
Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Aug 10
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Free Agent Duffey was designated for assignment by the Twins on August 5 and official released by the club on August 8. Early reports indicate there […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 Summer Ball roundup
Rice baseball players scattered across the country for Summer Ball leagues Here’s how each faired this offseason. Pitchers Parker Smith was the star of the show for the SB Foresters of the California Collegiate League this summer. He toed the rubber in the league championship game, delivering a masterful six innings of one-run ball while […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Aug 3
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins Duffey made two appearances this week, allowing three earned run in the ninth inning on Saturday — he entered the game with a commanding […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – July 27
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins Duffey endured his first bad outing in more than a month on Tuesday, allowing his first earned run since June 12, scored by a […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – July 20
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins Duffey made two appearances in the week leading up to the All-Star break. He combined to throw 1.2 innings across those outings, allowing one […]

Rice Baseball: Rays draft Roel Garcia in 14th Round of MLB Draft
After completing his sixth season as a collegiate, Rice baseball pitcher Roel Garcia was selected in the 14th Round of the MLB Draft by the Rays. Rice baseball hurler Roel Garcia served primarily as a reliever during the 2022 season, one of the best statistical campaigns of his career. He posted career-best marks in ERA […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MiLB Owls All-Star break update
While several Rice Baseball alums are producing at the highest level, others are working their way up the ladder. Here’s the latest on the MiLB Owls. Triple-A Jon Duplantier (Dodgers) began the month of July on the right foot, allowing just two earned runs and six hits in eight innings of work across two games. […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – July 13
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins Duffey has been a man on a mission this summer. His ERA over the last 28 days has been a flawless 0.00, spanning 10 […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – July 6
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins Duffey continues to be an extremely effective member of the Twins’ bullpen. He made three appearances this week, working 3.2 scoreless innings with six […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – June 29
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins Duffey was tremendous this week, working four scoreless innings across three different games. He struck out three while allowing four hits and issuing two […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 Summer Ball late June roundup
The diamond never goes empty for too long. Rice baseball players in Summer Ball leagues around the country. Here’s the latest. Hitters Given the different start times of the various leagues, Rice baseball hitters have played anywhere from a couple to more than a dozen games so far this summer. Of those who’ve gotten a […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – June 22
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins Duffey worked twice this week, both instances coming in a weekend series against the Diamondbacks. On Friday he threw one scoreless inning, allowing no […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – June 15
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels Rendon went on the injured list on May 28 but was reinstated this week. He reached base in each of his first three […]

Official: Rice Athletics to join AAC on July 1, 2023
UPDATE: On Wednesday, June 15 Rice officially announced it will join the AAC on July 1, 2023. — Friday, June 10 — The AAC announced the formal exit of Houston, Cincinnati and UCF opening the door for Rice Athletics to move into the conference in 2023. The AAC brought college football realignment back to the […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MiLB Owls early-June update
While several Rice Baseball alums are producing at the highest level, others are working their way up the ladder. Here’s the latest on the MiLB Owls. Triple-A Jon Duplantier (Dodgers) has made five appearances with the Dodgers’ AAA affiliate in Oklahoma City this season, racking up 26 strikeouts in 26.1 innings with a 4.10 ERA. […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – June 8
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels Rendon has been out since May 28 when he was placed on the Injured List. Per a report, he took ground balls at […]

Southern Miss to represent Conference USA Baseball in Super Regionals
Conference USA Baseball sent two teams to the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Southern Miss has advanced to the Super Regional Round. Southern Miss From start to finish, Southern Miss found themselves on a white-knuckled ride through the Hattiesburg Regional. The hosts were challenged right out of the gate, winning a 2-0 game over Army. Southern Miss […]

The Roost Podcast | Ep 112 – AAC Introductions with Fear the Wave
Rice will soon move to the AAC. Kelly Comarda from Fear the Wave helps orient the Owls to their new conference, talks rivalries and more. At some point in the not-so-distant future, Rice Athletics will join the AAC. When that time comes, the Owls will have revised schedules across all sports featuring some familiar faces […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – June 1
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels Rendon was placed on the Injured List on May 28 for right wrist inflammation following an MRI after the teams’ game last Friday. […]

How does new president impact Rice Athletics? — Patreon Q&A
Change is coming on the administrative front. The May 2022 Patreon Q&A focuses on the Owls’ incoming president and how he might impact Rice Athletics. This month’s Patreon Q&A focuses on incoming university president Reginald DesRoches and his attitude towards Rice Athletics. More specifically, what will his impact be on the athletic programs? Will he […]

Rice Baseball: Making sense of the 2022 Season
The 2022 Rice baseball season did not go as planned. From the highs to the lows, here’s how Jose Cruz Jr.’s crew faired this year. His exact words were “I’m not going to promise the moon right now” when asked what Rice baseball would look like this season. That humble acknowledgment of the forthcoming growing […]

Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – May 25
The 2022 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls. Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels Rendon had a routine off day on Tuesday, piggybacking off a scheduled off day on Monday for a two-day break. The short time […]

Conference USA Baseball Tournament 2022 Preview, schedule, how to watch
The Conference USA Baseball Tournament is headed to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Here’s how to watch and what to be looking for this week. The final weekend of regular season play saw teams jockeying for position, but now theย Conference USA Baseball Tournament field is finally set. The top eight squads will square off with hopes of an […]

Rice Baseball goes out on high note with sweep of FIU
Rice Baseball ended its 2022 season on a high note, notching their first series sweep in their final weekend, taking all three from FIU on the road. THREE FOR THE ROAD | Rice baseball wins the series 3-0 For the first time this season, Rice baseball swept their opponent in three straight games. Fresh off […]

Aaron Smigelski’s debut season gives hope for Rice baseball
It’s been a tough year for Rice baseball, but freshman infielder Aaron Smigelski has been a bright spot. His ascent has given the Owls hope. Trailing 15-0 on the second day of the 2022 season, Rice baseball head coach Jose Cruz Jr went to the bench for the final inning of at bats against No. […]
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