Florida State opened the 2026 season with a pair of wins against James Madison. The Seminoles won game one 5-1 before a 16-5 run-rule victory on Saturday. Game three of the series was canceled due to inclement weather. Ariya and Brett recap the opening series with talk about the lineup, offensive standouts, and early returns on the mound.

Ariya and Brett preview the 2026 season two days ahead of Opening Day. The Seminoles start this season against James Madison, the fourth time in the last five years FSU has hosted them for the opener. We project Florida State's pitching staff roles, the starting position players, and the lineup to begin the season. Head coach Link Jarrett spoke to Brett for about 15 minutes on Saturday morning. That interview is at the end of the episode.

Our preseason player interview series continues with left-handed pitcher Wes Mendes. Mendes is expected to be in the Seminoles' weekend rotation for the second straight season. He discussed lessons from his first year of starting, adjustments he's made to his pitch mix and routine, and his goals for the 2026 season.

Florida State left-handed pitcher Trey Beard joined the podcast as part of our preseason player interview series. The preseason All-American discussed the process of transferring to FSU, his previous connections to the school, being an underrated prospect out of HS, and his four-pitch mix, including his well-above-average changeup.

The Seminoles' sophomore first baseman joins Sunday Golds: A Florida State Baseball Podcast for a one-on-one interview with Ariya Massoudi. Bailey discusses expectations coming off his freshman season, FSU's new-look group, and his draft rankings heading into a sophomore-draft-eligible season.

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Florida State begins the 2026 season in just over two months, hosting James Madison on February 13. After recent interviews with head coach Link Jarrett and pitching coach Micah Posey on the show, we break down the Seminoles' 2026 position player group. We discuss potential starters at each position and how a lineup could potentially come together.

The Seminoles' head coach joined the podcast for over 30 minutes to discuss the current state of Florida State baseball. Jarrett broke down where FSU's roster is after its portal haul, highlighting many of the newcomers. He also spoke on upgrades to FSU's player development facilities, what he looks for in an infielder, and how his staff promotes offensive development.

Florida State baseball begins the 2026 season in 79 days. Pitching coach Micah Posey joined the podcast for just over 35 minutes to break down the Seminoles' revamped pitching staff.

FSU's pitching staff is made up of 20 arms, including 13 newcomers. There are 14 right-handed pitchers and six left-handed pitchers. Of the newcomers, six are from the portal, three are from DII/JUCO, and four are true freshmen.

Posey discussed the improvements of returners Wes Mendes, John Abraham, and Payton Manca. He also spoke about the additions of high-level transfers Trey Beard, Bryson Moore, Cole Stokes, Cade O'Leary, & Gabe Nard.

The pitching coach also talked about FSU's new 'launch-pad,' which was installed by Driveline, and will implement biomechanics into the pitching lab.

Sunday Golds is back to recap the Seminoles' two fall ball exhibitions against Mississippi State and UAB. FSU and Mississippi State tied 6-6 through 14 innings. The Seminoles topped UAB, 16-5, over 11.5 innings.

Brett and Ariya discuss their overall takeaways from the exhbitions and highlight standouts from the mound and at the plate.

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Florida State baseball began its 2025-26 season with its first official practice on Monday.

In this episode, Ariya Massoudi and Brett Nevitt preview fall ball, discuss the Seminoles' large group of newcomers, and highlight some of the 'Noles in the Pros.

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