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After a breakout 2026 season, utility player Blake Grimmer has elected to stay through 2027, providing stability for a Tennessee team reshaping its infield through the portal.
As the college baseball transfer window shut, Tennessee's coaching staff finalized a mix of returnees, departures and new additions ahead of the upcoming MLB Draft.
A look at the top 10 wide receivers in South Carolina's Upstate region for the 2026 high school football season, highlighting their statistical achievements and emerging storylines.
A dramatic ninth‑inning rally propelled the Bourne Braves to a 6‑5 victory, while multiple teams across the Cape Cod Baseball League secured decisive wins.
Travis Sanders, a standout shortstop from Baylor, has pledged to join the University of Tennessee baseball program, bringing Big 12 honors, versatile defensive skills, and a proven offensive record to a Volunteers squad reshaping its roster through the transfer portal.
A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.
The University of Tennessee has secured graduate‑transfer pitchers Jake McCoy and Parker Detmers, adding depth and experience to its rotation.
The Crimson Tide finished 42‑21, lost ace pitchers to the draft, and bolstered the roster with seven transfer portal players, setting the stage for another competitive season.
Parker Detmers, a transfer pitcher with a 3‑2 record and 5.71 ERA at Louisville, has pledged to the Tennessee Volunteers. His commitment follows Tommy John surgery, a family lineage of pitchers, and a Volunteers team that posted a 38‑22 record and an unbeaten midweek slate.
Parker Detmers, a left‑handed pitcher who missed the 2026 season due to elbow surgery, has committed to the University of Tennessee, bringing two years of eligibility and a high prospect ranking to the program.
The 2026 SEC baseball race concluded with Tennessee and Oklahoma finishing 10th and 11th, a coaching change, and a flurry of player transfers that will shape next season.
Daytona State College has named Reed Ridder its new head coach, continuing a family legacy while promising to build on a program known for sustained excellence.
From state championships to record‑breaking performances, the 2026 season has produced a roster of elite high school baseball players whose achievements are capturing the attention of scouts and fans alike.
The University of Tennessee has secured four graduate transfers who could reshape its baseball roster for the upcoming season, each bringing distinct skills and experience.
Jake McCoy, a left‑handed pitcher with a 5‑5 record and 7.11 ERA at South Carolina, has chosen Tennessee, where Coach Josh Elander’s staff is building a competitive roster for the 2026 MLB Draft.
The University of Arkansas announced the hiring of Erin Horne as director of basketball operations and Makyra Tramble as director of player development, while longtime staff member Amber Shirey departed for a high school coaching role and Greg Gilman moved to Utah State.
The University of Arkansas announced the appointments of Erin Horne as director of basketball operations and Makyra Tramble as director of player development, both joining under head coach Kelsi Musick.
The University of Arkansas announced the finalization of its women's basketball staff for the 2026‑27 season, welcoming Erin Horne as director of basketball operations and Makyra Tramble as director of player development.
With the transfer portal set to close in just over a week, Tennessee has secured its fourth incoming pitcher, while several seniors have exhausted eligibility and several prospects eye the MLB Draft.
Alabama adds three transfers — pitchers Garret Lambert and Michael Senjay, and catcher Mateo Serna — to bolster its 2027 roster and maintain SEC competitiveness.
The Crimson Tide have added experienced arms and a seasoned backstop as they look to rebound after a wave of departures.
UC Irvine pitcher Ricky Ojeda’s commitment to Tennessee highlights a recruiting surge that includes standout transfers Braydon Kersey, Brody Trosclair and Wyatt Hanoian, reshaping the Volunteers’ outlook for the upcoming season.
Ricky Ojeda, a 2025 Big West Pitcher of the Year and 179th draft prospect, pledged to Tennessee, promising a boost to a bullpen that struggled in 2026.
Ricky Ojeda, a Big West Pitcher of the Year and 2026 draft‑eligible prospect, has pledged to join Tennessee, bringing a proven track record and new coaching direction to the staff.