The 2026 college baseball season has officially come to a close with Oklahoma claiming the national championship. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith sit down to discuss their biggest takeaways from the season and break down exactly how each one connects to the recruiting process for high school players and families navigating it right now.

What we cover:

This episode is for every player and family trying to understand exactly what the college game looks like right now — and what it will take to compete at the next level moving forward.

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In this episode, we talk about what you should be doing to take ownership of your recruiting process. We talk about the time and effort it takes to be an active participant in your process with emails, videos, social media posts, and more. We also talk about doing more than the bare minimum and giving yourself the best chance to get in front of the coaches and program you are interested in.

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*Re-release of ep. 61*

The transfer portal has made it easier than ever to leave a program — but the families who navigate the recruiting process best are the ones who make the right decision the first time and never need it. We are rereleasing this conversation with St. John's University Pitching Coach George Brown from 2024 because it is as relevant today as the day we recorded it — and with St. John's coming off a super regional appearance in 2026, Coach Brown's insights on building the right culture and making the right recruiting decisions have never felt more timely.

What we cover:

St. John's made a super regional in 2026 — and this conversation from 2024 shows exactly the kind of program building and recruiting philosophy that gets a program there. This episode is essential listening for every baseball family in the recruiting process right now

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The NCAA has reworked the language surrounding the proposed 5-for-5 eligibility rule — and the clarification around when the eligibility clock starts is an important update every baseball family needs to understand. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly what changed, why it matters, and how the updated language could directly benefit players depending on when their birthday falls.

What we cover:

The details of eligibility rules can have a direct impact on your son's college baseball career. This update is one worth understanding completely before the vote happens.

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2026 College World Series Preview — CWS Picks, Super Regional Recap & the All-SEC Bracket - Ep. 171

The 2026 College World Series field is set and Omaha is ready. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down every super regional result, reacts to the weekend's biggest surprises, and makes their full picks for the College World Series — from opening game predictions all the way to a champion.

What we cover:

Whether you are heading to Omaha, watching from home, or a recruit following the programs on your list — this is your complete guide to the 2026 College World Series.

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Arm injuries in youth and high school baseball are rising at an alarming rate — and the pitch count rules designed to prevent them may be doing less than we think. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball pulls back the curtain on why current pitch count guidelines at the youth and high school level are outdated, how college programs actually manage and protect their pitching staffs, and what the youth baseball community needs to prioritize to start reversing the trend of rising arm injuries in young players.

What we cover:

This episode is essential listening for every parent of a young pitcher, every youth baseball coach, and every player who wants a long and healthy career on the mound.

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2026 NCAA Super Regional Picks, Regional Recap & The Velocity Revolution Reshaping College Baseball - Ep. 170

Regional weekend is done and the road to Omaha runs through eight super regional matchups this weekend. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball recaps every regional result, makes their picks for all eight super regionals, and takes a deep dive into one of the defining stories of the 2026 NCAA Tournament — the velocity revolution happening across college baseball and what it means for hitters, defenders, and recruits at every level.

What we cover:

Whether you are a college baseball fan mapping out your super regional weekend or a recruit trying to understand what the college game demands right now — this episode covers it all.

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The NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility vote has been moved to June — and with significant support behind it, college athletics may be on the verge of its biggest eligibility change in decades. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball gives you the latest update on exactly what the proposed rule says, when it would take effect, and what it means for every player, family, and program navigating college baseball right now.

What we cover:

• The latest update on the 5-for-5 vote — why it has been moved to June and how much support it currently has heading into that vote

• Exactly how the new five year eligibility model would work — what changes, what stays the same, and what it means for current and future recruits

• When the eligibility clock starts under the new rule — high school graduation or a student athlete's 19th birthday, whichever comes first

• What limited waivers would still be available and which circumstances would qualify under the new model

• The one time transfer rule that would go into effect alongside the eligibility change and what it means for players considering a move

• Our thoughts on the broader transfer portal picture — how this rule reshapes the way coaches and players think about transferring

• How D1 roster construction changes under a five year eligibility model and which programs stand to benefit most

• Who this rule change helps, who it hurts, and what recruits at every stage of the process should be thinking about right now

We will continue to bring you updates on this as more information becomes available so you stay ahead of every change coming to college baseball.

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The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket is set and the EMD Baseball crew is breaking it all down. In this episode of Dugout Dish, we go region by region through all sixteen regionals, make our picks for who advances to the super regionals, and give our honest assessment of what the selection committee got right, where we have questions, and which programs got left out of the field of 64 that had no business going home.

What we cover:

Whether you are filling out your bracket, following the programs recruiting your son, or just a college baseball fan who wants the full picture before the regionals begin — this episode has everything you need.

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College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Recruits at Every Level Need to Be Watching | EMD Shorts

The college baseball postseason is officially underway at every level — and for any player who wants to play college baseball one day, right now is the most important time of year to be paying attention. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down what is happening across the D1, D2, and D3 brackets, where things stand heading into this week, and exactly why watching postseason college baseball is one of the most valuable things a recruit can do for their development and their recruitment.

What we cover:

All of college baseball is playing for a national championship right now. If you aspire to be part of it — tune in and see exactly what you are working toward.

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