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The Cleveland Guardians selected Florida pitcher Liam Peterson with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting a strategic investment in future rotation depth.
Skylar Wicks, a 6‑foot‑6 guard with a strong scoring record, has pledged to join the Gonzaga Bulldogs for what he hopes will be his final year of eligibility, pending an NCAA waiver.
Florida State kicks off its 2026‑27 campaign in Tampa as part of the Orion180 Tip‑Off Classic, with coach Luke Loucks emphasizing the program’s growth and community ties.
Aidan Miller, the Philadelphia Phillies’ highly touted prospect, is currently sidelined by a lingering back injury. He is receiving treatment at the team’s facility in Clearwater, Florida, while the organization remains hopeful for a 2026 return.
The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament will feature 29 automatic qualifiers across a series of conference tournaments running from May 9 to May 24, culminating in a May 25 selection show on ESPN2.
The East Carolina Pirates lost a close 4‑2 decision to UTSA, with key hits from Braden Burress and Grady Lenahan, and now await the winner of the Wichita State‑UAB game for their next tournament matchup.
Rice Owls rally from a 5‑1 hole to briefly lead, only to fall to UAB in a 9‑6 thriller that caps a historic 18‑game turnaround.
The Rice Owls dropped a 4-3 decision to East Carolina on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, a loss that puts their championship hopes on the line.
Chris Hart, a longtime NC State baseball assistant, has been named the 17th head coach of the Wolfpack, bringing a track record of player development, elite recruiting and deep program knowledge.
Identical records, distinct strengths, and a broadcasted clash in Florida set the stage for a high‑stakes conference championship.
The Green Wave led until the bottom of the ninth but fell 11 innings to Rice, finishing the year with a 25‑31 record and a conference‑last position.
The 2026 American Conference Baseball Championship will take place at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, featuring a modified double‑elimination format, live ESPN+ coverage and a final that determines the conference's NCAA representative.
East Carolina’s baseball team clinched a share of the American Conference title with a 13‑2 victory over Florida Atlantic, tying with UTSA at 17‑10. UTSA earned the top seed and a bye in the Clearwater tournament, where a win would guarantee an automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
Tulane’s season ends after a 10‑6 defeat to Rice, dropping the Green Wave to 7‑21 on the road and sealing their exit from the 2026 conference tournament.