
Augie Lopez Leaves USC Baseball, Joins Transfer Portal After Stellar 2026 Season
USC’s standout sophomore Augie Lopez has entered the transfer portal, prompting the program to rethink its catching depth and offensive lineup ahead of the next season.
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USC’s standout sophomore Augie Lopez has entered the transfer portal, prompting the program to rethink its catching depth and offensive lineup ahead of the next season.
Greg Bordes, a former Arizona State player and coach at several universities, has been named the new baseball coach at Hamilton High School in Chandler, succeeding Mike Woods, who retired after leading the program to ten championships.

Mason Edwards' record-breaking strikeout total, sub‑2.00 ERA and elite pitch arsenal secure him Baseball America's 2026 College Pitcher of the Year honor.
The Tar Heels have advanced to the College World Series after a dramatic Super Regional win over USC, now preparing to meet the Ole Miss Rebels in Omaha.

Despite a 4-3 defeat that ended their campaign, the USC baseball team reflects on a historic 19-game winning streak, emerging talents, and upcoming draft prospects.

The Trojans' near-miss in Chapel Hill underscores both the promise and the pain of a historic season.

The Trojans' most successful season in 25 years showcases Coach Andy Stankiewicz's foundation, a heartbreaking Super Regional loss, and a future built on scholarship investment and player development.

The USC Trojans saw a promising season end in a 4‑3 loss to North Carolina, with a ninth‑inning rally sealing their fate.

North Carolina erased a 3‑1 deficit in the ninth inning, with Owen Hull’s decisive hit sending the Tar Heels to the Men’s College World Series and eliminating the Big Ten from contention.

A complete‑game effort by Jason DeCaro has put the Tar Heels on the cusp of a national title, but their offense must find a spark against a resilient USC squad.

After a five‑game stretch of seven‑plus runs, USC was held scoreless by North Carolina’s Jason DeCaro, who threw a full nine innings without allowing a hit. The Trojans now must win one of the final two games to reach the College World Series, with Game 3 set for Sunday in Chapel Hill.
UNC’s Jason DeCaro tossed a shutout against USC, paving the way for a decisive Game 3 in the Chapel Hill Super Regional.

North Carolina’s Jason DeCaro delivered a near‑perfect outing, shutting out USC 4‑0 and forcing a winner‑take‑all Game 3 that could end the Trojans’ 25‑year College World Series drought.

After two decades of near-misses, the Trojans have surged to the NCAA super regionals, driven by a resilient roster and a coach who turned adversity into opportunity.

The Trojans have advanced to the Chapel Hill Super Regionals and must rely on a strategic rest for their top pitcher and an early offensive burst to challenge the Tar Heels.

The Trojans defeated Texas A&M 7‑1 to advance to the Super Regional, with Augie Lopez’s five‑run performance leading the charge toward a potential College World Series appearance.

The new 'Inside the Trojans Huddle' podcast launches this June, spotlighting USC baseball's dramatic regional victory and its road to the Super Regionals.

USC’s pitching coach Sean Allen has been hired as the new head coach of Lamar University but will remain with USC through the postseason, setting the stage for a high‑stakes Super Regional matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels.

The USC baseball team clinched its first super regional appearance since 2005 after sweeping Texas A&M, with Augie Lopez named Most Outstanding Player.

USC baseball advances to the super regionals for the first time since 2005, driven by a resilient performance against Texas State and guided by Coach Andy Stankiewicz.

USC defeats Texas A&M 7‑1 in College Station, clinching a super regional spot after winning four games in three days. Augie Lopez’s three‑run homer and strong pitching pave the way for a showdown with North Carolina.

After a rocky start, USC rallied with four straight wins, highlighted by Augie Lopez’s seventh‑inning homer, to secure a spot in the super regionals.

A two‑decade drought ends as USC's baseball team clinches a Super Regional berth with a 7‑1 victory over Texas A&M, fueled by standout performances from Augie Lopez and Grant Govel.

USC’s baseball team clinches a Super Regional berth with a 7‑1 victory over Texas A&M, highlighted by Augie Lopez’s three‑run homer and Grant Govel’s dominant pitching.