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Bland: Takeaways from a Nebraska baseball fall where injuries obscure ceiling for 2027

Nebraska baseball dealt with a flurry of injuries during fall workouts. The Huskers learned more about their roster even as their ideal lineup and rotation remain theoretical until next spring.

Bland: Takeaways from Creighton-Nebraska baseball exhibition start with Husker health

Three takeaways from the Creighton-Nebraska baseball exhibition from Evan Bland include flexing pitchers, healing Huskers and a lingering Jays question.

Pick Six Podcast | Was Maryland a warning or a statement?

Gary Sharp, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland look back at Nebraska’s wild comeback against Maryland and what that game revealed about this team heading into Indiana’s visit to Memorial Stadium. The guys examine Indiana’s calm, process-driven approach and Nebraska’s evolving mindset. Plus, who are …

Repeat commit: Lane Fenske pledges to Nebraska baseball again, this time as star juco pitcher

Nearly three years after committing to Nebraska baseball out of high school, Lane Fenske is doing so again. This time as one of the best junior-college pitchers from last spring.

Behind The Ballot, Oct. 5 | Why Nebraska's still not in our Top 25

World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon unpacks why, if the analytics love Nebraska, he still doesn't have the Huskers in his top 25.

Nebraska adds junior college pitcher Keaton Humphrey to 2027 class

Keaton Humphrey unlocked something in his pitching game last summer. Now he’ll be joining a Nebraska baseball team he grew up admiring after committing Monday.

Pick Six Podcast | The day after Maryland: Now comes the test

Nebraska is 5-0 after a win over Maryland — but it wasn’t pretty. Gary Sharp and Tom Shatel break down the 16-penalty afternoon, the sluggish start and how the Huskers pulled away. With Indiana and other playoff-caliber opponents ahead, can Nebraska keep winning and prove it belongs among th…

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Nebraska baseball adds rising Midwest righty Thomas Leeper to 2028 class

Nebraska baseball continues to stock up on future pitching upside, this time earning a recruiting win for a rising Midwest prospect.

Nebraska baseball bringing momentum — and injuries — into intriguing fall practices

Coming off a breakthrough season as an NCAA regional host, Nebraska baseball feels the momentum. Plenty of questions too during a fall ball packed with position battles and injuries.

Nebraska baseball secures 2027 pledge from lefty — and Iowa fan — Gage Brownlee

The latest Nebraska baseball commit is a projectable left-hander who also happens to be a lifelong Iowa fan.

Nebraska baseball secures 2027 pledge from lefty — and Iowa fan — Gage Brownlee

The latest Nebraska baseball commit is a projectable left-hander who also happens to be a lifelong Iowa fan.

Nebraska baseball nets pledge from 2028 Lincoln Southwest pitcher Madden Schwager

Nebraska baseball’s successful run with in-state prospects continued this week with a big-bodied pitcher flashing big velocity.

Sam McKewon's three keys for Nebraska football vs. Ohio

Ahead of Nebraska football's game against Ohio, Sam McKewon gives his three keys to a Husker win.

Outfielder Isaac Feller flashes elite speed, power then commits to Nebraska baseball

Isaac Feller flashed the kind of power and speed that turns heads in college baseball. Now almost that quickly he’s heading to Nebraska in the 2027 class.

Nebraska baseball has jobs to fill. These summer standouts are making their case

Nebraska baseball has plenty of new breakout candidates for next season after multiple Huskers — especially infielders — enjoyed strong summer showings.

Nebraska baseball lands first 2028 pledge in Kearney pitcher Will Kaskie

Nebraska baseball secured its first 2028 commit Thursday as right-handed pitcher and Kearney standout Will Kaskie chose the Huskers.

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Photos: Ole Miss baseball takes on Arizona State in NCAA Regional

Photos: Ole Miss baseball takes on Arizona State in NCAA Regional

Photos: Nebraska baseball takes on Arizona State in NCAA Regional

Photos: Nebraska baseball takes on Arizona State in NCAA Regional

Photos: Nebraska baseball takes on Ole Miss in NCAA Regional

Photos: Nebraska baseball takes on Ole Miss in NCAA Regional

Photos: Ole Miss baseball takes on Arizona State in NCAA Regional

Photos: Ole Miss baseball takes on Arizona State in NCAA Regional

Photos: Nebraska hosts South Dakota State for Men's College World Series Lincoln Regional

Photos: Nebraska hosts South Dakota State for Men's College World Series Lincoln Regional

Nebraska volleyball's championship mindset | Pick Six Podcast

The pressure is real at Nebraska, but the Huskers are choosing to embrace it. Gary Sharp and Justin Frommer recap Big Ten Volleyball Media Days. Legacy talk, challengers to Nebraska’s three-year reign as conference champion and feedback on reseating at the Devaney Center.

Nebraska baseball lands lefty pitcher who wants to hit, too

Hudson Hardesty has a fastball that touches 90 mph and a smooth changeup. He hopes that he gets a chance to play the field at NU, too. 

Husker baseball suffers major blow as Dodgers lure important bullpen cog

Nebraska landed an impact transfer in June. Less than a month later, he's gone to the Dodgers.

Nebraska roster depth and adaptability | Pick Six Podcast

Sam, Evan and Gary are focused on the upcoming season, but what if the key to exceeding expectations lies in the details no one’s talking about? This episode uncovers the hidden strategies and overlooked factors that could determine Nebraska’s success.

Nebraska baseball's Case Sanderson to remain with Huskers for senior year

One of Nebraska baseball’s most consistent hitters is remaining with the team for another year.

'A rollercoaster of emotion': Nebraska's Dylan Carey talks MLB draft snub, Mets signing

A baffling draft-day snub turned into a pro baseball dream realized while on the golf course Monday for former Nebraska star shortstop Dylan Carey.

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