Texas Longhorns Dominate 2026 MLB Draft with Three Selections
Three Texas pitchers — Thomas Burns, Luke Harrison, and Cody Howard — were chosen over the weekend, highlighting the program’s continued impact on professional baseball.
Jul 28, 2026
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Texas Longhorns dominate 2026 MLB Draft with six selections
Six University of Texas players were drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, extending the program’s streak of annual selections since 1965 and highlighting the impact of head coach Jim Schlossnagle.
Jul 28, 2026
Longhorn Alumni Make Their Mark in the 2026 MLB Season
A look at how former University of Texas players are shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from solid offensive numbers to a historic draft surge, and the lingering absence of Longhorns from the Oakland Athletics’ selections.
Jul 26, 2026
Twins Draft 21 Players, Highlighting First‑Ever Catcher Double‑Pick
Minnesota’s 2026 draft class features 13 right‑handed pitchers, three catchers, four infielders and one outfielder, with Vahn Lackey and Carson Tinney becoming the first Twins picks to be catchers in the first two rounds.
Jul 13, 2026
Texas Longhorns Shine as Two Players Drafted in MLB’s Eighth Round
The 2026 MLB Draft saw Texas Longhorns Thomas Burns and Luke Harrison selected in the eighth round, linking them with the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals respectively. Their collegiate performances and national team ties highlight a promising pipeline for both clubs.
Jul 12, 2026
Top Prospects Shine on Day One of 2026 MLB Draft
The opening round of the 2026 MLB Draft delivered surprise moves, injury‑related drops and a handful of Texas‑bound prospects who could reshape the next wave of talent.
Jul 12, 2026
Texas Longhorns Gear Up for 2027 Season After Historic 2026 Run
The Longhorns finished 2026 with a 46‑15 record and a College World Series appearance, but several star players are set to leave while new talent and coaching staff arrive for the upcoming season.
Jul 5, 2026
Texas Baseball Bolsters Bullpen with Transfer Pitcher Gavin King
Texas adds 6‑foot‑7 right‑hander Gavin King from Middle Tennessee State, hoping coach Max Weiner can unlock his potential after a mixed debut.
Jul 3, 2026
Texas Longhorns add Gavin King to bolster 2027 rotation
Texas Longhorns baseball strengthens its 2027 roster with Gavin King's arrival, new coaching hires, and strategic player movements.
Jul 1, 2026
Texas Longhorns Secure Transfer Pitcher Gavin King Amid Roster Uncertainties
Gavin King’s high‑90s fastball and 59 strikeouts last season arrive as the Longhorns navigate the futures of draft‑eligible juniors and reshape their relief rotation.
Jul 1, 2026
Texas Longhorns Secure Transfer Trevor Goldenetz to Bolster 2027 Outfield
Texas adds outfielder Trevor Goldenetz from the portal, joining a wave of high‑impact transfers that could reshape the Longhorns' lineup and deepen their national championship aspirations.
Jun 25, 2026
Longhorns Brace for Draft Exodus as 2027 Roster Transforms
The Texas Longhorns baseball program is confronting a significant turnover as the 2024 draft cycle approaches, with several of its top prospects slated to hear their names called in the early rounds.
Jun 18, 2026
Longhorns Navigate Transfer Portal with New Additions and Departures
The Texas Longhorns baseball program is actively shaping its 2025 roster through the transfer portal, bringing in Linkin Garcia from Texas Tech while several freshmen seek new opportunities.
Jun 17, 2026
Texas Baseball Standouts Face Crucial Juncture Ahead of Draft and Season End
As the MLB draft nears and the College World Series wraps up, Texas baseball standouts confront the next chapter of their careers.
Jun 17, 2026
Longhorns Pin Hopes on Luke Harrison as They Face Georgia in Do-or-Die CWS Matchup
Texas will turn to fifth‑year left‑hander Luke Harrison to stop Georgia's surge, while the Bulldogs counter with junior right‑hander Dylan Vigue in a pivotal elimination game.
Jun 17, 2026
Texas Longhorns Power Past Alabama in Historic College World Series Game
The Longhorns combined dominant pitching with a historic offensive explosion to move one step closer to the title.
Jun 16, 2026
Former American Legion Baseball Players Shine in 2026 College World Series
The 2026 College World Series opens June 12 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring eight teams with five SEC members and a roster dotted with former American Legion Baseball standouts.
Jun 10, 2026
Oregon Ducks’ Season Ends in Austin as Texas Advances to College World Series
Oregon's baseball team saw a promising season end in the Austin Super Regional, where a late rally could not overcome Texas' clutch hitting and bullpen dominance.
Jun 8, 2026
Longhorns Edge Oregon in Super Regional Thriller
The Texas Longhorns baseball squad clinched a spot in the Men's College World Series after a nail‑biting 6‑5 victory over the Oregon Ducks in a super regional showdown.
Jun 8, 2026
Texas Longhorns Edge Oregon Ducks 6-5 in Austin Super Regional, Advance to CWS
The Ducks squandered a 4‑0 lead as Texas clawed back, with Sam Cozart’s final strikeout sealing the 6‑5 victory and sending the Longhorns to face Georgia in the College World Series.
Jun 8, 2026
Texas Advances to College World Series with Walk-Off Win Over Oregon
Texas defeats Oregon 6-5, highlighted by Rodriguez's game-winning hit and a dominant closing effort, setting up a showdown with Georgia for a seventh national title.
Jun 8, 2026
Oregon Ducks’ Season Ends in Narrow Super Regional Loss to Texas
In a four‑hour battle, the Oregon Ducks lost 6‑5 to Texas in Game 2 of the Super Regional, ending their season while the Longhorns secure a spot in the College World Series.
Jun 8, 2026
Oregon Ducks Fall Short in Austin Super Regional Finale
The Oregon Ducks lost 6-5 to the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional, with a late rally falling just short as Texas added two runs in the eighth.
Jun 8, 2026
Texas Longhorns Open Austin Super Regional with Convincing 11‑3 Victory Over Oregon
In front of a home crowd in Austin, Texas combined timely hitting and clutch pitching to pull away early and never look back, setting the tone for the series.
Jun 7, 2026