The Maryland Terrapins are headed to the NCAA Tournament, and open the Winston-Salem regional Friday at 2 p.m. against West Virginia. While the Terps are looking to keep their season going, many former Terps are hitting their strides as the MLB and MiLB seasons head into the summer months. LHP Brett Cecil, the only Terp … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 6/1/17
Terps in the Pros
Pro Terps Update: 5/9/17
With over a month of the Major and Minor League seasons complete, let's check out how Maryland alumni have faired in the professional ranks so far this season. LHP Brett Cecil struggled out the gate in his first season with the St. Louis Cardinals letting up a total of five earned runs in his first four appearances. Since … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 5/9/17
Pro Terps Update: 4/25/17
The Major League Baseball season is now three weeks old and most minor league seasons have begun, leaving us all to wonder how the former Terps are doing in the pros. LHP Brett Cecil remains the only former Terrapin in the Major Leagues after he signed a four-year, $30.5 million deal with the St. Louis … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 4/25/17
Pro Terps Update: Opening Day Assignments
The Major League season is underway and there is a familiar face on the St. Louis Cardinals. Former Terps LHP Brett Cecil signed with St. Louis as a free agent in November, after pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2009 to 2016. Last year with Toronto, the southpaw finished 1-7, with a 3.93 ERA in 54 appearances … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Opening Day Assignments
MBN Podcast: Episode 26 (Mike Shawaryn, Brandon Lowe)
On this edition of the MBN Podcast, Jake Eisenberg and Dylan Sinn break down the Terps' series against LSU and look ahead to the 2017 home-opener vs. James Madison and the upcoming weekend tournament in Cary, Nc. Also, MBN catches up with former Terps Mike Shawaryn (14:50) and Brandon Lowe (29:30) to talk about their … Continue reading MBN Podcast: Episode 26 (Mike Shawaryn, Brandon Lowe)
Former Terp Brett Cecil Signs with Cardinals
Pitcher Brett Cecil, who played for Maryland from 2005-2007, has signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a free agent, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Left-handed RP Brett Cecil agrees to a deal with the Cardinals, per team source, pending a physical. Deal for four years, may exceed $30M. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) … Continue reading Former Terp Brett Cecil Signs with Cardinals
Pro Terps Update: 9/19/16
As the Toronto Blue Jays make a push for the postseason, they will look to LHP Brett Cecil, the lone Terrapin currently in the majors, to continue his recent success. In 47 appearances this season, he owns a 1-7 record and a 4.22 ERA, but over his last 15 games, his ERA sits at a … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 9/19/16
Pro-Terps Update: 7/20/16
By Ben Harris By last week’s end, the book was closed on the 2016 Maryland Terrapin draftees, it’s final chapter telling two stories each of looming professional careers and a desire to don the pinstripes in College Park, Maryland. RHP Mike Shawaryn, the most decorated pitcher to ever stroll the mall at the University of … Continue reading Pro-Terps Update: 7/20/16
Pro-Terps Update: 6/14/16
By Ben Harris In his first full season in the Minnesota Twins farm system, OF LaMonte Wade is tearing up the Class A Midwest League. The star of the Cedar Rapids Kernels, Wade, the Twins’ 27th ranked prospect, leads the league with a .433 on-base percentage to go along with a .309 batting average. After … Continue reading Pro-Terps Update: 6/14/16
Rob Galligan drafted in 36th Round by Arizona Diamondacks
By Jake Eisenberg Terps southpaw Rob Galligan became the second Terp to be drafted this afternoon—and third to be selected in the 2016 MLB Draft—when he was selected in the 36th round (1079th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks. https://twitter.com/MLBDraftTracker/status/741740219884507138 Over his last two seasons, Galligan emerged as a stalwart presence in the bullpen, appearing in … Continue reading Rob Galligan drafted in 36th Round by Arizona Diamondacks