Tennessee Baseball Retains Core Pitchers Amid Massive Transfer Portal Exodus
A look at how Tennessee's baseball program navigated the loss of 18 players, kept its top pitchers, and plotted a strategy for the upcoming 2027 season.
Jul 2, 2026
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Brewster Whitecaps Extend Winning Streak with Shutout over Wareham
The Whitecaps posted a clean 4‑0 win over Wareham, highlighted by Charlie Willcox’s seven‑plus innings of three‑hit pitching and Eddie Yamin IV’s first home run of the season.
Jul 2, 2026
Blake Grimmer Commits to Tennessee for 2027, Bolstering Vols’ Roster
After a breakout 2026 season, utility player Blake Grimmer has elected to stay through 2027, providing stability for a Tennessee team reshaping its infield through the portal.
Jul 1, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Roster Takes Shape as Transfer Portal Closes
As the college baseball transfer window shut, Tennessee's coaching staff finalized a mix of returnees, departures and new additions ahead of the upcoming MLB Draft.
Jul 1, 2026
Manny Marin Commits to Arkansas Baseball After Tennessee Stint
After two productive seasons with the Vols, Manny Marin is set to join Arkansas, adding depth to a pitching staff that already features Brayden Krenzel and a lineup that excelled in midweek play.
Jun 30, 2026
Manny Marin’s Transfer Sets Up Draft Prospects and SEC Realignment
Manny Marin, a draft‑eligible sophomore, is transferring to Arkansas after two seasons at Tennessee, where he posted strong batting and fielding numbers. His potential 2026 MLB Draft status, along with other SEC transfers, signals a shifting landscape for college baseball programs.
Jun 30, 2026
Hunter High Transfers to Jacksonville State as Volunteers Continue Portal Activity
Hunter High, a Nashville native who delivered a game‑ending homer for Tennessee, has committed to Jacksonville State, where he hopes to build on a .343 career average and help the program chase another championship.
Jun 29, 2026
Andrew Duncan Bolsters Tennessee Baseball Outfield Ahead of Season
The Vols add Wright State transfer Andrew Duncan, a .367 hitter with six homers and 12 steals, as they navigate losses in the outfield.
Jun 26, 2026
Andrew Duncan Commits to Tennessee Baseball via Transfer Portal
After a breakout junior season, Duncan chose Tennessee over other suitors, aiming to contribute immediately in centerfield.
Jun 26, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Adds Wright State Transfer Andrew Duncan to Outfield
Andrew Duncan, a standout from Wright State and former Florida State standout, brings a .367 average, six homers and 12 steals to a Tennessee squad that could see several outfielders depart.
Jun 26, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Bolsters Outfield with Wright State Transfer Andrew Duncan
Andrew Duncan, a standout outfielder from Wright State, joins the University of Tennessee baseball program after a prolific junior season, bringing a .367 batting average, six home runs and 12 stolen bases to a roster reshaped by recent departures.
Jun 26, 2026
Travis Sanders Commits to Tennessee Baseball, Bolstering Volunteer Roster
On June 26, Travis Sanders, a 6‑foot‑2 junior infielder with a .369 career average at Baylor, declared his commitment to the University of Tennessee baseball program, highlighting a busy overhaul of the team’s roster.
Jun 26, 2026
Travis Sanders Commits to Tennessee Baseball, Bolstering Infield Depth
Travis Sanders, a standout shortstop from Baylor, has pledged to join the University of Tennessee baseball program, bringing Big 12 honors, versatile defensive skills, and a proven offensive record to a Volunteers squad reshaping its roster through the transfer portal.
Jun 26, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Roster Overhaul Sets Stage for 2027 Season
A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.
Jun 25, 2026
Tennessee Baseball to Compete in Live Like Lou Jax Classic
The University of Tennessee will take part in the Live Like Lou Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville, Florida, from February 26‑28, facing a field that includes Georgia Tech, Cincinnati and Illinois.
Jun 24, 2026
SEC Baseball Ends Season with Volatile Transfers and Coaching Changes
The 2026 SEC baseball race concluded with Tennessee and Oklahoma finishing 10th and 11th, a coaching change, and a flurry of player transfers that will shape next season.
Jun 24, 2026
Tennessee’s 2026 Baseball Season Ends with a Strong Finish and Future Optimism
The 2026 college baseball season concluded with Oklahoma capturing the national title, while Tennessee finished No. 25 in the final Baseball America rankings, highlighted by a late‑season surge, a series win over the champions, and a transfer class that includes five new pitchers.
Jun 23, 2026
Tennessee Adds Fourth Transfer Pitcher as Portal Countdown Winds Down
With the transfer portal set to close in just over a week, Tennessee has secured its fourth incoming pitcher, while several seniors have exhausted eligibility and several prospects eye the MLB Draft.
Jun 22, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners Baseball Roster Shifts Amid College World Series Run
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball program is navigating a whirlwind of transfer portal activity even as its squad fights for a spot in the College World Series, blending new talent with departures under head coach Skip Johnson.
Jun 21, 2026
Sooners’ Transfer Portal Moves Shape College World Series Hopes
The University of Oklahoma baseball team is navigating a busy transfer portal, adding key players like Jay Abernathy and Carson Brumbaugh while saying goodbye to limited contributors, all under the guidance of head coach Skip Johnson as they aim for a title
Jun 21, 2026
Ricky Ojeda Commits to Tennessee Baseball, Bolstering Pitching Rotation
UC Irvine transfer left‑handed pitcher Ricky Ojeda has pledged to the University of Tennessee baseball program, bringing a 3‑3 record, 3.77 ERA and 1.13 WHIP from his junior season. His addition marks the fourth transfer this offseason as the Volunteers navigate a wave of portal movement.
Jun 19, 2026
Sawyer Deering Commits to San Diego State as Tennessee Transfer Portal Swells
Sawyer Deering, a 6‑75 ERA freshman pitcher from Tennessee, has pledged to San Diego State, a program with a storied NCAA Tournament pedigree. His decision coincides with a wave of portal activity that has seen sixteen Volunteers move on, while a handful of teammates announce plans to stay.
Jun 19, 2026
Wyatt Hanoian Commits to Tennessee Baseball After All‑American Honor
Freshman All‑American Wyatt Hanoian, a standout at Air Force, has pledged to join Tennessee’s roster, bringing a .357 career average and positional flexibility.
Jun 18, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners Eye MCWS Success While Bolstering Roster via Transfer Portal
Oklahoma Sooners dominate early MCWS play while adding high‑profile transfers ahead of the 2027 season.
Jun 17, 2026