Duke’s 2025 Draft Haul: One Pick, Three Alumni Head to MLB
The 2025 MLB Draft saw the Durham-based Duke Blue Devils limited to a single selection, while three alumni secured deals with prominent franchises.
Jul 28, 2026
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Duke’s Limited Presence in MLB Draft Highlights Development Gap
The 2026 MLB Draft saw just a single current Duke player drafted, though several alumni were selected, revealing both the program's historical strengths and its current challenges.
Jul 13, 2026
Duke Baseball’s First‑Round Draft Drought Persists
Duke’s baseball program has a storied past but limited modern draft success; this season’s outcomes underscore a transitional phase under new leadership while a former star lands a high‑profile deal.
Jul 12, 2026
Mercurius’s Masterclass Sends Oklahoma Past Georgia into Semifinals
A dominant performance by Oklahoma's young ace propels the team forward, while family stories and coaching praise add depth to the narrative.
Jun 16, 2026
Armani Raygoza Joins Elite Cape Cod League Roster
Armani Raygoza, a 2022 El Paso Times Most Valuable Player and UT‑Rio Grande Valley standout, has been selected to compete for the Orleans Firebirds in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, joining a lineage of alumni who have reached the Major Leagues.
Jun 14, 2026
Armani Raygoza Makes History with Cape Cod League Debut
Armani Raygoza, a two‑time Southland Conference Player of the Year, is set to become the first University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball player in 34 years to compete in the Cape Cod Baseball League, joining the Orleans Firebirds for a season that begins this Saturday.
Jun 12, 2026