FYI – Page 23 – Left Field Lounge

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/

Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC? What that would look like, and who would love (and hate) it

July 23, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, PressedBill Bender, Conference Realignment, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC, Texas Longhorns, The Sporting News

If you are following the potential Texas/Oklahoma move to the SEC, check out this piece by The Sporting News on how the SEC could be realigned. Tap below to read…

Texas, Oklahoma expected to declare intent to leave Big 12 in ’24-48 hours’ with SEC as landing spot

July 23, 2021College Football, FYI, News, PressedBig 12, CBSSports, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC, Texas Longhorns

Looks as if the SEC will be a 16 team conference soon. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/texas-oklahoma-expected-to-declare-intent-to-leave-big-12-in-24-48-hours-with-sec-as-landing-spot/

Texas and Oklahoma to SEC? Live news updates as Big 12 powers may kick start conference realignment

July 22, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, PressedBarrett Sallee, CBSSports, Oklahoma Sooners, Realignment, SEC, Texas Longhorns

Baseball season is over, football hasn't started, and college sports is going crazy. Tap below to read the article about possible conference realignment coming soon!! https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/texas-and-oklahoma-to-sec-live-news-updates-as-big-12-powers-may-kick-start-conference-realignment/live/