
LSU Secures Landon Hood to Reinforce Bullpen After Portal Exodus
LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson has added former Gonzaga pitcher Landon Hood, a 2.48 ERA freshman standout, to a bullpen that lost two relievers to the transfer portal.
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LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson has added former Gonzaga pitcher Landon Hood, a 2.48 ERA freshman standout, to a bullpen that lost two relievers to the transfer portal.

LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson has signed former Gonzaga pitcher Landon Hood to address the team's pitching needs after losing key relievers to the transfer portal.

LSU’s 2026 baseball squad sees five athletes move on, prompting early recruiting moves by head coach Jay Johnson.

LSU's 2026 baseball season ended without an NCAA Tournament berth, prompting an aggressive offseason as the team seeks to rebuild after a championship year.

After an underwhelming season at LSU, junior infielder Trent Caraway has entered the transfer portal for the second time, joining a wave of departures that includes Daniel Harden and Mavrick Rizy, while the team reconfigures third base with new faces.
The 2026 campaign ended without the expected breakthrough for LSU, prompting a strategic shift toward the transfer portal.

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.

LSU sophomore right‑hander Mavrick Rizy has announced he will test the transfer portal, ending a season marked by both championship glory and pitching inconsistency.
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.

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.

Florida aims to close its regular season with three straight SEC series victories, beginning with a road series at LSU. Key hitters and pitchers are set for a pivotal matchup.

LSU's pitching staff has struggled with high ERA, numerous walks and injuries, putting the program at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years. Coach Jay Johnson is focusing on the SEC Tournament as a last chance to secure a regional spot.