Mississippi State Baseball Looks to Rebuild and Compete in 2027
The Bulldogs are banking on a strong returning core, fresh talent, and a revamped pitching development program to rebound after a draft‑driven exodus.
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The Bulldogs are banking on a strong returning core, fresh talent, and a revamped pitching development program to rebound after a draft‑driven exodus.
Mississippi State's 2027 baseball roster is set after the draft signing deadline, featuring three returning weekend starters, a handful of established position players and a wave of 13 transfers seeking roles in a competitive fall camp.

The Live Oak baseball team concluded the Blossom Valley Athletic League season with a seven‑game winning streak, clinching first place in a tiebreaker over Sobrato and finishing the league schedule at 11‑3.
Right‑hander Landon Stump’s transfer portal commitment to Mississippi State, confirmed by the Clarion Ledger, brings a proven track record and projected 2027 rotation depth.

After finishing the regular season with a 48‑7 record and a perfect 28‑2 mark in the Big Ten, UCLA entered the College World Series as the top overall seed. The Bruins fell to Saint Mary's in extra innings, prompting several players to consider the transfer portal.

After building a three‑run lead, the Bruins saw their offense stall and a mid‑game pitching change backfire, allowing Saint Mary's to clinch a 5‑4 victory and extend a rare pattern of top seeds falling short.

UCLA entered the NCAA Regionals as the nation’s top seed but was upset by St. Mary's in a 3‑2 thriller. Injuries and a poor offensive night added to the Bruins' woes, and they now face a must‑win game on Saturday.

In a dramatic finish at Omaha, the UCLA baseball team rallied to defeat Oregon 3‑2, completing a sweep of both the regular season and tournament titles — the first such achievement since Maryland in 2023.

Mulivai Levu’s three‑run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a 7‑5 victory over USC, marking UCLA’s first 50‑win season and setting up a championship clash.

UCLA survived a late surge to beat Washington 6-5, highlighted by Casen Taggart’s early triple and Jackson Hotchkiss’s seventh‑inning homer.

UCLA erased a 6-1 deficit with a sixth-inning grand slam from Dean West and three shutout relief innings to beat Oregon 9-6, positioning the team for a final series against Washington.