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LSU baseball sophomore third baseman Tommy White (47) celebrates a double Saturday, May 13, 2023, during LSU's 9-4 loss to Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Tommy White selected by Oakland Athletics with 40th pick in MLB Draft

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 14, 2024

LSU has had its first draftee of the 2024 MLB Draft, as former Tiger third baseman Tommy White has been selected by the Oakland Athletics with the 40th pick of the draft. White spent two years at LSU...

LSU baseball sophomore pitcher Griffin Herring (35) walks toward the dugout Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 5-2 loss against Stony Brook at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU MLB Draft Preview: Which Tigers are going to the next level? What to look out for this week

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 11, 2024

The MLB Draft is starting soon, and players of all ages could soon have their lives changed. Many of those players are LSU Tigers, as the baseball program has once again produced a class of athletes who...

LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson watches the team warmup on Friday, June 2, 2023, prior to LSU’s regional 7-2 win against Tulane in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball making waves in the transfer portal: Live updates here

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 9, 2024

Even before Tennessee was crowned as the national champion, much of college baseball had already moved on to the offseason—if you can call it that. With today’s changing landscape, there is no offseason....

LSU baseball sophomore first basemen Jared Jones (22) tags the A&M player at first base during LSU's 6-4 win on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

How does Texas A&M’s baseball coaching change and transfer exodus affect LSU?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 28, 2024

Happiness doesn’t last forever, especially not in the sports world. After every victory, the next day comes, and teams have to prepare to face whatever’s next. But for Texas A&M, you’d think...

Former head coach Paul Mainieri poses with his framed jersey Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 before LSU's 13-1 win against Maine at Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue in Baton Rouge, La.

Former LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri expected to take job at South Carolina

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 10, 2024

Paul Mainieri, one of the greatest coaches in LSU baseball history, is expected to return to the Southeastern Conference as the head coach of South Carolina, according to multiple reports. Mainieri was...

LSU baseball players meet up at the mound alongside pitching coach Nate Yeskie during LSU's 6-4 win on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball’s season ends with staggering 4-3 extra-inning loss to North Carolina

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 3, 2024

There hasn’t been a repeat national champion in college baseball since South Carolina in 2011. LSU’s narrow 4-3 loss to North Carolina in the decisive final game of the Chapel Hill regional on Monday,...

LSU baseball junior infielder Josh Pearson (11) runs to first base during LSU's 6-4 loss against Florida on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

3 takeaways from LSU’s 8-4 win over North Carolina: How can they win Monday’s winner-take-all match?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 3, 2024

Backs against the wall is a familiar place for LSU baseball. Dating back to the beginning of last year’s championship run, the Tigers have been in six elimination games where a loss would mean the end...

LSU baseball sophomore pitcher Griffin Herring (35) throws a pitch Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 5-2 loss against Stony Brook at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU stays alive in NCAA Tournament with 13-6 win over Wofford

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 2, 2024

Only two teams remained in the Chapel Hill regional at the end of Sunday’s elimination matchup. After battling tooth and nail to stay alive, one of those teams is LSU. With the team’s 13-6 win over...

LSU baseball junior right-handed pitcher Luke Holman (38) fist-bumps his teammates during LSU's 6-4 win on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball endures 6-2 setback to UNC, now faces long odds to advance out of Chapel Hill regional

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 1, 2024

Saturday’s match between North Carolina and LSU was a crucial one. No, it didn’t crown a champion, and no, the loser’s season didn’t end. However, the winner would absolutely have the inside...

LSU baseball junior third baseman Tommy White (47) celebrates after hitting a homerun during LSU's 6-4 win on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Chapel Hill regional full preview: What is LSU up against and how can it advance in the NCAA Tournament?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor May 30, 2024

It’s that time of the year: calendars are turning the page from May to June, and the best of the best in college baseball are about to begin the stretch run through the NCAA Tournament. That also means...

LSU baseball graduate student catcher Hayden Travinski (8) looks into the crowd before LSU's 6-4 win on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU baseball named to NCAA Tournament field; will be No. 2 seed in Chapel Hill regional

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor May 27, 2024

LSU baseball has officially qualified for the NCAA Division I Tournament, as announced on the NCAA selection show broadcast on ESPN Monday morning. The Tigers will be a two-seed in the Chapel Hill regional...

LSU baseball junior third baseman Tommy White (44) runs to first base Sunday, March 10, 2024, during LSU's 2-1 loss to Xavier in Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Instant reaction: LSU baseball falls short of SEC championship in 4-3 loss to Tennessee

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor May 26, 2024

Since the Southeastern Conference Tournament expanded to 12 teams in 2013, the 11-seed has never advanced to the championship round. LSU was clearly not your average 11-seed. In this year’s loaded...