Tennessee Baseball Retains Core Pitchers Amid Massive Transfer Portal Exodus
A look at how Tennessee's baseball program navigated the loss of 18 players, kept its top pitchers, and plotted a strategy for the upcoming 2027 season.
Jul 2, 2026
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Blake Grimmer Commits to Tennessee for 2027, Bolstering Vols’ Roster
After a breakout 2026 season, utility player Blake Grimmer has elected to stay through 2027, providing stability for a Tennessee team reshaping its infield through the portal.
Jul 1, 2026
TCU Baseball Reinforces Pitching Rotation with Oklahoma Transfer Michael Catalano
TCU’s latest transfer portal acquisitions, led by Michael Catalano, signal a sweeping overhaul of the pitching staff, bringing together a mix of talent from across the nation.
Jul 1, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Roster Takes Shape as Transfer Portal Closes
As the college baseball transfer window shut, Tennessee's coaching staff finalized a mix of returnees, departures and new additions ahead of the upcoming MLB Draft.
Jul 1, 2026
Hunter High Transfers to Jacksonville State as Volunteers Continue Portal Activity
Hunter High, a Nashville native who delivered a game‑ending homer for Tennessee, has committed to Jacksonville State, where he hopes to build on a .343 career average and help the program chase another championship.
Jun 29, 2026
Andrew Duncan Commits to Tennessee Baseball via Transfer Portal
After a breakout junior season, Duncan chose Tennessee over other suitors, aiming to contribute immediately in centerfield.
Jun 26, 2026
Travis Sanders Commits to Tennessee Baseball, Bolstering Volunteer Roster
On June 26, Travis Sanders, a 6‑foot‑2 junior infielder with a .369 career average at Baylor, declared his commitment to the University of Tennessee baseball program, highlighting a busy overhaul of the team’s roster.
Jun 26, 2026
Taylor Tracey Commits to TCU, Joining a Surge of Transfer Movement
Taylor Tracey, a freshman left‑hander from Tennessee, has pledged to TCU, bringing a 3.26 ERA and 28 strikeouts to a program with a strong recent tournament pedigree.
Jun 25, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Roster Overhaul Sets Stage for 2027 Season
A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.
Jun 25, 2026
Tennessee Baseball to Compete in Live Like Lou Jax Classic
The University of Tennessee will take part in the Live Like Lou Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville, Florida, from February 26‑28, facing a field that includes Georgia Tech, Cincinnati and Illinois.
Jun 24, 2026
Collin Clarke Commits to TCU Baseball, Bolstering Top‑10 Recruiting Class
TCU Baseball has secured the commitment of junior right‑hander Collin Clarke, a 6‑foot‑3, 205‑pound talent from Irvine, California, who brings a strong collegiate record and high‑school pedigree to the program.
Jun 24, 2026
Collin Clarke Commits to TCU, Bolstering Horned Frogs’ Pitching Rotation
Junior right‑hander Collin Clarke has pledged to TCU, bringing a strong track record and remaining eligibility to the Horned Frogs' rotation.
Jun 24, 2026
TCU Secures Talented Left‑Handed Pitcher Taylor Tracey
TCU baseball adds left‑handed pitcher Taylor Tracey, a Texas native who posted a 3.26 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his freshman year with the Volunteers, bringing a strong pedigree and a state‑leading outfield reputation.
Jun 23, 2026
Taylor Tracey Commits to TCU, Adding Left‑Handed Depth to Horned Frogs
A standout high school prospect from Austin, Texas, Taylor Tracey has officially pledged to join TCU, bringing a rare combination of size, arm strength and polish to the Horned Frogs' pitching staff.
Jun 23, 2026
Tennessee’s 2026 Baseball Season Ends with a Strong Finish and Future Optimism
The 2026 college baseball season concluded with Oklahoma capturing the national title, while Tennessee finished No. 25 in the final Baseball America rankings, highlighted by a late‑season surge, a series win over the champions, and a transfer class that includes five new pitchers.
Jun 23, 2026
Tennessee Adds Fourth Transfer Pitcher as Portal Countdown Winds Down
With the transfer portal set to close in just over a week, Tennessee has secured its fourth incoming pitcher, while several seniors have exhausted eligibility and several prospects eye the MLB Draft.
Jun 22, 2026
Ricky Ojeda Commits to Tennessee Baseball, Bolstering Pitching Rotation
UC Irvine transfer left‑handed pitcher Ricky Ojeda has pledged to the University of Tennessee baseball program, bringing a 3‑3 record, 3.77 ERA and 1.13 WHIP from his junior season. His addition marks the fourth transfer this offseason as the Volunteers navigate a wave of portal movement.
Jun 19, 2026
Sawyer Deering Commits to San Diego State as Tennessee Transfer Portal Swells
Sawyer Deering, a 6‑75 ERA freshman pitcher from Tennessee, has pledged to San Diego State, a program with a storied NCAA Tournament pedigree. His decision coincides with a wave of portal activity that has seen sixteen Volunteers move on, while a handful of teammates announce plans to stay.
Jun 19, 2026
Wyatt Hanoian Commits to Tennessee Baseball After All‑American Honor
Freshman All‑American Wyatt Hanoian, a standout at Air Force, has pledged to join Tennessee’s roster, bringing a .357 career average and positional flexibility.
Jun 18, 2026
Braydon Kersey Earns Third Team All-American Honors as Tennessee Transfer
Baseball America's 2026 All-American selections highlight Tennessee's newest recruit, a Mercer transfer who excelled both at the plate and on the mound and chose the Volunteers over Georgia and Wake Forest.
Jun 14, 2026
Jay Abernathy Commits to Oklahoma, Shaking Up Vols’ Outfield Plans
Jay Abernathy, a utility player who logged 53 games for Tennessee last season, has pledged to continue his career at Oklahoma. His arrival comes amid a roster overhaul for the Volunteers, who are looking to replace departing outfielders.
Jun 12, 2026
Nic Abraham’s Transfer Portal Move Shakes Tennessee Baseball Roster
Pitcher Nic Abraham enters the transfer portal after two seasons at Tennessee, a move triggered by recent staff changes and a broader exodus of players.
Jun 9, 2026
Nic Abraham’s Transfer Portal Move Shakes Tennessee Baseball
After two seasons in Knoxville, pitcher Nic Abraham enters the transfer portal, a move triggered by a recent coaching change and part of a larger exodus of Volunteers players.
Jun 9, 2026
Tyler Myatt’s Return Signals a New Era for Tennessee Baseball
Tyler Myatt, the 2024 NJCAA Player of the Year, is set to rejoin the University of Tennessee baseball program for the 2027 season, bringing a proven bat off the bench after a challenging SEC transition.
Jun 9, 2026