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The Chicago Cubs chose right‑handed pitcher Dylan Blomker, an LSU signee from New Mexico, with the 159th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, a slot value of $441,300, and he is expected to sign and abandon his college commitment.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw former LSU right‑hander Grant Fontenot selected in the tenth round by the Kansas City Royals, joining three other Tigers who were also drafted.
The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Blomker, a highly touted but unranked pitcher from New Mexico, in the fifth round of the MLB draft, a move that could reshape their pitching depth.
Ethan Wachsmann, a standout pitcher from Aurora, Colorado, was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing a tradition of Colorado prep stars making their mark in professional baseball.
Despite illness, arm fatigue and the recent loss of his mother, Tyler Bremner has earned a $7.7 million signing bonus and a spot in the MLB All‑Star Futures Game, while the Angels passed on higher‑ranked prospects such as Kade Anderson and Seth Hernandez.
Top recruit Monshun Sales will reveal his college choice on July 17, sparking anticipation among Alabama, Indiana, LSU, Ohio State and Texas as the Hoosiers emerge as the early favorite.
The Chicago Cubs selected LSU pitcher Dylan Blomker with the 159th overall pick, a slot valued at $441,300, continuing a pipeline of Louisiana talent.
LSU’s latest recruiting class features four high‑school stars, including top draft selections Logan Schmidt, Jensen Hirschkorn, Wessley Roberson and Coleton Brady, who have opted for college over immediate professional contracts.
The Pittsburgh Pirates opened the 2026 MLB draft with a flurry of selections, tapping LSU’s Derek Curiel as their fifth‑overall pick and adding high‑school standouts Aiden Ruiz and Andruw Giles among their early choices.
Derek Curiel, the LSU standout known for his adaptability and bat, was chosen fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2026 MLB Draft, marking the fourth consecutive top‑five pick for the program.
Seventeen‑year‑old right‑hander Coleton Brady decides to forgo the MLB Draft and join Louisiana State University, a move that could reshape the Tigers' pitching staff and recruiting strategy.
After a four‑year stint that culminated in a 2025 national title, right‑hander Jaden Noot is headed to San Diego State, reshaping both programs' pitching landscapes.
Selected in the third round with a slot value of $973,000, Jensen Hirschkorn's 97‑mph fastball and 6‑foot‑7 frame signal a promising professional future.
Three LSU players were drafted on the opening day, highlighting the program's sustained excellence and future prospects.
A recent RotoWire ranking places Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney third among the most reviled coaches in college football, highlighting the growing tension between tradition and the sport’s new commercial realities.
Deven Sheerin, a 20‑year‑old LSU pitcher, was selected 128th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies, joining a wave of Tigers talent heading to the majors.
After a standout sophomore year at Louisiana State, Deven Sheerin was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a journey marked by a conference rookie award, a knee injury and a fastball that now hits the upper 90s.
Five‑star wide receiver Monshun Sales has announced he will decide on his collegiate future on July 17, broadcasting his pick live on the Pat McAfee Show. The decision could make Indiana University the recipient of its highest‑rated recruit ever, while also drawing interest from Ohio State, Alabama, Texas and LSU.
Jensen Hirschkorn, a right‑handed pitcher known for a 95‑96 mph fastball, was chosen 84th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2026 MLB Draft. Rather than join LSU’s 2026 class, he is expected to ink a professional contract, while the Tigers have already secured five other right‑handed arms.
Logan Schmidt, a left‑handed pitcher from Ganesha, California, was selected 45th overall by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2026 MLB Draft and is expected to sign, forgoing his LSU commitment.
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a splash in the 2026 MLB draft, selecting LSU outfielder Derek Curiel fifth overall, high school shortstop Aiden Ruiz 44th, and Auburn second baseman Chris Rembert 51st, underscoring a strategy that blends elite upside with polished collegiate bats.
Derek Curiel was chosen fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing the team's tradition of investing in LSU talent after the rise of Paul Skenes.
LSU sophomore outfielder Derek Curiel was chosen fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2026 MLB Draft, earning a $8.34 million slot value while confirming his intention to stay with the Tigers and coach Jay Johnson
A look at how Deven Sheerin’s summer with the Falmouth Commodores and a championship run with LSU have positioned him as a top draft prospect.