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Notebook: Draft pick signing bonuses + the latest commitment in the 2027 class

Tyler Bell signed for the most money of any Kentucky pick in MLB history. Photo by Chet White.

Notebooks

Notebook: Draft pick signing bonuses + the latest commitment in the 2027 class

All of Kentucky's players and recruits have signed except for Cincinnati Reds selection Matt Ponatoski.

Derek Terry

Jul 24, 2026 5 min read

Kentucky baseball mailbag, Part 2: Has Kentucky addressed its needs for 2027?

Mailbag

Kentucky baseball mailbag, Part 2: Has Kentucky addressed its needs for 2027?

Derek Terry

Jul 20, 2026 6 min read

Kentucky baseball mailbag, Part 1: Answering questions about the pitching staff

Mailbag

Kentucky baseball mailbag, Part 1: Answering questions about the pitching staff

Derek Terry

Jul 17, 2026 7 min read

Cats add Ohio State infielder Lee Ellis to portal class

Transfer portal

Cats add Ohio State infielder Lee Ellis to portal class

Derek Terry

Jul 16, 2026 3 min read

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A look at Kentucky's roster after the MLB draft

Analysis

A look at Kentucky's roster after the MLB draft

Derek Terry

Jul 13, 2026 3 min read

Grayson Willoughby to attend Kentucky

Team news

Grayson Willoughby to attend Kentucky

Derek Terry

Jul 12, 2026 2 min read

Center fielder Jayce Tharnish returning to Kentucky

Team news

Center fielder Jayce Tharnish returning to Kentucky

Derek Terry

Jul 12, 2026 2 min read

Recapping the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft

Team news

Recapping the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft

Derek Terry

Jul 11, 2026 4 min read

Jaxon Jelkin delivers a pitch during the Southeastern Conference Tournament

Bat Cats Insider

Bat Cats Insider: Intel on UK baseball heading into the MLB draft

Derek Terry

Jul 11, 2026 11 min read

After back-to-back state titles, the MLB draft is up next for Grayson Willoughby

High school recruiting

After back-to-back state titles, the MLB draft is up next for Grayson Willoughby

Derek Terry

Jul 7, 2026 5 min read

Transfer portal

Cats add Ohio State infielder Lee Ellis to portal class

Cats add Ohio State infielder Lee Ellis to portal class

Derek Terry

Jul 16, 2026 3 min read

Breaking down the Cats' portal arms

Breaking down the Cats' portal arms

Jul 3, 2026 5 min read

Intel: The latest on Kentucky's pursuit of top portal prospect Connor Shouse

Intel: The latest on Kentucky's pursuit of top portal prospect Connor Shouse

Derek Terry

Jun 30, 2026 4 min read

Veteran RHP PJ Craig found a new home at Kentucky

Veteran RHP PJ Craig found a new home at Kentucky

Derek Terry

Jun 24, 2026 4 min read

Team news

Grayson Willoughby to attend Kentucky

Grayson Willoughby to attend Kentucky

Derek Terry

Jul 12, 2026 2 min read

Center fielder Jayce Tharnish returning to Kentucky

Center fielder Jayce Tharnish returning to Kentucky

Derek Terry

Jul 12, 2026 2 min read

Recapping the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft

Recapping the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft

Derek Terry

Jul 11, 2026 4 min read

Kentucky Director of Offensive Development Matt Morrow lands full-time role at Indiana

Kentucky Director of Offensive Development Matt Morrow lands full-time role at Indiana

Derek Terry

Jul 2, 2026 3 min read

High school recruiting

After back-to-back state titles, the MLB draft is up next for Grayson Willoughby

After back-to-back state titles, the MLB draft is up next for Grayson Willoughby

Derek Terry

Jul 7, 2026 5 min read

Kentucky adds two-sport star Tyler Fryman. What can fans expect on the diamond?

Kentucky adds two-sport star Tyler Fryman. What can fans expect on the diamond?

Derek Terry

Jun 27, 2026 6 min read

Recruiting notebook: A new target emerges in the 2026 class + an early look at the MLB draft

Recruiting notebook: A new target emerges in the 2026 class + an early look at the MLB draft

Derek Terry

May 12, 2026 6 min read

Kentucky set to sign its highest-ranked recruiting class in years

Kentucky set to sign its highest-ranked recruiting class in years

Derek Terry

Nov 11, 2025 7 min read