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After capturing the Big 12 regular‑season title with a school‑record 22 conference wins, Kansas baseball travels to Surprise, Arizona, for the conference tournament. Head coach Dan Fitzgerald, honored for the second straight year, leads a roster packed with All‑Big 12 selections and national rankings.
Kansas baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald, the Big 12 coach of the year, says he remains focused on his current team while drawing national attention, as South Carolina explores potential replacements.
With capacity expansions and fan‑experience enhancements, the Jayhawks hope to turn Hoglund Ballpark into a postseason powerhouse.
Kansas baseball looks to capitalize on its historic regular‑season title as it heads into the Big 12 tournament, with coach Dan Fitzgerald eyeing a potential NCAA regional hosting.
The Jayhawks, fresh off their first league title since 1949, are gearing up for the Big 12 tournament, needing three straight wins to secure another trophy while eyeing a future NCAA regional host.
A 13‑game losing streak and a cascade of coaching changes have left the University of South Carolina’s baseball program searching for a permanent head coach.
After a decade and a half of turnover, the Gamecocks are poised to appoint a new leader, with Coastal Carolina’s Kevin Schnall, Kansas’s Dan Fitzgerald and Georgia Tech’s James Ramsey on the shortlist.
The Gamecocks' season ended with a loss to Tennessee, prompting a leadership shake‑up and a pool of high‑profile candidates.
South Carolina is seeking its fourth head baseball coach in four years, navigating a tight timeline, NIL and transfer portal expectations, and a crowded field of contenders.
Coach Dan Fitzgerald’s latest accolades underscore a four‑year revival that has propelled the Jayhawks to a 39‑16 record, a No. 1 seed and multiple player recognitions.
Texas Tech’s Logan Hughes and Connor Shouse headline the Big 12’s award list, while Kansas coach Dan Fitzgerald earns coach of the year and Arizona State’s Landon Hairston is named player of the year.
Dan Fitzgerald, the University of Kansas baseball head coach, has been named Big 12 Coach of the Year for the second straight season, a first in program history, and has signed a six‑year extension to continue the Jayhawks’ rise.
Three Arizona baseball players received Big 12 conference honors, highlighting individual performances that stood out even as the team struggled overall.
Dan Fitzgerald’s second straight Coach of the Year award underscores Kansas baseball’s dominance, highlighted by a regular‑season title, a top‑16 national ranking and a slate of All‑Big 12 honorees.
Kansas baseball’s coach Dan Fitzgerald has been named Big 12 Coach of the Year for the second straight season, leading a roster that captured seven All-Big 12 selections and set new program win records.
The Big 12 announced its 2026 All‑Big 12 baseball awards, highlighting exceptional player performances, freshmen breakthroughs, and coaching excellence across the league
Kansas baseball is ranked No. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after capturing the Big 12 regular‑season championship, setting the stage for a deep run in the conference tournament and a potential NCAA regional hosting.
Kansas climbs to No. 16 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll after securing the Big 12 regular‑season crown, setting the stage for a pivotal tournament run under coach Dan Fitzgerald.
The final stretch of the 2026 college baseball regular season delivered dramatic results, reshaping host predictions and cementing milestones for several programs.
Kansas baseball ended the regular season with a 5‑4 loss to BYU in extra innings, but the defeat was overshadowed by a historic Big 12 regular‑season championship and a school‑record conference win total.
Kansas baseball ended the regular season with a 5-4 defeat in extra innings against BYU, but the loss was eclipsed by the team’s clinching of the Big 12 regular‑season title, a milestone that marks the program’s first league championship since 1949 and a school‑record 22 conference wins.
Kansas clinches its first Big 12 regular‑season crown since 1949, driven by Coach Dan Fitzgerald and a ninth‑inning homer from Tyson Owens.
The Jayhawks edged BYU 7‑6 in a dramatic finish, earning their first regular‑season conference championship in 75 years and positioning themselves for a deep NCAA Tournament run.
The Jayhawks defeated BYU 7‑6 in Provo, Utah, securing a record 22 conference victories and a No. 1 seed that could bring NCAA regional games to Lawrence