
TJ Grines Named OVC Male Athlete of the Year
Senior baseball standout TJ Grines clinches the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Male Athlete of the Year award, marking a historic season filled with record‑breaking performances.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning TJ Grines across Baseball.

Senior baseball standout TJ Grines clinches the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Male Athlete of the Year award, marking a historic season filled with record‑breaking performances.

The 2026 Ohio Valley Conference baseball season saw six teams hit 30 wins, Little Rock's Super Regional run, and historic individual performances that reshaped the league's narrative.

Eight Ohio Valley Conference athletes were named to the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All‑Region Teams, including two first‑team picks who are now in line for All‑America honors ahead of the College World Series in Omaha.

The American Baseball Coaches Association has named TJ Grines to its All‑Southeast Region Second Team, recognizing a senior campaign that set multiple school and national records.

The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.

Little Rock captured the 2026 OVC Tournament Championship with a 6-1 record, while SIUE earned its first regular season title. Standout players set new conference marks, and the league's national profile continues to rise.

Ryan Niedzwiedz becomes the first SIUE player to be named Ohio Valley Conference co-Player of the Year, while Coach Sean Lyons captures Coach of the Year, highlighting a season that saw seven Cougars earn All-OVC honors and set multiple records.

The University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team saw its Ohio Valley Conference Championship campaign end in a heartbreaking walk‑off loss to Lindenwood on Tuesday night, dropping a 4‑3 decision in the ninth inning.

The Ohio Valley Conference revealed its all‑conference baseball teams and individual awards ahead of the 2026 Championship, highlighting standout performances from UT Martin and SIUE.

The Ohio Valley Conference has unveiled its postseason awards, spotlighting the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball program with two distinct honors as the Skyhawks prepare for the conference championship.

Junior Ryan Niedzwiedz was selected co-Player of the Year and Coach Sean Lyons earned Coach of the Year as SIUE clinches its first Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title and prepares for tournament play.

The conference celebrated its standout players, pitcher, freshman and coach ahead of the 2026 OVC Baseball Championship.

The 2026 Ohio Valley Conference baseball tournament will take place May 19‑23 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, featuring standout performances from Brooks Kettering, Mason Pennington and TJ Grines, as teams chase titles and NCAA berths.

The Lindenwood Lions open the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament against UT Martin on Tuesday at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, with both teams bringing strong offensive and pitching performances.

In a commanding 8-2 victory over UT Martin, SIUE’s pitching staff and timely hitting turned the tide, completing a 10-game streak and marking a historic milestone for the program.

UT Martin’s baseball squad fell 8‑2 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville but earned a fourth straight championship tournament appearance, highlighted by Grines’ three‑hit night and Sitton’s six strikeouts.

On May 14, 2026, the SIUE Cougars defeated UT Martin 8-2 at Simmons Baseball Complex, with pivotal home runs and clutch hits shaping the game.

The Cougars clinched their inaugural Ohio Valley Conference regular‑season title, finishing a 10‑game streak with an 8‑2 victory over UT Martin, highlighted by Heyder’s two homers and Stearns’ seven strikeouts.

No. 15 Ole Miss Baseball will host UT Martin in its final home game of the regular season, a contest that could cap a record‑setting year for the Rebels.

The latest OVC baseball roundup showcases record‑breaking performances, rising stars, and the race for the conference championship.