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After a single season, infielders Ethan Moore and Finley Bates have opted to transfer, exposing vulnerabilities in the Volunteers’ middle infield and setting the stage for a busy offseason.
After a career marked by elite defense and limited offensive production, shortstop Ariel Antigua has entered the NCAA transfer portal, joining a wave of players exploring new destinations before the June 30 deadline.
A loss to VCU ends a five‑year regional winning streak, prompting a wave of departures and a push to develop younger talent.
In a candid interview, Reese Chapman recalls the Volunteers' rise to the top of college baseball, the disappointment of a early regional exit, and his unwavering confidence in Coach Josh Elander’s vision for sustained success.
Reese Chapman discusses the end of Tennessee's season, his recovery from a facial injury, and his confidence in head coach Josh Elander as the program looks ahead.
The Volunteers dropped two games in the NCAA tournament, succumbing to clutch hitting deficits and a thin pitching staff.
A late two‑RBI double by Nate Kirkpatrick sealed a 5‑4 defeat for Tennessee, prompting Coach Josh Elander to explain the decision to protect Cam Appenzeller’s future and address the team’s unreliable bullpen.
The Volunteers fell 5-4 to VCU, marking their first winless regional and ending a streak of five straight super regional appearances. Coach Josh Elander called for adjustments, while the offense went 0‑for‑7 with runners in scoring position and starter Tegan Kuhns battled illness.
Tennessee baseball saw its season conclude with a 5‑4 defeat to VCU in the Chapel Hill Regional, finishing 38‑22 overall. RTI analysts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert break down the game, the team's performance and what lies ahead for new coach Josh Elander.
A 7‑3 defeat in 14 innings dropped Tennessee into the losers bracket, but Coach Josh Elander sees the pressure as a catalyst. Sophomore pitcher Tegan Kuhns is available, and a win would push the Vols into another elimination showdown on May 31.
Tennessee’s 7‑3 defeat to East Carolina after fourteen innings highlights missed chances and a taxed bullpen, setting up a must‑win elimination game on May 30.
A marathon game in Chapel Hill saw the Tennessee Volunteers battle East Carolina through extra innings, with key performances from Blanco, Ford and Barron, but ultimately the Pirates secured a 7‑3 victory.
The Volunteers secured a 1‑1 tie after six innings, highlighted by a home run, a key defensive play, and strategic pitching changes that kept the tournament hopes alive.
The second‑seeded Volunteers meet East Carolina in a regional clash defined by injuries, pitching talent, and passionate fan support.
No. 23 Tennessee meets East Carolina in the Chapel Hill Regional, with a pitching duel and key player updates shaping the preview.
The Volunteers open against the Pirates in a regional that promises a pitching duel, small‑ball tactics and passionate fan support.
The Vols open their NCAA Tournament campaign on Friday at noon ET against East Carolina, a matchup that pits two promising pitchers and carries notable betting implications.
The 2026 Tennessee Volunteers baseball team finished its midweek schedule without a loss, a feat unseen in the 21st century. Guided by first‑year head coach Josh Elander, the Volunteers navigated a slate of mid‑major opponents, highlighted by a clutch walk‑off homer from Blake Grimmer. The unbeaten run stands in stark contrast to past championship‑bound teams that stumbled in similar games, underscoring a historic shift in the program’s momentum.
A look at the top hitters, pitchers, and storylines heading into the first round of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament.
The Vols, seeded second in a competitive Chapel Hill Regional, aim to translate recent SEC resilience into NCAA Tournament success.
The Tar Heels open their 38th NCAA Tournament at home, facing ACC rivals as freshman Caden Glauber leads a defense that tops the conference.
Senior outfielder Reese Chapman returns from a facial injury, bolstering Tennessee's lineup as the Vols prepare for their seventh straight NCAA Tournament run.
The Volunteers begin their NCAA tournament journey in Chapel Hill, facing East Carolina as the two‑seed, with Blanco on the mound and Reese Chapman available for the lineup.
The Tennessee Volunteers prepare to face the East Carolina Pirates, with captain Reese Chapman back in the lineup and a potential clash with VCU or North Carolina on the horizon.