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Andrew Graham, a 44‑year‑old Australian, is serving as interim co‑manager for the IronPigs while Chris 'Tank' Adamson takes personal time. His decades‑long career in U.S. baseball blends a trans‑Pacific journey, player development work, and a nostalgic longing for home.
Rice University’s baseball team capped a remarkable 2026 campaign, driven by standout performances from JC Davis, Paul Smith, Tanner Wiggins and Ethan Sanders
JC Davis was named the 2026 Dell Morgan Award winner as the Owls' MVP, while Paul Smith, Tanner Wiggins and Ethan Sanders collected major conference honors that underscored Rice University's most successful season in a decade.
Florida State will begin the 2026‑27 campaign on Nov. 2 in Tampa, facing Florida A&M in a matchup that underscores a long‑standing rivalry and brings the program close to coach Luke Loucks' hometown.
The Seminoles open the new season on Nov. 2 in Tampa, facing Florida A&M in a doubleheader that also features Florida and Miami, marking a milestone for the program and its coach.
Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller remains sidelined by a back injury, focusing on rehabilitation while the club maintains optimism about his eventual return.
Wichita State’s baseball team rallied to the semifinals of the American Conference tournament, but a 31‑27 record and a difficult regular season leave the program at a crossroads as it seeks to translate short‑term grit into sustained success.
East Carolina University edged UTSA 1‑0 in the American Baseball Championship, delivering a second straight tournament title and a guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament.
East Carolina University defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio 1-0 in a tightly contested championship game, avenging an earlier loss and securing their fifth title in the American Baseball Championship. Ethan Norby's dominant pitching earned him Most Outstanding Player honors.
No. 7 Wichita State defeated No. 5 Memphis 6-4 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, moving into the next elimination round against No. 4 UAB.
UAB overcame a late deficit to defeat No. 3 Rice 9-6 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, advancing to face either Memphis or Wichita State in the next round.
The Rice baseball team lost 4-3 to East Carolina in the American Conference Tournament, leaving them facing elimination against UAB.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s baseball squad is back in the American Baseball Championship, opening play on Thursday at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, with live coverage on ESPN+ and the Varsity Sports Network.
The Rice Owls open the 2026 American Conference Baseball Championship as the third seed, marking their highest conference tournament placement since 2015 and setting the stage for a storied rivalry with Wichita State.
In a tightly contested opener of the 2026 American Baseball Championship, Wichita State University erased an early deficit to beat Florida Atlantic University 3‑2, with clutch hits from Jacob Gutierrez and Jaden Gustafson sealing the win.
Rutgers is actively courting Saint Francis transfer Skylar Wicks, a 6‑foot‑6 wing who is applying for a waiver that would allow him to play right away in the 2026‑27 season. His impressive stats, local roots and potential fit with Coach Steve Pikiell’s system make him a compelling target.
Charlotte Baseball rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat Memphis 8‑7, securing a place in the conference tournament and setting up a rematch in Clearwater, Florida.