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Logan Schmidt, the 59th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, decided to enroll at LSU rather than sign with the Cleveland Guardians, a choice shaped by failed contract talks and limited bonus‑pool funds.
LSU’s aggressive offseason moves aim to translate preseason optimism into a College Football Playoff berth, but the Tigers must navigate the toughest slate of games in the nation.
LSU junior outfielder Jake Brown was selected 59th overall by the Seattle Mariners, capping a season that saw him lead the Tigers with 16 home runs before a right‑hand fracture ended his campaign.
Derek Curiel, the LSU sophomore who has been a standout in college baseball for two seasons, was selected fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2026 MLB Draft, earning a projected slot value of $8.34 million. His impressive collegiate stats, ongoing discussions about a potential return to LSU, and statements of loyalty to coach Jay Johnson have made his draft journey a focal point of the baseball world.
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 three‑year starter for the Tigers, Jake Brown combined power hitting with a unique pitching background before a hamate fracture ended his 2026 campaign.
Jake Brown, a standout outfielder from Sulphur, Louisiana, amassed a strong collegiate record at LSU before a season‑ending hand injury in 2026. His high school accolades, draft experience, and contributions to the Tigers illustrate a career defined by resilience and promise.
LSU’s special‑teams unit is reshaping for 2026 after key departures, with new recruits and internal competition driving the effort.
LSU’s special teams unit will see significant changes in 2026, as departures and new additions reshape return and kicking roles.
LSU’s tight end position hinges on Trey'Dez Green’s health and the development of newcomers Malachi Thomas and Zach Grace as the 2026 season approaches.
LSU baseball has landed Oregon transfer Angel Laya, a freshman All‑American whose power, discipline and sixth‑overall portal ranking promise to reshape the team's outfield and bolster the program's national ambitions.
LSU enters the 2026 season with a renewed sense of optimism after a tumultuous 2025 campaign that saw several key defenders sidelined by injury. Chief among them is star linebacker Whit Weeks, who missed the latter half of last year with a broken ankle but has now been cleared to return for his senior season. Adding to the excitement, Ole Miss’s SEC‑leading tackler TJ Dottery has announced his commitment to LSU’s linebacker corps. Dottery, known for his relentless pursuit and ability to diagnose plays in real time, brings a proven track record of production against top‑tier competition. His arrival is expected to complement Weeks' skill set, creating a tandem that many analysts predict could rank among the best in the conference.
After a injury-plagued 2025 campaign, senior linebacker Whit Weeks returns with a fully healed ankle, while Ole Miss’s leading tackler TJ Dottery joins the Tigers. The new duo promises to elevate LSU's defense, but depth and competition remain key storylines.
After a season marked by defensive inconsistencies, LSU brings back star linebacker Whit Weeks and adds SEC tackle leader TJ Dottery, forming a promising tandem that could redefine the team's front seven.
LSU will compete in the 2027 Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, followed by a game against UNLV on March 8.
LSU has bolstered its rotation by adding South Florida transfer Kaden Smith, a strikeout‑heavy pitcher who excelled at TCU last season, while also bringing in Gonzaga’s Landon Hood and USC’s Diego Velazquez.
LSU's wide receiver room has been completely reshaped this offseason, with nine new players arriving through the portal and only one returning starter. The competition for snaps is already intense, and the coaching staff is weighing how the new talent fits into Lane Kiffin's offense.
LSU's wide receiver corps has been overhauled with nine transfer additions, a promising returnee, and several under‑the‑radar prospects, raising key questions about depth, playing time, and impact for the 2026 season.
LSU’s defensive front is undergoing a dramatic overhaul, blending returning stalwarts, impact transfers and freshmen phenoms as the program eyes a stronger 2026 campaign.
Lane Kiffin adds nine portal players to the Tigers' line, including Colorado standout Jordan Seaton, while questions linger over right‑tackle stability and the impact of new run‑blocking coach Eric Wolford.
After a 2026 season marked by wild pitches and walks, LSU’s baseball program has turned to the transfer portal, landing right‑hander Diego Velazquez, a Freshman All‑Big Ten performer whose precise command could reshape the Tigers’ late‑game strategy.
With key departures and emerging talent, LSU's defensive backfield looks to rebuild its pass rush in the upcoming season.
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.
Steven Milam, a top defensive shortstop, decides to remain at LSU for his senior year in 2027, bringing experience and a strong defensive record to the team.