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The Wildcast: 2026 Arizona/Big 12 baseball preview with Mike Rooney
ESPN analyst/D1Baseball correspondent Mike Rooney joins the show to preview the 2026 college baseball season for the Arizona Wildcats and the Big 12 Conference.
Michael Lev
Sports Reporter/Columnist
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Arizona baseball notebook: On Garrett Hicks’ candidacy to replace injured closer Tony Pluta; injuries in the outfield; a Pac-12 reunion; and more ahead of the 2026 season opener in Surprise.
No. 24 Arizona lost its season opener 10-7 to Stanford, allowing seven walks and six stolen bases to fall to 3-2 in openers under Chip Hale.
Arizona baseball is off to an 0-2 start after losing 7-6 to Oregon State on Saturday. But it was a valuable learning experience for the Wildcats’ many young players.
