
Virginia Baseball Prepares for 2027 with Blend of Experience and New Talent
Coach Chris Pollard reflects on the 2026 campaign, the impact of the MLB draft, and the strategic additions that promise a deeper, more balanced 2027 roster.
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Coach Chris Pollard reflects on the 2026 campaign, the impact of the MLB draft, and the strategic additions that promise a deeper, more balanced 2027 roster.
Three Southern Miss players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, pitcher Colby Allen signed as an undrafted free agent, and key returnees like Davis Gillespie could return, while new transfers and high school signees arrive to fill the gaps.
Southern Miss enters 2026 under new head coach Blake Anderson, who must navigate the loss of 38 players to the transfer portal and the return of only one starter. With a schedule ranked from easiest to hardest and a BetMGM win total of 4.5, the Golden Eagles face a gauntlet of opponents, each bringing its own storylines and challenges.

The Sun Belt's geographic focus fuels excitement as Louisiana Tech's addition rekindles in‑state rivalries and promises competitive games across the conference.

After nearly three decades leading the Saints’ baseball program, Mark Fanning will focus on family and a new facility directorship, as Josh Newell takes over as head coach.

A Mississippi prodigy turns humble beginnings into a multimillion‑dollar contract with the Baltimore Orioles, earning accolades and a bright future.

After a season‑ending ACL injury, Brooklyn-born forward Brandon Weston will join Southern Miss, bringing a proven scoring pedigree and defensive versatility to the program.

Three Vicksburg players earn all‑tournament honors as Antwine named MVP, while Clinton’s squad eyes a regional title.
The university reveals a new flexible ticketing option that lets supporters choose multiple home games, while season tickets and single-game sales remain available.
Southern Miss announces a new flex plan that lets supporters select multiple home games at reduced rates, with single-game tickets going on sale in August and the season opening on September 5.

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.