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The Worcester Railers have announced the re‑signing of five key players, including forward Lincoln Hatten and defenseman Michael Suda, as part of a strategic effort to maintain competitiveness for the upcoming season.
Grayden Harris, the Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team and will compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, facing Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.
Scott Berry’s induction celebrates a career of 528 wins, seven straight 40‑win seasons and a lasting influence on Southern Miss baseball, while current head coach Christian Ostrander builds on that foundation.
In a college basketball landscape marked by constant roster shifts, Carruth’s three‑year stay at Southern Miss offers a rare anchor for the program.
The Texas Longhorns will open the 2027 baseball season in Arlington, facing a field that includes Oklahoma, TCU, Virginia, Clemson and Arizona, with a potential showdown against former coach Jim Schlossnagle’s old team.
Little Rock’s baseball program reached a milestone in 2026, finishing No. 22 in Baseball America’s Top 25 and achieving its highest ever national ranking.
The Southern Miss baseball team captured a No. 9 national seed and hosted back-to-back NCAA regionals, but its journey ended at home. With a 10th consecutive 40‑win season and victories over SEC powerhouses, the program now navigates key departures, a competitive transfer portal, and a promising 2027 schedule.
The Trojans finished the 2026 season ranked No. 22 in the Baseball America Top 25, the highest final national ranking in program history, after a 39‑28 record, a second straight Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, and a historic run to the first NCAA Super Regional.
The Hurricanes will try to stay perfect when they meet the Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium, with coach Mike Norvell’s squad facing critical questions on both sides of the ball.
Southern Miss baseball has locked in a key infield piece by committing UAB second baseman Brady Waugh, a junior who brings a .322 average, .431 on‑base rate, and a reputation for clutch hitting.
TK Keys, a 6‑foot‑2, 195‑pound wide receiver from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, arrives at Tennessee as the nation’s No. 1 wide receiver prospect. With a spring enrollment, a new NIL deal and coach Kelsey Pope’s praise, he is slated to debut in the Volunteers' season opener against Furman on September 5.
The 2026 season saw Little Rock Baseball capture its second straight Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, post a program‑best 39 victories and earn its inaugural Super Regional berth, a journey highlighted by resilient comebacks and a 30‑25 finish.
The highly touted catcher pledges to join Florida State, aiming to fill a critical catching vacancy and add significant offensive firepower.
Brody Trosclair chose Tennessee after a visit that emphasized comfort, relationships, and the promise of contributing to a pitching staff on the rise.
After a five‑year stint that turned East Carolina into an AAC ERA powerhouse, Austin Knight joins the University of Tennessee baseball staff, succeeding Josh Reynolds and aiming to elevate the Volunteers' pitching staff.
Vic Purvis, who passed away at 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer's, left an indelible mark on Southern Miss football as a player and as a radio analyst whose voice defined generations of Golden Eagles fans.
A personal recollection of the author’s first baseball game at Yankee Stadium sets the stage for a deep dive into the 2023 NCAA Tournament, where northern teams grappled with weather challenges while southern programs continued their recent reign.
Troy University’s baseball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Super Regional for the first time, joining a string of Sun Belt successes that have defined the conference’s recent dominance.
Chris Curry’s leadership has taken the Arkansas‑Little Rock Trojans to their first NCAA super regional, built on a legacy of infrastructure upgrades and a relentless focus on future success.
Under Chris Curry’s leadership, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock baseball team has achieved its first-ever NCAA super regional appearance, a feat rooted in the program’s transformative past.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock baseball team captured the Hattiesburg Regional with a 6-3 victory over Jacksonville State, securing the program's inaugural Super Regional appearance and setting the stage for potential College World Series contention.
A dominant 44‑win campaign that earned a national seed and a home regional concluded with two consecutive defeats, including a 15‑11 loss to Virginia that stretched to ten innings. Coach Christian Ostrander defended his pitching decisions while seniors expressed gratitude for their time at Southern Miss.
Virginia survived a 15‑11 slugfest against Southern Miss, rallying in the tenth inning to stay alive in the NCAA Tournament.
After a disappointing loss to Little Rock, Southern Miss prepares to host Virginia in a winner‑take‑all game on May 30. The matchup will be streamed on ESPN+ with veteran announcers calling the action.