On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons are joined by Kendall Rogers to preview the Big 12. West Virginia's run of two consecutive super regional appearances was discussed as well as the exciting depth of the newly expanded conference. Arizona and Arizona State are two programs with upward momentum and TCU is the league's bell cow headed into 2026. PLUS MUCH MORE!

00:00 Introduction + Kendall Rogers

01:28 Big 12 Baseball Storylines

02:49 Conference Realignment Impact

04:26 Team Highlights and Draft Picks

06:38 Top Teams and Players to Watch

16:37 Big 12 vs. ACC: Who Will Win the Next National Title?

24:06 Closing Remarks

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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the latest news and key takeaways from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Convention. Topics include the introduction of new Umpire Coordinator Jeff Gosney, the debate over implementing a 10-run rule, and the impact of rising exit velocities in the sport. The hosts also cover changes in tournament seeding and the addition of DSR, a new team-performance/ranking metric.

00:00 Introduction

01:18 American Baseball Coaches Association Conference

02:27 Hot Stove Issues and Stories

03:48 New Umpire Coordinator Insights

08:23 Exit Velocities and Safety Concerns

12:20 Run Rule and Extra Innings Debate

15:35 NCAA Tournament Metrics and Seeding

20:49 D1 Baseball Annual Dinner and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Bradley Smart break down the 12 teams that just missed the top 25 rankings, including Ole Miss and Virginia. They also discuss their favorite players and toughest omissions from the recently-released All-America teams.

00:00 Introduction and Host Introduction

00:21 All-America Teams Discussion

00:46 College Football Banter

04:40 All-America Outfield Debate

06:36 Utility Position Debate

11:25 Starting Pitcher Debate

14:13 Relief Pitcher Debate

20:39 Top 25 Teams Discussion

21:23 Alabama's Potential

24:31 Arizona State's Upward Trend

27:08 Dallas Baptist's Consistency

29:16 Ole Miss' Offensive Firepower

32:23 Oregon Ducks Analysis

35:06 Oklahoma Sooners Breakdown

38:37 Virginia Cavaliers Overview

40:35 Troy Trojans Insights

44:12 East Carolina's Potential

47:52 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

51:14 West Virginia Mountaineers

54:19 UC Irvine Anteaters

57:22 Omaha Predictions and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Roons and Burkie sit down with Bradley Smart, editor of ACC Extra on D1Baseball.com, to discuss the ACC landscape heading into the 2026 college baseball season. The group looks at ACC teams with national title potential, such as North Carolina, Florida State, and Louisville.

They also explore Georgia Tech's chances with their strong position player group, Clemson's efforts to overcome postseason heartbreak, and Miami's drive to return to form. Additionally, Bradley touches on the impact of coaching changes at Duke and Virginia. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and predictions on the ACC in 2026.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up with Bradley Smart

02:12 ACC Baseball Storylines and Rankings

04:32 Georgia Tech's Potential and Challenges

09:46 Louisville's Strengths and Prospects

11:52 Florida State's Rebuilding and Future

17:40 Clemson's Postseason Struggles

23:12 Miami and Wake Forest's Outlook

25:19 Stanford's Volatility and Talent

26:20 Coaching Changes and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of D1 Daily, Roons and Burkie sit down with Joe Healy, editor of SEC Extra on D1Baseball.com, to discuss the SEC landscape heading into the 2026 college baseball season. The guys ponder the potential for a second wave of an LSU baseball dynasty and highlight big coaching changes at Tennessee and Mississippi State. They also examined Arkansas, Texas, Florida, and Georgia as teams with intriguing upside.

00:00 Introduction

00:46 Discussing the SEC's Complexity and Fan Expectations

04:45 LSU's Potential Second Baseball Dynasty

09:32 Coaching Changes in the SEC

14:08 Mississippi State's Pitching Staff

16:31 Wide Range of Outcomes for Florida and Arkansas

17:22 Arkansas's Consistent Performance in the SEC

19:26 Florida's Rocky Road and Key Players

21:17 Texas A&M and Georgia: Teams with High Variance

24:10 Texas' Potential for Going Back-to-Back

27:50 Implications of South Carolina and Mizzou Improving?

33:47 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy discuss the newly released Top 25 rankings, headlined by UCLA at No. 1.

00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions

00:21 Discussing the Rankings and Controversies

02:14 UCLA Bruins: The Top Team

09:07 LSU Tigers: A Strong Contender

11:12 Texas Longhorns: Pitching Depth

13:07 Mississippi State: A Hunch on the New Staff

15:59 Georgia Tech: A New Era

17:55 Coastal Carolina: Best Bullpen in the Country

19:57 Arkansas: Consistent Performers

22:18 Louisville Cardinals: Offensive Powerhouse

24:33 Auburn Tigers: Offensive Strength

26:07 TCU Horned Frogs: Top Half Lineup

27:40 North Carolina Tar Heels: Strong Pitching Staff

29:55 Oregon State Beavers: Elite Rotation

32:03 Florida Gators: Wide Range of Outcomes

34:55 Tennessee Volunteers' New Era

37:59 Georgia Bulldogs' Big Bet on Pitching

39:44 Florida State Seminoles' Key Players

42:16 NC State Wolfpack's Consistency

44:37 Kentucky Wildcats' Rotation Strength

46:20 Clemson Tigers' Pitching Potential

48:17 Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Experience

50:07 Wake Forest Demon Deacons' Firepower

52:00 Miami Hurricanes' Key Questions

54:20 Vanderbilt Commodores' High Floor

56:52 Arizona Wildcats' Pitching Depth

58:33 Texas A&M Aggies' Offensive Power

01:00:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons dive into the top players in college baseball for the upcoming 2026 season. The discussion highlights UCLA's Roch Cholowsky and Georgia Tech's Drew Burress and evaluates other contenders for the Golden Spikes Award. They also delve into emerging talents like Tyler Bell from Kentucky and Justin LeBron from Alabama, as well as more of the 2026 Draft Class.

00:00 Introduction

00:08 Top Players to Watch in College Baseball

01:20 Challengers for the Golden Spikes Award

07:13 Pitchers to Keep an Eye On

08:41 Big 12 and ACC Standouts

17:08 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons dive into their 2026 college baseball preseason (or "fake season") predictions. They discuss their contrasting views on the importance of preseason awards and rankings. They talk through teams in contention for the preseason No. 1 spot, including UCLA, LSU, Texas, TCU, Auburn, and Tennessee, evaluating their strengths and potential weaknesses. Finally, Burkie emphasizes that these predictions are 'fake', while Roons highlights how they are meant to generate conversation and excitement for the upcoming season.

00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily

00:04 The "Fake Season" Explained

03:10 Preseason Awards and Rankings

08:05 Top Teams in the Preseason Rankings

11:17 In-Depth Analysis of Top Teams

19:21 The Next Wave of Teams

28:31 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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