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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.
LSU’s 2026 baseball squad sees five athletes move on, prompting early recruiting moves by head coach Jay Johnson.
LSU’s baseball program faces a critical draft juncture, balancing the risk of losing top prospects with a strategy to retain core players and develop a home‑grown championship roster.
LSU’s baseball program, reeling from its first NCAA Tournament miss since 2011, is turning to the transfer portal, targeting Santa Clara shortstop Ben Cleary to fill a void left by departing star Steven Milam and to jump‑start a 2027 title bid.
After a four‑year stint that included two national titles, LSU pitcher DJ Primeaux has decided to test the transfer market, joining a wave of roster changes prompted by Coach Jay Johnson’s reshaping of the program.
LSU outfielder Daniel Harden has entered the transfer portal, joining teammate Trent Caraway as the second position player to leave the program this offseason.
The 2026 campaign ended without the expected breakthrough for LSU, prompting a strategic shift toward the transfer portal.
LSU’s baseball program endured its most challenging season in recent memory, finishing with a losing record in SEC play and missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011. Coach Jay Johnson announced he will retain the entire assistant staff for 2027, citing their proven track record and a national championship just two years earlier.
The No. 6 Longhorns will host UC Santa Barbara, Tarleton State and Holy Cross in the Austin Regional, aiming to extend a legacy of excellence while navigating a deep talent field.
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.
After surgery on his right arm, Cooper Moore confirmed his 2027 return and detailed a careful recovery strategy with head coach Jay Johnson, while LSU baseball aims to rebuild after its first tournament miss since 2011.
Coach Jay Johnson talks about the Tigers' injury challenges, key players sidelined, and the steps needed to rebuild a winning culture after a postseason‑missing year.
The 2025 college baseball season ended without the roar of a championship crowd at Alex Box Stadium, marking the first time in over a decade that LSU failed to make the NCAA tournament.
After two seasons at Louisiana State University, Mavrick Rizy has entered the transfer portal, leaving the Tigers with a depleted rotation. His fluctuating control and mixed results have opened a window for underclassmen and new transfers to step into larger roles as the staff seeks to improve command and depth.
Right‑hander Mavrick Rizy has entered the transfer portal after two seasons at LSU, where he posted a 4.50 ERA and 57 strikeouts, a move that signals both a loss for the Tigers and a potential boost for Power Four programs.
After two seasons at LSU, right‑hander Mavrick Rizy has entered the transfer portal, leaving a noticeable gap in the Tigers’ pitching rotation.
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.
After a 30‑28 record and a late‑season slump, the LSU Tigers missed the 2026 NCAA Tournament, marking the sixth time a defending champion has failed to return the following year.
With a nation‑leading 149 home runs and a revamped pitching staff, the University of Georgia baseball team is poised to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament, potentially setting up an All‑SEC showdown with Mississippi State.
The LSU Tigers baseball program, a regular presence in the NCAA tournament for more than a decade, will not see its name called when the selection committee announces the 2026 field. The omission ends a streak that began in 2012 and underscores a season that has been anything but ordinary.
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.
After a loss to Auburn ended a 15‑year postseason streak, LSU’s baseball coach Jay Johnson voiced disappointment and outlined a plan to rebuild 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.
After a historic 2026 season ended without an NCAA Tournament berth, LSU Baseball is charting a clear path back to the College World Series, leveraging experienced leadership and a promising roster of underclassmen.