The UTRGV Vaqueros baseball team is having a bit of a rollercoaster ride in the 2026 season. They’ve got a conference record that hovers around .500, but their overall record isn’t looking too great just yet. What keeps them in the game is their strong returning talent and depth, with most of their key hitters and pitchers back from last year’s championship team. Defensively, they’re holding their own, ranking well in fielding and double plays. All in all, the future looks bright for them—they’ve got the experience needed to step up and compete in the Southland Conference once again.