The World Baseball Classic returns this year after an electrifying 2023 tournament. The 2026 field looks to bring back that same excitement with returning heroes and new faces.
Author: Jeffrey Cohen
Jeffrey Cohen
Jeffrey Cohen is a broadcast journalism major from Houston. He is a sports writer for the Lariat and a play-by-play director for the Lariat Radio. He enjoys watching his favorite sports teams and having a good time with the fellas. His goal is to be a play-by-play broadcaster.
Caleb and Brayden Bergman grew up with strong ties to Baylor with their father, Brett, pitching for the Bears from 1995 to 1998. After years of being coached by Brett, the brothers continue to carry on their family legacy for Baylor baseball.
Tarleton State came back and beat Baylor on a two-run seventh inning. The loss marks the third straight for the Bears after dropping their final two games at the Bruce Bolt College Classic.
Baylor pulled off the upset over No. 25 Ole Miss on Friday for the program’s eighth ranked win under head coach Mitch Thompson. The victory looks to be a turning point, not only for the season, but in the program’s rebuild.
Baylor earned its first ranked win of the season in an extra-inning thriller against No. 25 Ole Miss. The victory is the eighth ranked win in the Mitch Thompson era and proved to be the Bears’ highlight of the Bruce Bolt College Classic.
Following a disappointing yet competitive weekend in Round Rock, Baylor is looking to get over the late-inning hump against an elite field of teams at the Bruce Bolt College Classic in Houston.
Baylor left Round Rock with a disappointing 0-3 record this weekend. While the Bears did not perform like they hoped, they remain confident and are looking to bounce back.
In what was a back-and-forth contest, freshman outfielder Brady Janusek stole home in the eighth inning, which was the deciding factor in a 9-8 victory for Baylor over Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday night.
Baylor entered the Round Rock Classic on cloud nine after dominating its first four games. The Bears were rudely awakened as they finished winless with 42 strikeouts over the weekend.
Tyce Armstrong made history in his Baylor debut, becoming the second player in college baseball history to launch three grand slams in a game. Before that, he was a thorn in the Bears’ side at UT Arlington.
Devin Badenhorst and Luc Koenig competed alongside and against each other growing up in South Africa. They formed a bond through tennis that has brought them closer as teammates for No. 19 Baylor.
Baylor separated from Texas State by bringing in four runs on five wild pitches in the bottom of the sixth. The Bears rolled past 10 Bobcat pitchers in their 14-4 victory.
No. 7 Texas ended No. 19 Baylor men’s tennis’ three-match win streak against top-10 teams on Monday, sweeping the Bears in the ITA Indoor Championship semifinals in Dallas.
While many young Christians try to find their path outside of their parents’ faith, they should turn to spiritual literature to give them some much desired guidance.
Baylor baseball has improved every season under head coach Mitch Thompson. After making the Big 12 tournament for the first time in three years, the Bears are looking for a return to the national stage, even with 13 freshmen.
Senior infielder Amber Toven recorded a career-high five RBIs behind a fourth-inning grand slam. Her performance lifted Baylor over South Dakota State 10-2 in five innings.
No. 19 Baylor men’s tennis upset No. 8 Texas A&M on Monday night in a back-and-forth match that saw four singles matches go to a third set.
Fifth-year guard Obi Agbim’s build, play style and spark plug ability make him reminiscent of former Baylor guard Jayden Nunn.
Many aspiring tennis players dream of playing at Center Court. While it may not be under the lights of a Grand Slam, junior Devin Badenhorst welcomed the privilege and responsibility that comes with playing on Court One for No. 20 Baylor men’s tennis.
Freshman Blake Anderson had ties to Baylor men’s tennis growing up two hours north of Waco. He now has the opportunity to represent the Lone Star State as a freshman on an international roster.
No. 20 Baylor men’s tennis is riding into February on a four-match win streak. The Bears hope to build off that momentum as they face top-10 teams in their next three matches. They also look to beat No. 4 TCU for the first time since 2022.
No. 20 Baylor men’s tennis made quick work of Tulsa, sweeping the Golden Hurricane 4-0 in front of a lively Friday night crowd. The Bears did not drop a set in the rout.
The NFL is witnessing a growing trend of teams dumping young quarterbacks after only a few seasons. Stories of some of these quarterbacks reviving their careers prove that teams should invest in these players to develop into pro-level passers. The trend also serves as a warning for up-and-coming college quarterbacks.
Senior left-handed pitcher Ethan Calder was a mainstay in the Baylor bullpen for two years. He made the leap into the coveted Friday night starting role as a junior. He plans to utilize both experiences as he prepares for his final season in Waco.
Chip and Joanna Gaines gifted the largest donation in Baylor baseball history on Jan. 12. The ability to upgrade the Bears’ facilities and support the team’s mix of tested veterans and talented freshmen has set the program on the right path to return to its former glory.
It has been a tumultuous offseason for Baylor, from lost players to exhausted eligibility to transfers and flipped commitments. The Bears now look ahead to improve on an underwhelming 5-7 season.
No. 14 Baylor women’s basketball locked down UCF on Wednesday, forcing a season-high 24 takeaways in the Bears’ 73-48 victory over the Knights. Baylor also held UCF to 14 field goals, its lowest mark on the season.
Sophomore Pearson Riebock and redshirt junior Travis Sanders first became friends by playing video games as high schoolers. In their second season together at Baylor, the pair’s relationship is helping build chemistry on a young squad.
Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway’s commitment to Baylor made headlines throughout the college football world. Now at his father’s alma mater, Lagway leads the No. 33 transfer portal class in the nation.
No. 16 Baylor men’s tennis dominated Wisconsin Monday at Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center, losing just one set and a tiebreaker in the Bears’ 6-1 victory over the Badgers.