The Florida baseball team stands in the dugout during a game against Jacksonville on March 14, 2021.

Florida baseball announces 2022 schedule

By Sara Kate Dyson | Sep. 15

Gators baseball announce spring 2022 schedule, which begins on Feb. 18 and features matchups against Miami and FSU.

United States catcher Mark Kolozsvary forces out Japan's Masataka Yoshida on a fielder's choice by Japan's Yuki Yanagita during the gold medal baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Kolozsvary and Team USA earn silver medal in baseball

By Jesse Richardson | Aug. 7

Florida outfielder Jud Fabian declined the MLB and announced he would rejoin the Gators for 2022, he announced on Twitter Saturday.

Fabian announces return to Gators, passes on MLB

By Ryan Haley | July 31

Pete Alonso holds the champions trophy after winning the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Polar Bear hits ball far, wins HR Derby

By Michael Hull | July 12

Jud Fabian was the first Gator off the board in the MLB Draft Monday.

Seven Gators come off the board on day two of MLB Draft

By Jesse Richardson | July 12

Tampa Bay Rays' Mike Zunino hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Gators in the MLB - former Florida stars shine in pros

By Jesse Richardson | July 9

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Florida left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco pitches against Jacksonville on March 14, 2021. Barco and Brandon Sproat will pitch for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team this summer among nine Gators summer assignments.

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Gators baseball announce Summer League assignments

By Jesse Richardson | June 23

Nine Florida baseball players will begin their summer assignments in early July. Pitchers Hunter Barco and Brandon Sproat will play with Team USA.

Florida baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan argues with an umpire after a waved-off ground ball in the sixth inning of a 19-1 loss to South Alabama on June 5. The loss ended the unanimous preseason No. 1's season at just 38-22 after being swept out of its own regional.

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Florida baseball: What went wrong in 2021?

By Ryan Haley | June 19

In fifteen months, Florida baseball went from reaching the top of the country to falling out of their home regional in straight games. The statistics tell the story of what changed in the 15 months between 16 straight wins and a 19-1 loss.

Florida’s Nathan Hickey walks towards the dugout Friday against South Florida. The Gators lost 19-1 against South Alabama Saturday to be swept out of their host regional and end their season.

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The inevitable delayed: Florida baseball ends season with rain delay and blowout loss

By Ryan Haley | June 6

When the thunder rolled in on Florida Ballpark Saturday, the Florida baseball team had two hours to ponder the imminent loss — and the end of their season.

Florida's Kevin O'Sullivan yells at an umpire after a groundout was voided in the sixth inning Saturday. The Gators lost to South Alabama 19-1 to end their season.

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Gators lose to South Alabama by 18 runs. Yes, 18 runs.

By Ryan Haley | June 5

19 runs. 21 hits. A ten-run sixth inning. Three home runs in the seventh. An hour and 50 minute rain delay. All of it added up to a season-ending 19-1 loss for Florida baseball.

Jacob Young swings against USF. The Gators lost to the Bulls 5-3 Friday.

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Two-hour rain delay washes Florida into loser’s bracket in regionals

By Jesse Richardson | June 4

The Florida Gators move down to the loser’s bracket of the Gainesville regional.

Florida catcher Nathan Hickey slides into second base March 13 against Jacksonville University. Florida takes on USF Friday in the first round of the NCAA Regional.

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Gators ready to roll against South Florida

By Jesse Richardson | June 3

The first pitch from Tommy Mace will be tossed after the pre-game ceremonies at noon.

Florida's Jacob Young in a game against Jacksonville on March 14. Young and the Gators welcome Miami, South Alabama and South Florida to Florida Ballpark for regional competition beginning Friday.

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NCAA Regional matchups are set in the Swamp

By Jesse Richardson | May 31

The Florida Gators earn the 15-seed and host Miami, South Florida and South Alabama in their home ballpark. They take on USF this Friday at noon.

Florida's Brandon Sproat pitches against Jacksonville on March 13. Sproat started on the mound for Florida Saturday, but the Gators saw their SEC Tournament run come to an end with a 4-0 semifinal loss to Tennessee.

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Florida taken down by Tennessee

By Jesse Richardson | May 29

The No. 13 Florida Gators have been eliminated in the SEC semifinals after a 4-0 loss to Tennessee after the offense mustered just four hits.

Florida's Sterlin Thompson swings against Jacksonville on March 13. Thompson tallied three hits and an eighth-inning RBI in Florida's 7-2 victory over Alabama in the conference tournament Thursday.

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Gators offense explodes again, pushes team to conference semifinal

By Jesse Richardson | May 27

The sixth-seed Florida Gators quell the Crimson Tide to advance in the SEC tournament.

Florida's Sterlin Thompson eyes a hit and runs down the first base line against Jacksonville on March 14. Thompson hit a solo home run against Mississippi State during Florida's dominant 13-1 victory in the SEC tournament Wednesday.

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Gators spark early fireworks to burn Mississippi State

By Jesse Richardson | May 26

The No. 6 Gators secured a win over No. 3 Miss State in the second round of the SEC tournament to advance into the winner’s bracket.

Sterlin Thompson against Jacksonville University on March 14. Thompson helped lead the Gators over Kentucky in the first round of the SEC Tournament Tuesday.

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Florida solid in SEC Tournament opener, advances to play Mississippi State

By Joseph Henry | May 25

Pitching led the Gators past Kentucky and into a Wednesday morning matchup with Mississippi State.

Hunter Barco against Jacksonville University on March 14. The Gators kick off the SEC Tournament Tuesday against Kentucky.

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Florida takes on Kentucky in first round

By Jesse Richardson | May 24

First pitch from Hoover, Alabama is set for 10:30 a.m.

Florida first baseman Kendrick Calilao runs off the field against Jacksonville March 14. Calilao hit four home runs and brought home 10 RBIs in his past nine games.

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Eyes forward: Gators shake off sweep before SEC tournament

By Jesse Richardson | May 24

Following a sweep to end the regular season, the Gators have to turn things around quickly before the SEC tournament.

Florida pitcher Franco Aleman on the mound against Jacksonville March 14. Aleman struck out a career-high eight batters Saturday but Florida was swept by No. 1 Arkansas.

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Florida gets swept by Arkansas days before SEC tournament

By Jesse Richardson | May 22

The No. 1 Arkansas Razorbacks clean house after a seven-run rally bolsters a 9-3 annihilation of No. 9 Florida.