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Watch: Dan McDonnell, Louisville Players Discuss 2026 Preseason
- Louisville opens the 2026 season with a three-game series against Michigan State on Feb. 13-15 at Jim Patterson Stadium.
- Head coach Dan McDonnell says baseball is a marathon, not a sprint, stressing smart management of bodies and arms.
- Louisville returns key position players including Lucas Moore, Zion Rose, Tague Davis, and Alex Alicea.
- Transfers add depth with Ben Slanker, Jimmy Nugent, and Jax Hisle joining the Cardinals.
- Louisville fields a pitching staff anchored by Ethan Eberle and Jake Bean with depth in the bullpen.
- McDonnell, Peter Michael, and Davis spoke with the media about last season and the 2026 campaign.
- Louisville highlights a strong returning core and additional depth to compete for another College World Series appearance.
- The article includes videos from the press conference with multiple Cardinals leaders.
- Louisville's media presence includes social handles and a media bio for Matthew McGavic.
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