Baseball


Seven Wahoos drafted; Holmes pulls out of draft, commits to UVA

Seven players from Virginia’s 2025 roster were selected in the MLB Draft, while R.J. Holmes withdrew from the draft process and remained committed to UVA.


Top-140 MLB prospect withdraws from draft, inks with Virginia

This is a huge get for Chris Pollard and the Wahoos as they continue to build a formidable pitching staff for the 2026 season.


Big arm Ure elects to go pro

Virginia’s pitching staff has continued to grow with the addition of veteran Oklahoma State southpaw Ryan Ure, who announced via his Twitter account that he is a Cavalier.


Yet another Duke commit flips to Virginia

Bo Lowrance announced that he will be a Cavalier, flipping his commitment to follow Chris Pollard from Durham to Charlottesville.


Blanco commits to Tennessee

According to a Knoxville News Sentinel report, former Virginia pitcher Evan Blanco has committed to Tennessee.


UVA gets four pitchers as Augustin returns

Virginia’s baseball roster has continued to grow, particularly its pitching staff, after the announcement that Matt Augustin is returning from the portal.


High-ceiling Harris announces return to Virginia

Rising sophomore Aiden Harris, who was the No. 1 recruit in the state of Virginia in the class of ‘24, said he will remain a Wahoo.


Becker returning to UVA? Henry Ford to Tennessee

UVA shortstop Eric Becker has reportedly decided to return to Charlottesville and play for new Cavaliers coach Chris Pollard.


Virginia gets three pitchers to flip, plus All-American transfer infielder

Chris Pollard flipped the commitments of three outstanding pitchers previously headed to Duke, and landed the MAAC Player of the Year from the portal.


Pollard was born to be a Wahoo at some point

On Wednesday afternoon, Chris Pollard was introduced as Virginia’s head coach. Dream job accomplished.


UVA gains Duke LHP; loses two commits to O’Connor

The merry-go-round between Duke, Virginia and Mississippi State continued on Tuesday when another Blue Devil announced that he would follow former coach Chris Pollard to Virginia.


3 more Blue Devils transfer to UVA, plus 2 flips

Three more former Duke players and a Blue Devils commitment have announced they will follow Chris Pollard to Virginia.


Pollard announces Virginia coaching staff for upcoming season

The quintet led Duke to a 41-21 record in 2025 and propelled the Blue Devils to their first home Super Regional in program history.


Two more Blue Devils transfer to Virginia

The influx of standout Duke players to Virginia’s program via the transfer portal, following Chris Pollard to Charlottesville, continued Thursday with two more Blue Devils joining the Cavaliers.


Star Duke recruit flips commitment to Virginia

New Virginia baseball coach Chris Pollard already has secured his first high school recruit after Jayden Stroman announced he had flipped his commitment from Duke to UVA.


BREAKING: UVA hires Duke’s Pollard to replace O’Connor

Director of Athletics Carla Williams announced Tuesday the hiring of Chris Pollard as the University of Virginia’s Head Baseball Coach.


Will Virginia turn its attention to Duke’s Pollard?

With Duke suffering a heartbreaking loss only a step away from advancing to Omaha on Monday night, will Virginia go after Blue Devils coach Chris Pollard?


Aidan Teel latest Wahoo to follow O’Connor

Virginia outfielder Aidan Teel is the latest Cavalier to announce his transfer to Mississippi State, following former UVA coach Brian O’Connor to Starkville.


Cowbells ring in Brian O’Connor era in Starkville

Thousands of Mississippi State baseball fans and their patented cowbells showed up at Dudy Noble Field on Thursday night to greet and celebrate the hiring of Brian O’Connor.


O’Connor thanks Virginia fans, donors for support

Brian O’Connor was full of excitement about his new gig, but he didn’t forget where he came from when he was introduced to Bulldogs Nation on Thursday.