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LSU reloads with six Top-100 recruits set to arrive in Baton Rouge
The LSU Tigers are adding another wave of talent to its baseball program ahead of the 2026 season. With the MLB Draft now behind us, the Tigers are expected to welcome six Top-100 signees to Baton Rouge, marking an exceptional recruiting haul under head coach Jay Johnson. Leading the group is outfielder Malachi Washington, the […]
Day 2 recap of MLB Draft and implications for LSU
The MLB Draft wrapped up day 1 on Saturday and left everyone in Baton Rouge feeling extremely hopeful and excited. Derek Curiel got drafted in the top-5, Louisiana kid Jake Brown remained a 2nd round pick despite his season-ending injury, and fan-favorite Deven Sheerin went about as high as a relief pitcher typically goes in […]
LSU News, July 14: Who will stand out in the Tigers WR room?
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Early lines for the LSU Tigers in 2026 See how the spreads look for some of LSU’s matchups this season. Former LSU baseball star Kade Anderson talks at Futures Game The former LSU Tiger gives some insight into his exciting time at […]
All-SEC Pitcher Zac Cowan drafted by Guardians in 19th round
After two fantastic seasons in Baton Rouge, Zac Cowan’s collegiate career came to an end. On Sunday afternoon, he was selected #573 overall in the 19th round by the Cleveland Guardians. After spending his first two years at Wofford, Cowan transferred to LSU for his junior season in 2025. He became instrumental in the run […]
Dax Dathe signs undrafted free agent deal with Blue Jays
Although the draft ended without his name being called, Dax Dathe has found an opportunity as an undrafted free agent signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. After transferring to LSU for his final season of eligibility, things did not go well for Dathe. He flashed promise very early, but control issues kept him from pitching […]
LSU News, July 13: How did some of the former Tigers do in the MLB Draft?
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Day 1 recap of MLB Draft and implications for LSU Good luck to the new pro players! LSU football having trouble recruiting cornerbacks in the 2027 class A look at a potential issue, but Kiffin and the staff will hopefully fix it. […]
Two-time National Champion Gavin Guidry selected by Mets in 16th round
LSU Baseball’s emotional leader since 2023, Gavin Guidry, was taken at #480 over by the New York Mets in the 16th round. Guidry’s LSU career was full of success, but there were also some speedbumps along the way that tested his resolve. After getting to Baton Rouge as one of the top-ranked shortstops in 2023, […]
LSU’s Connor Benge selected by Marlins in 13th round
After two years at LSU, Connor Benge has been selected at #385 overall in the 13th round by the Miami Marlins. Benge transferred from DBU for the 2025 season and played a big role early before slowing down later in the year. His opportunities were more limited in 2026, with only 7.0 innings, half of […]
Santiago Garcia drafted by Blue Jays in 12th round of MLB Draft
LSU has seen it’s 5th player drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft as Santiago Garcia goes to the Toronto Blue Jays in the 12th round at #372 overall. The LHP transferred from Oregon after the first to years of his career and became the top lefty option for the Tigers out of the bullpen. He […]
LSU pitcher Grant Fontenot selected by Royals in 10th round
After a quiet day 2 of the MLB Draft for LSU, Grant Fontenot heard his name called at #299 overall in the 10th round. Fontenot had multiple stints as a Tiger, starting his career in Baton Rouge before heading to JUCO, spending a year at Texas, then his final two seasons with LSU. He became […]
Day 1 recap of MLB Draft and implications for LSU
Following what everyone would consider a failure of a year, Jay Johnson has been hard at work on returning LSU Baseball to the mountaintop as he’s done twice in his first five years. Helping him to that mountaintop were a few of the players that heard their name called on day 1 of the MLB […]
Deven Sheerin drafted in 4th round by Phillies
After two season in Baton Rouge, Deven Sheerin will head to professional baseball after being selected #128 overall in the 4th round of the MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He was the first LSU pitcher to be selected and third player overall, following Derek Curiel and Jake Brown. While Sheerin was a Tiger for […]
Coleton Brady announces decision to head to LSU
After day 1 of the MLB Draft wrapped up, RHP Coleton Brady made the decision to join Jay Johnson in Baton Rouge. Brady was ranked as high as #71 by The Athletic, but was generally a bit higher by most other publications. The next highest was #134 by ESPN, while MLB.com, Perfect Game, and Prep […]
Mariners select LSU’s Take Brown 65th overall in MLB Draft
The second LSU Tiger is off the board in the 2026 MLB Draft. LSU outfielder Jake Brown was taken 65th overall by the Seattle Mariners, joining former teammate Kade Anderson in the Pacific Northwest. Brown, a Sulphur, LA native, had 16 home runs in limited work in 2026, appearing in just 42 games. He missed […]
Mariners select LSU’s Jake Brown 65th overall in MLB Draft
The second LSU Tiger is off the board in the 2026 MLB Draft. LSU outfielder Jake Brown was taken 65th overall by the Seattle Mariners, joining former teammate Kade Anderson in the Pacific Northwest. Brown, a Sulphur, LA native, had 16 home runs in limited work in 2026, appearing in just 42 games. He missed […]
Former LSU ace Anderson named starter for MLB Futures Game
LSU will once again be represented at some of the highest levels in Major League Baseball. Former ace pitcher Kade Anderson, who helped carry the Tigers to the 2025 national title and was selected third overall by the Seattle Mariners, has been named a starting pitcher for the MLB Futures Game to take place during […]
After selecting him 5th in the MLB Draft, what are the Pittsburgh Pirates getting from LSU’s Derek Curiel?
With the 5th pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates have selected LSU Tigers’ outfielder Derek Curiel. The 6-foot-2, 192-pound sophomore offers one of the more advanced offensive profiles in the class built around his advanced contact ability, exit velocities, and a strong, athletic build that supports future power development. The combination of […]
LSU Basketball loses out on top prospect
With Will Wade taking over LSU Basketball, major work was needed across the roster, and so far, they have done so. It’s nowhere near complete, but a good start. Still, even with talented “veterans” on the roster, high-end talent is available in the 2026 recruiting class for the season. If LSU is able to get […]
Two-way star Lucas Nawrocki to forgo MLB Draft
Somehow, an incredible offseason for Jay Johnson and the Tigers just got even better. With many of the belief that Lucas Nawrocki was Major League bound and a pipedream for LSU, he dropped massive news less than 24 hours before the draft kicks off. Nawrocki is highly ranked by all publications. As far as draft […]
In this different era of college sports, LSU could be setting up for a new financial future
With college football at the height of the NIL era and the sport only getting more successful, program values are skyrocketing. For LSU, this is great news because they are already one of the most valuable programs, and that number should continue to rise. But adaptability is very important, and after dealing with Brian Kelly’s […]
LSU’s roster may not have many holes, but what factor could stop them from reaching their ceiling this season
With the major change at head coach for LSU, other changes were always going to be made throughout the team. This has been a disappointing past few years for the football program, so with Lane Kiffin taking over, he is going to want to win big right away. The roster needed several upgrades, and going […]
Easton Royal and Jalen Brewster can make July even hotter for LSU
Lane Kiffin and his staff have the Tigers on a recruiting heater right now. Considering this staff has not even been together for a full seven months, the quality of the class, the number of recruits, and the volume of commitments they have assembled over the past several months have been nothing short of astonishing. […]
LSU News, July 10: Former LSU Tiger gets high projections in mock drafts
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Who will take over at QB once Sam Leavitt leaves for the NFL? LSU has a backup plan. LSU baseball star Derek Curiel goes top 15 in latest mock draft Where will the former Tiger end up? The One Number LSU Must […]
Will LSU repeat last year’s win against Clemson?
Last year, when LSU opened its season away at Clemson, hope was not too high. Head coach Brian Kelly had one more season to prove himself, and the team had really struggled to open up the season. Clemson also looked like a potential playoff team filled with NFL talent. It was going to be a […]
Who will take over at QB once Sam Leavitt leaves for the NFL?
Thinking about next year before the season starts is a bit wild, but LSU is already doing that for 2029. Working many years in advance is how college football teams can stay consistent and win. Obviously, in the current world of college football, recruits can decommit at any point, players can unexpectedly transfer, or transfers […]