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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...

LSU junior pitcher Aaron Nola (10) winds up to pitch Saturday, May 31, 2014 during the Tigers' 5-1 victory against Houston in Alex Box Stadium.

Former pitcher Aaron Nola reflects on college career, adjusts to professional league

By Morgan Prewitt June 24, 2015

Editor's Note: This is the second part of a four-part series with former LSU players in professional sports. Since this story was published, Aaron Nola made his major league debut with the Philadelphia...

LSU junior pitcher Nick Rumbelow (38) throws the ball March 6, 2013, during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against Sacred Heart at Alex Box Stadium.

Former Tiger Nick Rumbelow gets the call to the majors

By Morgan Prewitt June 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a four-part series with former LSU players in professional sports. This exclusive in-person interview was conducted seven hours before Nick Rumbelow was called...

Georgia Southern radio play-by-play man Chris Blair hired as next ‘Voice of the Tigers’

Georgia Southern radio play-by-play man Chris Blair hired as next ‘Voice of the Tigers’

June 20, 2015

Chris Blair, the current radio play-by-play man for Georgia Southern University athletics, has been hired to be the next “Voice of the Tigers,” the LSU athletic department announced Saturday.Blair...

LSU baseball players sit in the dugout after 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.

TCU jumps on LSU’s Wholestaff, eliminates Tigers, 8-4, from CWS

June 19, 2015

OMAHA – The LSU baseball team received all the great defensive plays it needed. The Tigers (54-12) even grabbed an early 1-0 lead, giving the planned “Jack Wholestaff” pitching approach...