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LSU sophomore infielder Josh Smith (4) runs to first base during the Tigers' 8-0 win against Lamar at Alex Box Stadium.

Josh Smith looks to lead LSU back to CWS after missing all of 2018 season

By Brennen Normand February 12, 2019

Feb. 15 will make 257 days since LSU lost to Oregon State in the 2018 NCAA Regional tournament, and 294 days since junior Josh Smith played shortstop for LSU. Senior outfielder Antoine Duplantis, juniors...

Saul Garza

Power stroke: LSU hopes returners, newcomers can increase home runs in 2019

By Brandon Adam February 10, 2019

LSU baseball was built on the long ball. The term “Gorilla Ball” was coined in Alex Box Stadium. Warren Morris’ shot to right field to win the College World Series is one of the most...

Saul Garza

LSU looks to make improvements behind the plate in 2019

By Brennen Normand February 7, 2019

Leadership, toughness and experience are a few qualities that make up one of the most important defensive positions in baseball— catcher. Sophomores Brock Mathis and Saul Garza will take up...

LSU freshman right handed pitcher AJ Labas (26) pitches the ball during the Tigers’ 2-0 victory against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Alex Box Stadium.

AJ Labas out for season, Chris Reid rejoins LSU baseball team

By Brennen Normand February 1, 2019

As any sports season grows closer, things are always changing.Head coach Paul Mainieri announced that senior infielder Chris Reid will rejoin the team this season.Sophomore right-hander AJ Labas had...

LSU coach Alan Dunn (34) talks to the baseball players during the Tigers’ 8-1 victory against Toledo on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU brings rejuvenated pitching staff into 2019 season

By Brennen Normand February 1, 2019

Finishing the 577 innings of the 2018 season with 312 earned runs and a 4.87 earned run average is not the way LSU envisioned its final pitching stats to look. After such a talented pitching staff in 2017,...

The LSU Tigers baseball team cheers before LSU’s 9-3 victory over University of Tennessee in Alex Box Stadium on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Column: 2019 LSU baseball season could provide spark of joy for Louisiana sports fans

By Chris Caldarera January 31, 2019

Louisiana’s winter season should be considered the eighth wonder of the world.Some days, a bitter cold grips the land as clouds cover the sky in an overcast thick enough to make people forget about...

The LSU Tigers baseball team cheers before LSU’s 9-3 victory over University of Tennessee in Alex Box Stadium on Friday, April 13, 2018.

LSU baseball looks to return to Omaha, take each game one at a time

By Brennen Normand January 27, 2019

With expectations at an all-time-high, LSU baseball looks to take its No. 1 preseason ranking and top-ranked recruiting class all the way to Omaha. Understanding the pressures and expectations,...

LSU coach Paul Mainieri talks to his players during the Tigers' 9-4 win against University of South Alabama on Wednesday March 14, 2018, at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball faces high expectations going into 2019 season

By Brennen Normand January 14, 2019

Expectations have been high for LSU baseball since Skip Bertman’s success in the 1990s. The 2019 season is no exception to those standards. After an early exit in the 2018 NCAA Regional...

LSU coach Paul Mainieri talks to his players during the Tigers' 9-4 win against University of South Alabama on Wednesday March 14, 2018, at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball ranked No. 1 in preseason poll

By Kennedi Landry December 18, 2018

The LSU baseball team enters the 2019 season with high expectations and national championship goals.  LSU seems to be returning to its powerhouse past as it opens 2019 ranked No. 1 in the Collegiate...

The LSU Tigers baseball team cheers before LSU’s 9-3 victory over University of Tennessee in Alex Box Stadium on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Notebook: Injury updates, position battles, fall scrimmage for LSU baseball

By Glen West September 23, 2018

The Tigers opened up fall camp Sunday with coach Paul Mainieri and players available to talk about the 2019 season.  LSU is expected to be a contender this season with a nice mix of returning veterans...

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva speaks to the crowd on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Mike the Tiger's first birthday party at the tiger habitat on LSU campus.

LSU AD Joe Alleva talks about new facilities at New Orleans Quarterback Club

By Kennedi Landry August 28, 2018

When LSU's Football Operations Building opened opened in 2005, it was "finest facility in the country." Now, LSU is behind, athletic director Joe Alleva explained at the Greater New Orleans Sports...

Coach Paul Mainieri speaks to the media during Baseball Media Day in Alex Box Stadium on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

Paul Mainieri introduces 2019 LSU baseball roster, expresses excitement for season

By Glen West July 23, 2018

LSU coach Paul Mainieri met with the media Monday to discuss the upcoming 2019 baseball season, a season filled with lofty expectations thanks to a 16 man recruiting class and veteran leadership.After...