2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament: Preview of the College Station Regional
A look at the offensive firepower, pitching strengths, and emotional storylines heading into the College Station regional.
May 28, 2026
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USC Baseball Prepares for Crucial NCAA Tournament Opener
With a limited pitching staff, USC must decide whether to deploy star pitcher Mason Edwards in the opening game against Texas State or save him for a potential showdown with Texas A&M, a decision that could shape the team's tournament fate.
May 28, 2026
USC Baseball Faces Crucial Pitching Decision in NCAA Regional
The Trojans open the College Station Regional against Texas State, with a pivotal pitching choice that could shape their quest for a historic second‑weekend run.
May 28, 2026
USC Trojans Gear Up for 2026 College Station Regional Showdown
The Trojans enter the 2026 College Station Regional as the No. 2 seed, boasting a 43‑15 record and a lineup that blends power and precision.
May 27, 2026
Aggies Gear Up for Home Regional Showdown
The Aggies enter their home regional with a top‑ranked offense and a thin pitching staff, hoping to stay ahead of rivals like Chris Olivier and the USC Trojans while conserving arms for a potential championship run.
May 27, 2026
USC Baseball Opens NCAA Regional Against Texas State
The No. 25 USC baseball team begins NCAA Regional play on Friday, May 29, against Texas State in College Station, Texas, as the No. 2 seed in a regional hosted by Texas A&M. The team boasts a historic 43‑15 season, a perfect 32‑1 home record, and multiple national rankings in pitching and fielding.
May 27, 2026
2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament: Ranking the Top 64 Teams by Postseason Potential
Using run differential, fastball velocity and grades for run production and prevention, analysts have ordered every team in the 2026 tournament, highlighting the programs that combine elite arms with potent bats.
May 25, 2026
UCLA Stuns USC with Walk‑Off Homer to Reach Big Ten Championship
In a dramatic Big Ten Tournament semifinal, UCLA erased a late deficit to defeat USC 7‑5, highlighted by Mulivai Levu’s walk‑off three‑run homer. The Bruins will now face either Nebraska or Oregon for the championship.
May 24, 2026
Kansas Baseball Eyes Historic Home‑Field Edge in NCAA Tournament Regional Projections
Projections place the Jayhawks as top seeds for regional hosting at Hoglund Ballpark, with a slate of opponents and key players emerging as the 2026 NCAA Tournament approaches.
May 23, 2026
Kansas Baseball Poised to Host NCAA Tournament Games at Hoglund Ballpark
A 9‑2 win over Oklahoma State has put the Jayhawks in contention to host NCAA regional play for the first time, with multiple outlets projecting Kansas as a top seed and outlining a competitive bracket of potential opponents.
May 23, 2026
USC Baseball Opens Big Ten Tournament Against Michigan State
Ranked 25th nationally, USC enters the Big Ten Tournament as the fourth seed, facing 12th‑seeded Michigan State in a matchup that highlights a season of dominance, from a 42‑14 record to a nation‑leading nine shutouts.
May 21, 2026
UCLA Bruins Eye Big Ten Tournament Glory After Record Season
UCLA's 48‑6 regular season earned them the top seed, a potential showdown with USC, and a strategic approach that embraces a timely loss for postseason readiness.
May 21, 2026
USC Baseball Star Mason Edwards Leads Trojans into Big Ten Tournament
Mason Edwards finished the regular season with an 8‑0 record, a 1.49 ERA and 154 strikeouts, earning Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist nod.
May 20, 2026
Big Ten Baseball Weekly Honors Spotlight Exceptional Performers
The latest batch of Big Ten baseball weekly awards highlights top pitchers, fielders and batters, reflecting the conference’s deep talent pool and the influence of national polling agencies.
May 18, 2026
Oregon Baseball Edges Past USC, Secures Top Seed Ahead of Big Ten Tournament Finale
Oregon’s 4‑3 win over USC on Friday night, fueled by back‑to‑back homers from Brayden Jaksa and Naulivou Lauaki Jr., not only evened the series but also locked the Ducks into a top‑four seed for the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. The final showdown will determine the three‑seed and four‑seed positions, with head coach Mark Wasikowski absent for his daughter’s graduation.
May 16, 2026
Big Ten Baseball Announces Weekly Award Winners Through May 11
The Big Ten has recognized a series of standout performances across its member schools, highlighting pitchers, position players and freshmen who have excelled in weekly competitions.
May 11, 2026