Baseball

Peyton Glavine signs with Washington Nationals

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 19

Auburn left-handed pitcher Peyton Glavine signed a free agent contract with the Washington Nationals Monday.

Jack Owen inks deal with Oakland Athletics

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 16

A day after Cody Greenhill signed a free agent contract, another Auburn pitcher has done the same as Jack Owen signed a free-agent deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday.

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Cody Greenhill signs with Washington Nationals

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 15

Steven Williams won’t be the only former Auburn Tiger headed to the nation’s capital as Cody Greenhill signed a free-agent deal with the Washington Nationals on Thursday.

Auburn has 4 selected in 2021 MLB Draft

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 14

The 2021 MLB Draft concluded on Tuesday, and four Auburn Tigers heard their name called.

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Ryan Bliss earns All-SEC honors

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 25

Following the conclusion of the regular season, Auburn shortstop Ryan Bliss was named to the All-SEC Second-Team and the All-Defensive Team, the conference announced Monday.

Richard Fitts named SEC Pitcher of the Week

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 25

After a career-high eight shutout innings against Missouri, Richard Fitts was named SEC Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Tigers fall in regular season finale to Missouri

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 22

Auburn will now head to Hoover, Alabama, for the SEC Tournament. 12th-seed Auburn will take on fifth-seeded Ole Miss Tuesday night.

Fitts shines in shutout victory over Missouri

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | May 22

In the second game in its series against Missouri, Auburn came out on top with a 3-0 victory behind the arm of Richard Fitts on Friday. The Tigers also earned the No. 12 seed in the SEC Tournament with Texas A&M's loss.

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Former Auburn pitcher Joe Beckwith passes away at 66

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 22

Joe Beckwith, former Auburn pitcher and two-time World Series champion, passed away Saturday at the age of 66, Auburn announced Saturday.

Auburn puts up 15 runs in series opening win against Missouri

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | May 21

Auburn took an early lead in Thursday’s game at Missouri and carried that momentum throughout, never giving up the lead in a 15-6 win. “We’re in postseason baseball, so there’s no other option than to come out and play good, consistent baseball," Thompson said.

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Auburn ends home finale with 14-6 win over UNA

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 19

In Auburn's 14-6 win over UNA, Rankin Woley led the way as he ended his time at Plainsman Park with a career-high five RBIs. “The last three weeks if you really look at [Woley’s] at-bats, it’s been pretty impressive,” Thompson said.

Auburn defeats Aggies 8-5 for series win

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 17

“It was amazing what Trace Bright, Joseph Gonzales, and Carson Skipper did,” Thompson said. “If we had gotten past those guys, we were going to be looking at guys’ third outing since Wednesday. I tip my hat for what these three men did for us today.”

Auburn defeated 11-9, sets up for crucial series finale

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 15

With the loss, Auburn falls to 21-25 overall on the season. The Tigers are 7-19 in SEC play and are a game behind Texas A&M for 12th place in the SEC and a spot in the SEC Tournament.

Tigers rally for 5-4 victory over Texas A&M

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 15

After taking a 3-1 lead in the third inning, Texas A&M was held scoreless until the ninth as Auburn rallied to defeat the Aggies 5-4 Friday at Plainsman Park. “It was a big win and hopefully we’re going to keep that momentum for tomorrow," Woley said.

Auburn's offense struggles in 6-1 loss to Samford

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | May 13

“The story tonight and of these last two games is just our at-bats have deteriorated,” said head coach Butch Thompson. “I think that’s the biggest thing I look at tonight. That really has my undivided attention heading into this critical series against Texas A&M.”

Baseball's weekend recap: Auburn falls on Friday; Moore delivers on Saturday

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor and Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | May 9

“Our guys just keep competing,” said head coach Butch Thompson. “They keep on sticking together and they find themselves in a ballgame. It’s been the most unexplainable year I’ve seen, but they’ve had resilience, stayed together and keep finding a way.