In an ironic twist, the two highest seeds in the Hattiesburg Regional will be playing against one another in day two—in the losers' bracket. No. 2 seed Alabama was upset 5-3 by Miami (Fla.) in game one.
Former Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams announced his retirement after spending ten seasons in the Major Leagues and 15 years of professional baseball.
With his playing days now formally in the rearview mirror, Adams will turn the page on a career that saw him bat .258/.306/.463 in 2,614 major-league plate appearances.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.