Kevin Smith

Alabama's (15-9, 4-2 SEC) woes in midweek games continued on Tuesday when the Tide dropped a 10-1 game to rival Auburn. The losses have overshadowed the Tide's excellent play against conference opponents in weekend games. Fortunately for them, weekend performances count the most, and this team is primed to compete with anyone thanks to its pitching rotation...

A new season means a fresh start for an Alabama team that did not meet expectations last season. The Tide's first series in the newly-renovated Sewell-Thomas Stadium will be against Maryland, a team that has made it to a Super Regional in back-to-back seasons...