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LSU baseball players watch the begining of the game during the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Cal State Fullerton in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Sports Briefs: LSU baseball ranked No. 11 in new poll

January 25, 2016

Tigers sit at No. 11 in Baseball America poll On Monday morning, the LSU baseball team received its lowest ranking of any preseason poll released thus far, but it is still one of the top four teams in...

LSU baseball team huddles during the Tigers' 8-4 final defeat against TCU in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Nolan Cain to replace Will Davis on LSU coaching staff

By Morgan Prewitt January 21, 2016

Following former LSU volunteer assistant coach Will Davis' acceptance of the head coaching position at Lamar at the end of the 2016 season, Nolan Cain will take over Davis' on-the-field coaching...

LSU head baseball coach Paul Mainieri (right) and volunteer assistant coach Will Davis speak during a pitching change Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 4-2 victory against Purdue at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball assistant coach Will Davis to succeed Lamar head coach

January 15, 2016

Current LSU volunteer assistant coach Will Davis will succeed Lamar coach Jim Gilligan at the conclusion of the 2016 season, Davis confirmed via Twitter Friday morning.  Danielle and I are beyond...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri stands inside the dugout before the the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Cal State Fullerton in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

ESPN family networks to televise 11 LSU baseball games

January 14, 2016

The LSU baseball program is no stranger to national television, but the addition of the SEC Network and ESPN's online streaming services helped facilitate more coverage last season. The 2016 baseball season...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri talks to sophomoe pitcher Jared Poché (16) and freshman pitcher Alex Lange (35) during LSU’s first practice in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Perfect Game slates LSU at No. 5 in preseason poll

January 13, 2016

While the LSU baseball team appeared at No. 7 in the first two preseason polls, it received a slight bump by a third preseason poll, which was released on Wednesday morning. The Tigers found themselves...

LSU sophomore outfielder Jake Fraley slides to second base Sunday, March 15, 2015 during the Tigers' 18-6 victory against Ole Miss at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball checks in at No. 7 in D1Baseball.com preseason poll

January 12, 2016

After landing at No. 7 in the Collegiate Baseball newspaper preseason poll last month, the LSU baseball team finds itself in the same position in another preseason poll. Despite only one returning position...

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch, center, celebrates with his players after clinching an AL wild card playoff berth following a 5-3 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Opinion: MLB should get rid of the Wild Card Games

October 5, 2015

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees will get the MLB postseason underway tonight with the American League Wild Card game. Baseball fans are thrilled it finally feels like October again, and they should...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri is received by LSU fans during the Tigers' entrance to the stadium before the game against TCU in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Notebook: Mainieri excited about 2016 signing class, fall practice despite roster turnover

July 30, 2015

Tasked with replacing eight of nine players from his 2015 lineup, it would be easy to believe LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri would be burdened by the challenge of retooling in 2016. Guess again. “I...

LSU sophomore infielder Danny Zardon (27) throws the ball during game against Stephen F. Austin Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2015 in the Alex Box Stadium.

Zardon, Byrd to transfer from LSU baseball program

July 28, 2015

Junior infielder Danny Zardon and sophomore infielder Grayson Byrd are transferring from the LSU baseball program, according to reports from NOLA.com | The Times Picayune and The Advocate. Zardon and Byrd...

Reports: Former Akron pitcher Valek III transferring to LSU

Reports: Former Akron pitcher Valek III transferring to LSU

By Staff Reports July 23, 2015

Due to the cancellation of the Akron baseball program, Zips senior left-handed pitcher John Valek III is transferring to LSU and will be eligible for the 2016 season, according to multiple reports. Valek...

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Despite loss, former LSU pitcher Nola effective in MLB debut

By James Bewers July 21, 2015

Former LSU pitcher Aaron Nola gave up one run, struck out six and recorded a single in his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. It just happened to be on a night his team’s offense continued...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri stands inside the dugout before the the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Cal State Fullerton in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Mainieri named Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year

June 29, 2015

For the 17th time in his career with LSU baseball, coach Paul Mainieri has been named a coach of the year by either a local, regional or national organization. For the first time, though, he will achieve...