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Cincinnati selected Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron with the 18th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, lured by his plus power, speed and defense but facing questions about his hit tool and a high strikeout-to-walk ratio, making him a high-ceiling development project for a Reds system focused on upside.
Alabama baseball has been chosen to host the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional (May 29–June 1) at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in a double-elimination format with three teams, sending one to the Super Regional. All-session tickets are $105 (single-session $25; student $5) and go on sale May 26, with purchases available in person or online. This marks Alabama's 29th NCAA Tournament appearance and its first regional hosted since 2023, part of a historic run that includes eight regional championships.
Bert Neff Jr. placed bets at Great American Ball Park in April based on information from Alabama's coach, leading to an investigation into UC and Alabama's baseball teams. Neff showed sportsbook employees text messages from the coach, resulting in the firing of Brad Bohannon and an investigation into both teams. The NCAA imposed penalties on Alabama baseball, including three years of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Bohannon received a 15-year show-cause order.
The NCAA has found former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon in violation of wagering and ethical conduct rules for providing insider information to a person betting on an Alabama baseball game, resulting in a 15-year show-cause order, probation, and a fine. The school and NCAA agreed that Bohannon violated wagering rules by texting someone he knew was betting on an Alabama baseball game and providing insider information. Alabama will provide a gambling harm and student-athlete protection education program as a result of the investigation.
Former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon has been given a 15-year show-cause penalty by the NCAA after providing insider information to a bettor, resulting in a $100,000 wager attempt against his team. The NCAA found that Bohannon communicated with the bettor via an encrypted messaging app, sharing details about the starting lineup before notifying the opposing team. Alabama baseball has been placed on probation for three years and fined $5,000, while Bohannon's show-cause penalty requires any prospective employer to justify hiring him to the NCAA.
Alabama baseball team's season ends as they lose to Wake Forest in the NCAA Super Regional by a score of 22-5. Wake Forest advances to the College World Series for the first time since 1956. Alabama finished the season with a record of 43-21. Colby Shelton hit two home runs for the Tide, but it wasn't enough to overcome Wake Forest's nine home runs in the game.
Alabama baseball pitcher Garrett McMillan was ejected from Game 2 of the NCAA Tournament's Winston-Salem Super Regional round vs. Wake Forest after the sixth inning. The reason for his ejection is unclear, and he had not appeared in this round. Alabama lost the game 22-5, and McMillan could have been the starter in a winner-take-all matchup if the Crimson Tide had won.
Alabama baseball team suffered a gut-punch 5-4 loss to No. 1 seed Wake Forest in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional due to multiple critical and inexplicable mistakes made by the umpires. The men in blue had the visitors seeing red as they failed to protect the game, making the difference between winning and losing the most important game of the season to date for both teams.
ESPN and Wake Forest have released a statement addressing the medical situation that led to a delay of Saturday's game between Alabama baseball and Wake Forest in the NCAA Tournament's Winston-Salem Super Regional. The start of the game was delayed two hours and 15 minutes due to a "non-game-related medical event." Alabama lost 5-3 in the opening game of the best-of-three series against the top-ranked Demon Deacons.
Alabama baseball lost 5-4 to No. 1 seed Wake Forest in the first game of the NCAA Tournament’s Winston-Salem Super Regional. The Crimson Tide hit three home runs, but Wake Forest hit two in the first two innings to take a quick lead. The best-of-three series continues Sunday at 11 a.m. CT.
The NCAA Super Regional opener between Alabama and Wake Forest has been delayed due to a non-game-related medical event. The game will now start at 1:15 p.m. CT and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
The start of Game 1 of the NCAA Tournament Super Regional round between Alabama baseball and Wake Forest has been delayed due to a non-game-related medical event at David F. Couch Ballpark. The gates opened late and first pitch is now set for 2:15. Alabama is in the Super Regional round for the first time since 2010 and with two wins in the best-of-three series, they would advance to the College World Series for the first time since 1999.
Alabama baseball will face Wake Forest in the NCAA super regional starting Saturday. The winner of the best-of-three series will head to Omaha for the College World Series. The game will air live on ESPN.
The Tuscaloosa Regional final between Alabama baseball and Boston College was delayed due to weather conditions, with a new first pitch time of 9:36 p.m. If Alabama wins, it will advance to the super regional round at top-seeded Wake Forest. If Boston College wins, the two schools will play again on Monday in a winner-takes-all matchup.
Bert Neff, a parent of a University of Cincinnati baseball player, was identified as the person who communicated with Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon to place large wagers on Alabama to lose to LSU on April 28 through a sportsbook at Great American Ballpark. Bohannon was fired after an investigation revealed his involvement in the gambling. UC's internal investigation led to the dismissal of two baseball coaches for "potential NCAA infractions" as they had knowledge of Neff's activity but didn't report it. The Ohio Casino Control Commission and Las Vegas-based integrity firm U.S. Integrity are involved in the case.