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The Minnesota Twins turned the opening two picks of the MLB draft into a pair of catchers, a rarity in modern baseball, and paired the selections with strategic signings and development plans.
Three Texas pitchers — Thomas Burns, Luke Harrison, and Cody Howard — were chosen over the weekend, highlighting the program’s continued impact on professional baseball.
Six University of Texas players were drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, extending the program’s streak of annual selections since 1965 and highlighting the impact of head coach Jim Schlossnagle.
A look at how former University of Texas players are shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from solid offensive numbers to a historic draft surge, and the lingering absence of Longhorns from the Oakland Athletics’ selections.
Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle announced the 2026 postseason team awards, recognizing players with legacy‑named honors for leadership, performance and academic achievement.
The 2026 awards celebrate Anthony Pack Jr.'s historic MVP selection, highlight pitching and hitting achievements, and recount the Longhorns' run to the College World Series.
Freshman Anthony Pack Jr. was named the Brooks Kieschnick Team MVP as the Longhorns finished 46‑15, secured second in the SEC and reached the College World Series.
The University of Texas is adding six experienced transfers across infield, catching, outfield and pitching to sustain its championship momentum.
Minnesota’s 2026 draft class features 13 right‑handed pitchers, three catchers, four infielders and one outfielder, with Vahn Lackey and Carson Tinney becoming the first Twins picks to be catchers in the first two rounds.
On the opening day of the 2026 MLB Draft, junior catcher Carson Tinney, outfielder Aiden Robbins and senior pitcher Ruger Riojas became the first Texas players in 22 years to be selected among the top 100 picks, each earning notable accolades and setting new records.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw Texas Longhorns Thomas Burns and Luke Harrison selected in the eighth round, linking them with the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals respectively. Their collegiate performances and national team ties highlight a promising pipeline for both clubs.
Three Texas Longhorns prospects were selected on the opening day of the 2026 MLB First‑Year Player Draft, underscoring the program’s growing impact on professional baseball.
The opening round of the 2026 MLB Draft delivered surprise moves, injury‑related drops and a handful of Texas‑bound prospects who could reshape the next wave of talent.
The Minnesota Twins selected Texas catcher Carson Tinney in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting his collegiate achievements and the challenges he faced in the College World Series.
The Minnesota Twins drafted Texas catcher Carson Tinney with the 43rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, capping a college career that blended offensive production, defensive excellence and a painful College World Series finish.
Texas-based college and high school players dominate early projections for the 2026 MLB Draft, with standout performances from Aiden Robbins, Carson Tinney, Ruger Riojas and others.
Scouts and analysts are converging on Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick as a potential first‑round pick, citing his elite defensive metrics, offensive production and the poise he shares with former Razorback James McCann.
Ranked among the nation’s best college catchers, Ryder Helfrick is projected as a first‑round pick, potentially becoming the first Arkansas backstop selected in the opening round.
A standout season has positioned Arkansas junior catcher Ryder Helfrick among the nation's most coveted prospects, with elite defensive metrics, strong plate discipline and comparisons to veteran James McCann.
Left‑handed pitcher Brody Bumila, a towering prospect from Bishop Feehan High School, navigates injury concerns, elite statistics and the lure of a potential Austin rehab while the MLB Draft looms.
The Longhorns finished 2026 with a 46‑15 record and a College World Series appearance, but several star players are set to leave while new talent and coaching staff arrive for the upcoming season.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign, the Longhorns lost a dozen key contributors to the transfer portal, including pitchers Jason Flores and Kade Bing, catchers Carson Tinney and Andrew Ermis, and several position players. Their departures reshape the squad as the program looks to reload for next season.
Junior standout Casey Borba is selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, joining a distinguished group of Longhorns as they prepare for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.
Ashton Larson's second transfer opens a pivotal infield vacancy for the Texas Longhorns, prompting veteran Casey Borba to move positions and the staff to bolster depth with new recruits.