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Returning player spotlight: Patrick Herrera
Now entering his third season with the Wildcats, the versatile Herrera will look to earn a starting spot.
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Returning player spotlight: Devin Burkes
Burkes is back for his fifth season, providing Kentucky with one of its longest-tenured players in the program.
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Breaking down Kentucky's 2025 conference schedule
Another tough year in the SEC awaits the Wildcats in 2025.
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Returning player spotlight: Jackson Nove
A mainstay in the bullpen over the past few seasons, Nove brings over 60 career appearances back to the 2025 team.
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Kentucky, Nick Mingione agree to new contract through 2029 season
Following the program's first trip to the College World Series, Nick Mingione signed a new contract that will keep him in Lexington through the 2029…
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Analyzing Kentucky baseball's offseason
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Kentucky in strong position for portal targets
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Returning player spotlight: Ethan Hindle
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Returning player spotlight: James McCoy
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Mingione impressed with freshman Tyler Bell: 'His tools are off the charts'
Kentucky scored an unlikely win in recruiting when No. 66 overall pick Tyler Bell turned down an offer from the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Recruiting notebook: Rankings updates, elite prospects visiting campus
A few Kentucky commitments saw rankings updates from Perfect Game and Prep Baseball Report, plus some news on prospects visiting campus this weekend.
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Q&A: Mingione talks fall practice, discusses the latest happenings with the Kentucky baseball program
Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione is set to enter his ninth season as the Wildcats' head coach.
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Kentucky baseball storylines I'll be monitoring this fall
Following its first appearance in the College World Series, Kentucky turns the page to the 2025 season.
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Returning player spotlight: Kyuss Gargett
Gargett is a promising young player who will be competing for a starting spot up the middle this fall.
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Returning player spotlight: James McCoy
McCoy has started 79 games over the past two seasons, but the Wildcats brought in three transfer outfielders this offseason to add to the competition.
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Returning player spotlight: Cooper Robinson
Robinson had a limited role on the 2024 team but has 43 career appearances in his college career.
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Returning player spotlight: Ben Cleaver
Cleaver threw just 6.1 innings as a freshman, but he could be primed for a spot in the weekend rotation as a sophomore.
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Returning player spotlight: Ethan Hindle
Hindle got a taste of game action in 2024 and could be poised for a bigger role in 2025.
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