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Head coach Josh Elander discusses the impact of six Volunteers drafted, the emergence of top prospects, and the team's focus on chemistry and facility upgrades for the upcoming season.
From portal departures to new additions and a fresh pitching coach, the Vols are shaping a squad that blends returning stars with promising newcomers, aiming to contend in the SEC and beyond.
Tennessee adds VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr., a 15-point-per-game scorer who dazzled with a 34-point outing against North Carolina, earning praise from ESPN’s Paul Biancardi and a top‑20 ranking in the transfer portal.
Evan Blanco will start for Tennessee against East Carolina in the NCAA Baseball Tournament's Chapel Hill Regional on Friday, while Ryan Towers, a 3.04 ERA pitcher, anchors the Pirates' rotation.
Tennessee’s ace pitcher Landon Mack will miss Saturday’s game against Oklahoma, prompting coach Josh Elander to discuss a cautious recovery plan and the emergence of younger arms in the rotation.
Tennessee will turn to freshman right-hander Chandler Day for the upcoming showdown against Oklahoma, after veteran Landon Mack was ruled out with arm soreness. Day’s recent performances and family baseball pedigree add intrigue to the matchup.