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LSU baseball freshman catcher Brady Neal (16) prepares to hit the ball Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, during LSU's 5-3 victory over Western Michigan at Alex Box Stadium on LSU's campus.

Inside Brady Neal’s recovery from injury and road back to the field

By Connor Barney February 15, 2024

The birth of Brady Neal’s LSU career was promising. He began his freshman year starting behind the plate for the Tigers, but a back injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2023 National Championship-winning...

The LSU baseball team stands together on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, after LSU’s 6-5 loss to Nicholls at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Predicting LSU baseball’s most important games in the 2024 season

By Connor Barney February 15, 2024

Unanimously ranked as a top five team in the country, all eyes are on LSU baseball as the Tigers begin their 2024 season this week.Led by head coach Jay Johnson, the Tigers have all the tools they need...

LSU baseball junior catcher Hayden Travinski (25) celebrates a home run Saturday, May 13, 2023, during LSU's 9-4 loss to Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Examining the history of LSU baseball’s esteemed No. 8 jersey

By Connor Barney February 6, 2024

Senior catcher Hayden Travinski is the new recipient of LSU’s famous No. 8 jersey for the 2023 season. Carrying rich history, the purple and gold No. 8 jersey symbolizes respect, trust and leadership...

LSU baseball sophomore pitcher Thatcher Hurd (26) throws the ball Sunday, June 4, 2023, during LSU’s 6-5 win against Oregon State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Meet the newest arms in LSU baseball’s 2024 bullpen

By Mackay Suire January 31, 2024

The 2023 season brought a national championship to LSU baseball, headlined by a stellar roster built of future MLB-level talent. At the forefront of it all was Paul Skenes, an Airforce transfer who helped...

LSU baseball junior pitcher Christian Little (99) pours water on head coach Jay Johnson Sunday, June 11, 2023, after LSU’s 8-3 win against Kentucky at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball ranked No. 2 in Baseball America preseason poll

By Connor Barney January 29, 2024

LSU baseball is ranked No. 2 in Baseball America’s preseason poll that was released earlier today. The defending National Champions are surpassed only by Wake Forest in the rankings. LSU completed...

Skip Bertman Field awaits gameplay on Friday, June 2, 2023, prior to LSU’s regional 7-2 win against Tulane in Baton Rouge, La.

Fresh faces: Who makes up LSU baseball’s No. 3 ranked freshman class?

By Marty Sullivan, Deputy Sports Editor January 24, 2024

LSU baseball's freshman class was ranked No. 3 by Baseball America. The Tigers' roster for this season has 12 new names. Following a 2022 freshman class ranked No. 1, head coach Jay Johnson brings in...

LSU baseball’s national title trophies sit on stage on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Champions Celebration at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball’s 2024 season kicks off with annual First Pitch Banquet, hosted by TAF

By Mackay Suire January 21, 2024

There's officially less than thirty days to go until college baseball's opening weekend. With Feb. 16 quickly approaching, LSU's baseball festivities have officially begun.  LSU baseball's annual...

LSU baseball players huddle up around head coach Jay Johnson Saturday, May 13, 2023, during LSU's 9-4 lost to Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Who makes up LSU baseball’s No. 2 ranked transfer portal class?

By Marty Sullivan, Deputy Sports Editor January 18, 2024

LSU baseball has brought in a number of high-profile transfer portal additions in hopes of a repeat in 2024. Coming off a championship season, Jay Johnson has no plans of changing up his strategy for...

LSU baseball players huddle up around head coach Jay Johnson Saturday, May 13, 2023, during LSU's 9-4 lost to Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball ranked No. 4 in D1 Baseball preseason poll

By Connor Barney January 16, 2024

LSU baseball is ranked No. 4 in the D1 preseason poll released Tuesday, following No. 1 Wake Forest, No. 2 Florida and No. 3 Arkansas. LSU is set to play 19 total games against ranked opponents in...

LSU baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Thatcher Hurd (26) throws a pitch on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, during LSU’s 6-5 loss to Nicholls at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball defeats UL-Lafayette in exhibition 14-3

By Connor Barney November 12, 2023

LSU baseball defeated UL Lafayette in an 18-inning exhibition 14-3. The exhibition started with a 10-inning game followed by an eight inning game. The first two innings showed little action, led by...

LSU baseball players huddle up around head coach Jay Johnson Saturday, May 13, 2023, during LSU's 9-4 lost to Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Takeaways from LSU baseball’s first fall public scrimmages

By Connor Barney October 19, 2023

LSU baseball held a public team scrimmage last weekend, playing six innings in a defensive showcase at Alex Box Stadium. Previous Tigers came back to perform for the first time since LSU left for the College...

LSU baseball junior pitcher Paul Skenes (20) throws the ball Friday, June 2, 2023, during LSU’s 7-2 victory against Tulane at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Catching up with the pros: A look at LSU baseball rookies in the MLB

By Connor Barney October 5, 2023

Following a National Championship, 13 LSU baseball players were drafted to the pros. With the minor league season ending, here’s how some of those former Tigers performed.  Paul SkenesDrafted...