2026 Baseball News

[bearcatbret]

Dominic Mauro Picked by Athletics in 10th Round of MLB Draft - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website
Dom is getting a chance.

[bearcatbret]

"Natili is third-highest Bearcat ever taken in the draft, goes No. 76 overall"

Jack Natili Selected by the Colorado Rockies in Third Round of MLB Draft - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website

[Lobot]

Pitching prospect Jack Slightom, who was committed to UC in the 2026, was drafted by KC in the 2nd round of the draft. While he won't make it to campus, it shows that Bischel can evaluate talent and recruit kids of this caliber

[bearcatbret]

Nathan Taylor Picked by Seattle Mariners in 2026 MLB Draft - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website
"Taylor selected in the third round, becomes first UC pitcher drafted since Evan Shawver in 2021"

[bearcatbret]

I really did not want to create a 2027 thread so soon, so here you go. UC, VT, Vandy and tosu will play in Nashville next March. It will give the Bearcats opportunity to rack up some quality wins.

Bearcats Headed to 2027 Nashville College Baseball Series - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website

Other news, Pitts off to the National Team Training Camp:
Derrick Pitts Invited to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website

[D.A.H.]

sounds like several key pieces are coming back - nice to hear. nice to hear NOW - this early in the off season - it seems that the players are all in on coach bishel, and each other - lets get behind these guys, and show them some support - donate and buy tickets, if you can

[bearcatjd]

Disappointing end to the season but it was a great season. The bb program is on a very nice upward trajectory

[longtimefan]

UC got off to a quick start, going up 2-0. Then, the game went south. Final: Lousiana 8, UC 6.

Season over.

[swilsonsp4]

UC got off to a quick start, going up 2-0. Then, the game went south. Final: Lousiana 8, UC 6.

[bearcatbret]

From the home boys:
Bearcats Rally Late but Fall to Mississippi State, 10-5 - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website

[swilsonsp4]

The 'Cats could not get the win last night. They now have to win 3 games on Sunday and Monday to remain in the NCAAs.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...4007/?tbref=hp

When the Cats fell behind, 4-1, and with the Bulldogs' ace on the mound, Jordan Bischel pulled the plug on the bullpen. He inserted a frosh pitcher, then two other young hurlers later, none of whom had pitched recently, nor had thrown as many as ten innings on the season. He was looking ahead.

MSU's starter is a sophomore who is considered to be a Top 10 MLB draftee in 2027. His stuff is nasty. But his pitch count grew and the Bearcats started to get to him. The Bulldogs' coach called on a reliever and UC came to life in the eighth inning, forcing MSU to call in their ace closer. In the ninth, UC loaded the bases while cutting the deficit to 10-4. Then, a key play. Ryan Tyranski pulled a rocket that was headed to the RF corner. The first baseman dived, corralled the ball and tossed to the pitcher, just beating Tyranski to the bag. The rally died, with Derrick Pitts and Quinton Coats both striking out.

Another note on MSU. Their third baseman, Ace Reese, is a likely mid-first round pick this season. He became only the third Bulldog to smash at least 20 homers in successive seasons. The other two? Raphael Palmeiro and Will Clark. Not bad company. [However, unlike Palmeiro, he has never sat before a congressional committee and wagged his finger while lying about PED use.]

So, UC will have a rematch with Louisiana at 3:00 (ESPN+). If they win, they'll come back at 8:00 to try to take down the Bulldogs, knowing they'd have to do it again on Monday to reach the Super Regionals.

[London 'Cat]

The 'Cats could not get the win last night. They now have to win 3 games on Sunday and Monday to remain in the NCAAs.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2026/05/31/uc-bearcats-baseball-falls-short-to-mississippi-state-in-starkville/90322554007/?tbref=hp

[bearcatbret]

Natili Goes Deep Three Times as Bearcats Topple Louisiana, 12-2, in NCAA Opener - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website
It was a blowout.
"The No. 2 seed Cincinnati baseball team tied a season-best six home runs as it topped No. 3 seed Louisiana, 12-2, in its NCAA Starkville Regional opener Friday night at Dudy Noble Field. With the win, the Bearcats, now 38-20 on the season, will take on top-seeded Mississippi State in a winners’ bracket matchup at 9 p.m. ET Saturday."

[longtimefan]

UC blew out Louisiana 12-2, three homers by Jack Natili.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2026/05/29/uc-bearcats-baseball-blows-out-louisiana-in-ncaa-starkville-regional/90315864007/

[bearcatbret]

"The NCAA Baseball Tournament Field of 64 was announced on Monday on ESPN. And as we knew, there are two Big 12 teams, Kansas and West Virginia, hosting regionals, while five other Big 12 teams are heading to the NCAA Tournament. They are Oklahoma State, Arizona State, UCF and Cincinnati. Here is where each team is heading in the NCAA Regionals starting later this week in the double-elimination bracket."

Where Each Big 12 Baseball Team Landed in the Field of 64 NCAA Tournament