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Taylor Hodges

Taylor Hodges

Joined: Feb 1, 2025

Taylor Hodges is a staff writer for Vanderbilt Commodores On SI covering all-things Vanderbilt. Taylor brings more than a decade’s worth of award-winning sports writing, photography and video experience covering every level of sports — from Little League baseball to professional sports and other sports like hunting and fishing. Taylor is fueled by his lifelong passion for sports that began the same day Kirk Gibson hit his legendary World Series walk-off home run, Arkansas beat Texas in Austin and No. 4 Notre Dame beat No. 1 Miami in the Catholics vs. Convicts game.

President of Vanderbilt, Daniel Diermeier, speaks during Tennessee's 3686 conference at Cannery Hall in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
Other Sports

Vanderbilt Leaders Issue Joint Letter About House v. NCAA Settlement

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Athletic Director Candice Story Lee believe the university is well-positioned for this new era of college sports.

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A view of the NCAA logo and national championship trophy.
SEC

Landmark House Settlement Approval is Only the Beginning

The monumental settlement that will see players receive money directly from their schools was approved late Friday night, but don't expect for this to be the last legal battle.

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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Tim Corbin (4) shakes hands with his players during introductions as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Baseball

Vanderbilt's Tim Corbin Slips to Fourth in SEC Baseball Coaching Salaries

Mississippi State's new baseball coach will make $2.9 million a year in Starkville, which moves Corbin further down the list of highest paid SEC coaches.

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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks to the media before practice at Rocket Arena.
Basketball

Vanderbilt hoops gets commitment from high-scoring guard

The Commodores added Eastern Kentucky's leading scorer as the eighth commitment to coach Mark Byington's 2025 offseason transfer class.

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Tennessee Baseball Coach Tony Vitello exchanges words with Arkansas Baseball Coach Dave Van Horn after Arkansas 3-2 win in an NCAA baseball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Baseball

NCAA Super Regionals Predictions: What Will Happen vs. What We Want to Happen

Get predictions and personal picks for the 2025 NCAA Baseball Super Regionals after a wild regional round that saw top seeds and SEC powers fall.

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Vanderbilt pitcher Sawyer Hawks, right, talks with teammates before a NCAA college baseball game against Tennessee Tech at Hawkins Field Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Baseball

Vanderbilt Relief Pitcher Named to Finalist Award List: The Anchor, June 5, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during SEC Media Day at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2024.
SEC

Playoff Expansion Debate Pits SEC Against Big Ten in Power Struggle

After its spring league meetings, the SEC is starting to favor a 16-team playoff model that isn't what the Big Ten favors.

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Arkansas Razorbacks' Wehiwa Aloy (9) throw the ball to first base as Arkansas Razorbacks take on Ole Miss Rebels during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, May 23, 2025.
SEC

Who is the SEC Favorite to Keep CWS Title Streak Alive? Extra Point

Only Arkansas, Auburn, LSU and Tennessee remain alive in the NCAA Tournament and it'll need to be one of them dog piling in Omaha to continue the SEC's reign.

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Vanderbilt's Jackson Van Paris won the individual championship at the 2025 NCAA Amherst Regional on Wednesday.
Other Sports

Former Vanderbilt Golfer to Make Pro Debut: The Anchor, June 4, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Vanderbilt players celebrate after Riley Nelson’s 2-run homer giving Vanderbilt the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Nashville Regional NCAA Baseball Tournament game against Wright State at Hawkins Field Friday, May 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 4-3.

Vanderbilt Baseball 2025-26 Offseason Roster Tracker

The Commodores begin to build their roster for the 2026 season after a disappointing end to the 2025 season.

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Tennessee Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello and Virginia Cavaliers head coach Brian O'Connor meet before the game at TD Ameritrade Park.
SEC

Busy Times for SEC Baseball Coaches as Transfer Portal Opens: SEC Daily, June 3, 2025

More SEC teams are starting their offseason this week than was expected, which isn't the end of the world with the transfer portal already having 2,000-plus names in it.

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Vanderbilt's Brodie Johnston (9) celebrates with R.J. Austin after hitting a home run off Wright State pitcher Griffen Paige (36) during the second inning of the Nashville Regional NCAA Baseball Tournament elimination game at Hawkins Field Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Baseball

Vanderbilt’s Fun 2025 Season Ended Sooner Than Expected, But Future is Bright

The Commodores season didn't end how they had hoped it would, but the season has been fun and entertaining, which is how the season should be remembered.

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