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College Baseball Stock Talk – Standouts from Opening Weekend

College baseball is officially back for 2026, and opening weekend lived up to the hype. The diving plays, the no-doubt go-ahead homers, the punchout to strand runners in a looming big inning; we missed all of it.

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Sam Cozart Impresses in His Texas Debut Against Lamar

Back in the fall, the Lamar Cardinals rolled into Austin and cruised past the hometown Texas Longhorns, 11-5 in the 12-inning exhibition match. While it didn’t count in the grand scheme of things, being more of a warm-up against different competition rather than fellow teammates.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 18

Texas Offense Awakens Late in Run-Rule Victory Over Lamar

It didn’t come as easily for the Longhorns against Lamar as it did during last weekend’s sweep of UC Davis. The offense started slower than many would have preferred, and starter Jason Flores looked shaky early.

College Baseball News / 5 GOATs / February 17

2026 College World Series Odds: Betting favorites to win national championship updated after Week 1

The first week of college baseball is officially over. Now, we’re into Week 2. Ahead of the start of Tuesday’s midweek action, BetMGM released its updated favorites to win the 2026 College World Series.

College Baseball News / Just Baseball / February 17

MLB Draft Notebook: Opening Weekend

Folks, college baseball is back, and so are scouting weekends on our timeline. Just like in past years, I’ve made it a priority to attend as many games as possible for evaluations.

College Baseball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 17

Preview: Texas Baseball vs. Lamar

The Texas Longhorns dominated their season opener, sweeping UC Davis and showcasing the depth of a highly anticipated pitching staff. With a 3-0 start, Texas holds steady at No.

LSU Baseball Home Run Celebration Goes Viral

Have you ever seen this celebration in sports? Jake Brown went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a solo shot, but it was his over-the-top celebration that went viral online. No.

LSU slugger already has the most unhinged home run celebration of the year

LSU outfielder Jake Brown turned heads Monday with his risqué home run celebration in a game against Kent State. Brown obliterated a 1-2 fastball to deep to right-center field with two outs in the bottom of the first inning against the Golden Flashes.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 16

Ethan Mendoza’s Offseason Transformation Pays Off in Texas Sweep of UC Davis

Entering the season, much of the talk surrounding Texas’ second baseman Ethan Mendoza was about his offseason transformation. And not necessarily his play on the field. At the first media availability before the season, Mendoza shared that he gained 15–20 pounds in the offseason in an effort to get faster and stronger.

USC Trojans News / College Sports Only / February 15

USC Baseball Goes Viral For Trivia Fail

A classic game of trivia led to a viral moment for USC Baseball. Even with the answer posted right beneath the scoreboard, fans couldn’t help but laugh at how many still probably guessed incorrectly.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 15

No. 3 Texas Longhorns Baseball Clinch 1st Series of the Year vs UC Davis

Two delays? Is rainy weather making the infield like soup? None of that mattered for the No. 3 Texas Longhorns. Texas junior second baseman Ethan Mendoza's 2-run homer in the fifth inning tied the game and sparked the Longhorns' offensive onslaught.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Baylor slugger makes incredible college baseball history

In a stunning season-opening performance, Baylor senior first baseman Tyce Armstrong etched his name into the NCAA record books by hitting three grand slams in a single game.

Baylor Bears News / Yardbarker / February 14

Baylor's Tyce Armstrong makes history with remarkable feat

Baylor's Tyce Armstrong makes college baseball history with remarkable feat

He is only the second player in college baseball history to accomplish this feat.

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College Baseball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 13

Ethan Mendoza Walks Off UC Davis in Texas Baseball Season Opener

Texas Longhorns junior infielder Ethan Mendoza, the Longhorns lead off hitter, opened the night going 0-4 at the plate, but in his final appearance of the night, he made up for the previous at-bats. Mendoza called the game, rocketing a 2-run home run in the seventh inning to close out No.

College Baseball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 13

Preview: Texas Baseball's Opener vs. UC Davis

Texas baseball enters the 2026 season with lofty expectations and high hopes. Ranked No. 3 nationally, it’s arguably Omaha-or-nothing for this team. Head coach Jim Schlossnagle opens his second season at the helm this weekend as Texas hosts UC Davis at UFCU Disch-Falk Field for Opening Day.

Preview, What to Know About Gators Baseball Series Against UAB

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 13th-ranked Florida Gators are set to begin its 2026 campaign with a three-game series against UAB starting on Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the Gators' season-opening series against the Blazers.

Virginia Baseball vs. Wagner: Start Time and TV Channel

The Virginia Cavaliers baseball team is approaching its season opener against Wagner. This will be a three-game series, with the first matchup scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m.

College Baseball News / New Baseball Media / February 13

2026 College Baseball Preview: Sun Belt

Thanks to Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina, the Sun Belt has been one of the premier conferences in college baseball over the past few years. And, for 2026, both of those schools should remain formidable forces.

College Baseball News / New Baseball Media / February 12

2026 College Baseball Season Preview: Big West

The Big West may not be a household name in college football or basketball — but it is in baseball. It’s home to several notable powers in the sport, including UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, and UC Santa Barbara.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / February 12

No. 5 Georgia Tech vs Bowling Green preview

Georgia Tech officially begins on the mound tomorrow afternoon and comes in as a preseason consensus top-five program in the nation for the first time since 2003.

College Baseball News / New Baseball Media / February 12

2026 College Baseball Preview: Big 10

The Big 10 went from a fledgling baseball conference to a powerhouse in 2024, thanks to the additions of UCLA, USC, Washington, and Oregon. Heading into 2026, the conference’s quality of play should remain high, especially thanks to a certain championship contender from Los Angeles.

Preview: Opening Weekend for No. 22 Miami

Was it a fluke that the Miami Hurricanes reached Super Regionals last season and was one out away from going to Omaha? Only time will tell as they start this season ranked as the No.

College Baseball News / Field Level Media / February 12

Crash involving baseball team bus in Iowa leaves 1 dead

One person died and 32 other occupants were injured when a bus carrying an Iowa community college baseball team overturned, authorities said. The Iowa State Patrol said a bus from Iowa Lakes Community College crashed into a highway ditch in the single-car incident early Wednesday near Twin Lakes, about 110 miles northwest of Des Moines.

College Baseball News / Just Baseball / February 11

Players Reflect on Discontinuation of Purdue Fort Wayne Baseball

Cam Karczewski jogged down the third base line and touched home plate, trimming Youngstown State’s lead to five runs in the top of the ninth. Purdue Fort Wayne had already lost once earlier in the day.

College Baseball News / Yardbarker / February 7

10 MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years,' more

Before the 2026 season, which culminates in June with the College World Series, begins, here's a look at 10 players — one for each position, including three outfielders and a left- and right-handed pitcher — to know.

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