The D1Baseball Podcast

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. Plus, don't miss their reflections on the season so far and upcoming college baseball action!

00:00 Welcome to B1G Baseball and Beyond

00:51 Nostalgic Jordan Memories

04:47 Big Ten Baseball Weekend Recap

05:14 Iowa's Dominance in the Big Ten

07:50 UCLA's Strong Season

10:54 Oregon's Impressive Sweep

14:23 USC's Continued Success

16:57 Big Ten Tournament Excitement

17:53 Interview with Washington's Coach Eddie Smith

19:20 Washington's Recruiting Strategy and NIL Challenges

20:27 Washington's Performance and Key Players

25:09 Midwest Roundup: Kansas and Notre Dame

29:00 Missouri Valley Conference Highlights

30:23 Big Ten Baseball Insights

34:06 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts

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D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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 MAC Conferences

48:36 Missouri Valley and Mountain West

49:22 NEC, Ohio Valley, and Patriot League

51:44 SEC and SoCon Discussions

56:21 Southland, SWAC, and Summit League

01:02:06 Sun Belt, WCC, and WAC Conferences

01:08:42 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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 Performance

21:37 UConn and Northeastern's Winning Streaks

22:34 Oregon's Dominance Over Oregon State

26:04 Golden Spikes Award Contenders

30:58 Wrapping Up and Special Thanks

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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 Series

27:29 Virginia and Georgia Tech: Teams in Need

29:15 Big 12: A Wild Ride

35:09 Big Ten Showdowns and RPI Challenges

42:17 Other Notable Series and Players to Watch

44:12 Weekend Plans and Final Thoughts

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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 head into the final month of regular-season action. We discuss the most intriguing storylines in the conference this season, look back at Oregon’s big series win over UCLA and rank the six elite lefty Friday night starters in the conference.

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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 the Horizon League.

00:00 Welcome to B1G Baseball and Beyond

00:32 Weekend Recap: Bloomington Adventures

06:13 Draft Prospects: Devon Taylor Discussion

13:31 Big Ten Baseball: Iowa's Dominance

21:53 Washington Huskies: Surprising Success

27:59 Indiana and Maryland: Key Players and Performances

30:47 Andrew Johnson's Performance and Indiana's Freshmen

32:02 McCoy's Recovery and Indiana's Resilience

33:14 Indiana's Rotation and Key Performances

34:47 Maryland's Offensive Power

36:41 Standout Players and Series Highlights

45:11 Midwest Baseball Recap: Kansas and Notre Dame

50:20 Missouri Valley Conference and Horizon League

52:52 Big East and MAC Updates

59:16 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts

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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 Sun Belt Conference

01:02:26 West Coast Conference and WAC

01:03:54 Final Bubble Team Discussions

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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 Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Series Recap

20:44 Ole Miss and South Carolina Analysis

23:01 ACC Series Highlights

24:11 Stanford and North Carolina’s Season Trajectories

27:24 Miami and Georgia Tech: Stock Market Analogy

29:54 Big 12 Highlights and Kansas’ Impressive Run

37:09 West Virginia’s Potential and Pitching Strengths

39:34 Big Ten Baseball and Scholarship Dilemmas

46:34 Patriot League Showdown: Lafayette vs. Holy Cross

48:32 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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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 Impact

30:30 Big West Conference Highlights

31:24 Series to Watch This Weekend

40:07 Golden Spikes Award Contenders

49:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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