Derek Curiel Projected as Top‑15 Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
LSU’s Derek Curiel is projected as a top‑15 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, slated at No. 12 by the Los Angeles Angels in The Athletic’s latest mock.
Jul 9, 2026
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LSU’s 2026 Hitting Class: Draft Prospects and Future Paths
A look at the varied talents in LSU’s 2026 recruiting class and how MLB draft projections influence their collegiate and professional futures.
Jul 8, 2026
LSU Baseball Secures Elite Transfer Class to Revitalize Program
Coach Jay Johnson adds four highly ranked transfers, including Bino Waters, Landon Hood, Dawson Park and Angel Laya, to rebuild LSU's baseball roster and restore competitiveness.
Jul 8, 2026
LSU’s 2026 Baseball Recruiting Class: Scouting the Top Hitting Prospects
LSU's 2026 class brings together a mix of power hitters, speedy outfielders and polished infielders, each navigating a draft landscape that could see several players head to the majors or stay in Baton Rouge.
Jul 8, 2026
LSU Secures Transfer Outfielder Angel Laya, Bolstering Young Talent Pipeline
LSU baseball has announced the signing of Angel Laya, a former Oregon outfielder whose blend of power, plate discipline and flawless defense adds depth to a transfer class that is already being hailed as one of the nation’s best.
Jul 7, 2026
Mavrick Rizy’s Quest for a Legacy on the Mound
At 21, Mavrick Rizy is chasing a starting pitcher role while shaping a character-driven legacy in college baseball.
Jul 6, 2026
SEC Baseball Transfer Portal Shifts Landscape as LSU and South Carolina Lead
The SEC transfer portal closed with a record number of moves, as LSU secured the top class and South Carolina climbed to No. 3, while Texas remained absent from the rankings
Jul 6, 2026
LSU Secures Top Transfer Outfielder Angel Laya
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.
Jul 6, 2026
CJ Weinstein flips commitment from LSU to UCLA, reshaping 2026 class
CJ Weinstein, a highly ranked middle infielder from California, has switched his verbal commitment from LSU to UCLA, underscoring the program's historic use of left‑handed hitters and adding depth to UCLA's 2026 class.
Jul 5, 2026
LSU Secures Elite Transfer Trio to Revamp Baseball Program
LSU's baseball team is rebuilding after a missed postseason, adding three top‑10 transfer prospects and several other portal signees to reshape the roster under Coach Jay Johnson.
Jul 5, 2026
Angel Laya Commits to LSU Tigers, Aiming to Restore SEC Powerhouse Status
Angel Laya, a freshman right‑fielder who hit .296 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs at Oregon, chose LSU over other suitors. His decision underscores the SEC’s recent grip on national titles and the growing allure of the transfer portal for top collegiate talent.
Jul 4, 2026
Angel Laya Joins LSU Baseball, Bolstering SEC Powerhouse
LSU secures former Oregon outfielder Angel Laya, a .934 OPS freshman All‑American, to strengthen a roster built around power and transfers ahead of the upcoming season.
Jul 4, 2026
LSU Baseball Secures Key Transfer Additions Ahead of 2026 Season
Coach Jay Johnson is reshaping LSU’s outfield with high‑impact transfers, including Angel Laya, Bino Watters and Jason Wachs, while William Patrick is slated to return in 2027.
Jul 4, 2026
LSU Baseball Bolsters Roster with Transfer Portal Additions Ahead of 2026 Season
LSU’s baseball program welcomes freshman All‑American Angel Laya and two other transfer players, while preparing for the loss of key outfielders.
Jul 4, 2026
LSU Baseball Lands No. 9 Transfer Outfielder Angel Laya for 2027 Season
LSU secures top transfer outfielder Angel Laya, reinforcing its outfield depth for the 2027 season after key departures.
Jul 4, 2026
LSU Secures Top Transfer Outfielder Angel Laya for 2027
LSU baseball has locked in Angel Laya, a No. 9 transfer portal prospect, to join the program in 2027 after a single year with Oregon. His impressive 2026 statistics and freshman accolades bring new firepower to the Tigers' lineup.
Jul 4, 2026
LSU Secures Power Hitter Angel Laya in Transfer Coup
LSU’s baseball program has added former Oregon outfielder Angel Laya, a freshman All-American whose power numbers and left‑handed swing promise to reshape the Tigers’ attack.
Jul 4, 2026
Angel Laya Commits to LSU, Adding Freshman All‑America Firepower
Freshman outfielder Angel Laya will transfer to Louisiana State University after a standout season at Oregon, bringing 14 home runs and 47 RBIs to the program.
Jul 4, 2026
LSU Baseball Set for 2027 Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic
LSU’s baseball program has secured a spot in the 2027 Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic, a three‑day event that will bring together four of the nation’s top college teams in a round‑robin showdown.
Jul 3, 2026
LSU Baseball to Compete in 2027 Las Vegas Classic
LSU Baseball will join the 2027 Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic from March 5‑7, facing Arizona State, Oregon State and Iowa before a subsequent matchup with UNLV.
Jul 3, 2026
LSU Baseball to Compete in 2027 Las Vegas College Classic, Boosting NCAA Prospects
LSU’s baseball program is set to travel to Las Vegas in March 2027 for a three‑day showcase that will pit the Tigers against some of the nation’s most competitive college programs.
Jul 2, 2026
LSU Baseball Secures Transfer Pitcher Kaden Smith to Strengthen Rotation
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.
Jul 2, 2026
LSU Secures Transfer Pitcher Kaden Smith for 2026 Class
LSU's baseball program has added transfer pitcher Kaden Smith, ranked No. 233 in the portal, to its 2026 recruiting class, bringing versatility and experience to a staff reshaping its relief corps.
Jul 2, 2026
Kaden Smith Joins LSU Baseball, Bolstering 2027 Bullpen
LSU adds right‑handed pitcher Kaden Smith, a versatile arm ranked No. 233 in the transfer portal, to its 2027 roster, enhancing depth and national recruiting momentum.
Jul 2, 2026