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The Baldcast: The Upset Alert For Week 3

The Baldcast: Who Is On Upset Alert For Week Two?
Okay StitchHeads, here is my first BaldCast for the season. And I am asking, who you got on Upset Alert this weekend? Go ahead, lemme know. Be bold. Be daring. I’m unveiling my top five teams on Upset Alert for this second weekend of the 2021 college baseball season.

Off The Top Of My Head: I’m Keeping My Eye On …
Will the Big 12 rebound? Will the Texans restore their pride? Those questions and more are right off the top of my head this week.

The Scouting Trail: 2021 Opening Weekend, Part One
In our first Scouting Trail of the 2021 season, we take an exhaustive look at Globe Life tournament prospects, along with some Louisville players.

Underdog Of The Week: Xavier Earns High Honor
The Xavier Musketeers pulled off the most impressive upset of opening weekend, taking a Saturday doubleheader from homestanding Texas A&M.

On The Mark: Contact Tracing
Contact tracing didn’t waste any time making an impact on Opening Weekend. Mark Etheridge opines on another challenge for our sport.

The Ouch List: Week One
It might be week one of the college baseball season but that doesn’t mean there was a large modicum of pain involved. See who made the list that you NEVER wanna be on.

Gauchos Break Broncos, Even Series.
After dropping its season opener on Friday, UC Santa Barbara bounced back to beat Santa Clara on Saturday. Eric Sorenson has all the details.

On The Mark: Opening Day 2021
Mark Etheridge is ready for this season, the most unique of seasons, to return. It is opening day. With it brings hope, surprises and 0-2 curveballs.

Sorenson’s Off The Top Of My Head: 2021 Preseason Edition
In Eric Sorenson’s first column for the 2021 season, he takes an inside look at 25 questions he has entering an uncharted campaign.

Preseason Top 25 Chat: Jan. 18
With our Preseason Top 25 Rankings out, we are answering your burning questions.

Miami’s Rejuvenated Recruiting Machine Lands No. 1 Class Of Newcomers
Miami shifted its recruiting philosophy a few years ago, and the Hurricanes are reaping the fruits now, welcoming college baseball’s best group of newcomers.

The College Baseball Christmas Gift Guide
In his annual Christmas message as it relates to college baseball, Eric Sorenson has your holiday gift guide for our sport.

Schedule Update: MAC, Big East, Big South Details Revealed
The Mid-American Conference, Big East and Big South are the latest conferences to approve season frameworks for 2021. We have all the details.

American Athletic Conference Schedule Details Revealed
The American Athletic Conference athletic directors approved a schedule format for the 2021 season. We have all the details.

Scheduling Update: ACC Finalizes Season Format
ACC athletic directors approved a schedule structure for the 2021 season. We have those details, plus updates from other conferences.

The Fast Five: CSUN
Dave Serrano has a talented squad heading into his second season as head coach at Cal State Northridge. Find out why the Matadors could make noise in the Big West.

ACC, Other Conferences Beginning To Solidify Spring Schedules
The ACC is the latest conference to come up with a framework for the 2021 season. We update the ACC, SEC, Big 12, Sun Belt, American, MAAC and Big Ten situations.

Rogers: With Hoops Struggling, Here’s How College Baseball Should Proceed
With the college basketball start in shambles because of a sketchy plan, here’s how college baseball should proceed to ensure the season goes off without much of a hitch.

Rooney: 10 Things I’m Excited To Talk About
Long-time college baseball analyst Mike Rooney makes his D1Baseball columnist debut by laying out 10 things he’s excited to talk about in his new role.

Mountain West Decides On Season Structure
The Mountain West Conference is the first league of note to come to a decision on its 2021 scheduling setup. Here are the details.

Get Ready, Coaches: The One-Time Transfer Waiver Is Coming
The Division I Council on Wednesday is expected to submit a long-awaited proposal for a universal one-time transfer exception. College baseball coaches should be prepared.

Hope Remains Despite La Salle Slashing Baseball
La Salle head coach David Miller woke up Tuesday morning to a phone call from his AD — his program was being slashed. But perhaps this isn’t the end.

Coaches Already Preparing For Various 2021 Scheduling Models
We’re still several months away from college baseball season beginning, but what scheduling models are being discussed behind closed doors? Find out.

Survey Says… Coaches Weigh In On Hot-Button Issues
We surveyed college baseball coaches on some of the hot topics facing the sport in 2020 and beyond. The results say a lot about where the sport is and where it’s headed.

McNeese’s Hill Focused On Recovering And Rebuilding Lake Charles
McNeese State’s Justin Hill rode out historic Hurricane Laura, and has since shifted his focus to helping the community and his program rebuild.

Oklahoma Gives Glimpse Into Rigorous COVID-Era Protocols
What type of rigorous and strict COVID protocols are college baseball programs dealing with as classes begin this fall? Oklahoma gives us an in-depth look.