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The D1Baseball Podcast is your home for college baseball news, analysis, rankings, and breaking stories — all from the trusted experts at D1Baseball. Hosted by Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy, the show delivers year-round coverage of the NCAA baseball landscape.

Each week, we break down the biggest storylines across the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Mid-Major baseball, including Top 25 movement, transfer portal updates, Regional & CWS projections, coaching news, player development, and in-depth interviews with the sport’s most influential voices.

Whether you’re locked in on your favorite team or want a national perspective on the Road to Omaha, The D1Baseball Podcast is the definitive source for college baseball fans.

Follow now if you love college baseball!

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Real Dudes + We Keep Receipts [D1 Daily] Feb 10, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke preview themes for the in-season D1 Daily episodes. Those concepts include the "Real Dude of the Week", the "keeping of receipts", and "Hey Now!" moments. Roons took the first step off the plank with a Real Dude watchlist and several hot takes. Two of those predictions were that an ACC team will play in the CWS Finals and that two of the following teams will be in Omaha this June: Clemson, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, and Georgia.

00:55 Introduction and Pre-Season Reflections

01:25 The Grind of Pre-Season Previews

02:45 Real Season Excitement and Upcoming Segments

03:07 Celebrating Real Dudes and Creative Celebrations

06:14 Hey Now Moments and Roster Insights

13:01 Pre-Season Predictions and Fake Season Grievances

18:23 Introducing the Real Dude Watch List

20:00 Marquee Matchups and Real Dude Nominees

22:01 Pitching Highlights

25:32 Low Oxygen Levels: Programs Under Pressure

28:48 Bold Predictions for the Season

28:42 Big West Resurgence and Final Thoughts

32:47 Wrapping Up

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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2026 College Baseball Fantasy Draft Feb 06, 2026

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, David Seifert and Joe Healy complete their 2026 fantasy draft. Fitt will be going for a four-peat after winning the fantasy competition each of the last three years.

00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast

00:15 Introducing the Fantasy Player Draft

00:31 Meet the Contestants

00:57 Controversies and Allegations

03:28 Draft Rules and Setup

04:53 First Round Picks

05:50 Second Round Picks

07:25 Third Round Picks

09:55 Mid-Round Strategies

15:58 Late Round Bargains

21:46 Final Picks and Wrap-Up

35:31 Draft Strategy Insights

36:03 Player Picks and Analysis

39:06 Mid-Major Evaluations

41:59 Final Rounds and Bargain Picks

01:00:19 Team Recaps and Reflections

01:10:47 Closing Remarks

The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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Top Storylines Heading Into The 2026 College Baseball Season [D1 Daily] Feb 05, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons put a bow on several of the major storylines for the 2026 season. These items include the possibilities of a LSU dynasty 2.0, the fascinating nature of back-to-back outlier fields in Omaha, and an epic class of college shortstops that includes Roch Cholowsky, Justin LeBron, and Tyler Bell.

The guys also discussed the high-impact coaching changes, such as Brian O'Connor (Mississippi State), Josh Elander (Tennessee), Chris Pollard (Virginia), and James Ramsey (Georgia Tech).

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!

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A Tribute To Mark Marquess [D1 Daily] Feb 03, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons reflect on the loss of legendary Stanford head coach Mark Marquess. They also discuss the impact of coaches from that era, including Skip Bertman, Gary Ward, Augie Garrido, Mike Gillespie, Wayne Graham, and many others.

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!

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Projecting the Biggest Win Jumps in College Baseball Jan 30, 2026

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy play the annual stock market game, where they each select eight teams – one each from the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and Sun Belt, and three wild cards from all the other conferences – to see who can pick the teams that have the largest cumulative increase in win total from year to year.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter

00:56 Writing Patterns and Annoyances

05:18 Stock Market Game Introduction

09:02 Drafting Teams: Sun Belt and Big 12

17:43 Drafting Teams: ACC and SEC

27:10 Drafting Teams: Big Ten

29:30 Analyzing Washington's Performance

30:53 Indiana's Potential for Improvement

31:41 Wild Card Picks Begin

33:00 Alcorn State's Prospects

34:58 Sam Houston's Bounce Back

36:26 East Carolina's Future

38:10 Rice's Potential Under New Leadership

39:01 South Florida's Optimism

40:32 Georgetown and Morehead State Picks

42:24 Evansville and VCU's Outlook

46:26 Final Thoughts on Unselected Teams

51:06 Draft Recap and Closing Remarks

The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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How Much Better Are The Bottom Of The Power-4 Conferences in 2026? [D1 Daily] Jan 29, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons check in on the college baseball preseason. One finding was that the bottom of the Power-4 conferences appear to be dramatically improved heading into the 2026 season.

Another topic is the abundance of high-profile relievers who are converting to a starting role in 2026. That list included Casan Evans (LSU), Weston Moss (Texas A&M), Ryan Lynch (North Carolina), Chase Meyer (West Virginia), Cole Carlon (Arizona State), and Dylan Volantis (Texas)

00:00 College Baseball Series in Arlington

01:02 Introduction

02:28 The "Fake" Season: Challenges and Anecdotes

04:27 Bottom Tier Power-4 Teams On The Rise?

06:23 Concerns and Expectations for Teams

14:57 Relievers Transitioning to Starters

23:14 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!

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Could There Be An Indiana Football In College Baseball? [D1 Daily] Jan 27, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons talk through the college baseball parallels to Indiana's dominant run to a football national title. They discussed the viability of hiring a "proven winner" from a lower level of the sport and the ability to bring most of a G5 roster along in the process. College baseball comps that came up include Vanderbilt, Oregon State, Rice, Fresno State, and Wichita State. Mike Silva of Arkansas State and Dan Fitzgerald of Kansas were interesting individual comps here.

00:00 Welcome Back!

00:17 Indiana Football's Unbelievable Season

02:56 Parallels in College Baseball

04:30 Proven Winners in Coaching

09:09 More Proven Winners and Strategies

11:22 The Importance of Experience

17:22 Final Thoughts and Reflections

24:39 Conclusion and Sign-Off

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at www.kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!

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Big 12 Preview with Kendall Rogers [D1 Daily] Jan 23, 2026

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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

Big 12 Fall Reports & Preseason Content (so far): https://d1baseball.com/tag/big-12/

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!

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Exit Velos, Run Rules, DSR and Other Takeaways From The ABCA Convention [D1 Daily] Jan 21, 2026

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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

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!

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Who Just Missed the Preseason Top 25? Jan 20, 2026

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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

The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.

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