2021 Auburn baseball preview: A look at the roster

After COVID-19 shut their 2020 season down, Butch Thompson’s squad is eager to get back on the field.  With the season starting on Friday, here’s a look at what to expect from the Tigers in 2021.

Auburn picked to finish sixth in West, Bliss and Woley named All-SEC

On Thursday, the SEC released its 2021 Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll along with its first and second-teams all-SEC. Auburn was picked to finish sixth in the SEC west; Rankin Woley and Ryan Bliss were selected to the first-team all-SEC. 

Pitching staff takes shape after Owen’s injury

Auburn baseball is looking to increase its pitching stamina and depth at catcher ahead of its first game of the season next Friday.

Richard Fitts named preseason All-American by D1 Baseball

On Monday, Richard Fitts was named a preseason All-American by D1 Baseball. The junior pitcher earned second-team honors. 

SEC releases conference schedule for baseball

After having its 2020 season cut short, Auburn baseball received some good news on Tuesday as the SEC released the conference schedule for 2021.

Richard Fitts found a way during COVID; now sees results in fall practice

After COVID-19 shut everything down, Richard Fitts headed back home and had nowhere to practice as most cities had shut down parks. Fitts and his dad took this opportunity to build an at-home mobile baseball mound.

Cody Greenhill plans to join starting rotation in 2021

A closer for three years, Auburn's Cody Greenhill will look to fill one of the starter spots vacated by Tanner Burns and Bailey Horn, who were selected in the 2020 MLB Draft. 

Auburn in the MLB: A regular season review

In a shortened 60-game 2020 season, Auburn fans got to see six former Tigers in the MLB this season; five players and one manager. With playoffs in full swing and a World Series crown on the way, here’s a look at how the regular season went for Auburn’s alumni.

Ben Braymer called up by Washington Nationals; becomes second Auburn alum to be called up over past week

A second former Auburn baseball player has gotten his call to the big leagues as pitcher Ben Braymer was called up on Monday by the Washington Nationals. Following his debut, Braymer will be the 53rd former Auburn player to play in the MLB.

Former Auburn standout Casey Mize to debut for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday

Former Auburn ace Casey Mize is set to debut Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. 

Catcher Matt Scheffler inks deal with hometown Seattle Mariners

A fourth Auburn player is moving to the next level after catcher Matt Scheffler signed with the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

Ryan Watson signs with the Baltimore Orioles

Now three members of Auburn’s 2020 team will get an opportunity to play professional baseball after right-handed pitcher Ryan Watson signed a free-agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. 

Draftee Bailey Horn ready for big leagues after productive collegiate career

This is the first time since 1997 that two pitchers have been taken within the first five rounds, as well as the third time in Auburn’s program history. 

Bailey Horn drafted to the Chicago White Sox in the fifth round

Just a day after Tanner Burns was drafted to the Indians, Auburn lefty Bailey Horn is headed to the Windy City to join the White Sox. 

Tanner Burns selected by the Cleveland Indians with the 36th pick in the MLB Draft

What MLB scouts and mock drafts think about Tanner Burns

With the draft just around the corner, here is what scouts and mock drafts think about Auburn's Tanner Burns heading into Wednesday night’s draft.

Butch Thompson looks forward to 'unique' MLB Draft for Auburn baseball

Auburn has had 22 picks in the MLB draft since 2016, including the first overall pick of Casey Mize in 2018. This year’s draft will consist of just five rounds rather than the usual 40. 

Auburn bats fuel 16-2 rout of Chicago State

After a 6-0 victory the day before, Auburn looked to make another statement against Chicago State on Saturday. The Tigers did just that, and then some, blasting the visitors from Illinois 16-2 at Plainsman Park on Saturday Junior left-hander Jack Owen got the start on the mound, and he had no problem ...