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The 35th Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game will take place at Whitehouse Field in Harwich on July 18, featuring a full day of family activities, a Home Run Contest, and live coverage on CBS Boston and Cape League TV.
Connor Fennell, a 2026 Vanderbilt starter drafted by the White Sox, elects to return for a fifth year, seeking a larger bonus, while the team eyes a 2027 rotation featuring Austin Nye, Shane Brinham and other prospects.
After a 4.96 ERA season and a high draft pick by the White Sox, Connor Fennell has announced he will return to Vanderbilt baseball for the 2027 season, joining a rotation that includes Austin Nye and Michigan transfer Shane Brinham.
Vanderbilt’s 2027 baseball roster is taking shape after the MLB draft, with a strong offense returning most of its production and several top transfers and recruits set to join. Pitching remains the biggest question, as younger arms step into starting roles and the staff awaits the potential return of Connor Fennell.
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.
Vanderbilt’s roster blends proven hitters, a returning pitching staff and new portal talent, while draft‑eligible players weigh professional options.
Gavin Lauridsen, a left‑handed pitcher from Southern California, has chosen Vanderbilt to refine his command and add secondary pitches, aiming for a weekend rotation spot in 2027.
Freshman pitcher Gavin Lauridsen has pledged to Vanderbilt, joining a staff that struggled with walks and hit batters in 2026. His arsenal includes a fastball, curveball and changeup, and he aims to help the Commodores rebound from a missed NCAA Tournament.
Gavin Lauridsen, a Southern California transfer, has pledged to Vanderbilt baseball. As a 2026 freshman he posted a 3‑1 record, 4.73 ERA and three saves across 452 ⅓ innings, striking out 40 while walking 27. His fastball reaches 96 mph and he mixes a curveball and changeup. The Commodores, who missed the NCAA Tournament last season with a 5.23 team ERA, hope the newcomer will help lower walk and hit‑by‑pitch rates that ranked among the SEC’s worst.
Wareham's surge in the Cape Cod League leads to a crucial matchup against the red-hot Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, featuring standout players and a live broadcast on Cape League TV.
The Bourne Braves and Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox are set to meet at Red Wilson Field in Bourne, Massachusetts, after both teams posted notable recent results.
With the college season wrapped up, Vanderbilt’s standout athletes are dispersing across the country and abroad to continue their development in summer leagues, highlighted by three selections for the USA Baseball training camp.
Michael Kitko’s .403 batting average and dominant pitching performances have earned him a consensus ABCA All‑Atlantic Region selection, putting him in the running for the program’s 25th All‑American designation.
A loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament eliminated Vanderbilt from the NCAA Regional picture for the first time since 2005, revealing both promise and persistent pitching challenges.
Senior utility player Michael Kitko was selected to the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Teams by the NCBWA and D2CCA, highlighting a season marked by a .403 batting average, 64 hits, 44 RBIs and 27 strikeouts on the mound.
The Commodores must win several games in the SEC tournament to keep their NCAA hopes alive, but a staff riddled with injuries and high ERAs presents a steep climb.
Despite setting a program home‑run record, Vanderbilt's baseball team faces a tough road in the SEC tournament, where pitching injuries and reliance on freshmen have lowered their ERA and threatened their NCAA qualification prospects.