Former Star Tennessee Pitcher Announces Transfer Destination
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Burns committed to Wake Forest on Instagram Wednesday night after spending just over two weeks in the transfer portal. Burns was one of the hottest commodities in the transfer portal after dominating out of the bullpen in Tennessee’s run to the College World Series. The sophomore allowed just one earned run […]
How Much of a Concern is Chase Burns’ Departure for Tennessee Baseball?
Tennessee baseball lost star pitcher Chase Burns to the transfer portal on Tuesday. The loss is a big hit to Tennessee’s pitching staff for the 2024 season, as the upcoming junior figured to serve as either the Friday or Saturday night starter for the Vols. After moving to a bullpen role due to early-season struggles […]
Chase Burns Enters the Transfer Portal, Baseball Offseason Notes | RTI Press Pass
The RTI Press Pass baseball podcast is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert reacting to Chase Burns entering the transfer portal as well as additional offseason notes. How big of a loss is this for Tennessee? What led to Burns transferring? Who are some guys that will likely have expanded roles in 2024? The […]
What Tony Vitello Said About Chase Burns’ Plan To Enter The Transfer Portal
Tennessee baseball star Chase Burns plans to enter the transfer portal after two seasons in Knoxville. Tennessee coach Tony Vitello discussed Burns’ departure with John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara on Sports Talk 99.1. “That one you ask about is a good case of, that is pretty straightforward,” Vitello said. “We’ve known that he would be […]
Tennessee Baseball Star Plans To Enter Transfer Portal
Tennessee baseball star Chase Burns is in the transfer portal, GoVols247’s Ben McKee first reported and a trusted source confirmed to RTI. Burns immediately becomes the biggest name in the transfer portal after two strong years at Tennessee. Burns started his career as Tennessee’s ace and Friday night starter in 2022. The right-handed pitcher posted […]
WATCH: Tony Vitello, Chase Burns, Jared Dickey Recap Season-Saving CWS Win Over Stanford
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello, RHP Chase Burns and outfielder Jared Dickey met with the media following the Vols’ 6-4 win over Stanford in the College World Series on Monday. Dickey and Vitello raved about Burns’ amazing relief performance, and Burns reflected on his outing as well. Vitello went on to discuss what it […]
What Tennessee Players Said After They Staved Off Elimination Against Stanford
Tennessee baseball staved off elimination Monday afternoon, knocking off Stanford 6-4 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Vols fell behind 4-0 early before evening the game with a four-run fifth inning before taking the lead with a two-run seventh inning. Chase Burns was fantastic in relief for Tennessee, allowing just two baserunners while striking […]
‘He’s a Pro’: Tony Vitello Breaks Down Chase Burns’ Dominant Relief Outing
OMAHA, NE. — In Tennessee baseball’s season-saving win over Stanford in the College World Series, Chase Burns was the best player on the diamond. The sophomore reliever was simply brilliant in six innings of work, giving up only two hits and retiring 18 of 20 batters, closing out the game having retired 10 straight. “He’s […]
Tennessee’s Chase Burns Makes History During Postseason Run
After being removed from Tennessee’s starting weekend pitching trio about halfway through the conference schedule, Chase Burns has rebounded to become a menacing postseason threat for Tony Vitello’s Volunteers. Burns’ outings from the bullpen this season have been solid, but the postseason outings have been game-changing – particularly the one on Monday. On Monday afternoon […]
Tennessee Baseball’s Pitching Dominant In Run To Omaha
Tennessee baseball posted just a .204 team batting average in last weekend’s Hattiesburg Super Regional. But that was no problem. The Vols’ pitching staff was simply fantastic for a second straight weekend as Tennessee punched its ticket to the Men’s College World Series. Tennessee allowed just nine runs in the super regional despite a rare […]
