“We needed a new brick backstop but we didn’t have any money and it was falling down,” Bakich said. “So one day for one of our conditioning drills, we got all the players out with sledgehammers, batting helmets and sunglasses and started whaling away to build a new brick backstop.”
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CAA Teams are giving Maryland problems
Three of Maryland's five losses this year have come to Colonial Athletic Association teams. Maryland has fallen behind in all six games they've played against the CAA. They've given up 7.3 runs per game in those contests. Maryland will play four more games against the conference, including a home-and-home with Delaware and singular games with James Madison … Continue reading CAA Teams are giving Maryland problems
Terps to wear Billy Phillips patch on hats throughout 2015
Maryland players and coaches have #BP15 stitched on their hats today as they take on JMU from Harrisonburg, VA. The Terps will wear the patch for the remainder of the season in honor of incoming LHP Billy Phillips who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The Maryland coaching staff visited Phillips in Delaware yesterday and were inspired … Continue reading Terps to wear Billy Phillips patch on hats throughout 2015
Rankings Update: Terps up in Every Poll after Undefeated Week
The Terps have rattled off 10 straight victories, outscoring opponents 99-39 in that stretch. The red hot Terps have soared in the rankings this week as a result, and are ranked as high as 11th in the nation in the D1Baseball.com poll. NCBWA: Up 5 spots to number 20 D1Baseball.com: Up 3 spots to number 11 USA Today … Continue reading Rankings Update: Terps up in Every Poll after Undefeated Week
Link Drop: Monday, March 23
Here's the most recent media coverage surrounding the Terrapins: From The Diamondback: Maryland baseball sweeps Minnesota at home in first Big Ten series- by Phillip Suitts From Testudo Times (SB Nation): Maryland baseball: Terps rise to No. 11 after 6-0 week- by Andrew Kramer MBN Exclusive Content: Weekend Takeaways: Hot Offense, Struggling Rotation, Mooney Sets … Continue reading Link Drop: Monday, March 23
Weekend Takeaways: Hot Offense, Struggling Rotation, Mooney Sets Record
By Dan Servodidio The Terps (17-4, 3-0) swept Minnesota this weekend in their first Big Ten series in school history. Sunday's 8-3 home win over the Golden Gophers was their tenth in a row as Maryland looks to rise up in the rankings this week. They also beat their new B1G foe twice in a … Continue reading Weekend Takeaways: Hot Offense, Struggling Rotation, Mooney Sets Record
Weekend Series Preview: Minnesota (7-10)
The Terps take a seven game winning streak into Big Ten play Saturday after 61 years in the ACC. They'll begin their history in the Big Ten against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Minnesota (7-10) has yet to play a home game. They're coming off a split of a two-game set with Richmond, a team who … Continue reading Weekend Series Preview: Minnesota (7-10)
Learn about the Big Ten with Chis Webb
Matt Present and John Vittas got a chance to talk to Big Ten Baseball Blog's Chris Webb prior to the start of conference play to get some insight on the Terps' new conference. Chris started the Big Ten Baseball Blog in 2011 after covering Ohio State baseball in the late 2000s. Be sure to check … Continue reading Learn about the Big Ten with Chis Webb
Series Preview: Elon (8-9)
Fresh off a sweep against Princeton, No. 14 Maryland (12-4) heads to Elon to take on the newest member of the CAA for a two-game midweek set. The Terps will look to build on their five game winning streak before heading home to open Big Ten play on Friday. CLICK HERE TO READ OFFICIAL GAME … Continue reading Series Preview: Elon (8-9)
Rankings Update: Maryland up to No. 14 in d1baseball.com Rankings
Officially, the Terps went 3-0 last week, with two wins over Princeton and one over Richmond. Here's how they fared in Monday's rankings: NCBWA: holding at No. 25 (http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/ncbwa) D1baseball.com: up 2 spots to No. 14 (http://www.d1baseball.com/rankings/d1baseball-top-25-rankings-march-16/) Collegiate Baseball: unranked (http://baseballnews.com/collegiate-baseball-div-i-poll-3-16-15/) Baseball America: unranked (http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/college-top-25-march-16/) USA Today Coach's Poll: holding at No. 23 (http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/usa-today-coaches-poll)