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West Virginia's Generational Publicity Run Added Another Chapter

West Virginia is on a generational run right now with free publicity. The WVU baseball team's run to the College World Series amplified it, but it all began before they even reached Omaha.

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Big, Hard-Throwing WVU Pitcher Set to Enter Transfer Portal

Late Friday night, West Virginia right-handed pitcher Mac Stiffler (6'7", 210) announced on X that he would be departing and entering the NCAA transfer portal.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 20

WVU's Promising Young First Baseman Enters Transfer Portal

Friday afternoon, West Virginia redshirt freshman infielder Ryan Maggy (6'1", 195 lbs) announced on X that he would be entering his name into the transfer portal.

Odds Released for WVU’s Season Opener vs. Coastal Carolina

The summer is moving along quickly, largely thanks to the baseball team making a run to the semifinals at the College World Series, significantly cutting into the dog days of the offseason.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 19

Paul Schoenfeld Went From Unknown to WVU Legend in One Season

A year ago, outfielder Paul Schoenfeld made the move from Colorado Mesa (Division II) to West Virginia. At first glance, it looked like the Mountaineers may have found a hidden gem as he hit over .400 in each of his two final seasons there, combining for 15 homers and 95 RBI.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 18

Steve Sabins Says WVU Baseball Is 'Just Getting Started' After Historic Season

What a ride it was for the West Virginia baseball program in 2026. Not that long ago, the team was fresh off a sweep of first-place Kansas and gave itself a chance to capture another regular season Big 12 title, and at the time, it seemed like that could be the high point of the year.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 18

Confidence Meter: Which Draft-Eligible Mountaineers Will Return in 2027

West Virginia's season is now over, and over the course of the next couple of months, Steve Sabins will be putting the final touches on the 2027 roster while also assisting those who are draft-eligible to make the right decision.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 18

What This WVU Baseball Team Meant to West Virginia Can't Be Measured

Over the last handful of years, West Virginia fans have sat through a bunch of disappointment. Whether it was the football team struggling to win games or the chaos that ensued in the men's basketball program that resulted in four head coaches in as many years, it's been a brutal stretch.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 18

What UNC Head Coach Scott Forbes Said About West Virginia

West Virginia may have come up empty-handed in two tries against North Carolina in the College World Series, but they earned the respect of their head coach, Scott Forbes, who was incredibly complimentary of the Mountaineers following Wednesday's game.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 18

Way-Too-Early Projection of West Virginia's 2027 Starting Lineup

Yes, the season just ended, and there's a ton that can and will change with this West Virginia baseball roster ahead of the 2027 season. That said, I always like to look at where things currently stand to see what it could look like a year from now.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 17

What Steve Sabins Said Following the Season-Ending Loss to UNC

The West Virginia Mountaineers (47-16) fell to the North Carolina Tar Heels (53-12-1) Wednesday afternoon 12-7 in the College World Series. West Virginia head coach Steve Sabins met with the media following the game and gave his assessment of the Mountaineers' final game of the season.

North Carolina Ends West Virginia’s Season with 12-7 Victory

West Virginia’s historic baseball season came to an end on Wednesday as North Carolina’s offense proved too much to overcome in a 12-7 victory in the College World Series.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 17

Looking Ahead to WVU's 2027 Roster: Returners, Transfers, Commits & Draft Questions

Unfortunately, the West Virginia baseball season has come to an end, but what a wild & wonderful ride it was. The Mountaineers hosted a super regional for the first time ever and then reached the College World Series, also for the first time.

West Virginia's Historic Run Ends with Loss to North Carolina in College World Series

The West Virginia Mountaineers' (47-17) historic season came to end Wednesday afternoon after falling to the North Carolina Tar Heels (53-12-1) in the College World Series 12-7.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 17

Initial Thoughts on WVU's Season-Ending Loss to UNC in College World Series

And the best season in West Virginia program history has officially come to an end. The Mountaineers were eliminated by North Carolina on Wednesday by a 12-7 score, bringing their record to 47-17 to end it For the final time this season, my initial thoughts...