Tag: 2023 MLB Desert Invitational

Vols’ offensive leaders following opening weekend

A look at the Vols’ offensive leaders following opening weekend.

No. 2 Tennessee opened its 2023 season Feb. 17-19 in the MLB Desert Invitational.

The MLB Desert Invitational field consisted of Tennessee, Arizona, Fresno State, Grand Canyon, Michigan State and San Diego.

Arizona defeated Tennessee, 3-1, Friday on opening day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Grand Canyon defeated the Vols, 4-3, Saturday at Brazell Field at GSU Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tennessee defeated San Diego, 7-0, Sunday at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona.

The Vols will hold its home-opener Tuesday versus Alabama A&M. First pitch is slated for 4:30 p.m. EST (SEC Network+).

SEC baseball scores, records after opening weekend

Following Tennessee’s opening weekend, Vols Wire looks at offensive statistical leaders. Tennessee’s offensive statistical leaders are listed below.

MLB Desert Invitational: Tennessee-Arizona pregame social media buzz

2023 MLB Desert Invitational: A look at Tennessee-Arizona baseball pregame social media buzz

No. 2 Tennessee will open its 2023 season Friday in the MLB Desert Invitational.

The 2023 MLB Desert Invitational will take place in Arizona Feb. 17-19. The MLB Desert Invitational field consists of Tennessee, Arizona, Fresno State, Grand Canyon, Michigan State and San Diego.

Tennessee’s schedule for MLB Desert Invitational:

Feb. 17: Arizona versus Tennessee

Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Scottsdale, Arizona
TV: MLB Network/MLB.com broadcast

Feb. 18: Tennessee versus Grand Canyon

Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark — Phoenix, Arizona
TV: MLB Network/MLB.com broadcast

Feb. 19: San Diego versus Tennessee
Time: 2 p.m. EST
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Scottsdale, Arizona
TV: MLB.com broadcast

Ahead of Friday’s Tennessee-Arizona contest on opening day, Vols Wire looks at pregame social media buzz. Pregame social media buzz is listed below.

Opening day: Tennessee-Arizona baseball score predictions

Opening day: A look at Tennessee-Arizona baseball score predictions

Opening day for No. 2 Tennessee is Friday.

The Vols are competing in the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational, Friday-Sunday.

The MLB Desert Invitational field consists of Tennessee, Arizona, Fresno State, Grand Canyon, Michigan State and San Diego.

Tennessee will open its 2023 season Friday versus Arizona at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona. First pitch is slated for 8 p.m. EST and MLB Network will televise the matchup.

Chase Dollander (Tennessee) and T.J. Nichols (Arizona) are projected starting pitchers for the contest.

Tennessee’s projected starters for MLB Desert Invitational

Ahead of the season-opening matchup, Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Arizona game.

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 4, Arizona 2
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 7, Arizona 5
  • Zach McKinnell (Vols Wire): Tennessee 6, Arizona 3

Tennessee’s projected starters for MLB Desert Invitational

A look at Tennessee baseball’s projected starters for the MLB Desert Invitational.

Opening day for No. 2 Tennessee 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.

Tennessee’s schedule for MLB Desert Invitational:

Feb. 17: Arizona versus Tennessee

Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Scottsdale, Arizona
TV: MLB Network/MLB.com broadcast

Feb. 18: Tennessee versus Grand Canyon

Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark — Phoenix, Arizona
TV: MLB Network/MLB.com broadcast

Feb. 19: San Diego versus Tennessee
Time: 2 p.m. EST
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Scottsdale, Arizona
TV: MLB.com Broadcast

Below are projected starters for Tennessee in the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational. Projected starters were announced by the University of Tennessee.

Tennessee’s projected starting pitchers for MLB Desert Invitational

A look at Tennessee’s projected starting pitchers for the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational.

Opening day for No. 2 Tennessee 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.

Tennessee’s schedule in MLB Desert Invitational:

Feb. 17: Arizona versus Tennessee

Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Scottsdale, Arizona
TV: MLB Network/MLB.com broadcast

Feb. 18: Tennessee versus Grand Canyon

Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark — Phoenix, Arizona
TV: MLB Network/MLB.com broadcast

Feb. 19: San Diego versus Tennessee
Time: 2 p.m. EST
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Scottsdale, Arizona
TV: MLB.com Broadcast

Below are projected starting pitchers for Tennessee and the Vols’ three opponents.

Jared Dickey previews 2023 baseball season

Tennessee catcher Jared Dickey previews the 2023 baseball season.

Opening day for No. 2 Tennessee 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.

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.

Catcher Jared Dickey returns to Tennessee in 2023. Following the season, Dickey is slated to play for the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod Baseball League .

Ahead of the MLB Desert Invitational, Dickey met with media and previewed the Vols’ 2023 season. Dickey’s media availability can be watched below.

Chase Dollander previews 2023 baseball season

Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander previews the 2023 baseball season.

Opening day for No. 2 Tennessee 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.

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.

Pitcher Chase Dollander is projected to start on opening day for the Vols.

Dollander met with media ahead of opening day in the MLB Desert Invitational. Dollander’s media availability can be watched below.

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.

Seven pipeline top 100 draft prospects to compete in 2023 MLB Desert Invitational

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.

Seven pipeline top 100 draft prospects to compete in 2023 MLB Desert Invitational

Seven MLB pipeline top 100 draft prospects will compete in the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational, including two Vols.

Friday is opening day for Tennessee baseball.

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.

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).

Seven MLB pipeline top 100 draft prospects will compete in the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational and are listed below.

MLB Desert Invitational: Tennessee, Arizona games could feature umpire Jeffrey Macias

2023 MLB Desert Invitational: Tennessee, Arizona baseball games could feature umpire Jeffrey Macias

Opening day for Tennessee is slated for Feb. 17.

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.

2023 MLB Desert Invitational: Former Vols’ assistant Gregg Wallis previews first season as Grand Canyon’s head coach

Tennessee will play Arizona on opening day. The contest will take place at Salt Rivers Field at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona. First pitch is slated for 8 p.m. EST and will be televised by MLB Network.

The contest between the Vols and Wildcats, as well as other Tennessee and Arizona games in the MLB Desert Invitational, could feature umpire Jeffrey Macias. He has a history of officiating Tennessee and Arizona games and did so last season.

Macias is from Phoenix, Arizona and his career has been highlighted by the likes of the New York Times dating back to his days as a minor league umpire in 2005.

Macias ejected Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello and Arizona head coach Chip Hale in back-to-back weeks last season.

During game No. 2 of the Tennessee-Alabama series on April 16, 2022, Macias served as a third base umpire and ejected Vitello and Vols’ pitching coach Frank Anderson.

Macias served as home plate umpire during game No. 1 and as second base umpire for the series finale between the Vols and Crimson Tide.

Vitello was suspended for the series finale and missed the Vols’ next three contests. Anderson was suspended for the series finale.

Macias served on the officiating crew for the Arizona-Arizona State series April 22-24, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. He was the second base umpire for game No. 1, the first base umpire in game No. 2 and home plate umpire in the series finale.

During the series finale, Wildcats’ head coach Chip Hale was ejected by Macias due to Chase Davis being deemed to not make an attempt in avoiding a pitch from the Sun Devils’ Jacob Walker.

Hale served as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager from 2015-16.

2023 MLB Desert Invitational: Times, TV information for Vols’ season-opening games

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