Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The countdown to Opening Day is officially in the single digits for many programs, and the buzz is reaching a fever pitch. From preseason accolades for SEC stars to regional previews in the DIII ranks, here is your definitive look at the college baseball landscape today.
⚾ Division I: Preseason Rankings & Star Watch
LSU’s Steven Milam Climbing the Charts
LSU junior Steven Milam continues to rack up preseason honors. Today, he was ranked as the No. 5 shortstop in the country. Milam is coming off a massive 2025 postseason where he earned College World Series All-Tournament honors. The Tigers, ranked No. 1 in several preseason polls, open their season on February 13 against Milwaukee.
Source:LSU Athletics
Hurricanes “Gear Up” for 2026
In Coral Gables, the Miami Hurricanes are finalizing their roster as they look to build on last year’s Super Regional run. Coach J.D. Arteaga has a squad featuring 15 returners, 11 transfers, and 13 freshmen. Key eyes are on junior 3B Daniel Cuvet, a Preseason All-American who many scouts believe is in his final collegiate season.
Source:The Miami Hurricane
ESPN Announces Massive Broadcast Slate
ESPN has officially unveiled its 2026 coverage plan, promising over 4,000 games across its networks. The “Road to Omaha” will feature 24 of the preseason Top 25 teams, with at least 65 matchups between Top 25 opponents scheduled for the regular season.
Source:ESPN Press Room
🥎 Small College Spotlight: DII & DIII
DII: Pitt State Gorillas Ready for Classic
No. 16 Pittsburg State is heading to Edmond, Oklahoma, for the Edmond First Pitch Classic. After a 3-0 start to their season last weekend, the Gorillas are currently hitting a staggering .388 as a team. They face Missouri-St. Louis tomorrow to kick off the event.
Source:Pitt State Athletics
DIII: Region 3 and 4 Previews
D3baseball released its latest regional insights today. Cortland and Ithaca remain the heavy favorites in Region 3, while Rowan and Kean are the names to watch in Region 4 for a trip to the World Series in East Lake, Ohio.
Source:D3baseball.com
DII: GLIAC & SAC Outlooks
The GLIAC Preseason Poll was released yesterday/today, naming Davenport as the favorite to repeat. Meanwhile, the SAC is bracing for a powerhouse battle between Catawba and Lenoir-Rhyne, both of whom are ranked in the national Top 15.
Sources:GLIAC Official,FloBaseball
🗓️ On The Radar: Today’s Events
- Aggie Diamond Hour (Radio): Texas A&M kicks off its seasonal radio show today at 6:00 PM (Softball focus today, Baseball tomorrow). 12thMan.com
- DIII Matchup: Southwest Mississippi CC at Belhaven (4:00 PM).
