
Big 12 Dominates 2026 MLB Draft with Record-Breaking Selections
From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.
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From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.

Washington’s 2026 draft class blends polished hitters like Chris Hacopian with arms such as Cooper Allen, setting the stage for a competitive minor‑league roster
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From historic home‑run totals to a deep postseason run and multiple draft selections, the Cowboys’ 2026 campaign delivered milestones on the field and in the classroom.

Four Oklahoma State baseball players were drafted on the last day of the 2026 MLB Draft, with power hitter Kollin Ritchie opting to remain in college for his senior year.

Oklahoma State University celebrated a productive Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft as four of its baseball standouts heard their names called, each signing professional contracts while one elects to remain in college for another year.

A dominant performance by the Y‑D Red Sox saw Easton Teel toss five no‑hit innings, extending a 19‑plus inning scoreless streak and showcasing a bullpen that could rewrite league records.

Y-D’s second loss of the season highlights defensive errors and the team’s resolve to tighten up before facing Orleans.

The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox erupted for four home runs, including three three-run shots, in a 17-1 triumph over the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, highlighting a league-best .756 OPS and stellar pitching.

The Cowboys secured a 9-2 win over TCU, highlighted by home runs from Avery Ortiz and Garrett Shull and solid relief work from Mario Pesca.

The Y‑D Red Sox turned a 2‑0 deficit into a 6‑2 win over Falmouth, highlighting their early‑season resilience and league‑leading offense.

Alabama’s baseball team clinches a Super Regional berth with a 9‑7 win over Oklahoma State, highlighted by clutch performances from Brady Neal and Eric Hines.

A dramatic 11th‑inning rally by Alabama ends Oklahoma State's season, featuring Kollin Ritchie's 31st homer and a trio of late blasts that seal a 9‑7 defeat.

A 12‑1 win over USC Upstate was powered by two homers each from Campbell Smithwick and Remo Indomenico, while Hudson Barrett tossed seven shutout innings. The Cowboys now face Alabama, needing a victory to force a winner‑take‑all game on Monday.

The Spartans concluded a historic 64-game campaign in Tuscaloosa, battling Oklahoma State in a do-or-die Regional elimination.
Oklahoma State’s baseball squad defeated South Carolina Upstate 12‑1, highlighted by Hudson Barrett’s seven‑scoreless innings and multi‑home‑run performances from Campbell Smithwick and Remo Indomenico. The win puts the Cowboys one step away from the super‑regional, but they must first navigate a pivotal matchup with Alabama.
The Alabama State baseball team fought valiantly in the Tuscaloosa Regional, but a 11th‑inning homer by Oklahoma State’s Kollin Ritchie sealed an 8‑7 defeat.

Kansas baseball defeats Oklahoma State 9‑2 in the Big 12 semifinals, advancing to the championship game.

The Jayhawks defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 9-2 on May 22, advancing to the Big 12 Championship game against the winner of the West Virginia versus Arizona State matchup.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys saw their Big 12 Tournament run end with a 9-2 defeat to top‑seeded Kansas, a game that featured a late grand slam and a strong pitching performance by Ethan Lund.

Kansas rolled past Oklahoma State 9-2 in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals, advancing to the championship game for the first time since 2013 and establishing a new program record for road and neutral victories.

Oklahoma State’s 13-1 win over Arizona featured a season-high 17 hits, five multi-hit players, and a career-defining complete game by Ethan Lund, pushing the Cowboys to a 35-19 record and evening the series.

A dramatic sixth‑inning grand slam by Avery Ortiz and clutch performances from Alex Conover and Kollin Ritchie turned a 4‑2 deficit into a 12‑7 victory for Oklahoma State over Oral Roberts.