Tony Vitello previews 2023 MLB Desert Invitational

Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello previews the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational.

Opening day for Tennessee baseball is Friday.

The Vols will play in the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational in Arizona Feb. 17-19. The MLB Desert Invitational field will consist of Tennessee, Arizona, Fresno State, Grand Canyon, Michigan State and San Diego.

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Tennessee will play Arizona on Friday at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona. First pitch between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for 8 p.m. EST. MLB Network will televise the season-opening game.

Tennessee will play Grand Canyon on Saturday at Brazell Field at GCU Park in Phoenix, Arizona. First pitch is slated for 8 p.m. EST (MLB Network).

The Vols’ final game in the MLB Desert Invitational is slated for Sunday versus UC San Diego. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. EST at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona (MLB.com).

Sixth-year Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello previewed the MLB Desert Invitational on Tuesday. Vitello’s media availability can be watched below.