Sunday Golds: A Florida State Baseball Podcast

Recapping the Seminoles' trip to Texas, where they beat Michigan and lost to Auburn and Nebraska.

Florida State moved to 3-0 with a 13-3 run-rule win over Jacksonville in eight innings on Tuesday. This episode, we're joined by former Seminole pitcher and current broadcaster Chris Chavez as we break down the JU game and look ahead to the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series. FSU will play Michigan, No. 9 Auburn, and Nebraska in Texas.

Florida State opened the 2026 season with a pair of wins against James Madison. The Seminoles won game one 5-1 before a 16-5 run-rule victory on Saturday. Game three of the series was canceled due to inclement weather. Ariya and Brett recap the opening series with talk about the lineup, offensive standouts, and early returns on the mound.

Ariya and Brett preview the 2026 season two days ahead of Opening Day. The Seminoles start this season against James Madison, the fourth time in the last five years FSU has hosted them for the opener. We project Florida State's pitching staff roles, the starting position players, and the lineup to begin the season. Head coach Link Jarrett spoke to Brett for about 15 minutes on Saturday morning...

Our preseason player interview series continues with left-handed pitcher Wes Mendes. Mendes is expected to be in the Seminoles' weekend rotation for the second straight season. He discussed lessons from his first year of starting, adjustments he's made to his pitch mix and routine, and his goals for the 2026 season.

Florida State left-handed pitcher Trey Beard joined the podcast as part of our preseason player interview series. The preseason All-American discussed the process of transferring to FSU, his previous connections to the school, being an underrated prospect out of HS, and his four-pitch mix, including his well-above-average changeup.

The Seminoles' sophomore first baseman joins Sunday Golds: A Florida State Baseball Podcast for a one-on-one interview with Ariya Massoudi. Bailey discusses expectations coming off his freshman season, FSU's new-look group, and his draft rankings heading into a sophomore-draft-eligible season. Sunday Golds' episodes can now be found on YouTube @brettnevittbaseballvideos. We also have a new X accou...

Florida State begins the 2026 season in just over two months, hosting James Madison on February 13. After recent interviews with head coach Link Jarrett and pitching coach Micah Posey on the show, we break down the Seminoles' 2026 position player group. We discuss potential starters at each position and how a lineup could potentially come together.

The Seminoles' head coach joined the podcast for over 30 minutes to discuss the current state of Florida State baseball. Jarrett broke down where FSU's roster is after its portal haul, highlighting many of the newcomers. He also spoke on upgrades to FSU's player development facilities, what he looks for in an infielder, and how his staff promotes offensive development.

Florida State baseball begins the 2026 season in 79 days. Pitching coach Micah Posey joined the podcast for just over 35 minutes to break down the Seminoles' revamped pitching staff. FSU's pitching staff is made up of 20 arms, including 13 newcomers. There are 14 right-handed pitchers and six left-handed pitchers. Of the newcomers, six are from the portal, three are from DII/JUCO, and four...

Sunday Golds is back to recap the Seminoles' two fall ball exhibitions against Mississippi State and UAB. FSU and Mississippi State tied 6-6 through 14 innings. The Seminoles topped UAB, 16-5, over 11.5 innings. Brett and Ariya discuss their overall takeaways from the exhbitions and highlight standouts from the mound and at the plate. You can also find Sunday Golds on YouTube now (@brettnevitt...

Florida State baseball began its 2025-26 season with its first official practice on Monday. In this episode, Ariya Massoudi and Brett Nevitt preview fall ball, discuss the Seminoles' large group of newcomers, and highlight some of the 'Noles in the Pros. Sunday Golds is now on Youtube! Find this episode @brettnevittbaseballvideos.

Brett and Ariya return to preview the 2025 MLB Draft. Where will Jamie Arnold and Alex Lodise go? How many Noles will get drafted? The guys discuss these questions and evaluate how it could impact the 2026 team. They then chat with FSU Director of Program Development Randy Burdette about the future of FSU Baseball and what it will take to have the program competing for National Titles, in the ACC,...

Brett and Ariya return to the mics after a few weeks to process the final game of the season at Oregon State in the Supers. The guys are back to give final thoughts on 2025, things that surpassed and fell short of their expectations, and an early look at what the 2026 Seminoles could look like. They also touch on some transfer portal updates, what FSU might be looking to add, and how the MLB Draft...

Jamie Arnold and Peyton Prescott delivered key performances on the mound to help FSU beat Oregon State 3-1 and force a winner take all rubber match in the Corvallis Super Regional. Brett and Ariya give their reactions to Arnold's masterclass, Prescott's ability to slam the door shut, and the team's overall toughness to battle back after Game 1's disappointment. The guys also touch...

Brett and Ariya give their reactions to the 5-4 loss to Oregon State in Game 1 of the Super Regionals. From the big moments offensively, to Joey Volini's strong start and all the way to the base running blunders and melt down in the 9th inning, the guys chat about where the Noles fell short. They also preview Game 2 against the Beavers (9 PM ET, ESPN2) and why Jamie Arnold is the perfect guy o...

Star third baseman Cal Fisher joins Sunday Golds in this in-depth episode. Brett and Ariya deep dive into the Tallahassee Regional and break down the weekend. Who stood out? Jamie Arnold's final masterpiece at Howser, Wes Mendes taking the next step, and the key hits from the lineup vs. Mississippi State. They also talk bullpen usage and batting order developments, in addition to their initial...

Brett and Ariya provide their instant reaction to FSU’s 5-2 win over Mississippi State to win the Tallahassee Regional.

Brett and Ariya give their instant reaction to FSU’s 10-3 win over Mississippi State.

The guys are back and welcome Myles Bailey and Devon Travis to the podcast to help break down the 2025 Tallahassee Regional and get you set for postseason baseball at Howser. Nearly 90 minutes of content you can't get anywhere else! Breakdown of segments below: 5:00-16:00 (Joey Volini gets the ball vs. BCU) 16:01-31:30 (Myles Bailey 1-on-1) 31:31-38:30 (Thoughts on Bailey's rapid improveme...

Brett and Ariya give their initial reactions to FSU being named the No. 9 overall seed. The Noles welcome Northeastern (CAA), Mississippi State (SEC) and Bethune Cookman (SWAC) in the Tallahassee Regional. The guys breakdown the 4 teams on the surface and what to expect from each. They also chat about the pairing with Oregon State and a potential trip to Corvallis for Supers, but also note TCU and...

Brett and Ariya discuss FSU's 7-5 loss to UNC in the ACC Tournament Semifinals. The guys break down the strong performances of Wes Mendes and Joey Volini on the mound, as well as missed opportunities that led to the Noles' demise. They also chat about the main differences separating Florida State and Carolina, how the Noles might pitch in a regional, and finish by breaking down FSU's p...

Ariya comes to you live from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park after FSU beat Duke 14-7 in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals. This pod breaks down the win, the offensive outburst, better overall plate apperances, and the fireworks from Myles Bailey in support of Jamie Arnold. He also gives a quick RPI update, thoughts on the quest for a Top 8 Seed, as well as why a win over UNC in the Semifinals could...

The Seminoles were disappointing against the Tar Heels at Howser over the weekend, losing the series. Brett and Ariya discuss the ramifications of the weekend, but why winning game three might have saved FSU's season. They also break down the postseason picture, the opportunity at the ACC Tournament, and why Alex Lodise should win ACC Player of the Year. An in-depth episode addressing concerns...

The guys hit the record button to break down the match up against No. 4 UNC at Howser this weekend. Where do the Noles stand for a Top 8 National Seed? How does beating the Heels aid that cause? Brett and Ariya also break down the race for the ACC Regular Season Title, as FSU leads on winning percentage entering the final question. Assistant Coach Brad Vanderglas joins the show and listener questi...