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Pierce Coppola throws out a pitch in Florida's win against Air Force on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Pierce Coppola selected by Chicago Cubs in seventh round of MLB Draft

By Adrian Carmona | July 14

Florida pitcher Pierce Coppola was drafted in the seventh round of the MLB Draft.

Florida Gators pitcher Jake Clemente (20) throws a pitch in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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Jake Clemente selected by Miami Marlins in seventh round of MLB Draft

By Adrian Carmona | July 14

Florida pitcher Jake Clemente was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Florida Gators infielder Colby Shelton (10) jogs around the bases after hitting a home run in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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Colby Shelton selected by Chicago White Sox in sixth round of MLB Draft

By Adrian Carmona | July 14

Florida infielder Colby Shelton was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Florida infielder Colby Shelton (10) celebrates with infielder Cade Kurland (4) and infielder/outfielder Bobby Boser (6) after a home run as the Florida Gators face the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida baseball players reflect on college career ahead of MLB draft

By Adrian Carmona | July 13

A pair of Florida baseball players reflect on their collegiate career ahead of the 2025 MLB Draft.

The Florida Gators baseball team huddles in the outfield prior to its game against Mississippi State on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida.

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Florida baseball acquires former Ole Miss infielder in transfer portal

By Adrian Carmona | July 6

The Florida Gators acquired former Ole Miss infielder Ethan Surowiec in the transfer portal Sunday, marking their ninth portal addition.

Florida senior Brandon Sproat squats on the mound during Florida’s 5-4 loss to Texas Tech Saturday, June 3, 2023.

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Florida baseball acquires former Hawaii pitcher in transfer portal

By Adrian Carmona | June 17

Florida baseball made another splash in the transfer portal and added a Hawaii freshman pitcher.

Gators sophomore baseball player Ashton Wilson, 30, huddles with the team during the UF vs. Mississippi State on March 31, 2024.

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Florida baseball acquires former UCF pitcher in transfer portal

By Adrian Carmona | June 6

The Gators baseball team made its third move in the transfer portal Friday and acquire a former pitcher from UCF.

Florida's Kevin O'Sullivan yells at an umpire during the Gators' loss to South Alabama June 5, 2021. Florida fell to Tennessee on Friday night, losing 9-2.

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Stricklin, O’Sullivan address pregame outburst in public statement

By Luke Adragna | June 2

Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan issued an apology alongside athletic director Scott Stricklin after O'Sullivan was caught yelling at officials pregame.

Jac Caglianone rounds the bases during Florida's 10-0 win against Vanderbilt Friday, May 12, 2023.

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Former Florida star Jac Caglianone called up to MLB

By Max Bernstein | June 2

Former Florida baseball player Jac Caglianone is being called up to the bigs after spending less than a year in the Kansas City Royals' farm system.

Florida pitcher Matthew Jenkins (37) pitches as the Florida Gators face the Dayton Flyers at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

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Florida walks the plank, postseason hopes end against East Carolina

By Curan Ahern | June 2

Florida baseball's season came to an end after failing to make it out of the Regional round for the first time since 2022.

Florida baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan talks to his team during a mound visit in the Gators' loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday, April 12, 2024.

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Florida baseball season comes to an end against East Carolina in NCAA Regional

By Adrian Carmona | June 1

The Florida Gators baseball team lost to the ECU Pirates, ending its season in the Conway Regional.

Florida Gators outfielder/infielder Ashton Wilson (30) dives past second base while stealing in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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Florida baseball cruises to victory over Fairfield in Conway Regional

By Curan Ahern | May 31

Florida baseball moved to 7-0 in regional elimination games under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan in a blowout against the Stags

Florida Gators infielder Landon Stripling (13) during an at bat in a baseball game against the Missouri Tigers on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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East Carolina routs Florida in Conway Regional

By Curan Ahern | May 30

In the opening game of the NCAA Baseball Tournament Conway Regional, East Carolina defeated Florida for the first time in school history.

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Florida baseball falls against Ole Miss in second round of SEC tournament

By Adrian Carmona | May 22

The No. 15 ranked Florida Gators came up short against the No. 17 ranked Ole Miss Rebels 3-1 in the second round of the SEC Tournament.

Florida infielder/outfielder Bobby Boser (6) makes contact as the Florida Gators face the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida baseball defeats South Carolina in SEC tournament opener

By Adrian Carmona | May 20

Florida baseball scored seven unanswered runs en route to a 11-3 victory over South Carolina in the first round of the SEC tournament.

Landon Stripling practices his swings for his batting turn at the Condron Ballpark on Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Florida baseball’s late-season resurgence foreshadows promising postseason

By Adrian Carmona | May 20

The Florida baseball team looks ahead to the SEC Tournament after winning its final six series to conclude the regular season.

Florida right fielder Ty Evans runs toward first base in the Gators' 14-4 win against the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Florida seals series against Alabama on Senior Day

By Adrian Carmona | May 17

The Florida Gators baseball team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide on Senior Day, sealing their sixth straight conference series victory.

Florida Gators catcher Brody Donay (29) taps helmets with his teammate after hitting the Gators’ first home run of the season in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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No. 23 Florida’s late comeback falls short in loss against No. 18 Alabama in game two of weekend series

By Adrian Carmona | May 16

The No. 23 Florida Gators couldn’t muster a comeback victory against No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide in Friday’s 9-6 game two loss.

Florida pitcher Jake Clemente (20) pitches as the Florida Gators face the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 23 Florida surges back to take series opener thriller against No. 18 Alabama

By Adrian Carmona | May 15

Junior catcher Brody Donay hit the go-ahead home run that propelled the No. 23 Florida Gators (36-18, 14-14 SEC) to take the series opener over the No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide (39-14, 15-13) 7-6.

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Gators take home series win against No. 1 Longhorns behind King’s stellar outing

By Adrian Carmona | May 11

The Florida Gators (35-18, 13-14 SEC) shut out the No. 1 Texas Longhorns (40-10, 20-7 SEC) 4-1 on Sunday at Disch-Falk Field to take home the series victory.