The Houston Astros selected outfielder Marty Costes in the 22nd round (672nd overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft Wednesday afternoon, making him the first Maryland player chosen in consecutive drafts since 2013-14. He was selected by the Astros in the 25th round last year. As a draft-eligible sophomore, Costes was the 751st overall pick in 2017, but returned to Maryland for his junior … Continue reading Marty Costes drafted by Houston Astros in 22nd round
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Nick Dunn drafted by St. Louis Cardinals in 5th round
The St. Louis Cardinals selected infielder Nick Dunn in the 5th round (153rd overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft Tuesday afternoon, making the junior second baseman the first current Terp taken in this year's draft. Maryland has now had a top-five round pick in each of the last five years. In just three seasons at Maryland, the Sunbury, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading Nick Dunn drafted by St. Louis Cardinals in 5th round
MLB Draft Preview: 2018
The Maryland baseball season is over, but the 2018 MLB Draft is just around the corner. Six Terps were selected in last year's draft, including Kevin Smith and Brian Shaffer who were both taken in the first six rounds. The draft will take place from Monday, June 4 through Wednesday, June 6. This year, Maryland has … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: 2018
Three Terrapins earn Big Ten yearly awards
The Big Ten announced its end-of-season baseball individual award winners Tuesday afternoon, which featured three Maryland players: second baseman Nick Dunn, first baseman Kevin Biondic and pitcher Billy Phillips. Dunn, who hit .330 this season, was featured on the All-Big Ten first team. The junior hit 10 home runs for the first time in his … Continue reading Three Terrapins earn Big Ten yearly awards
Maryland’s 2018 season ends with 13-3 loss to Indiana
Maryland baseball learned during pregame warmups that Saturday's game against Indiana would be its last of the season. Michigan State's win clinched the final spot in the Big Ten tournament, eliminating the Terps from postseason contention for the first time since 2013. Maryland (24-30, 9-14 Big Ten) arrived in Bloomington with their eyes set on … Continue reading Maryland’s 2018 season ends with 13-3 loss to Indiana
How Maryland can still clinch a spot in the Big Ten tournament
Maryland baseball can still qualify for the Big Ten tournament despite back-to-back losses against Indiana to start the final series of the regular season, but it'll take some help from the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Terps must win their game tomorrow against Indiana and have Ohio State beat Michigan State on Saturday. If either of … Continue reading How Maryland can still clinch a spot in the Big Ten tournament
Maryland loses for 2nd straight day as postseason race tightens
Maryland baseball no longer controls its own destiny, now requiring assistance to earn a Big Ten tournament berth after losing for the second straight day against Indiana. All eyes for the remainder of Friday will turn to East Lansing, where Michigan State has a chance to put itself a game ahead of the Terps heading … Continue reading Maryland loses for 2nd straight day as postseason race tightens
Eighth-inning homer dooms Maryland, drops series opener to Indiana
Junior right-hander John Murphy struck out the first two batters he faced out the bullpen — each representing the go-ahead run — narrowly escaping an eighth-inning jam before conceding a costly three-run home run in an all-important series opener against Indiana. The Terps (24-28, 9-12 Big Ten) held a 4-2 lead before a two-hour weather … Continue reading Eighth-inning homer dooms Maryland, drops series opener to Indiana
Series Preview: Indiana Hoosiers
Maryland (24-27, 9-11 Big Ten) swept Rutgers last weekend in College Park to move into eighth place in the conference, the last spot that qualifies for the tournament. The Terps now control their own destiny, knowing they'll clinch a postseason opportunity if it wins all three games on the road against Indiana. Anything short of … Continue reading Series Preview: Indiana Hoosiers
Controlling their destiny: senior bats are leading Maryland’s postseason push
Maryland baseball's chances of making the Big Ten Tournament looked slim less than a month ago after it was swept at home by Purdue. The weekend dropped the Terps' conference record to 3-8 with three of the last four series slated for the road. The team then won two of three in East Lansing against Michigan State … Continue reading Controlling their destiny: senior bats are leading Maryland’s postseason push