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Vols Steal a Series in OKC, Now Turn Their Attention to Hoover
OKLAHOMA CITY - Tennessee didn’t make it look pretty, but pretty doesn’t matter when you’re fighting for positioning heading into conference tournament week. The Volunteers wrapped up a series win at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark against No. 20 Oklahoma, taking two of three in what turned into a weather-delayed, double-header Saturday in Oklahoma City. It was a gritty finish to the regular season for Josh Elander’s first Tennessee team. A year that started 4-8 in SEC play and
Ellie Williamson
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The California to Knoxville Pipeline Continues to Flow: Jared Grindlinger Emerges as a Name to Watch in 2026 MLB Draft Class
KNOXVILLE, Tenn - The connection between Southern California and the Southeastern Conference has become one of the most reliable talent pipelines in amateur baseball. Now, that pathway is once again drawing attention, this time through the Grindlinger family. While Trent Grindlinger has quickly established himself at the University of Tennessee, his brother, Jared Grindlinger, is beginning to surface as a prospect to monitor ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft cycle. Trent’s brother
Ellie Williamson
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Elander Faces Former Coach Schlossnagle as Tennessee Eyes Boost in Texas Series
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Volunteers baseball continued to solidify its postseason résumé Tuesday night, defeating Presbyterian Blue Hose baseball 8-1 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in its penultimate midweek contest of the 2026 regular season. Tennessee controlled the game throughout, capitalizing on its offensive depth while limiting Presbyterian to a single run. The midweek result aligns with the program’s recent push to strengthen its NCAA Tournament profile following a la
Ellie Williamson
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The Long Road Back to Omaha: Tennessee Baseball’s Postseason Push
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - When Josh Elander took the reins of a Tennessee baseball program that had become one of college baseball’s royalty, nobody expected the road to be smooth. Four months later, the first-year head coach finds himself steering a ship that has weathered serious storms. After making Tennessee program history, as the first head coach to reach the 30-win mark in the first season, he looks to be finally sailing in the right direction. Josh Elander’s team currently b
Ellie Williamson
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