
Mississippi State Bolsters Coaching Staff Ahead of New Season
Corey Barker, Alex Barlow and Shunn Buchanan are set to strengthen Mississippi State's basketball program before the team's season‑opening clash with Tennessee Tech.
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Corey Barker, Alex Barlow and Shunn Buchanan are set to strengthen Mississippi State's basketball program before the team's season‑opening clash with Tennessee Tech.

Southern Miss baseball announced the hiring of Kyle Cheesebrough as its new recruiting coordinator, filling the vacancy left by Travis Creel’s move to Jacksonville State, while also elevating Ladd Rhodes to hitting coach.

Coach Becky Burke and her staff discuss how recent NCAA rule changes shape recruiting strategies, highlight recent commitments, and outline a philosophy that blends talent with coachability for the upcoming season.

Will Craddock, a standout infielder from South Carolina, has transferred to Mississippi State, joining a promising group of newcomers.

Dax Hardcastle, a standout two‑way player from California, has pledged to join Mississippi State, turning down offers from Oregon and Vanderbilt.

Mississippi State University has secured two promising players for its 2027 baseball roster, highlighting a strategic push to enhance both hitting and fielding capabilities.

Junior third baseman Ace Reese and sophomore pitcher Tomas Valincius were named second-team All-Americans by D1Baseball, highlighting a standout year for Mississippi State baseball.
Mississippi State has added seven transfers, including standout infielder Nolan Grawe and pitcher Jaxon Shineflew, while still seeking a reliable relief pitcher and additional position players for the 2027 campaign.

The Aggies' 2026 campaign concluded with a loss to USC, but a strong regular season and a Top‑20 USA TODAY Sports ranking underscore a promising foundation as new coaches and transfer players join the fold.

Carter Beck, a junior at Indiana State University, has been selected to the College Sports Communicators 2026 Academic All-America First Team, recognizing his excellence both in the classroom and on the baseball field.

The Wolfpack announced the addition of three high‑profile recruits who bring a blend of pitching depth and offensive firepower ahead of the 2027 campaign.
Georgia's baseball team captured a school‑record 53‑14 finish, secured its first SEC regular‑season crown since 2008 and a historic College World Series appearance, while star Daniel Jackson made history with 32 homers and 26 steals.

Troy University announced the hiring of Franklin Miskelly as an assistant coach for its men's basketball team, highlighting his extensive coaching background and potential impact on the program.
Mississippi State's women's basketball program, which fell short of the NCAA Tournament last season after an 18‑13 record, is poised for a rebound as it heads into the new campaign with a core group of players intact.
LSU's baseball program is reshaping its outfield ahead of the 2026 season, targeting two transfer‑portal acquisitions to replace departing starters. The latest addition comes from Tulane, where left‑handed hitter Jason Wachs has completed a standout collegiate campaign.

Mississippi State’s standout players Ace Reese, Jacob Parker and Tomas Valincius were selected to the ABCA’s second team All‑America, highlighting a season marked by historic home run totals, dominant pitching and conference‑leading strikeouts.
Mississippi State's baseball program has shattered the NCAA average attendance record, drawing 11,868 fans per game and cementing its place among the nation's most supported college teams.

The Aggies have released their 2026 SEC slate, featuring exhibition matches against Incarnate Word and Texas before opening the regular season at Rice on August 12. The schedule arrives as the program transitions to new head coach Bobby Shuttleworth following the retirement of G. Guerrieri after 33 seasons.
The 2026 Tennessee high school baseball season wrapped up in Murfreesboro, unveiling a slate of All-Metro honorees that spotlighted elite performances and coaching excellence across the region.

The Bulldogs secured a 10-5 win, fueled by a three-run fifth inning and solid performances from their ace arms.
Mississippi State prepares to face Cincinnati in the Starkville Regional on May 30, aiming to extend its unbeaten streak against the Bearcats while key players and pitching plans shape the matchup.

With 64 teams set to compete, storylines revolve around UCLA's perfect season chase, Georgia Tech's offensive firepower, the SEC's historic dominance and Kansas' home‑field surge.

After a 32‑29 campaign and a top‑ten strength of schedule, Troy University’s baseball program is back in the NCAA Regionals, unveiling a new fundraising initiative to sustain its momentum.
The Bulldogs will open against Louisiana‑Monroe on Sept. 5, travel to Minnesota and South Carolina, and finish the regular season with the Egg Bowl against Ole Miss, marking the first full nine‑game SEC schedule.