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Mississippi State’s baseball team finishes 13th in the final 2026 USA TODAY Coaches Poll, marking the program’s best finish since 2021, yet falls to Georgia in a super regional that ends with Oklahoma capturing the national title.
Mississippi State will rejoin the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, next March, joining five other programs in a premier collegiate baseball event. Ticket sales begin later this month, and the tournament will be streamed live via FloCollege.
Charlie Wortham, a redshirt freshman catcher from Mississippi State, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, joining a series of moves that reflect a major reshaping of the Bulldogs' pitching staff and a broader trend across collegiate baseball.
Josiah Overbeek, a 2026 Patriot League Freshman of the Year, will bring 17 home runs and a .314 average to Starkville.
Ace Reese's selection to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine highlights a breakout season for the Bulldogs, as eight recruits and historic program milestones add depth to the draft narrative.
Ace Reese, the only current Mississippi State player invited to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine, will be joined by eight prospects as the program looks to extend its draft pedigree before the draft in Philadelphia.
After a 14‑month hiatus, Chris Lemonis is back in the South, ready to lead Coastal Carolina baseball with a renewed sense of purpose and a championship pedigree.
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.
After a celebrated tenure at Mississippi State and a brief stint at Indiana, Chris Lemonis is named the new head coach of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, bringing a championship pedigree back to his native South Carolina.
The university announced the hiring of Chris Lemonis, a coach with a championship pedigree, to guide the Chanticleers' baseball program forward.
The University of South Carolina has named Kevin Schnall as its new head baseball coach, offering a $1.3 million base salary and a suite of incentives that could raise his earnings by up to $280,000, while also earmarking $600,000 for his Coastal Carolina buyout.
Georgia’s baseball team has captured the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles, boasting a 28‑7 record against league opponents and a flawless 6‑0 mark versus Mississippi State. As the College World Series opens in Omaha, the Bulldogs face an all‑SEC bracket featuring Texas, Alabama and Oklahoma, a challenge that has coach Brian O’Connor praising their lineup as one of the best he’s ever seen.
The Bulldogs will lose the bulk of their starting position players after the 2026 season, including top draft prospect Ace Reese, while welcoming transfers and a highly ranked recruiting class.
The SEC's financial advantage enables unprecedented baseball success, outpacing the ACC in spending, deficits and coaching contracts.
Mississippi State's 2026 baseball campaign delivered on several preseason promises, returning to the NCAA Tournament and advancing to a super regional, yet a pair of narrow defeats to Georgia left the team without a College World Series berth.
Jacob Parker, a Mississippi State freshman, delivered a pivotal performance in the Athens Super Regional before his season concluded with a strikeout, reflecting on personal growth and team camaraderie.
A 13‑run onslaught by Georgia left Mississippi State reeling, but the team’s coach Brian O’Connor says the only path forward is a pair of victories that could launch them into the College World Series.
Mississippi State lost a 13‑12 super regional game to Georgia after blowing a seven‑run lead, with pitching struggles and a shaky bullpen costing the Bulldogs a crucial win.
Georgia's four‑game sweep of Mississippi State is overshadowed by the suspension of star hitter Tre Phelps for the series opener, but the Bulldogs remain confident in their depth and experience.
Mississippi State’s baseball team, seeded No.14, will face No.3 Georgia in the Athens Super Regional, with first‑year coach Brian O'Connor, a veteran who led Virginia to a 2015 title, looking to capitalize on tournament bonuses and a contract that runs through 2031.
Georgia will host Mississippi State in the opening game of a best‑of‑three Super Regional series, looking to build on a four‑game winning streak and a broadcast lineup that includes ESPN’s veteran crew.
Ahead of their super regional showdown with Georgia, the Mississippi State baseball squad made a quick pit stop at a Texas‑based Buc-ee's, where players like Chris Billingsley Jr., Tomas Valincius and Bryce Chance indulged in candy, caffeine and beans, while Coach O'Connor reminded them to keep the mood light.
The Bulldogs will bus to Athens on June 4, pause at a Pass Christian Buc-ee's for snacks, and prepare for a June 6 game against the University of Georgia, a reward for their 3‑0 run in the Starkville Regional.
The Bulldogs and the Bulldogs? Actually Mississippi State and Georgia will clash in a best‑of‑three Super Regional starting Saturday, June 6, for a spot in the College World Series. The series may stretch to Monday, June 9, if needed, and will be broadcast on ESPN.