Veteran Coach Todd Butler Joins Florida Gators Staff for 2026 Season
Veteran coach Todd Butler joins Florida Gators staff, bringing SEC experience and a recent national championship pedigree.
Jun 25, 2026
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Florida Baseball Adds Veteran Coach Todd Butler to Staff
After a season of change, the University of Florida announced the expected hiring of Oklahoma assistant Todd Butler, a coach with three decades of experience and a national title on his résumé, while also bringing in Oregon State pitching guru Rich Dorman.
Jun 25, 2026
NC State Baseball Prepares for 2027 with New Coaching Staff and Transfers
The program announces the hiring of Taylor Black, a former Florida Gators assistant, and the addition of pitchers Jesse Gutierrez and McCall Biemiller along with catcher Andrew Raymond, while recognizing standout performers Rett Johnson and Luke Nixon.
Jun 13, 2026
Florida Gators Tap Oregon State Pitching Maestro Rich Dorman to Revamp Rotation
The University of Florida is set to hire Oregon State’s pitching coach Rich Dorman, aiming to overhaul a staff that struggled with a near‑13 ERA last season.
Jun 12, 2026
Florida Baseball Reshapes Coaching Staff Amid Performance Pressures
Florida baseball dismisses pitching coach David Kopp and assistant Taylor Black, who heads to NC State, amid performance concerns and a staff reshuffle.
Jun 12, 2026
Taylor Black Exits Florida Gators for NC State, Sparking Coaching Overhaul
Taylor Black, who helped the Florida Gators reach the College World Series twice, is departing for North Carolina State, prompting a reshuffle that includes the dismissal of pitching coach David Kopp and a public acknowledgment from head coach Kevin O'Sullivan.
Jun 10, 2026
Taylor Black Moves to NC State as Recruiting Coordinator After Key Role at Florida
Florida assistant coach Taylor Black is leaving for NC State, bringing a proven recruiting record and a player‑first perspective to the Wolfpack.
Jun 10, 2026
Taylor Black Returns to NC State Baseball as Assistant Coach
After stints at Florida, the Detroit Tigers and professional scouting, Taylor Black rejoins the Wolfpack staff, aiming to bolster recruiting and player development.
Jun 10, 2026
Taylor Black Exits Florida for NC State Role
After helping Florida reach the College World Series twice, assistant coach Taylor Black is set to join NC State as its new recruiting coordinator, leaving the Gators with two vacancies to fill.
Jun 9, 2026
Staples High School Honors Scholar-Athletes in a Night of Community Celebration
The 25th Scholar-Athlete dinner at Staples High School highlighted academic and athletic excellence, scholarship awards, a baseball team's tournament win, civic engagement efforts, a brief power outage, and a series of cultural events across Westport.
Jun 8, 2026