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Florida Gators catcher Brody Donay (29) flips his bat after hitting the first home run of the season in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

No. 8 Florida outlasts UNF in back-and-forth battle

By Hugh Green | Feb. 26

No. 8 Florida Gators baseball took down the UNF Ospreys in a marathon game that had pulses racing.

Florida infielder Colby Shelton (10) celebrates with infielder Cade Kurland (4) and infielder/outfielder Bobby Boser (6) after a home run as the Florida Gators face the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.

Chaotic night on the diamond ends in a Florida midweek victory over Stetson

By Hugh Green | Feb. 25

Luke Heyman and Colby Shelton hope to spark Florida title run after bypassing professional offers

By Hugh Green | Feb. 24

Florida Gators outfielder Hayden Yost (16) hits the ball in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Brendan Lawson goes deep for the first time as Florida grounds the Flyers

By Hugh Green | Feb. 22

Florida Gators pitcher Liam Peterson (12) celebrates after shutting down a batter to close an inning in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Florida tallies season-high 13 runs, dismantles Dayton in weekend series opener

By Jack Meyer | Feb. 21

Brody Donay continues to mash as Florida pulls away from Jacksonville in first midweek victory

By Hugh Green | Feb. 18

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Pierce Coppola throws out a pitch in Florida's win against Air Force on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Career days from Pierce Coppola and Brody Donay lead Florida to sweep over Air Force

By Jack Meyer | Feb. 15

The Florida Gators completed their season-opening sweep with a pair of dominant victories in a Saturday doubleheader against Air Force.

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Liam Peterson’s career night leads Florida to shutout victory over Air Force on opening night

By Hugh Green | Feb. 14

Liam Peterson’s shutdown performance led the Gators to victory over Air Force on opening night.

Gators sophomore baseball player Ashton Wilson, 30, huddles with the team during the UF vs. Mississippi State on March 31, 2024.

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Gators set to begin road back to Omaha in 2025

By Hugh Green | Feb. 13

After a magical run to the College World Series in 2024, Florida is ready to start its trek back to the biggest stage with a group of returners and new faces.

Florida left-handed pitcher Pierce Coppola gazes across the field at Condron Ballpark during a practice session last Fall.

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Two season-ending injuries and one comeback campaign later, Florida pitcher Pierce Coppola set to shine in 2025

By Jack Meyer | Jan. 28

After suffering back-to-back season-ending injuries and returning to the mound for the Gators in 2024, 6-foot-8 left-hander Pierce Coppola is set to serve as a key piece in Florida’s pitching rotation this coming Spring.

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From scorekeeper to starter: Ashton Wilson’s UF baseball journey

By Jackson Colding | Nov. 12

Before UF head coach Kevin O’Sullivan began recruiting Wilson that summer, he planned on playing one more season in junior college. However, he changed his plans after receiving a call from O’Sullivan with a chance to play for the Gators.

Gators baseball freshman pitcher Liam Peterson strides to the plate in the team's win over Columbia University on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

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Three takeaways from Florida baseball’s double header against South Florida

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 10

The Florida Gators baseball team hosted the USF Bulls Sunday afternoon for a pair of exhibition games. It gave both teams the opportunity to showcase some of the young talent on each roster ahead of the 2025 season.

Florida junior two-way star Jac Caglianone celebrates with his teammates after hitting a three-run home run against North Carolina State at the Men’s College World Series in Omaha on Monday, June 17, 2024.

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Jac Caglianone selected No. 6 overall to the Kansas City Royals in MLB Draft

By Max Tucker | July 14

Florida baseball phenom Jac Caglianone’s dream turned into a reality Sunday night when the Kansas City Royals selected the former two-way star with the No. 6 pick in the MLB Draft.

Florida junior southpaw Jac Caglianone steps up to bat in the Gators’ 5-4 win against the NC State Wolfpack on Monday, June 17, 2024.

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Jac Caglianone primed for MLB Lottery after illustrious career at Florida

By Max Tucker | July 1

Two weeks away from the MLB Draft, the Florida baseball team has one of its all-time greats slated to get picked in the top 5. Jac Caglianone’s days of wearing orange and blue may be behind him, but a new journey awaits.

Florida baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan sits with two-way star Jac Caglianone following the Gators’ 5-4 win against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, June 17, 2024.

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Florida’s miraculous postseason run comes to an end at the Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 20

The Gators, who had just put up 15 runs on the No. 2-ranked team in the nation in Kentucky just hours prior, were blanked by a variety of Aggie’ pitchers Wednesday night leading to a scoreless outing offensively.

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Florida baseball is one of six teams still standing at Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 18

The fate of Florida’s season will come down to another elimination game against a familiar foe in Kentucky who took two of three games over the Gators in a home series during the regular season at Condron Ballpark.

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Florida survives elimination game over NC State in Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 17

Florida (35-29, 13-17 SEC) narrowly escaped with a victory in an elimination game over North Carolina State (38-23, ACC) 5-4 in a tightly contested matchup at the MCWS in Omaha, Nebraska, Monday.

Florida baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan talks to his team during the Gators’ loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

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Florida takes on North Carolina State with season on the line

By Max Tucker | June 17

Following a 3-2 loss to Texas A&M in its first game at the Men’s College World Series, the Florida Gators baseball team is entering an elimination game against North Carolina State with the season on the line.

Florida catcher Luke Heyman walks off the field after losing their first College World Series game to Texas A&M on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

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Florida drops nailbiter to Texas A&M in Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 16

Florida (34-29, 11-17 SEC) showed a desirable amount of fight in the later innings against Texas A&M (50-13, 19-11 SEC) but fell 3-2 in a thrilling low-scoring affair.

The Florida baseball team huddles up before its game against Mississippi State on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

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Florida ready to take on Texas A&M in its first game at Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 15

Despite lofty preseason expectations, the task of returning to the MCWS seemed brutally challenging for the Gators. But what happened 12, six or even four weeks ago doesn’t matter. Florida is getting hot at the right time, and it rode its momentum through the postseason into Omaha with a chance to avenge a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 national championship.