Graham Baakko

Joined: May 7, 2025

Graham Baakko is a writer for Vanderbilt Commodores On SI, primarily covering football, basketball and baseball. Graham is a recent graduate from the University of Alabama, where he wrote for The Crimson White, WVUA-FM, WVUA 23 as he covered a variety of Crimson Tide sports. He also covered South Carolina athletics as a sportswriting intern for GamecockCentral.

Vanderbilt University freshman quarterback Jared Curtis (2) participates in a drill in practice at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Football

Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington gestures to his players in the first half during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Basketball

Baseball

Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin keeps an eye on his players during the first inning against South Carolina at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores’ run in Hoover ended Wednesday with a second-round loss to Florida. Here is everything Vanderbilt’s coach said postgame.

Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin watches his team face against Oklahoma during the sixth inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Baseball

The ABS system made its college debut at the SEC Tournament Tuesday. Vanderbilt’s coach shared his feelings on how it has worked out so far.

Vanderbilt pitcher Alex Kranzler (77) pitches against South Carolina during the ninth inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores took down Kentucky in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament, largely due to how Alex Kranzler’s development was paying off.

Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin works with his team before a game against Louisville at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores offense came alive to complete a three-run comeback Tuesday and extend their season another day.

Vanderbilt second baseman Mike Mancini (5) fields a ground out hit by South Carolina third baseman Dawson Harman during the first inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores have their backs against the wall this week, needing to win four or five games in Hoover. Here is their most likely path to do that.

Baseball

The final day of the SEC regular season concluded Saturday. Here is a look at the full bracket and tournament dates.

Vanderbilt's Mack Whitcomb (25) walks back to the dugout with teammate before their game against Texas at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

Baseball

The Commodores will play on the first day of the conference tournament. Here is where Vanderbilt is placed in the bracket and who it plays.

Baseball

The Commodores coach pushed back on one of his players saying there was pressure to extend the regional streak for Corbin.

Vanderbilt's Tommy Goodin (47) talks with Aukai Kea (50) before their game against Texas at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

Baseball

There is one game left in the regular season for the Commodores. Here are all the possibilities they could finish in for the SEC Tournament.

Vanderbilt pitcher Tyler Baird (46) sets up to pitch against Oklahoma during the eighth inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores freshman has experienced ups and down his first year. After a South Carolina win, he assessed what this season has been like.

Baseball

The Commodores have two games left before turning the calendar to postseason play. Here is how they feel about it less than a week out from the postseason.

May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt centerfielder Rustan Rigdon makes a leaping catch at the outfield fence at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.

Baseball

The Commodores finish the regular season tonight with a series against South Carolina. Here is how this series can end up mattering.

Graham Baakko

Joined: May 7, 2025

Jared Curtis Talks Whether There is Pressure Being a Hometown Player at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Finds Out Date For Early Season Game

What Vanderbilt Baseball’s Final Resume Looks Like After SEC Tournament Loss

Column: As Vanderbilt Baseball’s Season Ends, Pitching Just Was Never Enough

Baseball

Everything Vanderbilt Baseball Coach Tim Corbin Said After SEC Tournament Loss to Florida

Baseball

What Tim Corbin Said About ABS System at the SEC Baseball Tournament

Baseball

How Alex Kranzler Became the Most Reliable Pitcher in Vanderbilt Baseball’s Bullpen

Baseball

Everything Vanderbilt Baseball Coach Tim Corbin Said After SEC Tournament Win Over Kentucky

Baseball

Breaking Down Vanderbilt Baseball’s Path to a SEC Tournament Title

Baseball

What This Year's SEC Baseball Tournament Bracket Looks Like

Baseball

Vanderbilt Baseball Finds Out SEC Tournament Seed and Matchup

Baseball

Tim Corbin Addresses Pressure Vanderbilt Baseball Feels Heading Into SEC Tournament

What Seed Could Vanderbilt Baseball Get in the SEC Tournament? Breaking Down Each Possibility

Tyler Baird Talks Freshman Season, Bouncing Back from Bad Nights

Vanderbilt Baseball Shares Mindset with One Week Before Postseason Play

Column: Vanderbilt Baseball’s Final Series Matters on One Condition