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A junior right‑hander from Arkansas is projected as a first‑round pick, highlighting the program's sustained excellence in developing major‑league talent.
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A junior right‑hander from Arkansas is projected as a first‑round pick, highlighting the program's sustained excellence in developing major‑league talent.

If the junior left‑hander from Fayetteville is selected among the top 30 picks, Arkansas will join an elite group of college programs with three consecutive first‑round pitcher draftees.
The Razorbacks' latest roster overhaul adds fifteen transfers, eight of whom are projected as MLB Draft prospects, including standout outfielder AJ Evasco, pitcher Michael Malki and infielder Ben Cleary.
Arkansas baseball left‑handed pitcher Colin Fisher has filed his name into the transfer portal after a 4‑7, 5.59 ERA campaign in 2026, leaving open the possibility of an MLB Draft selection and a return to school under the NCAA’s new eligibility rules.

Manny Marin, a 6‑foot‑1 junior from Hialeah, Florida, has pledged to Arkansas, joining a wave of transfer talent that could reshape the Razorbacks' lineup for the upcoming season.

The Razorbacks have added twelve Division I transfers, bolstered by a new NCAA eligibility rule and increased funding, while star pitcher Carson Wiggins weighs a return after elbow surgery.

Chris Diaz, a junior at Florida Gulf Coast, has pledged to the Arkansas Razorbacks, bringing a 91‑93 mph fastball, a mid‑80s slider and a strong track record that includes a 3.98 ERA and a top‑20 transfer ranking.

A deep dive into the 2026 college baseball transfer portal rankings reveals a mix of power hitters, elite arms and versatile two‑way talents poised to reshape the upcoming draft.

With Marist’s offense led by Chris Diaz and reliever Jack Sullivan stepping up, the team meets a formidable Niagara squad anchored by Rees Kozar. The victor will earn a shot at the championship game.

Rider and Fairfield move into the winner's bracket while Marist rallies to a 13‑8 victory, keeping the tournament wide open.

Marist University’s baseball team erased an early lead by Merrimack College, pulling off a 13‑8 win in the MAAC Championships and securing a Friday matchup against Niagara University.

Opening day of the 2026 MAAC Baseball Championship delivered dramatic wins, standout pitching and a high‑scoring comeback that set the tone for the tournament.

Marist University's baseball team defeated Canisius College 10‑8 in a tightly contested game, highlighted by a grand slam from Luke Monico and strong pitching from Tyler Hartley.

The Red Foxes, seeded sixth, will meet Fairfield on May 20 as the league’s double‑elimination tournament kicks off, promising a rematch of recent regular‑season battles.