
Dave Gage Appointed UMBC Baseball Head Coach
UMBC announces Dave Gage as its new baseball head coach, highlighting his proven record of excellence at Stevenson and Mount St. Mary's.
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UMBC announces Dave Gage as its new baseball head coach, highlighting his proven record of excellence at Stevenson and Mount St. Mary's.

Santiago Garcia, an LSU pitcher with a strong relief record, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, marking the third LSU draftee this year.

The 2026 MLB Draft revealed evolving front‑office philosophies, bold moves by traditional powerhouses, and the growing impact of the NIL era on player availability.

After a two‑year recovery from a torn ACL, right‑hander Deven Sheerin signs a minor‑league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, capping a draft‑year rise that began at Mount St. Mary's and was highlighted by PerfectGame.

After recovering from a torn ACL, the former LSU pitcher impressed scouts with 58 strikeouts in 37.2 innings and a fastball that reached 100 MPH, earning a fourth‑round selection and a lucrative rookie deal.

Santiago Garcia, a right‑handed reliever who concluded his college career at Louisiana State University, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. His journey from community college to the Tigers and now to the majors reflects a rising trajectory for the LSU alum.

The 2026 MLB Draft in Philadelphia highlighted a surge of regional talent, with the Mets selecting Aiden Robbins, the Padres drafting Ryan Lynch, and the Phillies adding four local players across multiple rounds.

Only 45 high school players were chosen in the first 135 picks, as college programs leveraged name, image and likeness agreements to retain top prospects and reshape the draft landscape.

The Chicago Cubs chose right‑handed pitcher Dylan Blomker, an LSU signee from New Mexico, with the 159th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, a slot value of $441,300, and he is expected to sign and abandon his college commitment.

The 2026 MLB Draft saw former LSU right‑hander Grant Fontenot selected in the tenth round by the Kansas City Royals, joining three other Tigers who were also drafted.

The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Blomker, a highly touted but unranked pitcher from New Mexico, in the fifth round of the MLB draft, a move that could reshape their pitching depth.

Three LSU players were drafted on the second day, joining earlier picks as teams bolster their rosters with college prospects.

Day two of the MLB Draft saw several LSU standouts selected, highlighting the Tigers' deep talent pool.

Deven Sheerin, a former LSU baseball reliever, was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth round of the 2026 MLB Draft after a standout college career marked by record‑setting strikeouts, a torn ACL, and a fastball that reaches 100 mph.

Three LSU players were drafted on the opening day, highlighting the program's sustained excellence and future prospects.

The first day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw Derek Curiel, Jake Brown and Deven Sheerin selected, while Coleton Brady chose to remain at LSU.
Deven Sheerin, a 20‑year‑old LSU pitcher, was selected 128th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies, joining a wave of Tigers talent heading to the majors.

Day one of the 2026 MLB draft highlighted two former Commodores — Zion Rose, a sixth‑overall pick with a .417 average, and Deven Sheerin, a late‑round reliever whose 96.5 mph fastball impressed the Phillies.

After a standout sophomore year at Louisiana State, Deven Sheerin was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a journey marked by a conference rookie award, a knee injury and a fastball that now hits the upper 90s.

A look at how Deven Sheerin’s summer with the Falmouth Commodores and a championship run with LSU have positioned him as a top draft prospect.

LSU’s baseball program boasts multiple top‑10 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft, backed by a strong draft history under coach Jay Johnson.
The 2026 MLB Draft will take place in Philadelphia with broadcast coverage on NBC and streaming on MLB.com, featuring notable LSU prospects and their strategic decisions.

LSU’s baseball program is set to travel to Las Vegas in March 2027 for a three‑day showcase that will pit the Tigers against some of the nation’s most competitive college programs.

The 2026 MLB Draft Combine will take place from June 23-25 in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring LSU players and commits who aim to boost their draft prospects and launch professional careers.