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There are some absolutely electric matchups in the Big 12 this week, including two of the hottest teams in the conference going head to head in Manhattan, KS.

BIG 12 TITLE ODDS TRACKER: WEEK 5 Arizona State takes the lead, while West Virginia is still squarely in the "favorites" category. Meanwhile, a pack of contenders lurk in the shadows. READ MORE: base12sports.substack.com/p/arizona-st...

NEWS: The Big 12 will allow tablets in dugouts beginning this week, league sources have confirmed to Base 12. Games between Big 12 teams (both noncon and league games) will have two tablets in each dugout, with access to a suite of apps.

Week 4 Notebook: The Boogeyman of Baseball 13 Big 12 teams won their weekend series, including eight (possibly nine) sweeps, record-breaking Sundays and a handful of really fun "first time since..." notes.

WEEK 3 BIG 12 TITLE ODDS TRACKER This week: West Virginia takes a commanding lead. Why the jump? A few different reasons. Read more about the process here: base12sports.substack.com/p/midweek-st...

Updated Big 12 Title Odds & Midweek Storylines There were grand slams, walk offs, and a new team emerges as the Big 12 frontrunner one weekend before league play begins.

BIG 12 HITTERS: WAR vs WOBA Taking a look at both the quality of production and the total value for every Big 12 hitter through March 2. Kollin Ritchie is in his own stratosphere for Oklahoma State right now.

Adding a new weekly piece to the rotation over at Base 12 called the WAR Room, taking a deeper look at player production. We're starting by breaking down the WAR leaderboards, so get in here.

WEEK 3 NOTEBOOK: Several Big 12 teams rolled through the third weekend of the season, while a few others began to get off the mat.

NEW: Big 12 Title Odds Tracker Every week for the rest of the season, our model will be updating each Big 12 team's odds to win the conference title. This week: Arizona State jumps to the top, TCU and Arizona dip. Read more about the process here: base12sports.substack.com/p/big-12-tit...

There's a new odds-on favorite in the Big 12, as we debut our Big 12 Odds Tracker. Plus: Midweek Storylines & Biggest Week 2 WAR Risers.

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The Big 12's Top 10 Biggest WAR Risers From Week 1 to Week 2 (Hitters) 📈📈📈 Big weekend for the Red Raiders, Cowboys and Bearcats!

The Big 12's Top 10 Biggest WARc Risers From Week 1 to Week 2 (Pitchers) 📈 Great performances all across the league this weekend! 10 spots, 10 different Big 12 teams represented.

The two Big 12 preseason frontrunners are a combined 3-12 to star the season. What happens when preseason favorites fall, and who steps in to fill the void?

Now up at Base 12: A War Refresher & Midweek Chaos Breaking down the first look at WAR/WARc standings for the conference and taking a look at the chaos that took place in the midweek.

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It all begins tomorrow. Let's talk ball. Opening weekend offers a tremendous amount of opportunity for teams across the Big 12.

You can't simply "replace" Tony Pluta, but Arizona has the unenviable task of having to try. On the trickle-down effect of Pluta's season-ending injury and who the Wildcats might turn to now.

Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year: 🏆Lucas Franco, TCU

Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year: 🏆Dawson Montesa, West Virginia

Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Pitcher of the Year: 🏆Tommy LaPour, TCU

Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year: 🏆Brady Ballinger, Kansas

Our long national nightmare is over. It's college baseball's opening week. We're kicking things off with our Preseason Big 12 Awards & Lists. Who made the cut?

TEAM PREVIEW: WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS Coming off a program-best 44-win season, what will the Mountaineers do for an encore? Could a third Big 12 title in the last four years be within reach?

TEAM PREVIEW: UTAH UTES The Utes have a premier frontline starter in Colter McAnelly and a reconstructed lineup. Throw in a shiny new stadium, and there's some good energy around Utah's program.

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During media events for the Shriners Children's Showdown and Amegy Bank Series, five Big 12 coaches addressed everything from freshman contributors to the portal to a familiar frustration: the Big 12’s lack of national respect come selection time.

TEAM PREVIEW: UCF KNIGHTS Despite losing key players this offseason, the Knights will look to make progress in 2026. UCF has some notable returning production and a handful of transfers who could bring stability to the lineup and on the mound.

TEAM PREVIEW: TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS The Red Raiders are coming off their first losing season since 2013, can Tim Tadlock and his squad rebound and contribute to the overall athletic renaissance in Lubbock?

The Big 12 has announced its slate of linear TV baseball games for 2026. Five regular season games controlled by the Big 12, two more that aren't, and the Big 12 tournament championship.

TEAM PREVIEW: TCU HORNED FROGS There are years where TCU has potential, and there are years where TCU has *Omaha* potential. 2026 is the latter.

TEAM PREVIEW: OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS Injuries held the Cowboys back in 2025, as they finished outside the top four in the Big 12 for the first time since 2017. Will the same be the case in 2026, or will the Pokes get back on track?

TEAM PREVIEW: KANSAS STATE WILDCATS Kansas State has only reached the NCAA Tournament in three consecutive seasons once in program history. Will 2026 be the second?

TEAM PREVIEW: HOUSTON COUGARS Houston brings back some all-conference caliber talent and a good amount of portal potential in what feels like a make-or-break season.

TEAM PREVIEW: KANSAS JAYHAWKS Fresh off a 43-win season and with a new contract in hand, can Dan Fitzgerald and the Jayhawks keep the momentum rolling into 2026?

TEAM PREVIEW: CINCINNATI BEARCATS The Bearcats return top end talent on the mound and in the lineup, will that and a quality portal haul be enough to get them back to the tournament in 2026?

TEAM PREVIEW: BYU COUGARS With a rebuilt pitching staff and veteran lineup, could the Cougars work their way back into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017?

With preseason practices in full swing, we're getting back into form for 2026. A few notes on what the preseason schedule and in-season schedule will look like, plus the introduction of a new podcast!

⚾️TEAM PREVIEW: BAYLOR BEARS⚾️ The Bears have some good momentum on and off the field. With a roster that boasts top talent and excellent freshmen, can they get back to the NCAA Tournament in 2026? READ: base12sports.substack.com/p/team-previ...

FALL CAMP RUNDOWN: ARIZONA STATE The Sun Devils have the tall task of replacing veteran talent on the mound and at the plate. How did they do that this offseason, and what’s their 2026 outlook?

The Fall Camp Rundown series begins with the Arizona Wildcats! A much-deserved contract extension was handed to Chip Hale after UA won the Big 12 tournament and got back to the College World Series. What's on deck for 2026? base12sports.substack.com/p/fall-camp-...

Big 12 Incoming Transfer Production Rankings (Hitters) Who brings in the most production via the transfer portal in 2026, based on competition-adjusted total WAR? READ MORE: base12sports.substack.com/p/impact-tra...

The Top 10 Returning Pitchers in the Big 12, per 2025 Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc).

Big 12 Returning Pitching Production for 2026 ⏫more *quantity* returning (in the form of % of innings pitched in 2025) ⏩more *quality* returning (in the form of total returning WARc) Arizona and TCU pace the league. (follow @base12sports.bsky.social for more content like this)

Who returns the most production on the mound? Returning Total Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc) for Big 12 pitching staffs in 2026. READ MORE: base12sports.substack.com/p/arizona-tc...

The Top 10 Returning Hitters in the Big 12, per 2025 Wins Above Replacement (WAR). A pair of Jayhawks and a trio of Horned Frogs make the list.

Who returns the most production at the plate in the Big 12? Total Returning Wins Above Replacement (WAR) for 2026. Read more: base12sports.substack.com/p/who-leads-...

We finally have the Big 12 baseball schedule! Breaking down some of the biggest in-conference and non-conference matchups we learned about this week.