Wrapping up the returning player spotlight series
Bat Cats Central wraps up the returning player spotlight series with a look at seven right-handed pitchers.
Wrapping up the returning player spotlight series
Bat Cats Central wraps up the returning player spotlight series with a look at seven right-handed pitchers.
Notebook: UK connections in updated Baseball America MLB draft list, SEC coaching shakeup
Two Kentucky connections were included in Baseball America's latest 2026 MLB draft list, and massive SEC coaching news happened on Wednesday.
Scrimmage observations (10/19): Van Cleave launches homer in shortened scrimmage
Freshman outfielder Braxton Van Cleave hit his first homer of the fall on Sunday in a scrimmage that ended in a 3-0 win for the Blue team.
Scrimmage observations (10/17): Tharnish homers early, pitching takes over late
After the Black team scored five runs early in the scrimmage, the pitching staff for both teams settled in and delivered quality innings.
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Photo gallery: Kentucky scrimmages under the lights
Aaron Perkins delivered these great shots for Bat Cats Central during Friday night's scrimmage.
Live updates: Kentucky scrimmages on homecoming weekend
The Kentucky baseball team scrimmaged on Friday night in front of fans and baseball alumni.
Recruiting notebook: 2026 commits participate in WWBA World Championship
Three members of the 2026 recruiting class played in Jupiter, Florida, for Perfect Game's WWBA World Championship. Plus a look at UK's newest recruiting strategy.
Scrimmage observations (10/15): Blue team wins lopsided scrimmage
A number of young pitchers threw during Wednesday's scrimmage, but it also featured the return of a projected contributor in the bullpen.
Scrimmage Observations (10/12): Cleaver makes his first fall appearance
The combination of Ben Cleaver and Jaxon Jelkin pitching brought several MLB scouts to Kentucky Proud Park on Sunday afternoon.
Scrimmage Observations (10/10): Offense owns the day with a combined 13 runs
Can anyone get Ryan Schwartz out? That and much more, including details on an offensive day at Kentucky Proud Park and some personnel notes.
Mailbag: What is Kentucky's ceiling in 2026?
This mailbag edition discusses Kentucky's floor/ceiling in 2026, the ongoing catcher battle and a starting lineup projection at this point in time.
Q&A: Nick Mingione discusses UK's performance against WVU in first scrimmage
Nick Mingione spoke with Bat Cats Central following the Wildcats' 26-10 win over 14 innings against West Virginia at Prasco Park on Oct. 5.
Fall reports
Live updates: Kentucky scrimmages on homecoming weekend
The Kentucky baseball team scrimmaged on Friday night in front of fans and baseball alumni.
Scrimmage observations (10/15): Blue team wins lopsided scrimmage
A number of young pitchers threw during Wednesday's scrimmage, but it also featured the return of a projected contributor in the bullpen.
Scrimmage Observations (10/12): Cleaver makes his first fall appearance
The combination of Ben Cleaver and Jaxon Jelkin pitching brought several MLB scouts to Kentucky Proud Park on Sunday afternoon.
Scrimmage Observations (10/10): Offense owns the day with a combined 13 runs
Can anyone get Ryan Schwartz out? That and much more, including details on an offensive day at Kentucky Proud Park and some personnel notes.
Team news
Q&A: Nick Mingione discusses UK's performance against WVU in first scrimmage
Nick Mingione spoke with Bat Cats Central following the Wildcats' 26-10 win over 14 innings against West Virginia at Prasco Park on Oct. 5.
Seven players who stood out during Kentucky's first scrimmage
Kentucky defeated West Virginia 26-10 over 14 innings at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, on Sunday. Here are four position players and three pitchers who caught our eye.
UK RHP Will Pryor expected to miss 2026 season
Pryor transferred to Kentucky from Belmont in the offseason and was expected to compete for a weekend bullpen spot in 2026.
Remaining notes from Bat Cat Central's interview with Nick Mingione
Mingione discussed how fall will be different with more returning players, how rule changes affected the team-building process and more.
High school recruiting
Recruiting notebook: 2026 commits participate in WWBA World Championship
Three members of the 2026 recruiting class played in Jupiter, Florida, for Perfect Game's WWBA World Championship. Plus a look at UK's newest recruiting strategy.
Kentucky hosts top recruit in 2027 class
One of the Wildcats' top targets in the 2027 class was on campus for an official visit this weekend.
Four 2026 commits participating in Area Code Games
Grayson Willoughby headlines a group of four Kentucky commitments who are in California this week for the Area Code Games.
Notebook: Three UK commitments selected for All-American game, 2026 class adds commitment
Three members of Kentucky's 2026 class will play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic, plus a rankings update from Perfect Game and news of a new commitment.
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