Baseball Thoughts: Pre-fall ponderings as Earley takes the reins
Football season might be a week away, but the Fightin' Texas Aggie baseball club held its first team meetings of the fall last weekend as head coach Michael Earley prepares for his debut campaign leading a Maroon & White roster that is loaded with talent and potential.
Baseball Thoughts: Answering questions ahead of another Omaha trip
By sweeping Oregon over the weekend, Texas A&M is going back to Omaha, but there are plenty of questions surrounding the Maroon & White before the Ags make the trip north. Ryan Brauninger searches for some of those answers in a post-super edition of baseball thoughts.
Baseball Thoughts: Texas A&M takes the key step from 'Good' to 'Super'
No. 3 national seed Texas A&M went 3-0 on the weekend to reach its second super regional in three seasons as the Aggies will face Oregon beginning Friday or Saturday at Blue Bell Park. From "Good" to "Super," A&M is now two wins away from being remembered as "Elite."
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Baseball Thoughts: A&M's rest, reminder & reset entering regional play
Texas A&M went 0-2 at the 2024 Southeastern Conference Tournament in Hoover last week, but the Aggies will now encounter the most important weekend of the year as they prepare for the 2024 Bryan-College Station Regional at Blue Bell Park.
Baseball Thoughts: 12th Man treated to well-played regular-season finale
Texas A&M finished the regular season on a high note as the Maroon & White took two of three from Arkansas in a top-five showdown that lived up to the billing. Beyond the Aggie series victory, the 12th Man was treated to some special moments, including one from No. 12.
Baseball Thoughts: Inside Texas A&M's uncharacteristic series at LSU
For just the second time in conference play, Texas A&M dropped a three-game series as the LSU Tigers took the first two from the Aggies at Alex Box Stadium. Even after playing uncharacteristic baseball for much of the weekend, the Ags still salvaged Sunday's finale.
Baseball Thoughts: Texas A&M's series win over Georgia truly had it all
From big swings to key defensive plays and even a touch of controversy, No. 1 Texas A&M took two of three from Georgia over the weekend in an action-packed three-game set at Blue Bell Park. In the end, the Maroon & White earned their sixth straight SEC series victory.
Baseball Thoughts: No. 1 Aggies back top spot with T-Town takedown
No. 1 Texas A&M run-ruled Air Force before lighting up Friday's doubleheader to claim a top-20 series win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The sweep may have eluded the Aggies on Saturday, but they still dominated on the road and continue to support their vaunted reputation.
Baseball Thoughts: Aggies ascend to No. 1 after Commodore crushing
A&M is undoubtedly one of the best teams in the country (and the Aggies have a new ranking to prove it), but what is most impressive about the Maroon & White at the midway point of the SEC grind is their style of play, synergy and competitive spirit that has led to this success.
Baseball Thoughts: What we learned from No. 3 A&M's trip to Columbia
The Fightin' Texas Aggies returned from South Carolina with a third straight SEC series victory after taking two of three from the Gamecocks. Still, in Sunday's series finale, the 12th Man might have learned more about their Aggies in a loss than in the previous two wins.
Baseball Thoughts: Stars shine in A&M's sensational sweep of Auburn
After finishing an eight-game home stand with a 7-1 record and a sweep of Auburn, No. 3 Texas A&M hits the road for four straight away from Blue Bell Park, beginning Tuesday night in San Marcos against the Texas State Bobcats.
Baseball Thoughts: No. 4 Aggies 'Keep On Keeping On' against Bulldogs
Claiming three of four wins to improve to 21-3 (3-3 SEC), Texas A&M baseball jumped back up to No. 4 in the nation. The Ags were dominant against Prairie View A&M and No. 21 Mississippi State and look to continue it against Houston Christian and Auburn this week at Blue Bell Park.
Baseball Thoughts: Answering some questions surrounding the Aggies
Now ranked No. 7 in the country, Texas A&M returns to Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park for an eight-game home stand as the Aggies look to recover from a weekend series in Gainesville that uncovered a handful of question marks for Jim Schlossnagle's ball club.
Baseball Thoughts: No. 4 A&M showed its grit in improving to 16-0
The fourth-ranked Texas A&M baseball team remained perfect by improving to 16-0 on Sunday afternoon at Blue Bell Park. Despite surrendering eight runs and the lead in the seventh, the Aggies overcame a four-run deficit and won 12-11 in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Baseball Thoughts: Analyzing No. 7 Texas A&M's 11-0 start to the year
Riding their best start since 2015 after winning three straight in DFW to improve to 11-0, Texas A&M should be excited about its play with a fifth of the season in the books. With what we've learned so far, there's a lot to love and even things to look for as the season ramps up.
Baseball Thoughts: No. 7 Texas A&M's 'fun & encouraging' start to 2024
Through seven games, the Fightin' Texas Aggies have been extremely impressive at the plate and on the mound, with Max Weiner's pitching staff currently leading the nation in ERA. Still, it's just a fun and encouraging start for the Maroon & White. Nothing more, nothing less.
Baseball Thoughts: Ryan Prager paces positive pitching performances
Texas A&M outclassed McNeese State in every facet of every game during a three-game Opening Weekend sweep at Blue Bell Park. Between a stout offensive attack and numerous bright spots on the mound, the Aggies' first three games provided plenty of optimism.
Baseball Thoughts: Stanford 7, Texas A&M 1 (Stanford Regional final)
Texas A&M saw its 2023 season come to an unceremonious close with a 7-1 loss to Stanford in Game 7 of the Stanford Regional at Sunken Diamond. Following the season-ending defeat, Ryan Brauninger offered his thought on the Monday night contest in Northern California.
Baseball Thoughts: Stanford 13, Texas A&M 5 (Stanford Regional)
Momentum gradually fizzled out for Texas A&M as Stanford came roaring back to take Sunday's rematch and force a Game 7, 13-5. With the Aggies needing a win on Monday to keep their postseason run alive, Ryan Brauninger shares his thoughts and takeaways.
Baseball Thoughts: Texas A&M 8, Stanford 5 (Stanford Regional)
Behind a career performance from Hunter Haas, Texas A&M pulled off a nail-biting 8-5 victory over Stanford on Saturday. With another successful night in the books and the Aggies one step closer to super regionals, Ryan Brauninger shares his thoughts and takeaways.