• Week 11 Preview
    Apr 24 2026

    On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers, and Aaron Fitt look ahead to weekend 11 around college baseball, headlined by Texas A&M visiting Gainesville.

    03:32 Texas A&M at Florida

    08:59 Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech Preview

    12:44 Sun Belt Bubble Battles

    14:37 Coastal Carolina Top Eight Push

    19:39 Kansas State vs Kansas Showdown

    25:17 Oklahoma Under The Radar

    27:36 Bonus Series Roundup

    31:41 Big East Clash Breakdown

    33:56 Purdue/USC Bubble Stakes

    37:14 Big 12 Hosting Debate

    41:20 Virginia/Pitt Trap Series

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    44 mins
  • Golden Spikes Debate: Best Season or Best Player? [D1 Daily]
    Apr 23 2026

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive into a Golden Spikes Award debate centered on whether the honor should go to the best statistical season or the best overall player. They discuss Roch Cholowsky’s case—his shortstop value, leadership narrative at UCLA, and projected 1–1 draft status—against offensive standouts like Landon Hairston, Tague Davis, and Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson, while also comparing why Drew Burress isn’t viewed the same way. The conversation touches on UCLA’s dominant season, the limits of defensive metrics, and how team context and “alpha” status influence voting. Finally, they tease a “comparative denial” segment and assign listeners homework: review the 21-inning St. Thomas vs. Northern Colorado box score and share Golden Spikes picks.


    00:00 Welcome Back

    02:29 Golden Spikes Criteria

    05:09 Burress vs Roch Value

    08:24 Best Season vs Stat Leaders

    12:57 Draft Pick vs Award

    17:38 Defense Stats + Narratives

    21:09 Comparative Denial Tease

    21:12 Listener Homework


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    Or maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9

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    22 mins
  • Nebraska's Will Bolt, D1Baseball's Patrick Ebert [Sidearm Delivery]
    Apr 22 2026

    For this episode, we’re talking momentum -- how to build it and how to sustain it, so Shotgun Spratling brings on a head coach who has created some notable momentum in various ways at a place thirsting for college baseball success. Nebraska head coach Will Bolt joins Sidearm Delivery to talk about the different elements of momentum and how the Huskers have built and used those this season.


    Later in the show, we also chat with D1Baseball Midwest analyst Patrick Ebert about Nebraska and its push to be a potential regional host.


    00:00 Welcome Back

    02:02 Nebraska HC Will Bolt

    27:31 D1Baseball's Patrick Ebert



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    Or maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9

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    53 mins
  • Low Oxygen Zone Update [D1 Daily]
    Apr 22 2026

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss teams in the dreaded “low oxygen zone.” They highlight Vanderbilt’s roller-coaster series at Kentucky. Next they debate whether Arizona State belongs in the zone after costly losses despite a strong RPI/DSR. Then the discussion moves to Louisville’s ACC troubles and an important upcoming series with Clemson. Finally, they cover LSU being swept at home by Texas A&M, mounting injuries, and the broader SEC trend of champions struggling the next season. Plus a quick call to action to delay the transfer portal until after Omaha.


    00:00 Welcome Back!

    02:30 Low Oxygen Zone Intro

    04:06 Vanderbilt

    11:45 Arizona State Debate

    14:54 Louisville vs Clemson

    21:46 LSU

    25:46 SEC Hangover Trend

    26:56 A Quick Portal Timing Rant

    27:46 Wrap Up


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    Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!


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    Or maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9

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    28 mins
  • Week 11 Nerdcast: 2026 Field of 64 Projection
    Apr 21 2026

    Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 11 of the 2026 college baseball season!

    00:00 Nerdcast Returns

    01:13 Sponsors and Setup

    01:25 UCLA's Perfect Run

    02:45 Georgia Tech Locked In

    03:23 Next Seeds: Texas, UNC, Texas A&M

    04:38 Georgia Top-Eight Push

    05:53 Coastal Carolina and FSU Debate

    07:02 Auburn and SEC Logjam

    09:07 Florida vs. FSU

    14:51 Hosts 10-16

    19:25 Big 12 Hosts: Kansas, WVU

    22:59 ACC Bubble: BC vs. UVA

    26:24 Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Final Hosts

    28:27 Southern Miss Case Study

    33:20 Seeding 17-32

    40:16 Two Seed Fringe Teams

    46:12 Conference-By-Conference Bids

    49:30 ASUN Frontrunner

    50:02 Big 12 Bubble Chaos

    53:00 Big East and Big South Picks

    54:14 Big Ten Bubble Teams

    56:13 One-Bid League Roundup

    58:10 MAC Spotlight, Miami (Ohio)

    59:58 Mountain West and NEC Banter

    01:01:25 OVC, Patriot and SEC Shakeup

    01:04:15 Vanderbilt metrics debate

    01:10:26 Mid-Major Champs and Sun Belt

    01:16:05 WAC, WCC and Final Bubble

    01:29:40 Wrap-Up and Closing Thoughts

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Real Dudes of Week 10 [D1 Daily]
    Apr 21 2026

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons review the Real Dudes from week 10 of the 2026 college baseball season. Players that are discussed are North Carolina freshman reliever Caden Glauber, Baylor closer Caleb Bunch, Texas starter Dylan Volantis, and Georgia’s Caden Aoki gutting through an outing. They discuss Lamar’s Chris Olivier throwing a CG on 109 pitches, Kansas innings-eater Dominic Voegele, and Arizona State’s Cole Carlon touching 100.7 mph and rebounding with a six-inning shutout. At the plate, they note huge hit totals from Dayton’s Danny MacDougall and Utah Tech’s Miller Durham, spotlight Louisville’s Tague Davis for his five home runs weekend, and spotlight Lindenwood freshman Sam Driscoll for an 8-for-11, 10-run, three-homer explosion at Morehead State.


    00:00 Hello Friends

    02:47 Real Dudes Pitchers

    20:40 Real Dudes Hitters

    30:38 Wrap Up


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    Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!


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    Or maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9

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    31 mins
  • The "Hey Now" Moments of Week 10: BC Surges, Nebraska Sweeps USC, Ole Miss Watch [D1 Daily]
    Apr 20 2026

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons roll through their "Hey Now" moments from week 10. They start in ACC with a focus on Boston College’s 5-0 week, including wins over Northeastern and UConn and a dominant series at Duke. They also highlight North Carolina’s statement series win over Georgia Tech, Nebraska’s emphatic sweep of USC (including a comeback walk-off after USC errors) + host outlook, and TCU’s resilience in winning a Baylor doubleheader amid injuries. The episode closes on Ole Miss’s recent success, praising its rotation, key bats, RPI position, and its performance during the gauntlet of Florida, LSU, and Tennessee.


    00:00 Welcome Back!

    01:24 North Florida + AstroTurf Shoutout

    03:19 Boston College's Surge

    07:18 ACC Title Math

    09:39 North Carolina vs Georgia Tech

    12:41 Nebraska Sweeps USC

    18:04 TCU Grit Through Injuries

    20:08 Ole Miss Watch

    29:32 Final Thoughts + Signoff



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    Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!


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    Is your favorite team in the SEC? Make sure to check out our Highway To Hoover podcast with Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSv


    Or maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9

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    30 mins
  • Week Ten Recap
    Apr 20 2026

    On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy recap week ten around college baseball.

    02:55 ACC Spotlight: UNC vs Georgia Tech

    08:23 ACC Bubble and Bid Picture

    13:53 SEC Weekend Rundown

    14:47 Ole Miss Surge and Rotation

    17:27 SEC Elite Arms Debate

    20:30 Texas A&M Sweep and LSU Concerns

    23:26 LSU Portal Priorities

    26:44 Auburn Heating Up

    28:39 Big 12 Weekend Shakeup

    29:42 Texas Tech Crossroads

    30:30 TCU Bubble Boost

    31:16 Kansas Is For Real

    33:13 Arizona State Momentum

    34:23 Big 10 Scoreboard

    35:30 Nebraska Statement Sweep

    38:38 USC Resume Concerns

    39:18 Purdue Debate

    Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!

    Is your favorite team in the SEC? Make sure to check out our Highway To Hoover podcast with Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSv

    Or maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9

    D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!

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    46 mins