms for the upcoming slate.
May 16, 2026
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Mississippi State Baseball’s Pitching Woes Cast Shadow Over Postseason Prospects
Mississippi State lost a tightly contested series to Texas A&M despite outscoring the Aggies 33 runs, leaving the team’s pitching staff under scrutiny as it prepares for the SEC Tournament.
May 16, 2026
Eagles Fall in Walk‑Off Thriller to Jacksonville
A tight 2-1 loss saw the Eagles limited to three hits, but Jon Embury’s milestone RBI and a late run by Roger Vergara defined the game as FGCU prepares for the ASUN Tournament as the No. 3 seed.
May 16, 2026
Oregon Ducks Eye No. 3 Seed as They Face USC in Crucial Big Ten Finale
The Ducks and Trojans split their first two meetings, and Saturday's showdown will determine the conference seed and potential NCAA Tournament hosting rights.
May 16, 2026
North Florida Baseball Secures Top Seed After Senior Day Sweep
North Florida Baseball closed its regular season with a decisive win, earning a top‑two seed and a double‑bye heading into the ASUN Championship.
May 16, 2026
UConn Baseball Falls Short in Regular‑Season Finale, Sets Up Big East Tournament Matchup
UConn’s baseball team dropped a 9‑6 decision to Villanova in its final regular‑season game, missing a chance at an outright conference crown. The loss caps a 9‑10 home record and sets the stage for a Big East Tournament clash with Xavier, to be streamed on ESPN+.
May 16, 2026
Le Moyne Dolphins clinch seventh straight NEC victory, eye championship
Le Moyne’s baseball team closed the regular season with a 10‑8 victory over Central Connecticut State, extending its NEC streak to seven and positioning itself for the championship series against LIU.
May 16, 2026
Pitt Panthers fall to Notre Dame in final regular‑season showdown ahead of ACC Championship
The Panthers concluded their regular season with a 21‑10 defeat to Notre Dame, highlighted by Lorenzo Carrier's milestone two‑home‑run night and key contributions from Anthony LaSala and Joey Baran.
May 16, 2026
Coastal Carolina Falls in Regular‑Season Finale, Seeds Second for Sun Belt Tournament
The Chanticleers dropped their final regular‑season game to Louisiana 3‑2, with Dean Mihos driving in two RBIs and Ty Barrango scoring both runs. Ross Norman took the loss, but the team remains the No. 2 seed for the upcoming Sun Belt Baseball Championship, opening play Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
May 16, 2026
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Drop Final Game to Sam Houston, Lock in No.5 Seed for C-USA Tournament
Louisiana Tech’s season concluded with a 6-0 loss to Sam Houston, securing the fifth seed for the Conference USA Baseball Championship, where they will meet the Bearkats again on May 20.
May 16, 2026
2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship Returns to Mtn Dew Park
The 2026 OVC Baseball Championship will be held at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, featuring a 47‑team field, new bracket structure and live streaming on ESPN+.
May 16, 2026
Auburn Baseball Crushes Georgia 14-4 in Series Finale
Auburn’s offense exploded in the fifth inning, delivering a 14-4 victory over No. 4 Georgia that underscores the team’s postseason readiness.
May 16, 2026
USF Baseball Ends Season with Extra-Inning Loss to Wichita State
The University of South Florida baseball team fell 10 innings to Wichita State, concluding a 32‑21 campaign while honoring its graduating class.
May 16, 2026
Houston Baseball Ends 2026 Season with 8-3 Loss to Arizona State
Despite taking an early lead, Houston Baseball could not hold off Arizona State, who rallied in the fifth and added runs in the sixth, seventh and ninth to secure an 8-3 victory.
May 16, 2026
Georgia Tech clinches ACC regular‑season crown with dominant sweep of Boston College
Georgia Tech closed out its regular season with a 15‑2 win over Boston College, establishing multiple records and securing the No. 1 seed for the ACC Tournament.
May 16, 2026
Kennesaw State Secures No. 7 Seed with Senior Day Victory Over Missouri State
Kennesaw State baseball clinched the No. 7 seed in the Conference USA tournament with a 12-6 triumph over Missouri State, highlighted by senior performances from Trenton Lyons, Shamaar McDuffie and Cooper Williams.
May 16, 2026
Iowa Baseball Sweeps Purdue, Secures No. 8 Seed for Big Ten Tournament
Iowa’s baseball team completed a three‑game sweep of Purdue at Principal Park, securing the eighth seed for the Big Ten Tournament and showcasing a potent offense and steady bullpen.
May 16, 2026
MTSU Baseball Falls 8-7 to Liberty in Thrilling Season Finale
In a tightly contested game at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State lost 8-7 to Liberty, with key performances from Brett Vondohlen and Dean O'Neill highlighted by a ten‑senior recognition ceremony.
May 16, 2026
St. John’s Secures Share of BIG EAST Regular Season Crown
St. John's baseball team clinches its tenth regular-season title, tying with UConn and Xavier, and enters the tournament as the top seed.
May 16, 2026
Alabama Baseball Secures No. 4 Seed in SEC Tournament
After a 6-2 victory over Ole Miss on May 16, Alabama clinches the fourth seed and a double‑bye in the SEC Tournament, setting up a May 21 showdown for a historic championship.
May 16, 2026
Power Surge in Midweek Baseball Showdown
A late‑inning rally powered by multiple homers and clutch singles gave the home team a decisive edge.
May 16, 2026
Alabama Baseball Secures Top Seed for 2026 SEC Tournament
The Crimson Tide earned a top seed and a double-bye in the 2026 SEC Tournament, setting up a May 21 showdown at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium as they chase their first conference title since 2003.
May 16, 2026
Landon Mack Sidelined for Saturday Showdown as Vols Pursue SEC Tournament Momentum
Tennessee’s ace pitcher Landon Mack will miss Saturday’s game against Oklahoma, prompting coach Josh Elander to discuss a cautious recovery plan and the emergence of younger arms in the rotation.
May 16, 2026
VMI Falls Short in Regular-Season Finale Ahead of SoCon Championship
In a high-scoring send-off, VMI’s offense sparked with home runs but could not contain The Citadel’s rally, leaving the Keydets with a 28-26 record and a date against their rivals for the conference title.
May 16, 2026