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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker has right forearm surgery

October 5, 2024MLB, News, Pressed, ReportsBrent Rooker, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, Oakland Athletics, Right forearm surgery

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this…

Five Diamond Dawgs Selected On The Final Day of MLB Draft

July 16, 2024Articles, College Baseball, Events, MLB, MLB Draft, NCAA Baseball, News, Pressed, Reports, SEC BaseballMississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, NCAA Baseball, SEC Baseball

STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs' saw five players get drafted on the final day of the 2024 Major League Draft, held on Tuesday (July 16). Over the three…

Rare switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijnte ‘down to do everything’ for Mariners after MLB draft

July 14, 2024Articles, Events, MLB, MLB Draft, NCAA Baseball, News, Pressed, Reports, SEC BaseballJurrangelo Cijntje, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, NCAA Baseball, Seattle Mariners, SEC Baseball

FORT WORTH, Texas – Jurrangelo Cijnte was 7 or 8 years old when he started throwing right-handed, for the most wholesome and relatable reason. “I wanted,” he said Sunday night,…

Justin Foscue Called Up To MLB

April 2, 2024Articles, MLB, Pressed, ReportsJustin Foscue, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, SEC Baseball, Texas Rangers

STARKVILLE – After just missing the Opening Day roster, the Texas Rangers' No. 5-ranked prospect and former Mississippi State baseball player Justin Foscue received the call to the majors on…

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million

February 22, 2024Articles, MLB, News, Odds and Ends, Pressed, ReportsMississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs

PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Woodruff is staying with the Milwaukee Brewers after all. The right-hander has finalized a backloaded $17.5 million, two-year contract with Milwaukee that includes a mutual option…

Mother’s Cancer Is Something Lowe Brothers Are ‘Learning To Deal With’ As They Meet In Wild Card Series

October 5, 2023Articles, Events, FYI, MLB, Pressed, SEC BaseballMississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, NCAA Baseball, SEC Baseball

Nathaniel’s and Josh’s mother, Wendy, will not be able to attend the series. Josh revealed Monday that Wendy has been battling brain cancer. Tap below to read the article, and…

10 Top Prospects Who Could Be the Prizes of MLB Trade Deadline Blockbusters

July 30, 2023Minor League Baseball, MLB, News, Pressed, ReportsJoel Reuter4Bleacher Report, Justin Foscue, MLB Trade Deadline, Texas Rangers, Top 10 Prospects

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET. Most of the focus is on established veterans who could be changing teams just in time for…

StateToTheShow Update: July 28

July 29, 2023Minor League Baseball, MLB, News, Pressed, ReportsMississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, SEC Baseball

The rich tradition of Mississippi State producing professional baseball players continues in 2023. The Diamond Dawgs currently have 40 alumni active in pro ball, including 12 in the Big Leagues.…

Kendall Graveman trade: Astros acquire veteran reliever in deal with White Sox for former first-round pick

July 28, 2023MLB, News, Pressed, ReportsCBSSports, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, Kendall Graveman, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB Trade, RJ Anderson

The Houston Astros have agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox that will net them righty reliever Kendall Graveman, the teams announced Friday. Tap below to read the…

Memphis native, A’s All-Star Rooker discusses breakout season in Action News 5 exclusive

July 25, 2023Articles, MLB, NCAA Baseball, News, Odds and Ends, PressedMississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, NCAA Baseball, SEC Baseball

Memphis native and Oakland A’s outfielder Brent Rooker soaked in that experience for the first time in Seattle earlier this month. “That was one of the more special moments I…