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  • 1 hour 21 seconds
    Biggest Storylines From Tennessee Baseball’s CRUCIAL Missouri Series Win | RTI: Diamond Pass

    Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series win over Missouri. The guys react to Tegan Kuhns and Landon Mack’s rocky starts, while going into depth on Evan Blanco’s tremendous 7.2-inning performance. Plus, how good is Cam Appenzeller? And could he be a starter by season’s end? The guys also dive into a balanced offensive performance on the weekend, highlighted by Stone Lawless and Levi Clark. Is Blake Grimmer at leadoff here to stay? What about at second base? All that and more, including a short preview of the upcoming Vanderbilt series, on the RTI Diamond Pass.
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    24 March 2026, 2:45 pm
  • 56 minutes 59 seconds
    Why We Feel BETTER About Tennessee Baseball After Heartbreaking Series in Georgia | RTI Diamond Pass

    The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert examining Tennessee baseball’s heartbreaking series loss to Georgia from all angles. First, addressing the elephant in the room of coach Josh Elander’s decision to NOT pull Brayden Krenzel in the seventh inning. The guys share their reactions on the decision and the events to follow. Plus, an in-depth analysis on the starting pitching performances from Tegan Kuhns, Landon Mack and Evan Blanco, as well as stellar relief appearances from Brandon Arvidson and Cam Appenzeller, and why Bo Rhudy deserves more opportunities. Tennessee’s offense was BETTER in Athens but couldn’t capitalize in a handful of key moments in games two and three. Still, the guys acknowledge Manny Marin’s incredible hot streak, Blake Grimmer’s quietly great series and Levi Clark’s productive Sunday. Where could Clark fit in if he figures out? Finally, a word on the second base competition, what makes Henry Ford THAT DUDE for UT this year and one Vol who must begin producing at a higher level
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    17 March 2026, 1:16 pm
  • 59 minutes 22 seconds
    TEMPERATURE CHECK on Tennessee Baseball Heading Into SEC Play | RTI: Diamond Pass

    The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing Tennessee baseball’s series win over Wright State and the top storylines surrounding the team heading into SEC play. Despite a pair of wins, a 6-0 Sunday loss leaves a sour taste for Tennessee’s most recent weekend. Is there ANY hope for the offense right now? Looking at what is plaguing Levi Clark, Manny Marin’s big weekend, what Blake Grimmer and Garrett Wright returning means and more. And then on the mound, the guys recap starts from Kuhns, Blanco and Mack before going into depth on relief performances from Brayden Krenzel, Brandon Arvidson, Brady Frederick and more. And then one big question discussing this team’s realistic potential in 2026. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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    9 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 39 seconds
    Feeling Better About Tennessee Baseball? Recapping Vols’ Weekend in Arlington | RTI: Diamond Pass

    The RTI Diamond Pass is back with hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing the Vols’ 2-1 weekend in Arlington, Texas. The weekend started off on the wrong foot but ended on a high note, with Tennessee winning back-to-back games. The guys break down all the top storylines, including Cam Appenzeller’s great performance, the starting pitching, why Levi Clark’s numbers were better than they indicated, what to make of Chris Newstrom’s massive Friday and more!
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    3 March 2026, 11:00 am
  • 43 minutes 28 seconds
    What to Make of Tennessee Baseball’s Troubling Series Loss to Kent State | RTI: Diamond Pass

    On this episode of RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series loss to Kent State from all angles. Starting with the pitching, 10 hit-by-pitches was an uncharacteristic and worrisome development. But was the lack of command on the weekend a one-off? Brandon Arvidson looked good in his debut, Brady Frederick bounced back and Landon Mack put together another quality start, but the rest of the staff left something to be desired. As did the offense for the vast majority of the weekend. The guys get into the biggest worries regarding the Tennessee offense right now and what changes could be made moving forward. Finally, a word on the defense and a big weekend coming up for the Vols in Arlington. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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    24 February 2026, 12:49 pm
  • 45 minutes 25 seconds
    Tennessee Baseball Opening Weekend Takeaways: Blaine Brown Rakes, Starting Pitchers Excel, and More! | RTI: Diamond Pass

    The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing all the top takeaways from Tennessee baseball’s opening weekend sweep against Nicholls. Beginning with the starting pitching, Tegan Kuhns, Landon Mack and Evan Blanco all looked the part. But which relief performances stood out the most? Blaine Brown was the story offensively. Is he THE guy for Tennessee this year? And what to make of Trent Grindlinger and Evan Hankins getting starts, Reese Chapman’s productive weekend, the Chris Newstrom-Manny Marin-Ariel Antigua infield, Tyler Myatt’s role and more.
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    17 February 2026, 1:20 pm
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Tennessee Baseball 2026 SEASON PREVIEW: Roster Breakdown, Lineup Projection & Season Predictions! | RTI: Diamond Pass

    The RTI Diamond Pass is BACK with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert preparing you for the 2026 Tennessee baseball season. The guys tell you everything you need to know, from a full roster breakdown, to pitching staff pecking order, to position battles and everything in between. Plus, answering the BIG questions looming over year one of the Josh ElandEra. What will be this team’s identity? What’s the biggest difference in the post-Tony world? Finally, some season superlatives, season predictions and, of course, BOLD predictions with the season just days away. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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    10 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The Latest in Joey Aguilar's Legal Battles, Tennessee's QB Plans For 2026 | RTI: Press Pass

    On this episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are diving into the latest news regarding Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar and his journey through the courts in hopes of joining the Vols' roster for the 2026 season. The guys discuss what's happened so far, the news from Wednesday morning, and the overall precedent of the situation. The guys are also breaking down Tennessee's quarterback room for next season, with or without Joey Aguilar, and what it means for the 2027 season as well. The show wraps up with some talk about the College Football Playoffs news and a fresh look at the Vols' 2026 schedule. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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    4 February 2026, 6:39 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Who Are Tennessee's Most Impactful & Underrated Portal Pickups? | RTI: Press Pass

    Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are diving into the latest portal news around Tennessee Athletics. The guys take a look at Tennessee's 20-man portal class and talk about the most underrated pickups, the projected starters and impact players, the players that Tennessee most needs to click in place, and much more. The guys are also taking a quick look into Tennessee's win over Alabama, what's next on the Lady Vols' schedule, and investigate Schump's twitter hack. All that and more, download and subscribe TODAY!
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    0:00 Intro/Men's & Women's Hoops/Schump's Twitter Hack
    14:54 Tennessee's Portal Class - Underrated Players, Projected Starters, Impact Additions
    51:02 Basketball Talk
    1:01:52 Close
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    27 January 2026, 4:17 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Evaluating The Quarterback Market For Tennessee Football, Chaz Coleman, Other Portal Notes | RTI: Press Pass

    Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are diving into the latest transfer portal news for the Tennessee Volunteers. The guys discuss the quarterback market and Tennessee's remaining options, last weekend's Penn State haul and Chaz Coleman, areas that still need to be addressed, and much more. The guys close the show by discussing a few key storylines for both the men's and women's basketball teams as they continue conference play. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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    0:00 Intro
    5:21 Portal QB Market, Tennessee's Options
    23:53 Vols Raid Penn State, Land Chaz Coleman
    33:06 Tennessee's Secondary Outlook
    41:26 Where UT Can Still Add Pieces
    49:37 Where UT's Outgoing Players Are Headed
    53:30 Men's and Women's Basketball Update
    1:01:45 Close
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    14 January 2026, 4:45 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Tennessee Football: Portal, Portal, More Portal (And Sam Leavitt) | RTI: Press Pass

    Check out the latest episode of the RTI Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert and Ryan Sylvia dive into the transfer portal to find out where Tennessee Football is in the process. The guys dive into every angle of the portal there is, breaking down the Vols' additions, Tennessee's targets, QB Sam Leavitt's journey, and much more. It's an episode that you don't want to miss if you're a Vol fan in the know. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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    8 January 2026, 5:55 pm
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