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Podcast: UVA-Miami preview, baseball opener, Zim retires
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham so that the guys can talk Virginia-Miami in ACC hoops, the ‘Hoos getting a win in their baseball opener, and the career of former UVA baseball great Ryan Zimmerman, who retired this week from the Washington Nationals.
Southpaw trio leads UVA baseball into opening weekend
Senior Brandon Neeck, junior Nate Savino and grad transfer Brian Gursky (Southern Cal) — all left-handers — will start this weekend’s three contests on the mound in Boiling Springs, N.C.
Gameday enhancements, promotional schedule for 2022 Virginia Baseball season
Virginia Athletics announced several enhancements to the game day experience for home baseball games during the 2022 season.
Kyle Teel featured on Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List
Virginia catcher Kyle Teel has been included on USA Baseball’s 55-player Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List.
Teel featured on D1Baseball Preseason All-America Team
Sophomore Kyle Teel was listed on D1Baseball.com’s Preseason All-America team as a second team selection at designated hitter.
Virginia ranked No. 5 in Baseball America preseason poll
For the second straight season, Virginia is ranked No. 5 in Baseball America’s preseason poll. The Cavaliers have been in the publication’s preseason top-five, six times since the 2010 season.
Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame Ceremony, Meet the Team event now virtual-only
The 2022 Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony and meet the team event has been moved to Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. and will now be a virtual event due to COVID safety concerns.
Tony Bennett on Barry Parkhill: “He’s a special man”
Barry Parkhill and his teammates from the 1971-72 basketball team were honored on the JPJ court during a break in Saturday’s game.
Jones, Thaiss voted into Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Cavalier pitcher Connor Jones (2014-16) and catcher/outfielder Matt Thaiss (2014-16) will be inducted into the Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame.
Virginia releases 2022 baseball schedule
Virginia baseball will open up the season in Boiling Springs, N.C. on Feb. 18 against Bellarmine at the Jerry Bryson Classic hosted by Gardner-Webb University.
No. 15 Houston next for Virginia
Virginia travels to No. 15 Houston in nonconference action on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Tipoff at Fertitta Center is slated for 8 p.m. on ESPN.
Inclement weather moves UVA exhibition vs. ECU/Youth Day to Sunday
Due to inclement weather in the forecast, Virginia baseball’s fall exhibition game against East Carolina has been moved to Sunday at noon. Youth Day activities will also take place on Sunday.
Schedule altered for Virginia’s Orange & Blue World Series
The first game of Virginia baseball’s Orange & Blue World Series scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled. In addition, the game scheduled for Thursday has been moved to Wednesday at 3:15 p.m.
Virginia baseball announces fall schedule
The Virginia baseball program will play a total of two scrimmages and nine additional games during its annual Orange and Blue World series this fall at Disharoon Park.
UVA ace Andrew Abbott breaking in slowly with Reds farm system
Former Virginia ace pitcher Andrew Abbott hasn’t thrown much as a professional since he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, but after three short stints, it looks like he’s picked up where he left off with the Cavaliers.
Jake McCarthy makes MLB debut
Former Cavalier Jake McCarthy made his Major League Baseball debut on Friday for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Andrew Abbott begins his MiLB journey in the Arizona heat
UVA alum Andrew Abbott is beginning his MiLB career in the Cincinnati Reds organization. The lefty joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk about to talk about the next steps on his way to The Show.
Who wants to be a millionaire? UVA’s Gelof inks with Oakland A’s
The Oakland A’s made Virginia’s Zack Gelof an instant millionaire this weekend when the former Cavaliers’ third baseman signed a $1,157,400 signing bonus, the full slot value for the No. 60 pick in the Major League Baseball Draft.
‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ updates on ACC Kickoff, recruiting news
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” recaps the 2021 ACC Football Kickoff, covers some football and basketball recruiting news, and talks meniscus tears with Dr. Mark Miller from UVA Orthopedics.
Abbott agrees to big bonus check from Cincinnati Reds
Virginia strikeout king Andrew Abbott has signed with the Cincinnati Reds for $1.3 million.
