Why this Tigers pitcher put his Major League Baseball dream on hold
James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the MLB Draft. The former Northpoint Christian standout chose to remain with the Tigers for another year.
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July 2025
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Buckley: Stephen Gostkowski had a point to make. The Tiger kicker nailed it.
On the day he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, former Tigers football and baseball player Stephen Gostkowski had something to say about Memphis’ basketball program.
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Memphis MLB Draft pick returning for senior season
After being taken by the New York Mets in the MLB Draft, James Smith IV decides to play another year for the Tigers.
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New York Mets select Memphis player in MLB Draft
He is the first Tiger taken in the draft since pitchers Dalton Fowler and Dalton Kendrick were selected in 2023. He is the 84th draft pick in the history of the program.
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Memphis baseball coach Matt Riser believes Tigers are headed toward a turnaround in Year 3
The Tigers are in search of their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007, and Riser has experience springboarding a team into the national spotlight.
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June 2025
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Tigers Olympic sports coaches say they’re ready to compete in new world
What sort of resources are Memphis’ men’s and women’s tennis and baseball programs provided due to the recent approval of the House v. NCAA settlement?
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Tigers baseball assistant to become pitching coach at University of New Orleans
Connor Manola joined the Memphis staff ahead of the 2024 season and Memphis head coach Matt Riser said he played a significant role in developing the catchers in the past two years.
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Memphis assistant named head baseball coach at ULM
Ford Pemberton will be the top baseball coach at Louisiana Monroe, the school announced Wednesday.
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May 2025
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Tigers fall in dramatic fashion, will not qualify for AAC Tournament
Shane Cox gave Memphis a chance when he hit a two-run single to left field to tie the game at 5-5 in the top of the ninth inning.
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AAC baseball tournament berth at stake for the Tigers at Wichita State
Win the series and the Tigers are headed to the American Athletic Conference tournament. If Memphis loses, it will be on the outside looking in for a second straight year.
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Tigers fall to Tulane, but still have a chance at AAC tournament
Tulane secured a series win against Memphis with a victory at FedExPark on Saturday, which keeps the Tigers in a three-way tie for the eighth spot in the AAC standings.
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April 2025
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Redbirds’, Tigers’ postponed baseball games reset for Friday
Severe weather Thursday caused the Memphis Redbirds’ and the University of Memphis Tigers’ games to be rescheduled to Friday, when both will be played as part of doubleheaders.
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Memphis falls to Mississippi State for its ninth consecutive loss
The Tigers jumped out to a three-run lead but couldn’t respond after Mississippi State scored five unanswered runs.
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March 2025
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Why ‘Skip’ is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser
The day before the Tigers started their three-game home series against Southeastern Louisiana, baseball coach Matt Riser reflected on where his nickname originated. It dates back to his time at SLU before arriving at Memphis.
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Tigers beat SLU with walk-off hit to tie series
Memphis baseball will have a chance to start a season with four straight series wins for the first time since 1994 when the Tigers play the final series game against SLU on Sunday.
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February 2025
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Tigers freshman Carter McKay delivering early behind big bat
Arlington High product Carter McKay has come a long way from swinging broomsticks at home with his brothers. He’s already hit a home run and recorded four RBIs in his first two career starts.
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Tigers baseball fails to sweep series against Valparaiso, but takes two of three
A big second inning by Valparaiso and hitting struggles by Memphis caused the Tigers to fall Sunday.
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Tigers baseball splits doubleheader against Redhawks on opening day
Memphis coach Matt Riser liked what he saw from the team’s pitching and defense, but wants to see more consistency at the plate.
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Improved pitching, defense high on Tigers baseball coach’s priority list
The new-look Memphis Tigers baseball team will open its 2025 season with a three-game home series against Southeast Missouri starting Feb. 14.
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July 2024
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Tigers baseball coach on the hunt for players ‘fiending to win’
The Tigers lost five seniors in the infield, and two outfielders hit the NCAA transfer portal. NIL money has an impact as coach Matt Riser works to build a competitive roster.
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May 2024
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Tigers end baseball season with Senior Day win
Although the win-loss record wasn’t enough to make the postseason, coach Matt Riser said seeds have been planted to grow a strong future for Memphis Tigers baseball.
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Memphis Tigers baseball plays longest game in program history
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Memphis Tigers baseball plays longest game in program history
The five-hour and 58-minute marathon marked the longest game by time in program history, eclipsing the record of five hours and 22 minutes vs. Middle Tennessee State set in 2008.
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April 2024
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Memphis baseball earns first conference road sweep since 2012
The Memphis Tigers baseball team defeated Rice 2-1 Sunday, April 7 at Reckling Park in Houston to complete a three-game, road AAC sweep.
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For the cycle: Daunte Stuart’s plate approach helps Tigers grad transfer produce
Daunte Stuart recently became just the fourth Tiger since 2001 to hit for the cycle. Memphis might need that type of production to beat Ole Miss on Tuesday.
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February 2024
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Tigers’ home run derby lifts Memphis to a 14-4 win in home opener
The Tigers tied a program record by hitting seven home runs against Central Arkansas to help new head coach Matt Riser get the win in his first U of M home game.
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