
Milam Commits to LSU for 2027 Season
Steven Milam's decision to return for a senior year brings elite on‑base skills and a seasoned presence to LSU's roster, while new transfers add depth ahead of the July draft.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Derek Curiel across Baseball.

Steven Milam's decision to return for a senior year brings elite on‑base skills and a seasoned presence to LSU's roster, while new transfers add depth ahead of the July draft.

LSU's 2026 recruiting class gains a marquee talent in Bino Watters, a standout from the transfer portal whose elite statistics and defensive reliability promise to reshape the team's performance.

LSU secures a highly rated transfer who is expected to start immediately and help shape a championship‑contending roster.
LSU's baseball program, absent from the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2011, lands a high‑impact transfer in Bino Watters, joining Landon Hood and Dawson Park as part of a sweeping rebuild.

LSU adds top‑ranked transfer outfielder Bino Watters, a .343 career hitter with elite plate discipline, to address key offensive needs and strengthen its prospects for the SEC season.

Bino Watters, a top collegiate outfielder, has transferred to LSU, filling a key vacancy left by three departing starters.

LSU secures commitment from the No. 3 transfer prospect, bolstering a rebuilding roster ahead of the next season.

Bino Watters, a standout outfielder from Notre Dame, has officially committed to LSU’s baseball program, marking the third addition to the Tigers’ roster through the transfer portal this summer. His .362 batting average and 1.057 OPS earned him first‑team All‑ACC honors, and he arrives just as LSU prepares to replace three outgoing outfield regulars.

LSU missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade, prompting a targeted recruitment of two top‑150 transfers: pitcher Landon Hood from Gonzaga and shortstop Dawson Park from Texas State.

The NCAA transfer portal for college baseball opened on Monday, prompting LSU's coaching staff to target infielders, pitchers and corner outfielders to replace departing players and injuries.

After failing to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011, LSU is reshaping its 2027 roster by courting polished hitters in the portal, with Bethune‑Cookman star Michael Rodriguez drawing particular interest.

Derek Curiel, a coveted shortstop and No. 15 MLB draft prospect, is weighing a third year at LSU despite a strong 2026 season and looming professional opportunities.

LSU baseball standout Derek Curiel overcame a pre‑season ankle injury to deliver a strong 2026 campaign, posting career‑high numbers while navigating questions about his professional future.

LSU is shaping its next generation of talent, weighing the arrival of Louisiana Tech’s Trey Hawsey against positional needs and the emergence of freshman Mason Braun.

A disappointing season ends without a June playoff spot, prompting star players like Derek Curiel and Jake Brown to weigh professional opportunities against a return to college.

After a 30‑28 season that ended without an NCAA berth, LSU’s baseball program confronts critical decisions on player retention, bullpen reinforcement, and strategic additions through the transfer portal.

LSU's 2026 campaign concluded with a 3-1 defeat to Auburn, marking the earliest finish since 2012. Injuries, draft decisions and the evolving NIL landscape now shape the Tigers' strategy for a championship‑contending 2027 season.
Auburn's baseball team edged LSU 3-1 in the SEC Tournament, ending the Tigers' season early under dramatic weather.
LSU baseball faces a make-or-break matchup against top‑ranked Auburn in the SEC Tournament, with the season on the line.

Auburn's Jake Marciano will take the mound against an LSU lineup brimming with power and precision, while the Tigers look to extend their tournament run after a decisive win over Oklahoma.

Auburn’s sixth‑seed squad meets 14‑seed LSU in Hoover, with Marciano on the mound and a broadcast deal in place.

LSU will meet Auburn on Wednesday night in Hoover, Alabama, with a spot in the NCAA Tournament on the line. Key players are sidelined, but the team looks to rally behind a strong pitching performance and a broadcast on the SEC Network.

From UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky to high‑school standouts, the 2026 draft class offers a blend of power arms, polished bats and versatile defenders, shaping early‑round strategies for clubs across the league.

LSU overcame the loss of starter William Schmidt to defeat Oklahoma 6-2 in the SEC Tournament, with key contributions from Steven Milam, Derek Curiel and a deep bullpen effort that now faces Auburn in the next round.