In the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday, Maryland shortstop AJ Lee rounded first base, turned to his dugout and yelled “Let’s go!” after roping a two-out, RBI single that capped a five-run rally that fell short in an 8-6 loss to Creighton. Lee reached base three times in the series finale: the single … Continue reading A brief injury put AJ Lee’s senior season into perspective
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Pro Terps Update: Lowe signs six-year deal with Rays, per reports
Former Terrapin infielder Brandon Lowe has signed a six-year extension with the Tampa Bay Rays, per reports. The deal guarantees Lowe with $24 million and includes two club options. After making his major-league debut last August, Lowe appeared in 43 games for the Rays, batting .233 and ending the season with a .324 on-base percentage in … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Lowe signs six-year deal with Rays, per reports
Month in Review: Top 5 Defensive Plays
Highlights galore. The 10-5 Terps have officially wrapped up their first month of baseball in the 2019 season, and they did not go without making several SportsCenter Top Ten-caliber plays. From gracious leaping catches with the game on the line to pure domination on the pitcher's mound, many of the Terrapins made great first impressions … Continue reading Month in Review: Top 5 Defensive Plays
Maxwell Costes earns 2nd Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors
Maryland's Maxwell Costes was named the Big Ten freshman of the week after helping lead the Terps to a 3-1 record, the conference announced Monday afternoon. This marks the second time Costes has earned this award, after he won it in conjunction with the conference's player of the week earlier this season. The cleanup hitter … Continue reading Maxwell Costes earns 2nd Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors
Chris Alleyne began the season on the bench. Now, he’s atop Maryland’s lineup.
Chris Alleyne often refers to himself as Maryland baseball's "jack of all trades." He has the ability to play multiple positions, reach base in various ways, and when he's standing on first, use his speed to swipe second or score easily on a ball hit into the gap. But the sophomore's skillset started this season … Continue reading Chris Alleyne began the season on the bench. Now, he’s atop Maryland’s lineup.
Maryland experimented on defense so it could use its hottest hitter vs. Delaware
As head coach Rob Vaughn watched backup catcher Sebastian Holte-Mancera's success at the plate last weekend against Louisiana, he pondered how to regularly feature the hot-hitting junior college transfer in the lineup. There was no simple answer, despite the junior's 5-for-11 start to his Maryland career. The Terps had an everyday catcher in sophomore Justin … Continue reading Maryland experimented on defense so it could use its hottest hitter vs. Delaware
Two first-year starters had breakout weekends vs. Maine
Maryland designated hitter Maxwell Costes' visit to second base was short-lived in the first inning Sunday against Maine. Just one pitch after the freshman's two-run, bases-loaded double, Costes leisurely jogged home as the ball flew off first baseman Michael Pineiro's bat and over the right-field fence. In consecutive swings, a tie game turned into a … Continue reading Two first-year starters had breakout weekends vs. Maine
Maxwell Costes named Big Ten Player and Freshman of the week
Maryland baseball designated hitter Maxwell Costes earned Big Ten freshman and player of the week honors after the Terps' sweep against Maine, the conference announced Monday afternoon. This marks Costes' first two weekly awards of his college career. Batting fifth in the lineup all weekend, the Baltimore native went 4-for-9 with three doubles and six … Continue reading Maxwell Costes named Big Ten Player and Freshman of the week
Former Terp Brandon Lowe set to make MLB debut
Former Maryland infielder Brandon Lowe is set to make his Major League Baseball debut for the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday afternoon. He received his first call up to the majors on Saturday after playing in 46 games this season for the Durham Bulls (AAA). Lowe is the third Terrapin on an active MLB roster in … Continue reading Former Terp Brandon Lowe set to make MLB debut
Former catcher Justin Morris to sign contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
Former Maryland baseball catcher Justin Morris confirmed that he'll sign a minor league contract Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He'll fly to Florida on Monday before making it official at the team's Spring Training facility in Bradenton. The Edgewater native made an announcement Friday morning via Twitter. I want to thank the @Pirates for giving … Continue reading Former catcher Justin Morris to sign contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
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