How Rooker went from journeyman to All-Star
All Brent Rooker wanted was an extended look at the big league level, something that eluded him in his time with the Twins, Padres and Royals from 2020-22. About a…
Smith Taken On Day 2 of MLB Draft
STARKVILLE – Junior pitcher Cade Smith heard his name called on the second day of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft, held on Monday. Smith was the No. 192 overall…
Ledbetter Taken On Day 1 of MLB Draft
STARKVILLE – Junior outfielder Colton Ledbetter heard his name called on the opening day of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft, held on Sunday (July 9) in Seattle. This marks…
Rooker on his way to regaining All-Star form
BOSTON -- An 11-pitch at-bat against the Red Sox represented a hopeful shift in momentum for A’s All-Star Brent Rooker. The 28-year-old Rooker, who was claimed off waivers from Kansas…
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day
Bobby Bonilla, a former All-Star who last played in 2001, has become the face of the July 1 payday. As part of a deferred salary arrangement, the New York Mets…
Jordan Westburg Called Up To MLB
STARKVILLE – After hitting .295 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs in Triple-A, the Baltimore Orioles No. 3-ranked prospect and former Mississippi State baseball player Jordan Westburg received the…
Rooker shares hilariously creepy event in haunted Milwaukee hotel
A’s outfielder Brent Rooker got the full experience at the “notoriously haunted” Milwaukee hotel -- although it wasn’t nearly as intense as what other MLB players encountered. Tap below to…
O’s GM Mike Elias on Adley Rutschman’s contract, Jordan Westburg’s timeline and more
Mike Elias was mum on possible extensions for Adley Rutschman and other Orioles players, said Gunnar Henderson’s slow start was not worrisome Tap below to read the report by Andy…
JP France Called Up To MLB
STARKVILLE – After posting a 2.33 earned run average in 19.1 innings at Triple-A this season, former Mississippi State baseball player JP France received the call to the Majors, the…
Brent Rooker named American League Player of the Week
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland A’s outfielder Brent Rooker was named American League Player of the Week as announced on MLB Network. Tap below to read the release from Major League…