
Bourne Braves eye fourth CCBL title in decisive Game 3 against Harwich Mariners
With a championship on the line, the Bourne Braves and Harwich Mariners meet on August 11, 2026, in a game that could cement a dynasty.
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With a championship on the line, the Bourne Braves and Harwich Mariners meet on August 11, 2026, in a game that could cement a dynasty.

Falmouth and Bourne meet in the first of two West Division semifinal games, with pitching matchups and road performance history shaping the outlook.

The Bourne Braves will host the Falmouth Commodores on July 28 at 6 p.m. ET, seeking to turn a recent loss into a season‑series victory, while the Commodores aim to recover from a weekend of double‑digit defeats.

Connor Fennell, a 2026 Vanderbilt starter drafted by the White Sox, elects to return for a fifth year, seeking a larger bonus, while the team eyes a 2027 rotation featuring Austin Nye, Shane Brinham and other prospects.
After a 4.96 ERA season and a high draft pick by the White Sox, Connor Fennell has announced he will return to Vanderbilt baseball for the 2027 season, joining a rotation that includes Austin Nye and Michigan transfer Shane Brinham.

The Bourne Braves are set to host the Orleans Firebirds on Thursday night, looking to build on a recent victory and a 3‑0 season series lead.

The Birds' offense sputtered against the Braves, leaving 14 runners on base as Andrew Cutler's fifth‑inning outing sealed a defeat that could be swayed by upcoming weather.

The Braves posted a 7-2 win, highlighted by strong hitting and pitching, maintaining a five-point lead and facing three upcoming matchups.
Vanderbilt’s 2027 baseball roster is taking shape after the MLB draft, with a strong offense returning most of its production and several top transfers and recruits set to join. Pitching remains the biggest question, as younger arms step into starting roles and the staff awaits the potential return of Connor Fennell.

The Bourne Braves ended a two-game shutout streak with a 10-2 win, highlighted by Blake Schaaf's four hits and Andrew Costello's season-high four RBIs.
Vanderbilt expects at least five top‑100 prospects to join the program, while key undrafted players consider returning for another season.

The Bourne Braves are looking to rebound from back‑to‑back shutouts as they welcome the Wareham Gatemen to their home field, with key arms Tyler Baird and RJ Hamilton set to headline the contest.
Vanderbilt’s roster blends proven hitters, a returning pitching staff and new portal talent, while draft‑eligible players weigh professional options.
Gavin Lauridsen, a left‑handed pitcher from Southern California, has chosen Vanderbilt to refine his command and add secondary pitches, aiming for a weekend rotation spot in 2027.
Tyler Baird, a top‑ranked pitcher from North Carolina, has signed with Vanderbilt, debuting in 2026 and already making waves with strong early performances and a family legacy in sports.

Freshman pitcher Gavin Lauridsen has pledged to Vanderbilt, joining a staff that struggled with walks and hit batters in 2026. His arsenal includes a fastball, curveball and changeup, and he aims to help the Commodores rebound from a missed NCAA Tournament.
Gavin Lauridsen, a Southern California transfer, has pledged to Vanderbilt baseball. As a 2026 freshman he posted a 3‑1 record, 4.73 ERA and three saves across 452 ⅓ innings, striking out 40 while walking 27. His fastball reaches 96 mph and he mixes a curveball and changeup. The Commodores, who missed the NCAA Tournament last season with a 5.23 team ERA, hope the newcomer will help lower walk and hit‑by‑pitch rates that ranked among the SEC’s worst.
With the college season wrapped up, Vanderbilt’s standout athletes are dispersing across the country and abroad to continue their development in summer leagues, highlighted by three selections for the USA Baseball training camp.

Vanderbilt Commodores baseball saw their postseason aspirations evaporate despite a 33‑25 record, ending a 19‑year streak of regional appearances and sparking a strategic reshaping of the squad.

A youthful Vanderbilt roster is poised to reshape its competitive outlook in 2026, blending offensive firepower with emerging pitching talent under Coach Tim Corbin’s optimistic guidance.

A loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament eliminated Vanderbilt from the NCAA Regional picture for the first time since 2005, revealing both promise and persistent pitching challenges.

A 19‑year streak of NCAA Tournament appearances appears to have concluded after a loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament, exposing pitching woes and a need for cultural change.
A loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament has left Vanderbilt baseball on the brink of missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, prompting coach Tim Corbin to announce a program audit and a strategic overhaul.

A 8-3 loss in the SEC Baseball Tournament on Wednesday eliminated Vanderbilt, ending a run of 19 straight NCAA Tournament appearances and prompting emotional goodbyes for the players