A lot has changed in the last two months inside Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium. Thanks to a lot of hard work and some excellent weather the stadium construction is coming along quite nicely. In addition to redoing the turf on the infield, and extending the artificial surface to the outfield, the bullpen areas are the … Continue reading Shipley Field Construction Update
Year: 2015
All-time saves leader Kevin Mooney takes next step to big leagues
By Jake Eisenberg Leading by one run in the eighth inning against top-seed South Carolina, Maryland head coach John Szefc called upon his trusted closer to get the Terrapins out of a jam. Kevin Mooney walked to the mound with the tying run on second base and one out. In typical fashion, the then-sophomore took … Continue reading All-time saves leader Kevin Mooney takes next step to big leagues
Debuting Episode 6 of the Maryland Baseball Podcast
Take a listen as Nick Cieri, Adam Kolarek and Brandon Smith join John Vittas on Episode 6 of the Maryland Baseball Podcast. This month's episode also includes montages from the regular season and NCAA Regionals, as well as updates on the summer season for both the current and former Terps.
Q&A: Mike Shawaryn talks about Team USA experience
MBN got a chance to catch up with Maryland ace Mike Shawaryn to talk about his experience playing against international competition with Team USA this summer. Shawaryn made four appearances (three starts) for the Stars & Stripes in North Carolina. Here's how it went through Shawaryn's own words: Q: How did the competition level compare … Continue reading Q&A: Mike Shawaryn talks about Team USA experience
Nick Dunn; A Freshman to Watch
by: Matt Present One of the biggest challenges the Terps face this offseason is replacing the presence of second baseman Brandon Lowe. Lowe was drafted in the 3rd round, 87th overall, by the Tampa Bay Rays, following a 2015 campaign where he batted .331, with nine home runs, and 53 driven in. He was both … Continue reading Nick Dunn; A Freshman to Watch
Full Recap: Terps Wrap up Summer Season
The Terps wrapped up their summer seasons last week, with many players performing nicely while getting valuable at bats and innings. RHP Mike Shawaryn continued to state his case as one of the top collegiate pitchers in the country, pitching in the high-profile Team USA rotation this summer. He made three starts and one relief … Continue reading Full Recap: Terps Wrap up Summer Season
Pro Terps Update: Reed starting in Triple-A tonight, Mooney settles in
by John Vittas LHP Jimmy Reed ('13, STL) was promoted to Triple-A Memphis on July 2 and made his first start the following day. The Gaithersburg native will pitch for the Redbirds in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Nashville tonight at 6:05pm ET. The game can be watched on MiLB.tv. Reed has already been … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Reed starting in Triple-A tonight, Mooney settles in
Summer Ball June Recap
by John Vittas While the Terps were late to summer ball this season, most of Maryland's players are now fully in the swing of things as the month of July begins. Mike Shawaryn has been pitching for Team USA throughout various ballparks in North Carolina, helping the Stars & Stripes to a 5-3 start. Both of … Continue reading Summer Ball June Recap
Odds & Ends: June 30, 2015
Here's the latest on what's been happening around Maryland baseball: All eight Terps in the 2015 draft class have officially signed with their respective teams, with seven of them having already debuted in the Minor Leagues. To read more about how they're doing and where they are, take a look at MBN's Terps in the … Continue reading Odds & Ends: June 30, 2015
Wade, Martir make pro debuts, two others receive assignments
The 2015 Maryland draft class continues to take shape, as four Terps appeared on Minor League rosters for the first time on Tuesday. Both Minnesota draft picks, LaMonte Wade and Alex Robinson, were assigned to the Twins' rookie affiliate, the Elizabethton Twins. Wade batted sixth and played centerfield on Opening Day, going 2-for-4 with a … Continue reading Wade, Martir make pro debuts, two others receive assignments