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Takeaways from Kentucky's final exhibition of fall baseball — Kentucky freshman Carson May. Photo by Norah Morlock/UK Athletics.

Takeaways from Kentucky's final exhibition of fall baseball

Kentucky completed its fall in dominating fashion against Morehead State.

By Derek Terry • a few seconds ago

LIVE UPDATES: Kentucky vs. Morehead State

Kentucky's final exhibition against Morehead State is underway.

Kentucky to open 2027 season on a Sun Belt swing

Kentucky will start its season with four games against Sun Belt Conference opponents.

Takeaways from Kentucky's final exhibition of fall baseball — Kentucky freshman Carson May. Photo by Norah Morlock/UK Athletics.

One of the top prospects in high school baseball picks Kentucky — New UK commitment Carter Shouse. Photo via Shouse's Instagram.

High school recruiting

One of the top prospects in high school baseball picks Kentucky

Carter Shouse from Middletown, Ohio, has the highest current ranking of any future Kentucky commit.

By Derek Terry • a month ago

Recruiting notebook: Visit season + post-summer rankings update

A look at where UK's commits landed in recent rankings updates, plus a top-100 recruit was recently on campus.

Notebook: Fall exhibitions scheduled, Cats on the board in 2028 class

Kentucky will play in four exhibitions this fall, plus news of the first commitment in the 2028 class.

One of the top prospects in high school baseball picks Kentucky — New UK commitment Carter Shouse. Photo via Shouse's Instagram.

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Takeaways from Kentucky's final exhibition of fall baseball — Kentucky freshman Carson May. Photo by Norah Morlock/UK Athletics.

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Kentucky completed its fall in dominating fashion against Morehead State.

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