OU Baseball Drafts Eight Prospects, Eyes Title Defense
Eight Sooners players were chosen in the 2026 MLB Draft, while key returnees and portal additions set the stage for another championship run.
Jul 28, 2026
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Yankees lock up entire 2026 draft class as Baseball America reshapes prospect rankings
The New York Yankees have secured every 2026 draft pick before the July deadline, setting the stage for a transformative pipeline of talent.
Jul 25, 2026
Jaxon Willits Joins Los Angeles Angels After Record‑Setting College Career
Jaxon Willits, a standout shortstop from the University of Oklahoma, was chosen by the Los Angeles Angels with the 141st overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The selection follows his MVP showing in the College World Series and a family legacy in the sport.
Jul 12, 2026
Jaxon Willits Drafted 141st by Los Angeles Angels After College World Series Heroics
Jaxon Willits was selected 141st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels, capping a college career that included a College World Series MVP and a national championship.
Jul 12, 2026
Jaxon Willits Drafted by Los Angeles Angels in Fifth Round of 2026 MLB Draft
Jaxon Willits, celebrated for his College World Series heroics, was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing a family tradition in professional baseball.
Jul 12, 2026
Brendan Brock Selected by Yankees in 2026 MLB Draft
Junior outfielder Brendan Brock was chosen in the third round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees, capping a breakout college season that helped the University of Oklahoma capture a national title.
Jul 11, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners Capture Third National Baseball Championship
The Sooners concluded a dominant season with a national title, and now attention turns to the players heading to the draft and the new faces joining the program.
Jul 9, 2026
Oklahoma’s Unlikely Baseball Miracle: From Cellar Dwellers to National Champions
The Sooners entered the tournament as a 14‑16 team, knocked off three top‑five opponents, and rode a freshman‑laden rotation to a 90‑28 outscore in the final stretch, cementing one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college sports history.
Jun 24, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners Capture 2026 College Baseball Crown
The Oklahoma Sooners clinched the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship with a 13-2 victory over North Carolina, highlighted by Kyle Branch’s four‑bagger and a stellar relief effort from LJ Mercurius.
Jun 23, 2026
Tar Heels Fall Short in College World Series Final
The North Carolina Tar Heels lost 13-2 to the Oklahoma Sooners in the decisive game of the College World Series finals, ending their championship hopes and leaving them second in CWS appearances without a title.
Jun 23, 2026
Oklahoma Secures 2026 Men’s College World Series Crown
Oklahoma’s 13‑2 win in the championship game caps a historic offensive surge, highlighted by Jaxon Willits’ MVP performance and Kyle Branch’s six‑RBI explosion.
Jun 23, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners Capture 2026 College Baseball Crown with 13-2 Victory Over North Carolina
The Oklahoma Sooners clinched the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Saturday, routing North Carolina 13‑2 in Omaha. Kyle Branch’s four‑hit, six‑RBI outing and a stifling pitching display capped a dominant tournament run.
Jun 23, 2026
Oklahoma Claims 2026 NCAA Baseball Championship with 13-2 Victory Over North Carolina
Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in the 2026 NCAA baseball final, delivering a five‑run burst and never looking back.
Jun 23, 2026
Oklahoma and North Carolina Clash in Winner‑Take‑All Game 3 of College World Series
Oklahoma and North Carolina meet on June 22 for a winner‑take‑all Game 3 at the College World Series, with starters Nick Wesloski and Jackson Rose headlining the matchup.
Jun 22, 2026
Oklahoma Eyes Championship as Game 2 Looms
Oklahoma’s 9‑3 win sets up a single‑game final against North Carolina, with the championship on the line Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on ABC.
Jun 21, 2026
Oklahoma Opens CWS Championship Series with 9-3 Victory Over Carolina
The 2026 Oklahoma baseball team opened the College World Series championship with a 9-3 win over Carolina, highlighted by a breakout performance from Canadian slugger Deiten LaChance and a disciplined pitching staff.
Jun 21, 2026
Oklahoma Takes Command in College World Series Opener
Oklahoma’s bats erupted early, and a weather‑forced schedule shift gave the Sooners a chance to seize momentum in the first game of the finals.
Jun 20, 2026
Oklahoma Strikes Back in Game 1 of College World Series Championship
Oklahoma erupted in the fourth inning, turning a 3‑3 tie into a 7‑3 lead before extending to 9‑3. Key performances from Deiten LaChance, Kyle Branch and a clutch single by Camden Johnson sealed the victory, while UNC’s starter Jason DeCaro was pulled after 3.2 innings.
Jun 20, 2026
Oklahoma’s Unexpected Run to the 2026 College World Series Finals
Oklahoma's baseball team has defied expectations, reaching the 2026 NCAA finals with a blend of explosive hitting and dominant freshman pitching.
Jun 20, 2026
Early Start to 2026 College World Series Final Averts Rain
The championship game was advanced to avoid inclement weather, pitting two unbeaten teams against each other in a highly anticipated showdown.
Jun 20, 2026
Sooners and Tar Heels Battle for College World Series Glory in Omaha
The best‑of‑three finals at Charles Schwab Field pit Oklahoma against North Carolina, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. ESPN will broadcast the series.
Jun 19, 2026
UNC Baseball Eyes First National Title in 2026 CWS Final Against Oklahoma
The Tar Heels, riding a 12‑game hitting streak and a top‑10 ERA, open the 2026 College World Series final against Oklahoma on June 20, aiming to end a 19‑year title drought.
Jun 19, 2026
UNC Baseball Eyes First National Title in 19‑Year Wait
The Tar Heels, boasting a 3.83 team ERA and a .400‑plus hitter in Owen Hull, are favored to capture their first national championship since 2001, while Oklahoma’s freshman‑driven lineup aims to overturn a 30‑year title drought.
Jun 19, 2026
Oklahoma Secures Championship Series Berth After Dominant Win Over Georgia
Oklahoma’s 11‑4 victory over Georgia, highlighted by Dasan Harris’s five‑RBI performance, sets up a best‑of‑3 final against North Carolina, who advanced with a 12‑7 win over West Virginia.
Jun 18, 2026