LISTEN: Kevin Smith Joins the Maryland Baseball Podcast

Terps' freshman shortstop Kevin Smith joined the weekly Maryland Baseball Podcast last night to discuss the team's 3-0 start in South Carolina. Analyst Phil DePase and host John Vittas also recap the opening weekend series and look ahead to the next slate of games in the South Alabama Tournament. The Maryland Baseball Podcast will break down … Continue reading LISTEN: Kevin Smith Joins the Maryland Baseball Podcast

Rankings Update – Terps Up to No. 13 in D1baseball.com Poll

After a perfect 3-0 weekend, the Terps rose in 3 of the 4 major polls. NCBWA: Up 1 to No. 19 (http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/ncbwa) D1Baseball.com: Up 1 to No. 13 (http://www.d1baseball.com/rankings/d1baseball-top-25-rankings-february-16/) Baseball America: Standing pat at No. 16 (http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/testtest/) Collegiate Baseball: In the rankings for the first time at No. 27 (http://baseballnews.com/collegiate-baseball-div-poll-2-16-15/) USA Today Coach's Poll: not … Continue reading Rankings Update – Terps Up to No. 13 in D1baseball.com Poll

Audio from Myrtle Beach: Interviews with Brian Shaffer, Nick Cieri and Tayler Stiles

MBN is in Myrtle Beach this weekend covering the Terps season opening tournament at Coastal Carolina University. Here's the latest audio. John Vittas caught up with Tayler Stiles prior to his start in the night cap against Old Dominion: Nick Cieri talks about his big day (5 RBIs vs. Canisius): Brian Shaffer discussess his stellar … Continue reading Audio from Myrtle Beach: Interviews with Brian Shaffer, Nick Cieri and Tayler Stiles

Caravelle Resort Tournament Preview

by John Vittas Call it the tournament of elite mascots. The Caravelle Regional Tournament in Myrtle Beach features the Hilltoppers, Golden Griffins, Monarchs, Chanticleers and Terrapins. I mean, really, find me a weakness. But while you may think the tournament depth ends with the mascot discussion, think again. All five of these teams are likely to … Continue reading Caravelle Resort Tournament Preview

Freshman Arms Could Make an Impact for 2015 Terps

by John Vittas Measuring a staff's "nasty factor" using conventional statistics is tough, but batting average against may be the best bet. Maryland's BAA was .238 last year, which would have led the Big Ten had they played in it. They allowed only 8.0 H/9 in 2014 and finished in the top half of virtually every pitching … Continue reading Freshman Arms Could Make an Impact for 2015 Terps