Manhattan Jaspers Baseball announces Challenging 2026 Schedule

RIVERDALE, NY – Manhattan Jaspers’ Baseball Head Coach Steven Rosen has released the 2026 Baseball Schedule on Friday morning.

Coach Rosen’s Vision for the 2026 Season

“This schedule reflects exactly where we want Manhattan Baseball to go-challenging ourselves early, competing fearlessly, and preparing to play our best baseball when it matters most,” described Rosen.

Early Season Challenges: Puerto Rico Challenge

The Green and White opens its 2026 campaign at the Puerto Rico Challenge in caguas and Ponce, a highly competitive event featuring eight teams: boston College, University of Houston, Indiana State, NC State, Seton Hall, Wake Forest, and the University of Washington. Manhattan will face the Indiana State Sycamores, Seton Hall Pirates, and University of houston Cougars on February 13, 14, and 15, respectively. The first game will be played in Caguas, with the final two contests taking place in Ponce.

virginia and Norfolk Road Trip

Just three days after returning from Puerto Rico, junior outfielder Aidan Katzman and the Jaspers will embark on a five-day trip to the Commonwealth of Virginia and Norfolk.They will play four games against Norfolk State from February 20-22.

Continuing the Road Swing

Following the Norfolk State series,Manhattan will continue its road trip with a three-game set against VCU from February 25-27.

Return to New York and MAAC Play

The Jaspers will return to New York for a mid-week matchup against Fordham on March 3 before beginning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play. The full MAAC schedule will be released at a later date.

Key Takeaways

• The 2026 schedule features challenging early-season matchups against strong programs.
• Manhattan will participate in the Puerto Rico Challenge and a road trip to Virginia and Norfolk.
• The team will begin MAAC play in March, with the full conference schedule to be announced.

Looking Ahead

Coach rosen has clearly prioritized a demanding schedule to prepare the Jaspers for success in MAAC competition. The early tests against quality opponents will provide valuable experience and help the team build momentum as they pursue a conference championship. The release of the full MAAC schedule will be eagerly anticipated by fans and players alike.