Pair of Tennessee Baseball Players Sign Professionally After Being Selected In MLB Draft
Tennessee baseball’s Andrew Fischer and AJ Russell each signed professionally Wednesday a week and a half after being selected in the 2025 MLB Draft. Fischer signed with the Milwaukee Brewers well under slot value after they selected him with the 20th pick in the first round of the draft. The corner infielder signed for $3.5 […]
Former Vol AJ Russell Crushes Slot Value in Signing With the Texas Rangers
Former Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell has officially signed with the Texas Rangers, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Russell was drafted with the 52nd overall pick in the second round by Texas earlier this month. MLB.com reporter Jim Callis reported on Wednesday that Russell signed for $2.6 million with the Rangers. That makes him set […]
Texas Rangers Select Tennessee Pitcher AJ Russell In MLB Draft
The Texas Rangers selected Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell with the 11th pick in the second round (No. 55 overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday night. Russell is the fifth Vol off the board, joining LHP Liam Doyle, infielder Gavin Kilen, 1B/3B Andrew Fischer and RHP Marcus Phillips. A right-handed pitcher, Russell spent an […]
WATCH: Tennessee Baseball’s Tony Vitello, Hunter Ensley, AJ Russell Reflect on Season Ending Loss
Tennessee Baseball’s season came to a close on Sunday afternoon in Game 2 of the Fayetteville Super Regional with an 11-4 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Volunteers finished the season with a 49-19 overall record, a 16-14 mark in conference play, and a 32-10 record at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Tennessee’s Liam Doyle was named […]
After 2024 Season Of Injury Confusion, AJ Russell Readying For NCAA Tournament Run
AJ Russell boarded a flight to Omaha a day after undergoing surgery to repair his partially torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right arm last June. The sophomore had finally found clarity following a season of injury confusion, and refused to be 900 miles away from his teammates as they chased Tennessee’s first ever national […]
Tennessee Baseball Bullpen Power Rankings: Which Vol Relievers Are Most Trustworthy?
Tennessee baseball opens up NCAA Tournament play this weekend at Lindsey Nelson Stadium as they host Miami (Ohio), Cincinatti and Wake Forest in the Knoxville Regional. The Vols are looking to make a third straight run to the College World Series after a disappointing back half of the regular season. One of Tennessee’s biggest shortcomings […]
WATCH: Tony Vitello, AJ Russell, Levi Clark Talk Win Over Alabama at the SEC Tournament
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello, pitcher AJ Russell and DH Levi Clark met with the media following the Vols’ 15-10 win over Alabama in round two of the SEC Tournament. Tennessee’s offense dominated the game while Russell was phenomenal in an extended relief outing. The trio discussed all the top storylines from the win […]
Tennessee Baseball Uses Balanced Offensive Explosion To Defeat Alabama In SEC Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. — Tennessee baseball overcame a fifth inning defensive debacle to coast past Alabama 15-10 in its SEC Tournament opener on Wednesday afternoon. The Vols totaled 20 hits on their way to bashing past a bounty of Crimson Tide pitchers. Here’s how it went down. Marcus Phillips Dominant Through Three Innings Before Things Get […]
Tennessee Baseball Makes Slight Change To Starting Rotation Projection For Vanderbilt Series
Tennessee baseball announced its probable starters for this weekend’s series against Vanderbilt at Lindsey Nelson Stadium with one small tweak. The Vols’ did not name a starter for game three of the series on Sunday afternoon. AJ Russell has served as the game three opener each of the last two weeks for Tennessee baseball after […]
Tennessee Baseball’s Offense Lifeless In Series Finale Loss Against Auburn
Tennessee baseball showed little life falling to Auburn 8-1 in its series finale against the Tigers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Sunday afternoon in Knoxville. The Vols were unable to scrap many offensive threats together while two bad innings on the mound doomed Tennessee’s efforts. Here’s how it went down in the series finale. Midweek […]