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West Virginia head coach Steve Sabins joins us to talk about his first-place Mountaineers, who currently hold a three-game lead in the Big 12 standings after bouncing back from their first back-to-back losses of the season. We talk to Sabins about the growth of the West Virginia program, what hosting a regional would mean and how the Mountaineers are top 10 nationally in ERA despite using pitchers in a unique manner.

Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Mike Rooney joins the show to talk about the Mountaineers and the rest of the Big 12 as we...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert delve into the latest in Midwest and Big Ten baseball action. They discuss Iowa's upcoming critical series against Oregon State and Oregon, Creighton's successful season under Coach Ed Servais, and Notre Dame's recent surge in the ACC. Burke also provides insights from his visit to Kent State vs. Ball State, and they highlight standout performances from Cincinnati's Kerrington Cross and Missouri State's Nick Rodriguez. The episode also covers the ongoing Big Ten rankings and previews the hosts' upcoming coverage plans.

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 13 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

01:25 Overview of the Show's Format

03:20 Debate on Arkansas and Texas Rankings

04:28 Evaluating Florida State and Other Top Teams

07:15 Comparing Georgia, Auburn and Vanderbilt

15:42 West Virginia's Case for Hosting

16:50 Clemson and Oregon State's Hosting Chances

29:10 Finalizing the Top 16 Hosts

38:45 Conference-by-Conference Breakdown

46:58 Big South Conference Update

47:13 Bi...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt recap Weekend 12. They discuss the big series affecting the Big 12 race, the Big Ten race opening up over the weekend, UC Irvine's upset series loss, a smorgasbord of SEC results and much more.

00:00 Introduction

03:36 Big 12 Series: Cincinnati vs. Kansas

05:22 USC's Impressive Run

10:33 Vanderbilt's Season Analysis

14:10 Miami's Turnaround

17:01 Washington's Impact on the Big Ten

18:45 West Coast Teams' Dominance

19:24 Michigan's Rise in the Big Ten

20:02 UCSD's Impressive Weekend<...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy preview Weekend 12 around college baseball by asking burning questions about some of the biggest series this weekend.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

03:43 Vanderbilt vs. Alabama Discussion

11:24 Ole Miss at Oklahoma Preview

14:58 Tennessee's Current Outlook

22:24 NC State at Miami: Two Hot Teams

27:38 Clemson and Florida State: Are They Broken?

31:09 Debating USC's Potential Against UCLA

33:48 Big Ten Postseason Implications: Iowa vs. Washington

36:04 TCU at Arizona...

North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent joins the show to talk about his first-place Wolfpack, who took a 1 1/2 game lead in the standings after a sweep of then No. 3 Clemson, which also boosted NC State into the top 25 of the RPI and into serious host consideration. We talk to Avent about that series win, about how he and his staff have created one of the most consistent programs in the nation and about one of his biggest coaching wins, helping with the creation of the annual Victory Over Cancer game to support pediatric cancer research.

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert dive deep into the latest happenings in Midwest and Big Ten baseball. They discuss Iowa's leadership in the Big Ten, UCLA's performance, and Oregon's dominance over Oregon State. The hosts also talk about USC's standout pitching and profile Washington's resurgence under Eddie Smith. Highlights include standout weekend performances, Joseph Dzuir's latest outing, and Mitch Voit’s impressive day at the plate. Burke shares his plans to cover the MAC series between Kent State and Ball State, while Patrick contemplates visiting Creighton or Illinois State. Pl...

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 12 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Team Selection Overview

00:50 Top Teams Discussion: Texas and SEC Contenders

04:07 ACC Teams Analysis and Projections

11:48 West Coast Teams and RPI Considerations

15:22 Finalizing Top 16

25:35 Conference-by-Conference Breakdown

36:36 Big 12 Conference Analysis

37:59 Big East Conference Breakdown

39:32 Big South and Big Ten Updates

43:43 CAA and Conference USA Insights

46:06 Horizon, Ivy, and MA...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Kendall Rogers look back at an eventful Weekend 11 in college baseball. The guys cover the high-profile rivalry series between Texas and Texas A&M, LSU's series win over Tennessee, Oregon's sweep of in-state rival Oregon State and much more.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

02:02 LSU vs. Tennessee Series Recap

06:54 Texas vs. Texas A&M Analysis

11:16 ACC Highlights: NC State and Florida State

15:31 Miami Hurricanes' Impressive Sweep

18:39 Florida Gators' Weekend Recap

20:28 UC Irvine's Impressive...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Kendall Rogers break down the in-season coaching change at Mississippi State. They take a look at the strengths and challenges of this job and talk through what Hail State will be looking for in its next baseball coach.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:00 Chris Lemonis' Career Highlights

02:25 Impact of In-Season Firing

04:50 Mississippi State's Recent Performance

10:57 Recruiting Challenges and Strengths

15:12 Future Prospects and Coaching Search

22:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Joe Healy preview Weekend 11 around college baseball, including the revival of the rivalry series between Texas and Texas A&M, a handful of fun series in the ACC, the trap game weekend in the Big 12 and much more.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

05:24 Tennessee vs. LSU: A Deep Dive

13:11 Texas vs. Texas A&M: Rivalry Week

14:00 Penn vs. Columbia: The Real Rivalry

23:46 Tecovas Boots: Built for Baseball

25:29 Boston College vs. Miami: A Crucial...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller joins the show to talk about his Hawkeyes, who are leading the Big Ten by 2 1/2 games after a sweep at Michigan that also boosted Iowa’s RPI up to 57. We talk to Heller about the series at Michigan, about rebounding from a disappointing campaign last year and how he and his staff have created one of the most consistent programs in the Big Ten.

Later in the episode, Midwest analyst/writer Patrick Ebert joining the show to talk about the Hawkeyes and the rest of the Big Ten as we...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert dive into Midwest and Big Ten baseball action from this past weekend. They cover the impressive performances of the Kansas Jayhawks, the Big Ten's top teams like Iowa and Indiana, and notable players including Notre Dame's Carson Tinney. The duo also discusses tight races in the Missouri Valley, Big East, and Horizon leagues, providing insights into standout series and upcoming matchups. Burke and Patrick share their thoughts on key players and games to watch, including Washington's rise and the dominance of Wright State in...

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 11 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

01:26 Top Seeds Discussion

07:14 Finalizing Top Eight Seeds

30:25 Conference Breakdown

39:11 Big East Conference Standings

41:02 Big South Conference Update

41:29 Big Ten Conference Analysis

43:17 Big West Conference Insights

44:15 CAA and Conference USA Overview

51:10 Patriot League and SEC Breakdown

57:57 Southern and Southland Conference Changes

01:01:19 Summit League and Su...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy and Kendall Rogers whip around the country breaking down the action from Weekend 10 of the college baseball season. The discussion begins with an assessment of the volatility in the SEC, then moves on to the ACC and Big 12 before finishing with a host of other teams that have caught our attention, out West and in the mid-major ranks.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

04:07 Winning Streaks and Rankings

05:52 Golden Spikes Award Favorites

08:07 SEC Weekend Highlights

15:47 A...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Shotgun Spratling preview Weekend 10 of the college baseball. They discuss another loaded slate in both the SEC and ACC, and then do a deep dive into some lower-profile series that should have your attention this weekend.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

03:02 Previewing the SEC

08:04 ACC Series to Watch

15:34 USC's Impressive Season Amidst Construction

22:10 Big 12, Big West, and Big 10 Highlights

24:51 UCLA's Dominance and Key Players

25:44 Oregon's Crucial Upcoming Games

28:25 Pitching Prospects and Freshman...

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 10 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:22 Top Teams Discussion: Arkansas vs. Texas

05:02 Evaluating Clemson and Other Contenders

06:00 Debating Auburn, Oregon State and Georgia Tech

11:31 Other Host Site Candidates: LSU, Coastal Carolina, and More

28:04 Conference Breakdown: America East and American Athletic

43:02 Big 12 and Big East Teams Analysis

44:10 Big South and Big Ten Conference Updates

49:08 Big West an...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Patrick Ebert, Burke Granger, and special guest Shotgun Spratling discuss their observations from recent Midwest and Big Ten series. The team breaks down USC's strong series against Penn State, highlighting standout performances from Caden Aoki and Caden Hunter. They also delve into Maryland's continued hitting prowess but pitching struggles, along with Oregon's inconsistency and potential. Shotgun provides insights into important players and highlights upcoming games. The episode wraps up with plans for future coverage and rankings of top-lefty aces in the Big Ten.

00:00 Welcome t...

Georgia head coach Wes Johnson joins the show to discuss how his No. 5 Bulldogs managed to turnaround after losing four consecutive SEC games, ultimately achieving a dramatic series victory over then-No. 1 Arkansas, led by one of Johnson’s mentors, Dave Van Horn. He also covers the attacking mindsets he encourages in his players and Georgia’s success in the transfer portal since his arrival.

Later in the episode, SEC Extra writer Mark Etheridge joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs and the rest of the SEC as we head into the second half of t...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers whip around the country breaking down the action from Weekend 9 of the college baseball season. The discussion begins with some Big 12 talk, then moves on to the ACC and SEC before finishing with a host of other teams that have caught our attention, out West and in the mid-major ranks.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:20 Wake Forest and North Carolina Series Recap

02:23 Big 12 Conference Highlights

02:47 West Virginia's Performance Analysis

05:18 Cincinnati's Surprising Season

06:40 Big 12...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers and Mark Etheridge preview Weekend 9 around the country. They discuss another pivotal weekend in the Big 12, top series in the ACC and SEC, two series to focus on in the Big Ten and everything else going on in college baseball.

00:00 Introduction and Host Change

03:11 Big 12 Highlights and Key Series

09:03 ACC Series to Watch

16:30 SEC Showdowns and Key Matchups

20:51 Auburn vs. LSU: Key Players and Strategies

23:17 Vanderbilt's Pitching Strategy

24:47 Mississippi State vs. Alabama: A...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert dive into all things Midwest College Baseball. They discuss the unpredictable weather and its impact on game schedules, share personal anecdotes related to travel challenges, and review recent Big Ten series, including Southern Miss vs. Marshall. The duo also presents their midseason awards for the Big Ten, including Player, Pitcher, Newcomer, and Freshman of the Year. Additionally, they highlight standout teams like UCLA and Iowa, offering predictions for the rest of the season. Join Burke and Patrick for an insightful look at midseason developments...

UCLA head coach John Savage joins to talk about how his Bruins have turned things around from struggling mightily in 2024 to being a regional host contender this season despite having the majority of the same faces on the roster and about the most important lessons he learned going against coaching legends like Mike Gillespie, Pat Casey and Andy Lopez.

Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Mike Rooney joins the show to talk about how the Bruins and the rest of the West Coast teams have had the upper hand in the Big...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt recap Weekend 8 around college baseball. They discuss Texas A&M's comeback series win over Tennessee, how the ACC looks halfway through league play and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:01 Heartfelt Message and Current Events

01:46 Texas A&M's Surprising Performance

03:06 Tennessee and Texas Analysis

10:26 LSU and SEC Insights

13:41 ACC Teams and Performances

20:33 Wake Forest's Comeback

22:09 ACC Midseason Review

23:55 Big 12 Highlights and Surprises

31:32 Western Kentucky's Pitching...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Joe Healy and Bradley Smart preview Weekend 8. They discuss another loaded slate in both the SEC and ACC, then do a deep dive into some lower-profile series that should have your attention this weekend.

00:00 Welcome to The D1 Baseball Podcast

05:24 SEC Series Highlights and Predictions

13:52 ACC Series Highlights and Predictions

19:57 Discussing East Carolina's Season

20:51 Western Kentucky vs. DBU Series Preview

24:38 Arizona vs. Arizona State Series Hype

25:18 USC Upstate at High Point and Other Key Matchups<...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert discuss their observations from recent midwest and Big Ten series, including Ohio State's surprising series win against Oregon and USC's strong pitching performance. The guys also spotlight standout players who played in the midwest this past weekend, including Florida State's Jamie Arnold and Notre Dame's Estevan Moreno. The episode also covers the Big Ten's overall landscape, including updates on Iowa, UCLA, and other top teams. Burke and Patrick share their upcoming coverage plans and reflect on the current season's pitching and offensive highlights.

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 is shaping up halfway through the 2025 college baseball season.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:16 Midseason Field Selection Process

04:55 Top Seeds and Contenders

05:41 Host Site Discussions

09:27 Conference Breakdown and Analysis

14:13 Big 12 and Other Major Conferences

19:42 Mid-Major Conferences and Bubble Teams

51:00 Clemson and WKU's Tough Schedule

53:01 Mid-Major Teams and Selection Committee Challenges

55:14 Horizon League and Independent Conference Highlights

56:07 Ivy League an...

Arizona State head coach Willie Bloomquist, who's team is 19-9 with a 7-2 start in Big 12, joins the show to talk about his new conference as well as his efforts to rebuild the Sun Devils program into the national championship contender they were regularly during his playing days. He also discusses the stacked midweek schedule he put together this season and why he 'doesn’t recruit turds.'

Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Kendall Rogers joins the show to talk about the Sun Devils and the rest of the Big 12 as we...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers take stock of things at the midpoint of the regular season. They talk about the top national title contenders, teams in the middle of the rankings they're buying, teams outside the rankings they are bullish on and what it will take for the slumping SEC teams to get it going.

02:13 National Title Contenders Game

10:11 Middle of the Rankings Discussion

18:59 Teams Recently Dumped from Rankings

21:54 Virginia's Comeback Story

24:33 Arizona's Potential

25:28 Wake Forest and...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Patrick Ebert and Joe Healy preview Weekend 7 around college baseball. They discuss this being a standout year in the Big Ten, the series to watch this weekend in the SEC and ACC, and they take a deep dive into what's shaping up as a fun season in Conference USA.

00:24 Week 7 Preview and Picks Game

04:07 Big Ten Baseball Series Highlights

13:41 SEC Series Highlights and Predictions

28:25 ACC Highlights

28:56 Georgia Tech's Season and Danny Hall's Legacy

38:25 Conference USA a...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger dive deep into the performance of Big Ten baseball teams, West Virginia, and some of the top prospects in the Midwest. They discuss standout performances, including UCLA's recent top 25 debut and Oregon's challenging month ahead. Burke shares his observations from Morgantown, West Virginia, highlighting key players from Arizona and West Virginia. Patrick provides insights from his trip to Evanston, Illinois, focusing on Northwestern's stellar infield defense and Illinois' powerful lineup. They also touch on Nebraska's struggles and potential for a turnaround. Stay tuned for upcoming...

Episode Summary

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger examine the performance of Big Ten baseball teams, West Virginia, and some of the top prospects in the Midwest.

Episode Notes

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger dive deep into the performance of Big Ten baseball teams, West Virginia, and some of the top prospects in the Midwest. They discuss standout performances, including UCLA's recent top 25 debut and Oregon's challenging month ahead. Burke shares his observations from Morgantown, West...

Georgia Tech head coach Danny Hall, who has his team off to a 20-4 start in his 32nd season with the Yellow Jackets, joins the show to talk about Georgia Tech's unique usage of Mason Patel. He also discusses Drew Burress' most impressive feats, how transfers like Kyle Lodise have helped changed the dynamic of their lineup this season and how he's seen college baseball change during his tenure in Atlanta.

Later in the episode, ACC Extra writer Bradley Smart joins the show to talk about the Jackets and the rest of the ACC as w...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy recap Weekend 6 around college baseball. They discuss Georgia's sweep of Florida, Clemson's gritty series win against Wake Forest, the Big 12 being as intriguing as any league and much more.

02:02 Georgia's Impressive Performance
10:13 Florida vs. Texas A&M: Who Will Bounce Back?
12:55 Texas and LSU: Weekend Recap
23:48 Tecovas Boots Ad Break
24:23 ACC Spotlight: Clemson and Wake Forest
32:02 Duke and Cal Series Upsets
36:10 UC Irvine's Offensive Prowess
37:26 Troy's Impressive Series Win
41:02 UTSA's Old School...

Georgia Tech head coach Danny Hall, who has his team off to a 20-4 start in his 32nd season with the Yellow Jackets, joins the show to talk about Georgia Tech's unique usage of Mason Patel. He also discusses Drew Burress' most impressive feats, how transfers like Kyle Lodise have helped changed the dynamic of their lineup this season and how he's seen college baseball change during his tenure in Atlanta.

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Episode Summary

Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy recap Weekend 6 around college baseball.

Episode Notes

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy recap Weekend 6 around college baseball. They discuss Georgia's sweep of Florida, Clemson's gritty series win against Wake Forest, the Big 12 being as intriguing as any league and much more.

02:02 Georgia's Impressive Performance

10:13 Florida vs. Texas A&M: Who Will Bounce Back?

12:55 Texas and LSU: Weekend Recap

23:48 Tecovas Boots Ad Break<...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Joe Healy and Eric Sorenson preview Weekend 6 around college baseball by going from west to east highlighting the best series of the weekend.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
03:03 West Coast Series Preview
07:51 Grand Canyon vs. Abilene Christian
12:55 SEC Series Preview
20:31 ACC Series Preview
27:50 Big 12 Series Preview
34:15 Big 10 Highlights: Michigan-Purdue and More
44:41 Potluck Section: Coastal vs. Troy and More
49:07 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Weekend Preview

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Daron Vaught sits down for an exclusive interview with Stanford's Japanese freshman phenom Rintaro Sasaki.

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On this episode of B1G, Baseball & Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert review recent Big Ten and Midwest baseball action. They discuss Oregon’s strong season, UCLA's surprising absence from the rankings and Indiana’s recent success against Ohio State. Granger then provides in-depth insights from his recent trip to Ann Arbor to watch USC and Michigan before the episode concludes with a preview of upcoming games.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:22 St. Patrick's Day and Famous Patricks
03:58 Big Ten Standings Overview
04:51 UCLA and Nebraska Series Recap
06:56 Indiana and Iowa Highlights
08:55 Penn Stat...

Purdue head coach Greg Goff joins Sidearm Delivery to discuss another hot start for his team with a 17-2 record overall and a series win in their opening Big Ten weekend. Goff talks about what it’ll take for the Boilermakers to sustain their success and why they made a slight adjustment to their recruiting plan this offseason.

Later in the episode, D1Baseball Midwest writer Burke Granger joins the show to talk about the 17-team Big Ten Conference that has some teams that have separated themselves from the pack in the first 18-22 games. We a...