A new leadoff man Rob Vaughn joked at spring media day about a proposition from one of his veteran players. Fifth-year outfielder Chris Alleyne - last season’s leadoff hitter - suggested they give sophomore catcher Luke Shliger a look in the first spot in the batting order. Alleyne told Vaughn he liked the idea of … Continue reading Three takeaways from Maryland’s opening series sweep
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‘He’s going to take my job one day’: How assistants Morrison, Papio’s careers led to new roles at Maryland
Head coach Rob Vaughn was in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for Father’s Day visiting his parents with his son last summer. The weekend trip, which took place just weeks after Maryland’s season ended in early June, had been in the plans for four months and was during a recruiting dead period. Roughly 10 miles northwest … Continue reading ‘He’s going to take my job one day’: How assistants Morrison, Papio’s careers led to new roles at Maryland
New York Yankees draft Ben Cowles in 10th round
The New York Yankees selected Maryland shortstop Ben Cowles in the 10th round (303rd overall) of the MLB Draft on Monday. The rising senior was the second Terrapin taken in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Newark, New York product starred both on the mound and at the plate in high school, but was recruited by … Continue reading New York Yankees draft Ben Cowles in 10th round
Chicago White Sox draft Sean Burke in third round
The Chicago White Sox selected Maryland right-hander Sean Burke in the third round (94th overall) of the MLB Draft on Monday. The rising junior was the first Terrapin taken in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Sutton, Mass. native went undrafted out of St. John’s High School in 2018 and chose Maryland over various Power Five … Continue reading Chicago White Sox draft Sean Burke in third round
Preseason Countdown No. 4: Outfield preview
In 2019, the Maryland outfield had proven to be one of the team's offensive and defensive strengths, and the bulk of that outfield will be returning for the 2020 season. Highlighted by juniors Randy Bednar and Chris Alleyne along with senior Caleb Walls, the outfield features plenty of new faces as well, including three freshmen … Continue reading Preseason Countdown No. 4: Outfield preview
AJ Lee earns Big Ten Player of the Week honors
Maryland senior shortstop AJ Lee has been named Big Ten Player of the Week after a dominant four games. It is Lee's first weekly conference honor of the season. In one game against James Madison and three games against Iowa this week, Lee hit .588 (10-for-17) with three home runs, two doubles and six RBI. … Continue reading AJ Lee earns Big Ten Player of the Week honors
MBN Podcast: Episode 70 (Michael Pineiro, Josh Maguire)
On this episode of the Maryland Baseball Network Podcast, Connor Newcomb and Zach Solon recap the Terps' series sweep over Iowa, chat with Terps LF Michael Pineiro and Terps DH Josh Maguire, and look ahead to Maryland's Big Ten Tournament path, starting with the opening game against Illinois. https://soundcloud.com/mbn-7/mbn-podcast-episode-70-michael-pineiro-josh-maguire
MBN Podcast: Episode 69 (Taylor Smyth, Big Ten tournament scenarios)
On this episode of the Maryland Baseball Network Podcast, Connor Newcomb and Taylor Smyth recap the Terps' series loss to Minnesota, break down Maryland's Big Ten tournament scenarios, and preview the upcoming series against Iowa with the voice of the Hawkeyes, Zach Mackey. https://soundcloud.com/mbn-7/mbn-podcast-episode-69-taylor-smyth-b1g-tournament-scenarios?in=mbn-7/sets/maryland-baseball-network
MBN Podcast: Episode 68 (Ben Cowles)
On this episode of the Maryland Baseball Network Podcast, Connor Newcomb and Zach Solon break down the Terps' series loss to Michigan, chat with Maryland infielder Ben Cowles, and preview the upcoming series against Minnesota with Jack Warrick of the Minnesota Daily. https://soundcloud.com/mbn-7/mbn-podcast-episode-68-ben-cowles?in=mbn-7/sets/maryland-baseball-network
Terps drop series finale against PSU
Maryland clinched the series win earlier today in the first game of Saturday's double header but were not able to complete the sweep in a 10-7 loss to the Nittany Lions in Game 2. Both offenses put on a hitting clinic in the evening game as the Terps tallied 11 hits and Penn State had … Continue reading Terps drop series finale against PSU