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University of Georgia’s standout catcher Daniel Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, honoring the nation’s top amateur baseball player. His historic season, marked by a rare blend of power and speed, has propelled the Bulldogs to a landmark College World Series run.
UCLA junior shortstop Roch Cholowsky has been named a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, joining Arizona State's Landon Hairston and Georgia's Daniel Jackson. The award, which honors the nation's top amateur baseball player for performance, sportsmanship and character, will be presented on June 29 on MLB Network, with fan voting open through June 28.
The 2026 regional round delivered dramatic ejections, rain‑delayed marathons and stunning performances that reshaped the tournament bracket.
Ole Miss baseball is one win away from a super regional, facing Arizona State in a high‑stakes showdown in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a broadcast on ESPN+.
Junior outfielder Tre Phelps was removed from the game after a fiery celebration of his go‑ahead homer, prompting his coach's dismissal and a looming absence for the next match.
Arizona State’s ace prospect Landon Hairston was ejected in the fourth inning of a crucial NCAA Tournament game, yet his team rallied to win 11‑8. The incident now casts a shadow over the Sun Devils’ upcoming matchup with Ole Miss.
Arizona State’s baseball team rallied past Nebraska 11‑8, driven by Dominic Smaldino’s grand slam and solid pitching from Colby Guy and Derek Schaefer, and now prepares for a pivotal matchup against Ole Miss.
Arizona State will meet Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament’s regional final in Lincoln, Nebraska, but the game will unfold without Landon Hairston, the Big 12 Player of the Year who was suspended after throwing his bat. His season stats, a prior walk‑heavy performance against the Rebels, and the possibility of a comeback add layers to the story.
The Huskers fell 11-8 to Arizona State after a late rally, concluding a 43-17 season and the first home-regional tournament since 2008.
The fifth game of the Lincoln Regional will decide which team advances, following Ole Miss's 6-3 victory over Nebraska.
The Sun Devils erupted for 17 runs on 11 hits, highlighted by Nu’u Contrades and Austen Roellig’s slam‑hits, while pitcher Kole Klecker delivered a shutout with a personal best in strikeouts.
The No. 22 Sun Devils battled Ole Miss through 14 innings, striking out 18 batters and delivering nine consecutive scoreless frames, but a late offensive slump sealed a 7-6 defeat and a matchup with South Dakota State.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament will feature a pivotal Game 2 between Arizona State and Ole Miss, with odds, broadcast options and key storylines shaping the narrative.
Ahead of the first‑round clash with Arizona State, Ole Miss brings a historic offensive surge and a trio of ace pitchers into the NCAA tournament.
The #2 seeded Rebels will meet Arizona State on Friday night, with a potential showdown against Nebraska or South Dakota State awaiting the victor.
The tournament at Haymarket Park will showcase powerful hitting teams and unpredictable weather that could shape the outcomes.
The No. 18 Rebels travel to Nebraska to open against the Wildcats, carrying a 100‑home‑run season and a pitching staff that ranks among the nation’s best.
The NCAA Division I Baseball Championship's Lincoln Regional brings together two of the nation's elite college teams, each boasting elite talent and high stakes.
With a 37‑19 record and a No. 3 seed in the Lincoln Regional, Arizona State is being viewed as a legitimate contender for the 2026 College World Series. Experts highlight the team's elite hitting, national rankings and the impact of star sophomore Landon Hairston.
A look at the pitching and hitting dynamics of the four teams competing in the Lincoln regional, highlighting key storylines and statistical strengths.
The Sun Devils, seeded third, aim to break a 14‑year drought and return to the College World Series, confronting a Mississippi team with a deep bullpen and a potent offense led by standout hitters.
From UCLA’s favorable Los Angeles bracket to Nebraska’s grueling Lincoln regional, the latest analysis breaks down the 16 NCAA baseball regionals, highlighting key matchups, home‑run powerhouses and potential upsets.
Analysts rank the 16 NCAA baseball regionals by difficulty, highlighting the toughest field in Lincoln and the relatively easy path for top‑seeded UCLA.
The NCAA baseball tournament’s regional round features 64 teams, and five programs — Troy, Jacksonville State, Liberty, Arizona State, and Northeastern — bring distinct strengths that could turn them into unexpected contenders.