
LSU Secures Commitment from USC Transfer Pitcher Diego Velazquez
The Tigers add a high‑velocity arm from the transfer portal as they aim to rebuild after a missed NCAA Tournament.
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The Tigers add a high‑velocity arm from the transfer portal as they aim to rebuild after a missed NCAA Tournament.

LSU is leveraging the transfer portal to add experienced talent and fresh prospects, targeting outfield production and pitching stability as it seeks to rebound from a injury‑marred 2026 campaign.

LSU secures veteran right‑hander Diego Velazquez from the transfer portal, aiming to bolster depth and stability in the 2027 rotation.

LSU announced the addition of right‑hander Diego Velazquez, a transfer from the Big Ten who brings a 4.26 ERA and proven control to the 2027 roster.

Despite a 4-3 defeat that ended their campaign, the USC baseball team reflects on a historic 19-game winning streak, emerging talents, and upcoming draft prospects.

A complete‑game effort by Jason DeCaro has put the Tar Heels on the cusp of a national title, but their offense must find a spark against a resilient USC squad.

The 2026 super regional pits North Carolina's disciplined staff against USC's rising offense, featuring star pitcher Mason Edwards and a deep Tar Heels rotation, setting the stage for a pivotal showdown.

The USC Trojans are two wins away from Omaha, relying on aggressive baserunning, strong starting pitching and a tight bullpen to upset the Tar Heels in a high‑stakes Super Regional.

USC's baseball squad opens a best‑of‑three Super Regional against North Carolina on Friday, June 5, with the winner advancing toward the College World Series. Key performances from Augie Lopez, Grant Govel and Mason Edwards underscore the team's recent dominance.

The USC baseball team erupted for 15 runs, with Takeuchi delivering a grand slam and Matson dominating on the mound, propelling them into the next round against Texas A&M.

After a heavy loss to Texas A&M, Texas State must rally against a deep USC pitching staff, relying on late‑inning resilience and key performances from players like Chase Mora.

The No. 25 USC baseball team begins NCAA Regional play on Friday, May 29, against Texas State in College Station, Texas, as the No. 2 seed in a regional hosted by Texas A&M. The team boasts a historic 43‑15 season, a perfect 32‑1 home record, and multiple national rankings in pitching and fielding.

Ranked 25th nationally, USC enters the Big Ten Tournament as the fourth seed, facing 12th‑seeded Michigan State in a matchup that highlights a season of dominance, from a 42‑14 record to a nation‑leading nine shutouts.

Mason Edwards finished the regular season with an 8‑0 record, a 1.49 ERA and 154 strikeouts, earning Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist nod.

The Ducks and Trojans split their first two meetings, and Saturday's showdown will determine the conference seed and potential NCAA Tournament hosting rights.

The Big Ten has recognized a series of standout performances across its member schools, highlighting pitchers, position players and freshmen who have excelled in weekly competitions.