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Kumar Rocker does not sign with Mets before deadline, not returning to Vanderbilt

August 1, 2021Articles, College Baseball, FYI, MLB Draft, News, Pressed, SEC BaseballKumar Rocker, MLB Draft, MLB Prospects, New York Mets, SEC Baseball, Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball

No, it;s not April Fools day, and no this is not a joke. Tap below to read the full article for all the information https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2021/08/01/vanderbilt-kumar-rocker-doesnt-sign-mets-due-injury-concerns/8076287002/

Konnor Pilkington Traded to Cleveland

July 29, 2021Articles, FYI, Minor League Baseball, MLB, PressedChicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Konnor Pilkington, MiLB, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, MLB Trade

Former Mississippi State pitching great Konnor Pilkington has been traded to Cleveland. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2021/07/cleveland-indians-trade-2b-cesar-hernandez-to-al-central-rival-white-sox.html

SEC votes to admit Texas and Oklahoma, expand to 16 teams

July 29, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, Pressedcollege football, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC, SEC Football, Texas Longhorns

Looks like the SEC is now a 16 team conference. Tap below to read the article https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/07/29/sec-votes-admit-texas-and-oklahoma-expand-16-teams/5414746001/

Big 12 commissioner alleges ESPN conspired with SEC, American to lure teams from conference

July 28, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, PressedAAC, Big 12, CBSSports, Cease and desist, SEC

This should get interesting. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-commissioner-alleges-espn-conspired-with-sec-american-to-lure-teams-from-conference/

SEC presidents expected to vote Texas, Oklahoma into conference Thursday, per report

July 28, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, PressedOklahoma, SEC, SEC Presidents, Texas

According to the USAToday, the SEC presidents will vote Thursday on accepting Oklahoma and Texas into the SEC. Tap below to read the article. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/07/28/sec-presidents-expected-accept-texas-ou-thursday-per-report/5409308001/

Houston Astros bolster bullpen, get Seattle Mariners’ Kendall Graveman in four-player trade

July 27, 2021Articles, FYI, MLB, News, PressedHouston Astros, Kendall Graveman, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, MLB Trade, Seattle Mariners

ESPN reports that former Diamond Dog Kendall Graveman has been traded to the Houston Astros. Tap below to read the article. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31900070/houston-astros-bolster-bullpen-get-seattle-mariners-kendall-graveman-four-player-trade

Texas, Oklahoma announce intent to leave Big 12 but plan to ‘honor their existing … agreements’

July 26, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, PressedBig 12, college football, Conference Realignment, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC, Texas Longhorns

It has begun. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-officials-discuss-extra-revenue-shares-for-texas-oklahoma-as-enticement-not-to-leave-for-sec/

Padres trade for Pirates All-Star, MLB hit leader Adam Frazier

July 25, 2021Articles, FYI, MLB, PressedAdam Frazier, All star, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres

Former Diamond Dog and 2021 MLB All-Star Adam Frazier has been traded from the Pirates to the San Diego Padres. Tap below for more information. https://sports.yahoo.com/reports-padres-trade-for-pirates-all-star-mlb-hit-leader-adam-frazier-231738688.html

1 intriguing prospect trade chip for each MLB team

July 24, 2021Articles, College Baseball, FYI, MLB, Odds and Ends, PressedBrent Rooker, Jordan Westburg, Mississippi State Baseball, MLB, MLB Prospects

A coupe of former Diamond Dogs are mentioned in this list provide by MLB. Tap the link below to read the article . https://www.mlb.com/news/prospects-who-could-draw-interest-at-2021-trade-deadline?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

2022 college baseball Never Too Early Top 25

July 23, 2021College Baseball, FYI, Odds and Ends, PressedBaseball America, College baseball, Mississippi State Baseball, Preseason Top 25

Ran across this from Baseball America. So if you are ready for baseball to start again, tap below to check out the article and rankings https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/college-baseball-top-25/