# Left Field Lounge


## Posts

- [Diamond Dawgs Preseason Central](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-preseason-central/): STARKVILLE – As the the spring semester hits its stride and individual workouts begin at Dudy Noble Field, the national pundits of college baseball have started to roll out the…
- [MacLeod Receives Preseason All-America Nod from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper](https://leftfieldlounge.com/macleod-receives-preseason-all-america-nod-from-collegiate-baseball-newspaper/): STARKVILLE – After the publication named him the Co-National Freshman Player of the Year following the shortened 2020 season, Collegiate Baseball Newspaper tabbed Mississippi State baseball’s lefty ace Christian MacLeod a preseason second-team…
- [Perfect Game Names MacLeod Preseason All-American, Tabs State No. 12 in Preseason Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/perfect-game-names-macleod-preseason-all-american-tabs-state-no-12-in-preseason-poll/): STARKVILLE – The second of the six preseason polls were released on Tuesday (Jan. 5) and Mississippi State baseball found itself back near the top of the polls, this time according…
- [Bulldogs Tie Highest GPA On Record In Fall 2020](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-tie-highest-gpa-on-record-in-fall-2020/): STARKVILLE – Once again, Mississippi State’s student-athletes succeeded in the classroom during the fall semester, posting a 3.16 GPA. It marked MSU’s seventh consecutive semester with a department GPA of 3.0…
- [No. 5 Baseball Claws Back for 3-2 Victory Over No. 21 Kentucky](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-5-baseball-claws-back-for-3-2-victory-over-no-21-kentucky/): Hancock plates two RBIs, Sims earns second win of 2021 in relief STARKVILLE – Luke Hancock drove in the game-tying and go-ahead runs and Landon Sims turned a game-ending double play to help…
- [No. 5 Dawgs Stymie No. 25 Kentucky in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-5-dawgs-stymie-past-kentucky-in-series-opener/): Jordan homers, James drives in four runs in support of MacLeod’s 11 strikeouts STARKVILLE – Starting pitcher Christian MacLeod fanned 11 to hold the Kentucky bats at bay, as the No. 5 Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Kentucky](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-kentucky/): Bulldogs and Wildcats meet for first time since 2018 and match up as ranked opponents for the third time since 2012 STARKVILLE – For the third straight weekend, the No. 5…
- [IMPORTANT LEFT FIELD LOUNGE INFORMATION](https://leftfieldlounge.com/important-left-field-lounge-information/): As you may have seen last night, MSU has lifted restrictions on movement within Dudy Noble Field and any ticket holder may now enter the Left Field Lounge.  We are…
- [Baseball Postpones Midweek Contest with Mississippi Valley State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-postpones-midweek-contest-with-mississippi-valley-state/): STARKVILLE – The No. 5 Mississippi State baseball program has announced that the Tuesday (March 30) contest against Mississippi Valley State has been postponed due to impending weather. Tickets for Tuesday’s contest…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Mississippi Valley State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-mississippi-valley-state/): Bulldogs and Delta Devils meet for 28th time in program history on Tuesday at The Dude STARKVILLE – The No. 5 Mississippi State baseball program will continue its homestand on Tuesday…
- [March 29 Updated Procedures for Dudy Noble Field](https://leftfieldlounge.com/march-29-updated-procedures-for-dudy-noble-field/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State athletic department has announced updated stadium procedures at Dudy Noble Field, starting with the Tuesday (March 30) contest against Mississippi Valley State. While SEC Medical Task Force…
- [Baseball Drops Series Finale to No. 1 Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-drops-series-finale-to-no-1-arkansas/): Hancock and Tanner hit back-to-back home runs in sixth inning STARKVILLE – It was another crooked number that did in the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program on Sunday (March 28),…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Falls to No. 1 Arkansas on Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-falls-to-no-1-arkansas-on-saturday/): Allen and James each hit home runs in middle game of series with Razorbacks STARKVILLE – Nine runs over a three-inning span helped No. 1 Arkansas top No. 2 Mississippi State…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Falls to No. 1 Arkansas in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-falls-to-no-1-arkansas-in-series-opener/): Forsythe collects a pair of hits, plates one RBI versus Razorbacks in series opener STARKVILLE – A trio of early home runs for No. 1 Arkansas held up as the No.…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-arkansas/): Bulldogs and Razorbacks meet in matchup of No. 1 and No. 2 teams in Baseball America Top 25 STARKVILLE – Competition in the Southeastern Conference is always stiff and on Friday…
- [Bulldogs Grab Midweek Victory over North Alabama, 18-1](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-grab-midweek-victory-over-north-alabama-18-1/): Allen collects three hits, drives in three RBIs and scores twice, Tepper earns first career win with two scoreless innings STARKVILLE – There was offense a plenty on Wednesday (March 24)…
- [Update on General Admission Ticket Availability](https://leftfieldlounge.com/update-on-general-admission-ticket-availability/): With Mississippi State Baseball’s SEC home opener on deck, we are excited to announce the addition of general admission tickets available to the public for this week’s home games. MIDWEEK…
- [Mississippi State Baseball to Induct Second Class into Ron Polk Ring of Honor Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-to-induct-second-class-into-ron-polk-ring-of-honor-saturday/): DuBose, Gregory and Thigpen to be honored at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 in the Adkerson Plaza STARKVILLE – The Ron Polk Ring of Honor will welcome three new members…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host North Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-north-alabama/): Mississippi State and North Alabama meet for first time as Division I opponents at 6 p.m. on Wednesday STARKVILLE – After opening the conference slate with a series victory at LSU…
- [Baseball Alters Midweek Matchup with North Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-alters-midweek-matchup-with-north-alabama/): State will now face the Lions on Wednesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. STARKVILLE – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program has announced a change to its midweek schedule due…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Alters Midweek Matchup with North Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-alters-midweek-matchup-with-north-alabama/): State will now face the Lions on Wednesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. STARKVILLE – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program has announced a change to its midweek schedule due…
- [No. 2 Baseball Drops Series Finale at No. 10 LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-baseball-drops-series-finale-at-no-10-lsu/): James chips in three hits and Allen drives in two runs in finale game of SEC opening weekend BATON ROUGE, La. – Six runs between the sixth and eighth innings gave…
- [No. 2 Baseball Grabs Series Win with 3-0 Win at LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-baseball-grabs-series-win-with-3-0-win-at-lsu/): Three pitchers combine to strike out 10 batters and shut out LSU for first time in 2021Three pitchers combine to strike out 10 batters and shut out LSU for first…
- [No. 2 Baseball Dominant in Series Opening Win over No. 10 LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-baseball-dominant-in-series-opening-win-over-no-10-lsu/): Skinner hits first career home run, MacLeod fans nine for first career SEC win STARKVILLE – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program recorded its fourth weekend-opening victory of 2021 with…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: at LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-at-lsu/): Diamond Dawgs and Tigers matchup on Friday, March 19 on the SEC Network STARKVILLE – Throw out the statistics. Put the rankings in the drawer. It is time for Southeastern Conference…
- [No. 2 Baseball Powers Past Samford, 10-2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-baseball-powers-past-samford-10-2/): Hancock homers twice, Hatcher goes deep once in midweek victory STARKVILLE – Offense ruled the night at Dudy Noble Field, as the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program slugged it was…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Samford](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-samford/): Mississippi State will play final tune-up before SEC play against Samford at 6 p.m. STARKVILLE – Riding a six-game winning streak, the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program will host Samford…
- [General Admission tickets available for Samford game](https://leftfieldlounge.com/general-admission-tickets-available-for-samford-game/): We are excited to announce that 1,000 general admission tickets will be available for purchase to this week’s Tuesday game vs. Samford at 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale the morning…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Finishes Sweep of Eastern Michigan with 4-1 Victory on Sunday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-finishes-sweep-of-eastern-michigan-with-4-1-victory-on-sunday/): Logan Tanner homers for second straight game, pitching staff strikes out 13 batters in victory STARKVILLE – Identical 4-1 scores ended the weekend for the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program,…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Walks-Off Eastern Michigan on Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-walks-off-eastern-michigan-on-saturday/): Dawgs walk off for the third time in 2021 on Tanner’s blast to left center against Eastern Michigan STARKVILLE – On a beautiful afternoon at Dudy Noble Field, the No. 2…
- [No. 2 Diamond Dawgs Tops Eastern Michigan 14-0 to Open Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-diamond-dawgs-tops-eastern-michigan-14-0-to-open-series/): State runs scoreless innings streak to a modern day school-record 36 innings with fourth straight shutout STARKVILLE – A fourth straight shutout helped the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program to…
- [#SBW21: Super Bulldog Weekend Set For April 16-18](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sbw21-super-bulldog-weekend-set-for-april-16-18/): STARKVILLE – A Mississippi State spring homecoming tradition returns April 16-18 with the annual Super Bulldog Weekend on the MSU campus. Coach Chris Lemonis‘ No. 2 nationally ranked Diamond Dawgs will take on…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Eastern Michigan](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-eastern-michigan/): Diamond Dawgs, Eagles will meet at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 11 in the opener of a three-game series STARKVILLE – The final weekend before conference play arrives sees the No.…
- [Mississippi State Baseball ‘Dawg Talk’ Begins March 15 at Uno Mas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-dawg-talk-begins-march-15-at-uno-mas/): Dawg Talk with head coach Chris Lemonis and the “Voice of the Diamond Dawgs” Jim Ellis begins March 15 at Uno Mas STARKVILLE – Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis will kick…
- [Dawgs Post Third Straight Shutout in Victory over ULL](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-post-third-straight-shutout-in-victory-over-ull/): Dawgs post three straight shutouts for the first time since March 22-24, 1976 STARKVILLE – More than a few pages had to be turned and a litany of results scoured as…
- [No. 2 Baseball Blanks Grambling](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-baseball-blanks-grambling/): Pitching staff posts back-to-back shutouts for first time since 2016; Offense post double-digit runs for second straight game STARKVILLE – Pitching has led the way, but the offense has come up…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Grambling/Louisiana Lafayette](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-grambling-louisiana-lafayette/): Diamond Dawgs host pair of 6 p.m. midweek tilts at Dudy Noble Field STARKVILLE – Amidst 10 games in 14 days, the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program will continue its…
- [GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INFORMATION FOR MIDWEEK GAMES VS. GRAMBLING & LOUISIANA](https://leftfieldlounge.com/general-admission-ticket-information-for-midweek-games-vs-grambling-louisiana/): Based on updates in Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ latest Executive Order, Mississippi State Athletics is beginning to optimize capacity at Dudy Noble Field. We are excited to announce that 1,000…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Jackson Fristoe Tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-jackson-fristoe-tabbed-sec-freshman-of-the-week/): Fristoe fired six perfect innings to earn his first career victory in State’s combined no-hitter against Kent State on Sunday STARKVILLE – Perfection in many aspects of life is unattainable and…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball No-Hits Kent State for Series Win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-no-hits-kent-state-for-series-win/): Fristoe, Sims, Tepper and Tullar combine to strike out 13 and allow only three base runners in MSU’s first no-hitter since 1999 STARKVILLE – The anatomy of a no-hitter is usually…
- [No. 2 Baseball Drops Decision to Kent State on Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-baseball-drops-decision-to-kent-state-on-saturday/): Dubrule and James each collect multi-hit games, Allen moves hitting streak to seven games STARKVILLE – The game-tying run stood on deck in the ninth inning, but No. 2 Mississippi State…
- [Pitching, Big Inning Leads No. 2 Baseball Past Kent State in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pitching-big-inning-leads-no-2-baseball-past-kent-state-in-series-opener/): Pitching staff fans 15 batters, offense scores six times in the fifth for series-opening win STARKVILLE – After falling behind 3-1 to visiting Kent State, No. 2 Mississippi State baseball’s pitching staff…
- [Staying Up With College Baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/staying-up-with-college-baseball/): If you have ever wondered how to keep up with college baseball games other than the Diamond Dogs, here’s how to do it. Begin by clicking the Scoreboard link on…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Kent State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-kent-state/): Diamond Dawgs and Golden Flashes meet for the first time since 2001 NCAA Regional STARKVILLE – Entering the weekend with three straight wins, the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program will…
- [March 4 Updated Leftfield Lounge Servicing Info](https://leftfieldlounge.com/march-4-updated-leftfield-lounge-servicing-info/): Thank you for your patience and we transition into some new operating procedures based on the most recent Executive Order issued by the Governor.  Beginning this weekend, we will open…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Fans 20 in Victory over Southern Miss](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-fans-20-in-victory-over-southern-miss/): MSU strikes out 20 batter for the first time since 2002 against Jacksonville State PEARL, Miss. – Houston Harding struck out a career-best nine batters in the start and Logan Tanner drove in…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Adjusts Weekend Schedule](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-adjusts-weekend-schedule/): Diamond Dawgs will host Kent State for a three-game series starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 5 STARKVILLE – The weekend baseball series between Tennessee Tech and No. 5 Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: vs. Southern Miss](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-vs-southern-miss/): Bulldogs and Golden Eagles meet at Trustmark Park with first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3 STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball program will play its fourth neutral…
- [STATEMENT FROM MSU ATHLETICS ON GOVERNOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT](https://leftfieldlounge.com/statement-from-msu-athletics-on-governors-announcement/): Based on updates in Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ latest Executive Order, Mississippi State Athletics will optimize capacity at events in the near future while maintaining appropriate health and safety standards. The…
- [Mississippi State Baseball and Southern Miss to Play Wednesday in Pearl](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-and-southern-miss-to-play-wednesday-in-pearl/): Bulldogs and Golden Eagles move game to Wednesday, March 3 due to forecasted weather in the area on Tuesday STARKVILLE – Spectrum Events announced on Monday (March 1) that the No.…
- [No. 5 Mississippi State Baseball Walks Off Tulane for Second Straight Game to Take the Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-5-mississippi-state-baseball-walks-off-tulane-for-second-straight-game-to-take-the-series/): Allen delivers second career walk-off hit to give State series victory over Tulane STARKVILLE – It was a weekend of drama at Dudy Noble Field as weather loomed early in the…
- [Series Finale with Tulane Moved to Noon Start](https://leftfieldlounge.com/series-finale-with-tulane-moved-to-noon-start/): Bulldogs and Green Wave will play the rubber game at Noon on Sunday, Feb. 28 STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball program will close out its series with Tulane at a…
- [Luke Hancock’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Lifts No. 5 Mississippi State Baseball Over Tulane to Even Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/luke-hancocks-walk-off-grand-slam-lifts-no-5-mississippi-state-baseball-over-tulane-to-even-series/): Hancock blasts third home run of the season for first-career walk-off hit STARKVILLE – Growing up 40 miles from Dudy Noble Field, sophomore Luke Hancock is well aware that The Dude is a…
- [No. 5 Mississippi State Baseball Drops Series Opener to Tulane](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-5-mississippi-state-baseball-drops-series-opener-to-tulane/): Hatcher extends career-long reached base streak to 12 games, Allen chips in two hits in loss to Green Wave STARKVILLE – An early lead for the No. 5 Mississippi State baseball…
- [Important MSU Student Baseball Gameday Info](https://leftfieldlounge.com/important-msu-student-baseball-gameday-info/): Here is a quick video with important information for Mississippi State students who will be attending baseball games at Dudy Noble Field this year. Tap the video to play.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Tulane](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-tulane/): Diamond Dawgs meet up with former SEC foe Tulane for weekend series at Dudy Noble Field STARKVILLE – Two of the 13 founding members of the Southeastern Conference will meet at…
- [No. 5 Mississippi State Baseball Opens Home Slate with Victory Over Jackson State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-5-mississippi-state-baseball-opens-home-slate-with-victory-over-jackson-state/): James blasts first home run of the season, pitching staff holds JSU to just two hits STARKVILLE – The No. 5 Mississippi State baseball program opened the home portion of its…
- [More Fun, Plenty of Strikeouts, Six Top 12 Nationally Teams, SEC Wins 8-1 in Games](https://leftfieldlounge.com/more-fun-plenty-of-strikeouts-six-top-12-nationally-teams-sec-wins-8-1-in-games/): Former Mississippi State Baseball SID Bo Carter brings you this article from Monday at the State Farm College Baseball Showdown in Arlington, TX. And who other than Bo would remember…
- [Can College Baseball Season Start Any Better Than This?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/can-college-baseball-season-start-any-better-than-this/): Former Mississippi State Baseball SID Bo Carter covered the tournament this past weekend for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Good material from a former Bulldog!! Click below to read…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Host Jackson State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-jackson-state/): Bulldogs and Tigers meet for the 61st time in program history on Wednesday at Dudy Noble Field STARKVILLE – After a pair of top 10 victories on opening weekend at the…
- [Sims Tabbed for SEC, Golden Spikes Weekly Award](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sims-tabbed-for-sec-golden-spikes-weekly-award/): Sims opens 2021 with a 10-strikeout relief performance against No. 12 Texas at the State Farm College Baseball Showdown STARKVILLE – Twelve batters came to the plate against Mississippi State baseball’s…
- [Baseball Topples No. 12 Texas Tech in Showdown Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-topples-no-12-texas-tech-in-showdown-finale/): Hancock hits second home run of the weekend against the Red Raiders ARLINGTON, Texas – For the third straight season, the No. 8 Mississippi State baseball program faced off with No.…
- [Left Field Lounge Pre-Game Servicing Schedule](https://leftfieldlounge.com/left-field-lounge-pre-game-servicing-schedule/): Just a quick reminder that the Left Field Lounge will be open today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for another opportunity to move in supplies.  As the season gets…
- [Baseball Drops 3-2 Decision to No. 13 TCU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-drops-3-2-decision-to-no-13-tcu/): Rowdey Jordan homers for second straight game at the event ARLINGTON, Texas – A ninth-inning rally came up short, as pitching ruled the opening game of day two at the State…
- [Sims Shines in Season-Opening Victory over Texas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sims-shines-in-season-opening-victory-over-texas/): Dawgs get 18 strikeouts from the pitching staff, homers from Hancock and Rowdey Jordan in win over Longhorns ARLINGTON, Texas – Baseball blue bloods matched up in the opening game of…
- [Mississippi State Alters Midweek Series against Jackson State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-alters-midweek-series-against-jackson-state/): State will now face the Tigers in one game on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. STARKVILLE – With its opening weekend schedule changed due to weather, the Mississippi State baseball…
- [Collegiate Baseball Writers Name Price to Stopper of the Year Watch List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/collegiate-baseball-writers-name-price-to-stopper-of-the-year-watch-list/): STARKVILLE – Spencer Price received a significant appraisal ahead of the 2021 season as the reliever was named to the initial watch list for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: State Farm College Baseball Showdown](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-state-farm-college-baseball-showdown/): Mississippi State will open the season at Globe Life Field against a trio of ranked opponents from the Big 12 STARKVILLE – After 364 days of waiting, the Mississippi State baseball…
- [Sports brought normalcy to 'abnormal world,' SEC chief tells Hoover chamber](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sports-brought-normalcy-to-abnormal-world-sec-chief-tells-hoover-chamber/): Ran across this article in the Hoover Sun today. After cancelling the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met last spring, the commissioner is ready to get back to the Met…
- [The Top 10 MLB Prospects At The State Farm College Baseball Showdown](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-top-10-mlb-prospects-at-the-state-farm-college-baseball-showdown/): As we get closer to the 2021 opener in the State Farm College Baseball Showdown Saturday at 11 AM CT. Three Mississippi State players are listed among the top 10…
- [MacLeod Named to Golden Spikes Award Preseason List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/macleod-named-to-golden-spikes-award-preseason-list/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball left-handed pitcher Christian MacLeod added another preseason accolade to his resume, as USA Baseball announced the third-year freshman as part of the 55-player preseason list for the Golden…
- [Baseball Set for 11 National Broadcasts in 2021](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-set-for-11-national-broadcasts-in-2021/): STARKVILLE – The Southeastern Conference office and ESPN have announced the television coverage for the 2021 baseball season, with Mississippi State slated for at least 11 appearances on the ESPN family…
- [Feb 19 UPDATE - Left Field Lounge Move In Schedule Change](https://leftfieldlounge.com/feb-19-update-left-field-lounge-move-in-schedule-change/): Due to significant ice accumulations, expected overnight temperatures well below freezing and inadequate sunshine today, Left Field Lounge move in is canceled for tomorrow, Saturday, February 19.  We will proceed…
- [Athlon Sports College Baseball Top 25 Rankings for 2021](https://leftfieldlounge.com/athlon-sports-college-baseball-top-25-rankings-for-2021/): Here is another preseason Top 25 ranking, this time from Athlon Sports. Tap the image below to check out where the Diamond Dogs were ranked. Athlon Sports College Baseball Top…
- [Tracking College Baseball Postponements, Cancellations Due To Covid-19](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tracking-college-baseball-postponements-cancellations-due-to-covid-19/): 2021 is going to be an interesting college baseball season to say the least. To help track all the Covid-19 cancellations and postponements, Baseball America is providing this tracking page.…
- [Inclement weather pushes back start of College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field](https://leftfieldlounge.com/inclement-weather-pushes-back-start-of-college-baseball-showdown-at-globe-life-field/): With the State Farm College Baseball Showdown just a few days away, here is an article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tap the link below to read the article. Inclement…
- [State Farm College Baseball Showdown Schedule Altered for Opening Weekend](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-farm-college-baseball-showdown-schedule-altered-for-opening-weekend/): STARKVILLE – The start of the 2021 State Farm College Baseball Showdown has been moved back one day to Saturday, February 20 due to the current weather conditions affecting Texas, Mississippi…
- [MLB draft prospects 2021: Ranking top 50 players in the class](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-draft-prospects-2021-ranking-top-50-players-in-the-class/): College baseball starts this week, so it only makes sense that someone should put out a list of Top 50 draft prospects. CBS Sports leads the way, with this Top…
- [How the SEC plans to complete its 56 game baseball season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/how-the-sec-plans-to-complete-its-56-game-baseball-season/): If any of you were/are wondering how the SEC came to the decision on how they would play the regular 56 game regular season this year in the middle of…
- [SEC team cancels season-opening baseball series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-team-cancels-season-opening-baseball-series/): You knew it was going to happen. You just didn’t know it would be this soon. Kentucky announced Sunday that the Wildcats’ opening series against North Carolina has been canceled…
- [Pedro Gomez's legacy will live on through foundation for students](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pedro-gomezs-legacy-will-live-on-through-foundation-for-students/): It was just a week ago on February 4th that a buddy and I got a text from Pedro with a photo of him at the 2016 MSU regional. He…
- [MLB unveils new format for minor league baseball divisions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-unveils-new-format-for-minor-league-baseball-divisions/): You’ve heard about it since last summer’s short round MLB draft. MLB wanted to reorganize their minor league system. And today, they announced how it would be structured, AND that…
- [CBS College Baseball 2021 Season Preview](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cbs-college-baseball-2021-season-preview/): CBS Sports shared their 2021 NCAA College Baseball preview. Tap the image below to read the entire article. CBS 2021 NCAA Baseball Preview
- [LIVE Local Dallas-Fort Worth TV with Mississippi State flavor](https://leftfieldlounge.com/live-local-dallas-fort-worth-tv-with-mississippi-state-flavor/): If you are heading to the College Baseball Showdown in Arlington, TX next week, you can check out local CBS affiliate KTVT CBS 11 in Dallas-Fort Worth. One reason to…
- [Mississippi State Announces Fan Attendance Guidelines For Softball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-announces-fan-attendance-guidelines-for-softball/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State announced capacity restrictions and safety guidelines for the 2021 softball season on Tuesday (Feb. 9). The Bulldogs open the season on Saturday, Feb. 13 with a double-header…
- [2021 SEC Baseball Coaches Preseason Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-sec-baseball-coaches-preseason-poll/): The 2021 SEC Baseball Coaches Preseason poll was released today. Click to view the results of the poll. 2021 SEC Baseball Coaches Preseason Poll () – First place votes Western…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Trio Earns Preseason All-SEC](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-trio-earns-preseason-all-sec/): Allen earns first team honors STARKVILLE –  With the 2021 college baseball season just eight days away, the final piece of the 2021 preseason awards picture was released by the…
- [College Baseball Nation Preseason NCAA Tournament Field of 64 Projection](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-baseball-nation-preseason-ncaa-tournament-field-of-64-projection/): The college baseball season officially begins next week, and College Baseball Nation has released their first Field of 64 projection of the year. With expanded rosters and the shortened MLB…
- [Baseball America 2021 Preseason Projected Field of 64](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-america-2021-preseason-projected-field-of-64/): College baseball season has nearly arrived. Opening Day is a little more than a week away and around the country teams are getting ready to start on the Road to…
- [Eric Cerantola hopes to take the next step](https://leftfieldlounge.com/eric-cerantola-hopes-to-take-the-next-step/)
- [Left Field Lounge Move In - Feb 5 UPDATE](https://leftfieldlounge.com/left-field-lounge-move-in-feb-5-update/): In order to accommodate those who will be traveling, we are adding Friday, Feb 12 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. to this schedule.  Following is the complete schedule for…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Earns No. 7 Ranking from USA Today](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-earns-no-7-ranking-from-usa-today/): Dawgs are consensus top 10 team entering 2021 as the coaches rank MSU No. 7 entering the season STARKVILLE – The final preseason poll for the 2021 season arrived on Thursday…
- [Virtual Media Days: Scott Foxhall Transcript](https://leftfieldlounge.com/virtual-media-days-scott-foxhall-transcript/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball program wrapped up its two-day Virtual Media Days event. Assistant coach/pitching coach Scott Foxhall and assistant coach Kyle Cheesebrough each talked to the media about…
- [Left Field Lounge Move In Scheduled for February 19 - 21](https://leftfieldlounge.com/left-field-lounge-move-in-scheduled-for-february-19-21/): Left Field Lounge will be open to move in supplies for the 2021 season Friday through Sunday, February 19 – 21 at the following times:   Friday, February 19 from 3…
- [Baseball Earns Fourth Top 10 Ranking Heading into 2021](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-earns-fourth-top-10-ranking-heading-into-2021/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State is a consensus top 10 team entering the 2021 season after the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association tabbed the Diamond Dawgs as No. 7 in the publication’s…
- [Virtual Media Days: Chris Lemonis Transcript](https://leftfieldlounge.com/virtual-media-days-chris-lemonis-transcript/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball program held its first media availability of the spring on Tuesday (February 2) to kick off the two-day Virtual Media Days event. Head coach Chris…
- [THREE-DAY TOURNAMENT PASSES SOLD OUT FOR STATE FARM COLLEGE BASEBALL SHOWDOWN](https://leftfieldlounge.com/three-day-tournament-passes-sold-out-for-state-farm-college-baseball-showdown/): Single Day Tickets Still Available Arlington, TX – Ticket sales for 2021 State Farm College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field have been brisk. All available three-day Tournament Passes have been sold for…
- [Mississippi State Announces Game Day Operational Guidelines, Capacity and Updates for Dudy Noble Field in 2021](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-announces-game-day-operational-guidelines-capacity-and-updates-for-dudy-noble-field-in-2021/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Athletics announced Thursday (Jan. 28) a reduced capacity at Dudy Noble Field for the 2021 season in compliance with state and local guidelines. Properly spaced and marked…
- [MLB will host its first-ever draft combine](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-will-host-its-first-ever-draft-combine/): Tap on the image below to read the article
- [Baseball America Tabs State No. 8 Entering 2021](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-america-tabs-state-no-8-entering-2021/): STARKVILLE – The fourth preseason poll of 2021 in the form of Baseball America’s preseason top 25, which tabbed the Mississippi State baseball program as the No. 8 team in its…
- [Baseball Tabbed Top 10 in Collegiate Baseball Preseason Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-tabbed-top-10-in-collegiate-baseball-preseason-poll/): STARKVILLE – For the first time since at least 1998, the Mississippi State baseball program will begin back-to-back seasons ranked among the top 10 nationally in Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s preseason poll,…
- [2021 State Farm College Baseball Showdown](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-state-farm-college-baseball-showdown/): ARLINGTON, Texas –Globe Life Field will host the Mississippi State baseball program for the season-opening State Farm College Baseball Show on February 19-21, as the Texas Rangers announced the pairing of…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Announces 2021 Schedule](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-announces-2021-schedule/): STARKVILLE – The crack of the bat and pop of the glove will return in just 31 days, as the Mississippi State baseball program and head coach Chris Lemonis announced the 2021 schedule…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Adds Another Top 10 Preseason Rankings](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-adds-another-top-10-preseason-rankings/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball program is now 3-for-3 on the preseason rankings front, as D1Baseball has tabbed the program as the No. 7 team in the country entering the…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Completes Sweep at Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-completes-sweep-at-alabama/): Harding retires 15 straight batters in relief to earn the victory and secure State’s fourth series sweep of 2021  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – All nine starters collected a hit for the No.…
- [2021 SEC Tournament Bracket Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-sec-tournament-bracket-announced/): Tuesday-Sunday, May 25-30 Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover, Ala. Tuesday, May 25              Game 1 (9:30 a.m.) – #6 Florida vs. # 11 Kentucky [SEC Network] Game 2 (TBD) –  #7 South Carolina…
- [Baseball Canada announces WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier roster](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-canada-announces-wbsc-baseball-americas-qualifier-roster/): Former Mississippi State great Jacob Robson has been named to the roster for Baseball Canada as they make a push for the 2022 Summer Olympics in Japan. Tap the link…
- [Ron Darling, Frank Viola and NCAA baseball's greatest game ever, 40 years on](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ron-darling-frank-viola-and-ncaa-baseballs-greatest-game-ever-40-years-on/): With NCAA Regionals starting up in a couple of weeks, here is a story about a fantastic pitchers duel in a regional in 1981. 12 innings, final score 1-0. And…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Allen, Sims Tabbed Semifinalists for Howser Trophy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-allen-sims-tabbed-semifinalists-for-howser-trophy/): Allen, Sims mark second Diamond Dawg duo to earn semifinalist honors in the same season STARKVILLE – The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) has released the list of semifinalists for…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Grabs Series with Shutout Win at Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-grabs-series-with-shutout-win-at-alabama/): Bednar throws career-best eight innings with 11 strikeouts to earn sixth win of the season TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A career-high eight innings from Will Bednar and multi-RBI games from Tanner Allen and Luke Hancock helped the No.…
- [MacLeod, Sims Lead No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Past Alabama, 4-2, in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/macleod-sims-lead-no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-past-alabama-4-2-in-series-opener/): Diamond Dawgs deliver all four runs in the seventh inning, MacLeod and Sims fan 15 in series-opening victory TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A sparkling performance from Christian MacLeod and timely hitting pushed…
- [2021 college baseball: Conference tournament brackets, automatic qualifiers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-college-baseball-conference-tournament-brackets-automatic-qualifiers/): Here is information for you to follow along in the next 10 days when seeing which teams automatically qualify for the field of 64 based on their tournament champion. Ought…
- [Windsor's Robson, Rutckyj hoping to help Canada secure an Olympic berth in baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/windsors-robson-rutckyj-hoping-to-help-canada-secure-an-olympic-berth-in-baseball/): Former Mississippi State star and current Detroit Tigers farmhand Jacob Robson is off to help the Baseball Canada earn a berth in the upcoming Olympics. Tap below to read the…
- [Mississippi State’s Logan Tanner Named Semifinalist for Buster Posey Award](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-states-logan-tanner-named-semifinalist-for-buster-posey-award/): Logan Tanner one of 16 semifinalists for national catcher of the year award STARKVILLE – Second-year freshman catcher Logan Tanner has been named a semifinalist for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of…
- [SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SINGLE-SESSION TICKETS ON SALE MAY 22](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-tournament-single-session-tickets-on-sale-may-22/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 20, 2021) –Single session tickets to the 2021 Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, May 22 at 6 p.m. CT or one hour…
- [Tournament Time App now available](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tournament-time-app-now-available/): I am working on an app to take you through the postseason, from Conference tournaments through the College World Series. Four tournaments, one app. Right now. the SWAC tournament link…
- [College World Series in Omaha will be at 100% capacity](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-world-series-in-omaha-will-be-at-100-capacity/): The NCAA says limits to be set by local municipalities. Omaha says “Le’s Do it at 100%!!” Tap below to read the full article from the Omaha World Herald!
- [NCAA updates protocols for championship attendance and masking](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-updates-protocols-for-championship-attendance-and-masking/): It’s official. The NCAA has lifted it’s capacity and masking order in deference to local standards. Tap below to read the NCAA statement.
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Stone Simmons Named to SEC Community Service Team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-stone-simmons-named-to-sec-community-service-team/): Simmons led all Diamond Dawgs in community service hours during the 2020-21 academic year BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In his first season on campus, second-year freshman baseball student-athlete Stone Simmons was honored for his…
- [NCAA expected to announce 100% capacity for College World Series in Omaha](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-expected-to-announce-100-capacity-for-college-world-series-in-omaha/): Just saw this from the Omaha World-Herald regarding stadium capacity at the College World Series. Tap below for the article.
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Earns Rain-Shortened Victory over Jacksonville State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-earns-rain-shortened-victory-over-jacksonville-state/): Hancock has two hits, smacks 10th home run of the season in win over Gamecocks STARKVILLE – The No. 3 Mississippi State baseball program won its final regular season home game…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Jacksonville State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-jacksonville-state/): Mississippi State and Jacksonville State will meet for the 13th time on Tuesday night STARKVILLE – The final regular season home game arrives in the form of a midweek tilt against…
- [2021 Women's College World Series: Softball bracket, schedule, scores](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-womens-college-world-series-softball-bracket-schedule-scores/): The Mississippi State Softball team will be participating in NCAA postseason tournament this year. Tap the image to see the bracket, schedule, location and times for the softball team on…
- [Starkville turning heads as 6A playoffs roll on](https://leftfieldlounge.com/starkville-turning-heads-as-6a-playoffs-roll-on/): Former Diamond Dog Luke Atkins is turning heads as he leads his Starkville Yellowjacket baseball team through the Mississippi high school baseball playoffs. Tap below to read the article from…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Drops Series Finale against Missouri](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-drops-series-finale-against-missouri/): Hancock and Tanner hit back-to-back home runs for second time in 2021 STARKVILLE – It was a day for the offense on Saturday (May 15) at Dudy Noble Field, as the…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Falls to Missouri, 7-6](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-falls-to-missouri-7-6/): Allen paces offense with three hits and two RBIs in middle game versus Missouri STARKVILLE – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program scratched and clawed all night against Missouri, however,…
- [Mississippi State’s Dudy Noble Field Among Possible NCAA Regional Sites on the Road to Omaha](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-states-dudy-noble-field-among-possible-ncaa-regional-sites-on-the-road-to-omaha/): Dudy Noble Field among possible sites for 2021 NCAA Regional and Super Regional STARKVILLE – The Carnegie Hall of College Baseball, Dudy Noble Field, is among the 20 sites selected by…
- [Barstool Sports offers a place to play for women's teams who missed out at NCAA Baton Rouge Regional](https://leftfieldlounge.com/barstool-sports-offers-a-place-to-play-for-womens-teams-who-missed-out-at-ncaa-baton-rouge-regional/): Here is an interesting twist to the NCAA cancellation of the Baton Rouge golf regional this week. Tap below to read the article.
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Rallies for 5-4 Victory Over Missouri](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-rallies-for-5-4-victory-over-missouri/): Dubrule drove in go-ahead runs in seventh inning, Sims closes out seventh save of the year STARKVILLE – Life is never easy in the Southeastern Conference and on Thursday (May 13)…
- [NCAA set to announce finalists for regional baseball venues](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-set-to-announce-finalists-for-regional-baseball-venues/): This article from the Miami Herald with a look at the upcoming Regional Host site announcement.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Missouri](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-missouri/): Mississippi State and Missouri will meet for the 12th time in Thursday’s series opener STARKVILLE – The final home weekend series of 2021 will begin on Thursday (May 13) as the…
- [Baton Rouge NCAA Golf Regional Canceled Due to Course Conditions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baton-rouge-ncaa-golf-regional-canceled-due-to-course-conditions/): Mississippi State Women’s Golf was set to compete in the NCAA Baton Rouge Golf Regional, that was cancelled today. State will continue on to the NCAA Championship. Tap below to…
- [Mississippi State to Dedicate “Cool Papa” Bell Plaza Thursday at Dudy Noble Field](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-to-dedicate-cool-papa-bell-plaza-thursday-at-dudy-noble-field/): Bell a Starkville native is a part of the Professional Baseball Hall of Fame and Negro League Museum’s Field of Legends STARKVILLE – One of the greatest baseball players of all…
- [Mississippi State pitcher Carlisle Koestler hopes to cap storybook career with Omaha run](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-pitcher-carlisle-koestler-hopes-to-cap-storybook-career-with-omaha-run/): Take a minute to read this good article about Carlisle Koestler and his journey to get to Mississippi State. Tap the link below to read the full article.
- [Nevada's Tyler Bosetti homers in NCAA-record 9th straight game, breaking mark that stood for 30 years](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nevadas-tyler-bosetti-homers-in-ncaa-record-9th-straight-game-breaking-mark-that-stood-for-30-years/): Hit homer runs in 9 straight years. Tap below to read about it.
- [Dubrule Named Finalist for Senior CLASS Award](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dubrule-named-finalist-for-senior-class-award/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State graduate student baseball student-athlete Scotty Dubrule has been named one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Cancels Midweek Contest with UT Martin](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-cancels-midweek-contest-with-ut-martin/): STARKVILLE – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program has announced that the Tuesday (May 11) contest against UT Martin has been cancelled due to impending weather. Mississippi State will now…
- [Rangers Place Kohei Arihara on Injured List, Claim Jack Kruger](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rangers-place-kohei-arihara-on-injured-list-claim-jack-kruger/): Former Diamond Dawg Jack Kruger has been claimed by the Texas Ranger. Tap the image to read the article.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host UT Martin](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-ut-martin/): Diamond Dawg Gameday: host UT Martin Mississippi State and UT Martin meet for 10th time in program history, first since 2016 STARKVILLE – A five game homestand will start on Tuesday…
- [Mississippi State becomes first university to use Compass NIL platform for its athletes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-becomes-first-university-to-use-compass-nil-platform-for-its-athletes/): Tap the link below to read an article in The Clarion Ledger about MSU’s NIL platform.
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Allen, Sims Tabbed as Finalists for Ferriss Trophy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-allen-sims-tabbed-as-finalists-for-ferriss-trophy/): Allen, Sims mark second straight duo named finalists for the award that honors Mississippi’s best college baseball student-athlete STARKVILLE – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program will have a pair…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s MacLeod Earns Second SEC Pitcher of the Week Honor of 2021](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-macleod-earns-second-sec-pitcher-of-the-week-honor-of-2021/): MacLeod earns second Pitcher of the Week honor for 2021 after seven shutout innings at South Carolina STARKVILLE – After firing seven shutout innings on Friday at South Carolina, third-year freshman…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Drops Series Finale at South Carolina in Extra Innings](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-drops-series-finale-at-south-carolina-in-extra-innings/): Allen, Jordan each homer in series finale as State ends weekend with sixth SEC series victory COLUMBIA, S.C. – It was a game of momentum swings and for the first time…
- [TICKETS SOLD OUT as of May 12 -- SEC Baseball Tournament Tickets On Sale May 12](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-tournament-tickets-on-sale-may-12/): Here is the official SEC announcement about SEC Tournament tickets, protocol, and fan events. Tap below to read the full release, and when to begin purchasing tickets.
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Takes Series Over South Carolina](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-takes-series-over-south-carolina/): Diamond Dawgs hit three home runs, Logan Tanner hits 10th of the season COLUMBIA, S.C. – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program locked up its sixth SEC series win with…
- [College pitcher whose prosthetic arm was stolen says he'll give away donations for new one to charity](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-pitcher-whose-prosthetic-arm-was-stolen-says-hell-give-away-donations-for-new-one-to-charity/): Someone in South Dakota stole a $20,000 custom fitted prosthetic arm from a baseball player. Tap below to read the article.
- [Pirates Pitcher Supports Mississippi State Player, Brother](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pirates-pitcher-supports-mississippi-state-player-brother/): Good article today from the Greenwood Commonwealth about the Bednar brothers. Tap the link below to read it.
- [No. 2 Diamond Dawgs Shutout South Carolina in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-diamond-dawgs-shutout-south-carolina-in-series-opener/): MacLeod fires seven shutout innings to help MSU blank South Carolina in series opener COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the ninth time in 2021, the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program opened…
- [Kruger Makes MLB Debut for Los Angeles Angels](https://leftfieldlounge.com/kruger-makes-mlb-debut-for-los-angeles-angels/): STARKVILLE – Major League dreams came true for California native Jack Kruger in Anaheim Thursday (May 6) night. The catcher from Calabasas, California, who spent 2016 helping Mississippi State baseball capture an SEC…
- [NCAA releases post season schedule and CWS brackets](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-releases-post-season-schedule-and-cws-brackets/): The NCAA release the 2021 post season schedule information, including selection day date and time, and regional, super regional and CWS dates. Tap below to read the entire release.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: at South Carolina](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-at-south-carolina/): Diamond Dawgs meet South Carolina for 76th time on Friday night at Founders Park COLUMBIA, S.C. – With three weekends left in the regular season, the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball…
- [2021 SEC Baseball Tournament Tie Break Procedures](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-sec-baseball-tournament-tie-break-procedures/): As we get to the final three weeks of the regular season, I know some of you like to play math games and figure tie breaks for the SEC Tournament.…
- [2021 SEC Tournament Ticket Information](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-sec-tournament-ticket-information/): Ticket sales for the 2021 SEC Tournament begins at 10 AM CT May 11. For more infomration, tap the image below. Also, tap below if you are interested in securing…
- [No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball Rolls Past The Citadel, 10-2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-mississippi-state-baseball-rolls-past-the-citadel-10-2/): Cumbest, Tanner each hit two-run home runs in the victory CHARLESTON, S.C. – A five-run top of the fifth inning, highlighted by a pair of two-run home runs, helped the No.…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: at The Citadel](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-at-the-citadel/): Diamond Dawgs meet The Citadel for the first time in program history in Charleston, South Carolina CHARLESTON, S.C. – For the third time this season, the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball…
- [Citadel grad Chris Lemonis returns with one of college baseball’s best teams](https://leftfieldlounge.com/citadel-grad-chris-lemonis-returns-with-one-of-college-baseballs-best-teams/): Good article from the Charleston Post and Courier about Chris Lemonis and the Diamond Dawgs. Tap to read the article.
- [No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball Sweeps Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-mississippi-state-baseball-sweeps-texas-am/): Harding throw five scoreless innings of relief, Tullar collects first career save in series finale STARKVILLE – For the third time this season in SEC play, the No. 4 Mississippi State…
- [No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball Grabs Series with Doubleheader Opening Victory over Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-mississippi-state-baseball-grabs-series-with-doubleheader-opening-victory-over-texas-am/): Pitching staff fans 10 batters, Cumbest collects lone MSU RBI in opener of doubleheader STARKVILLE – The No. 4 Mississippi State baseball program opened its doubleheader with a 3-2 win over…
- [No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball Walks Off Texas A&M in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-mississippi-state-baseball-walks-off-texas-am-in-series-opener/): Allen posted four hits, scored three runs, drove in two RBIs and delivered his third career walk off hit STARKVILLE – It took 12 innings, but the No. 4 Mississippi State…
- [Bluefield State College wins inaugural Black College World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bluefield-state-college-wins-inaugural-black-college-world-series/): Bluefield State College in Bluefield, WV has won the inaugural Black College World Series. Tap the read more icon for the full report.
- [Longtime MSU fan the first to bring truck for seating to Left Field Lounge](https://leftfieldlounge.com/longtime-msu-fan-the-first-to-bring-truck-for-seating-to-left-field-lounge/): Click the link below to read an article from the The Dispatch about the old Leftfield Lounge.
- [Initial Shuckers 2021 Roster Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/initial-shuckers-2021-roster-announced/): Four of Brewers Top 20 Prospects, including former Diamond Dawg great Ethan Small, are on the projected Opening Day roster. Tap below to read the article.
- [Baltimore Orioles' top prospects highlight Delmarva Shorebirds' 2021 roster](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baltimore-orioles-top-prospects-highlight-delmarva-shorebirds-2021-roster/): Former Diamond Dawg Jordan Westburg is beginning his professional career with the Delmarva Shorebirds this week. Tap below to read the article
- [Third Ron Polk Ring of Honor Class To Be Inducted May 1](https://leftfieldlounge.com/third-ron-polk-ring-of-honor-class-to-be-inducted-may-1/): Quartet to be inducted on Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. on the Adkerson Plaza of Dudy Noble Field STARKVILLE – The third class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor will see…
- [Registration Now Open for MSU Baseball Summer Camps](https://leftfieldlounge.com/registration-now-open-for-msu-baseball-summer-camps/): Registration is now available for summer camps at The Dude! Click the link below for more info and to register.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: vs Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-vs-texas-am/): Bulldogs and Aggies meet for 34th time in program history, 22nd time as SEC foes in series opener STARKVILLE – With just one month remaining in the regular season, the No.…
- [NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group updates guidance for testing of fully vaccinated individuals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-covid-19-medical-advisory-group-updates-guidance-for-testing-of-fully-vaccinated-individuals/): The NCAA has just updated there Covid-19 guidelines for testing of fully vaccinated individuals. Click the link below to read all about it
- [Riverwalk Stadium Hosts Inaugural Black College World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/riverwalk-stadium-hosts-inaugural-black-college-world-series/): The inaugural Black College World Series began today. For more information, click on the link below.
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Sims Among Midseason Candidates for Stopper of the Year](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-sims-among-midseason-candidates-for-stopper-of-the-year/): Sims owns lowest ERA among Power 5 student-athletes on the publications list STARKVILLE – The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association has announced its Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List and…
- [SEC, Sun Belt update COVID-19 protocols to ease testing among those who are fully vaccinated](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-sun-belt-update-covid-19-protocols-to-ease-testing-among-those-who-are-fully-vaccinated/): The SEC will not require fully vaccinated individuals who are asymptomatic to participate in the league’s surveillance testing program, according to an updated version of its COVID-19 protocols.  Tap the…
- [Coach Polk continues to invest in MSU baseball program](https://leftfieldlounge.com/coach-polk-continues-to-invest-in-msu-baseball-program/): Click the link below to read the article about Coach Polk and his continued investment in MSU Baseball. Coach Polk continues to invest in MSU baseball program
- [April 26 Baseball America Top 25 Baseball Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/april-26-baseball-america-top-25-baseball-poll/): Click the link below to see the Baseball America poll for April 26, 2021 April 26 BaseballAmerica Top 25 Baseball Poll
- [April 26 USAToday Coaches Top 25 Baseball Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/april-26-usatoday-coaches-top-25-baseball-poll/): Click the link below to see the USAToday Coaches poll for April 26, 2021 April 26 USAToday Coaches Top 25 Baseball Poll
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Drops Series Finale at Vanderbilt, 7-4](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-drops-series-finale-at-vanderbilt-7-4/): Allen posts three hits, hits sixth home run of the season in finale at Vanderbilt NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After grabbing an early 4-0 lead, the No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Evens Series with 7-4 Victory at No. 3 Vanderbilt on Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-evens-series-with-7-4-victory-at-no-3-vanderbilt-on-saturday/): Bednar fans eight and Logan Tanner drives in three RBIs in win over Commodores NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program never trailed in its 7-4 victory at…
- [No. 2 Mississippi State Baseball Falls in Series Opener at No. 3 Vanderbilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-mississippi-state-baseball-falls-in-series-opener-at-no-3-vanderbilt/): Jordan moves reached base streak to 22 games with two-hit night in series opener versus Commodores NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A run in the first and one in the ninth was not…
- [NCAA updates fan attendance policy for upcoming outdoor championships](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-updates-fan-attendance-policy-for-upcoming-outdoor-championships/): The NCAA will allow up to 50% fan capacity for its 2021 outdoor spring championships and Division I fall championships being held in the spring, based on recommendations from the NCAA…
- [CWS to allow attendance at 50 percent capacity](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cws-to-allow-attendance-at-50-percent-capacity/): The NCAA announced on Friday that the 2021 College World Series as well as the rest of the other spring sports championships will be able to host a maximum of…
- [Delta State retires Kinnison’s jersey; they’ll never retire his remarkable story](https://leftfieldlounge.com/delta-state-retires-kinnisons-jersey-theyll-never-retire-his-remarkable-story/): Rick Cleveland wrote this great piece on Delta State University retiring former head baseball coach Mike Kinnison’s jersey this weekend. Great read. Click the link to read it. Delta State…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: at Vanderbilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-at-vanderbilt/): Bulldogs and Commodores meet for 125th time to open series on Friday in Nashville STARKVILLE – For the seventh time this season a top 10 opponent is on deck for the…
- [Black College World Series Will be Held at the Riverwalk Stadium - Alabama News](https://leftfieldlounge.com/black-college-world-series-will-be-held-at-the-riverwalk-stadium-alabama-news/): Take a couple of minutes to read about the Inaugural Black College World Series to be play April 28 thru May 1 in Montgomery, AL. Click below to read the…
- [Baseball America 2021 NCAA Baseball Tournament Projected Field Of 64](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-america-2021-ncaa-baseball-tournament-projected-field-of-64/): From Baseball America… Selection Monday is less than six weeks away. As college baseball approaches its stretch run, the postseason picture will become clearer and clearer. But, for now, there…
- [SEC Network Set for Spring Conference Championships Coverage](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-network-set-for-spring-conference-championships-coverage/): With spring sports in full swing, SEC Network is slated to televise extensive coverage of the Southeastern Conference’s spring sports championships over the coming weeks.  SEC Network Set for Spring…
- [NCAA recommends 50% capacity for attendance at baseball, softball regionals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-recommends-50-capacity-for-attendance-at-baseball-softball-regionals/): The NCAA has recommended Regional and Super Regional baseball hosts allow no more than 50% capacity at stadiums in June because of COVID-19 protocols, The Tennessean has learned. An email…
- [No. 2 Baseball Downs UAB](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-2-baseball-downs-uab/): Logan Tanner hits sixth home run of the season, drives in five RBIs in midweek win STARKVILLE – The No. 2 Mississippi State baseball program scored in six different innings on…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host UAB](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-uab/): STARKVILLE – After winning 10 of its last 11 games, No. 2 Mississippi State baseball opens a new week with a midweek tilt against UAB on Tuesday (April 20) at 6:30…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Sims Tabbed SEC Newcomer of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-sims-tabbed-sec-newcomer-of-the-week/): Sims adds second SEC weekly award with Newcomer of the Week after two-save weekend vs. Ole Miss STARKVILLE – For the second straight week, No. 2 Mississippi State baseball earned a…
- [Five-Run Sixth Leads No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Past No. 6 Ole Miss to Clinch Series Win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/five-run-sixth-leads-no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-past-no-6-ole-miss-to-clinch-series-win/): State wins fifth straight series over Rebels to move into second place in SEC Western Division STARKVILLE – Tanner Allen raced around second and headed to third as three runs crossed the…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Falls to No. 6 Ole Miss on Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-falls-to-no-6-ole-miss-on-saturday/): Jordan extends reached base streak to 18 games, State fans 10 batters for 14th straight contest STARKVILLE – On a sun-splashed afternoon at Dudy Noble Field, the No. 3 Mississippi State…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Takes Series Opener Over No. 3 Ole Miss](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-takes-series-opener-over-no-3-ole-miss/): Diamond Dawgs push overall winning streak to nine games, win seventh straight game against Rebels dating back to 2018 STARKVILLE – A Mississippi kid almost single handedly delivered the No. 3…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Ole Miss](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-ole-miss/): Bulldogs and Rebels meet for 471st time in series history on SEC Network Friday at 6 p.m. STARKVILLE – Rivalry or competition for the same objective in the same field, will…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Announces Third Ron Polk Ring of Honor Class](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-announces-third-ron-polk-ring-of-honor-class/): Quartet to be inducted on Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. on the Adkerson Plaza of Dudy Noble Field STARKVILLE – The third class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Places Two on Golden Spikes Midseason Watch List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-places-two-on-golden-spikes-midseason-watch-list/): Bednar and Sims make MSU one of four programs nationally with multiple student-athletes on midseason player of the year watch list STARKVILLE – The 2021 midseason watch list for the Golden…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Moves Win Streak to Eight Games with Win Over Arkansas State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-moves-win-streak-to-eight-games-with-win-over-arkansas-state/): A 12-run eighth inning proved to be the difference to keep MSU perfect in midweek action and keep winning streak alive at eight games. STARKVILLE – An unwritten rule in baseball…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Arkansas State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-arkansas-state/): Bulldogs and Red Wolves meet for midweek tilt at The Dude starting at 6:30 p.m. STARKVILLE – Entering the week with a seven game winning streak, the No. 3 Mississippi State…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s James Tabbed SEC Newcomer of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-james-tabbed-sec-newcomer-of-the-week/): James hit .467 with two home runs, six RBIs to help MSU to a 4-0 week and series sweep at Auburn STARKVILLE – After leading the No. 3 Mississippi State baseball…
- [No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball Finishes Series Sweep at Auburn](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-mississippi-state-baseball-finishes-series-sweep-at-auburn/): Four Diamond Dawgs post three-hit games, Logan Tanner drives in career-high five RBIs AUBURN, Ala. – A 10-run first inning set the tone for a series sweep securing 19-10 victory for…
- [No. 4 Baseball Powers Past Auburn to Clinch Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-baseball-powers-past-auburn-to-clinch-series/): State wins 12th SEC series in last 15 tries dating back to 2018 and will go for the sweep on Sunday AUBURN, Ala. – The pitching staff was steady, and the…
- [No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball Grabs Series Opener at Auburn, 6-5](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-mississippi-state-baseball-grabs-series-opener-at-auburn-6-5/): State hits back-to-back home runs for the third time in 2021, Sims sits down final six batters to earn third save AUBURN, Ala. – It was a wild back-and-forth contest on…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: at Auburn](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-at-auburn/): Bulldogs and Tigers open fourth weekend of conference play on Friday, April 9 at 6 p.m. STARKVILLE – Riding a four-game winning streak into the fourth weekend of Southeastern Conference play,…
- [No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball Rolls Past Southern, 15-1](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-baseball-rolls-past-southern/): Cumbest, Jordan and Pimentel each homer in midweek victory over Southern STARKVILLE – A 15-run outburst and 17 strikeouts from the pitching staff helped the No. 4 Mississippi State baseball program…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Southern](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-southern/): Bulldogs and Jaguars will meet for third time in program history on Tuesday at The Dude STARKVILLE – Coming off of an SEC sweep over Kentucky last week, the No. 4…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s MacLeod Tabbed SEC Pitcher of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-macleod-tabbed-sec-pitcher-of-the-week/): MacLeod struck out 11 batters in six innings of work to earn the victory over Kentucky in the series opener STARKVILLE – After 11 strikeouts over six shutout innings to open…
- [No. 5 Mississippi State Baseball Completes Series Sweep of No. 21 Kentucky](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-5-mississippi-state-baseball-completes-series-sweep-of-no-21-kentucky/): Fristoe picks up third win of 2021, Hancock and Tanner homer to cap series sweep of Wildcats STARKVILLE – For the 11th time in its last 13 SEC series, the No.…
- [Notre Dame defends leprechaun mascot, ranked college football's 4th-most offensive in survey](https://leftfieldlounge.com/notre-dame-defends-leprechaun-mascot-ranked-college-footballs-4th-most-offensive-in-survey/): Here we go again. Now it’s Notre Dame’s turn to be called offensive. Tap below to read the article by Dana Hunsinger Benbow of the Indianapolis Star
- [LSU requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test at Tiger Stadium for fans 12 years and older](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lsu-requiring-proof-of-vaccination-or-negative-covid-19-test-at-tiger-stadium-for-fans-12-years-and-older/): LSU becomes the first SEC school to require Covid vaccine proof or 72 hour negative test to enter their stadium. Tap below to read the Ben Kercheval article on CBSSports.
- [Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 alliance to combat SEC's influence expected to be announced Tuesday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/big-ten-acc-pac-12-alliance-to-combat-secs-influence-expected-to-be-announced-tuesday/): Looks like a steel cage match is setting up in college football. Tap below to read the Dennis Dodd article on CBSSports.
- [Power Five conferences mostly align on forfeiture policy if teams cannot play in 2021 due to COVID-19](https://leftfieldlounge.com/power-five-conferences-mostly-align-on-forfeiture-policy-if-teams-cannot-play-in-2021-due-to-covid-19/): Looks like they are serious about forfeits in college football this year. Tap below to read the article by Barrett Sallee of CBSSports.
- ['We’re 90% vaccinated and I'm still nervous' – As Delta variant shrouds 2021 college football season, players walk fine line](https://leftfieldlounge.com/were-90-vaccinated-and-im-still-nervous-as-delta-variant-shrouds-2021-college-football-season-players-walk-fine-line/): Yep. Gonna make for an interesting football season. Tap below to read the article.
- [Cubs' Jonathan Holder Starts up rehab assignment](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cubs-jonathan-holder-starts-up-rehab-assignment/): Jonathan Holder is in Arizona rehabbing his shoulder so he can get back to Chicago Cubs. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports.
- [Oregon, Oregon State to require vaccinations or negative COVID-19 test to attend games](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oregon-oregon-state-to-require-vaccinations-or-negative-covid-19-test-to-attend-games/): Oregon and Oregon State have followed Tulane in requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result within 72 hours of a game in order to attend. Will others follow?…
- [NIL: Alabama's Nick Saban says equality in locker room is his 'biggest concern' as players ink deals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nil-alabamas-nick-saban-says-equality-in-locker-room-is-his-biggest-concern-as-players-ink-deals/): You know this is going to be an issue everywhere. Tap below to read the article Dean Straka of 247 Sports
- [Western Carolina assistant football coach John Peacock dies unexpectedly at age 32](https://leftfieldlounge.com/western-carolina-assistant-football-coach-john-peacock-dies-unexpectedly-at-age-32/): RIP to coach John Peacock at Western Carolina University. This reminds us that sports is a game, and life is more precious. Tap below to read the article from USAToday.
- [NCAA moving closer to expanding 25-man class limit, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-moving-closer-to-expanding-25-man-class-limit-per-report/): With roster management getting more difficult, in part due to Covid-19, the NCAA may expand recruiting classes. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports.
- [Ella Bruning makes history in Texas' win vs. Washington in Little League Baseball World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ella-bruning-makes-history-in-texas-win-vs-washington-in-little-league-baseball-world-series/): Seems it is “Women in Baseball” week. Tap below to read the article from USAToday.
- [More women playing college baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/more-women-playing-college-baseball/): Have seen several articles recently about women playing college baseball. Tap below to view the video from CBS.
- [Auburn coach Bryan Harsin tests positive for COVID-19 as season-opening game vs. Akron approaches](https://leftfieldlounge.com/auburn-coach-bryan-harsin-tests-positive-for-covid-19-as-season-opening-game-vs-akron-approaches/): Looks like it is gonna be an interesting fall for NCAA sports and SEC sports as well. Tap the link below to read the article from CBSSports.com
- [Fans will not be allowed at University of Hawaii sporting events for start of fall season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fans-will-not-be-allowed-at-university-of-hawaii-sporting-events-for-start-of-fall-season/): Fans will not be allowed at University of Hawaii sporting events for start of fall season. Tap below to read the entire article from USAToday.
- [Which Brewers prospect could be the next big rotation arm?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/which-brewers-prospect-could-be-the-next-big-rotation-arm/): Looks like former Diamond Dog Ethan Small is a big part of the Brewers rotation plans. Tap below to read the article from MLB.
- [Orioles' Jordan Westburg Bumped up to Double-A](https://leftfieldlounge.com/orioles-jordan-westburg-bumped-up-to-double-a/): Busy few days for Mississippi State baseball alumni, as Jordan Westburg was promoted to AA Bowie in the MLB Oriloes organization. Tap below to read the article.
- [Part of the family: MSU bullpen catcher Schmidt enjoys unforgettable experience](https://leftfieldlounge.com/part-of-the-family-msu-bullpen-catcher-schmidt-enjoys-unforgettable-experience/): Nice article about Diamond Dog Gavin Schmidt, Jr and his work as a manager and bullpen catcher. Tap below to read the article from The Dispatch.
- [Marlins '21 pick Allen locked in on dream](https://leftfieldlounge.com/marlins-21-pick-allen-locked-in-on-dream/): Nice article on former Diamond Dog Tanner Allen as he starts his Marlins career. Tap below to read the article from MLB.
- [Anger and confusion behind the scenes of NC State’s COVID ouster from CWS](https://leftfieldlounge.com/anger-and-confusion-behind-the-scenes-of-nc-states-covid-ouster-from-cws/): Two things you can be sure about after the 2021 CWS: NC State is STILL unhappy after being DQ from the CWS, and Mississippi State is STILL the national champion.…
- [Tulane requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to attend game against No. 3 Oklahoma](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tulane-requiring-proof-of-vaccination-or-negative-covid-19-test-to-attend-game-against-no-3-oklahoma/): Yep, football season and uncertainty are just around the corner. Will other schools follow suit? Tap below to read the article from USAToday.
- [Koestler hired to Samford's baseball coaching staff](https://leftfieldlounge.com/koestler-hired-to-samfords-baseball-coaching-staff/): Congratulations to former Mississippi State and current Nation Champion pitcher Carlisle Koestler on joining the Samford baseball staff. Tap below to read about the move from the Vicksburg Post.
- [State-of-the-Art Sports Complex Under Construction in Historic Baseball Town, City Names Sports Facilities Companies as Operating Partner](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-of-the-art-sports-complex-under-construction-in-historic-baseball-town-city-names-sports-facilities-companies-as-operating-partner/): Starkville and Mississippi State baseball getting love from as far away as Pocatello, Idaho! Tap below to read the article from KPVI TV
- [Tigers rookie and Windsor native Jacob Robson will fulfill dream years in the making tonight](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tigers-rookie-and-windsor-native-jacob-robson-will-fulfill-dream-years-in-the-making-tonight/): Nice article on Jacob Robson prior to his Detroit Tigers home debut last night at Comerica Park, 15 minutes from where he grew up in Windsor, Ontario. Tap below to…
- [Oh yeah, Canada: Windsor's Jacob Robson at last dons Old English D](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oh-yah-canada-windsors-jacob-robson-at-last-dons-old-english-d/): Here’s a good article on Jacob Robson getting called up by the Tigers this week. He got his first MLB playing time yesterday at Baltimore with Ben McDonald in the…
- [Use of one-way electronic devices approved in college baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/use-of-one-way-electronic-devices-approved-in-college-baseball/): The NCAA officially approved the use of one-way communication for college baseball beginning in the spring. The SEC has been using the earpiece for a couple of years now. Tap…
- [Robert Gates, ACC's Jim Phillips among 28 members appointed to NCAA Constitution Committee](https://leftfieldlounge.com/robert-gates-accs-jim-phillips-among-28-members-appointed-to-ncaa-constitution-committee/): The NCAA Board of Governors announced this week the members who will comprise the committee tasked with charting the future of the organization as it prepares for a special constitution in November.…
- [Camp with the National Champs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/camp-with-the-national-champs/): Time to start planning baseball camp with the National Champion Mississippi State Bulldogs. Tap the link below for dates and to register for a camp.
- [Open Dore With Mikey Tepper](https://leftfieldlounge.com/open-dore-with-mikey-tepper/): Here is good article about Mississippi State and Falmouth Commodores pitcher Mikey Tepper by Olivia Peretti of the Falmouth Enterprise
- [NCAA issues guidance on COVID-19 protocols as 2021 college football season draws near](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-issues-guidance-on-covid-19-protocols-as-2021-college-football-season-draws-near/): As football season draws near, the NCAA has issued these Covid-19 protocol. Tap below to read the article.
- [Dubrule a big hit with Wild Things](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dubrule-a-big-hit-with-wild-things/): Forer Diamond Dog Scotty Dubrule has made quite the impression with the Washington Wild Things. Tap below to read the article by Chris Guan of the Washington, PA Observer-Reporter.
- [Kumar Rocker does not sign with Mets before deadline, not returning to Vanderbilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/kumar-rocker-does-not-sign-with-mets-before-deadline-not-returning-to-vanderbilt/): 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
- [Mets fail to sign Kumar Rocker after taking Vanderbilt righty with No. 10 pick in 2021 MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mets-fail-to-sign-kumar-rocker-after-taking-vanderbilt-righty-with-no-10-pick-in-2021-mlb-draft/): Looks like the fall and spring will be interesting in the SEC. Tap below to read the article.
- [Mets, Kumar Rocker unlikely to agree to deal before signing deadline, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mets-kumar-rocker-unlikely-to-agree-to-deal-before-signing-deadline-per-report/): This would be an interesting turn of events if the Mets are not able to sign Kumar Rocker. Tap below to read the full article.
- [Retired Cape Breton professional baseball player watches son follow in his footsteps to MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/retired-cape-breton-professional-baseball-player-watches-son-follow-in-his-footsteps-to-mlb-draft/): Nice Father/Son piece here about former Mississippi State baseball pitching star Christian MacLeod and his dad Kevin, written by Jeremy Fraser of the Staltwire. Tap below to read the article.
- [SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover through 2022, but could it be headed to Oklahoma City in the future?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-tournament-in-hoover-through-2022-but-could-it-be-headed-to-oklahoma-city-in-the-future/): Could the SEC Baseball tournament be on the move to a new city after the 2022 season? Tap below to check out this article by Tommy Deas of the The…
- ['I want to win': Sims' lifelong tenacity helps fuel champion Bulldogs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/i-want-to-win-sims-lifelong-tenacity-helps-fuel-champion-bulldogs/): Here’s a way to close your evening with this article on Diamond Dog closer Landon Sims from David Roberts of the Forsyth Country News. Tap below to read the article.
- [Ohio State AD Gene Smith says 'pause button should be hit' on CFP expansion. Others fret over ESPN's grip on football](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ohio-state-ad-gene-smith-says-pause-button-should-be-hit-on-cfp-expansion-others-fret-over-espns-grip-on-football/): Looks like folks are starting to worry about the state of college football. Tap below to read this article by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports
- [Pac-12 commish leads voices suggesting College Football Playoff expansion be paused amid SEC additions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pac-12-commish-leads-voices-suggesting-college-football-playoff-expansion-be-paused-amid-sec-additions/): Seems like some conferences may not be happy with the SEC expansion according to Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports. Tap below to read the article.
- [Konnor Pilkington Traded to Cleveland](https://leftfieldlounge.com/konnor-pilkington-traded-to-cleveland/): Former Mississippi State pitching great Konnor Pilkington has been traded to Cleveland. Tap below to read the article.
- [SEC votes to admit Texas and Oklahoma, expand to 16 teams](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-votes-to-admit-texas-and-oklahoma-expand-to-16-teams/): Looks like the SEC is now a 16 team conference. Tap below to read the article
- [SEC is about to welcome one superpower from the Big 12, not two](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-is-about-to-welcome-one-superpower-from-the-big-12-not-two/): Interesting article written by Bill Trocchi of The Sporting News on what Texas football brings or doesn’t bring to the new SEC. Tap below to read the article.
- [Big 12 commissioner alleges ESPN conspired with SEC, American to lure teams from conference](https://leftfieldlounge.com/big-12-commissioner-alleges-espn-conspired-with-sec-american-to-lure-teams-from-conference/): This should get interesting. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports.
- [SEC presidents expected to vote Texas, Oklahoma into conference Thursday, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-presidents-expected-to-vote-texas-oklahoma-into-conference-thursday-per-report/): According to the USAToday, the SEC presidents will vote Thursday on accepting Oklahoma and Texas into the SEC. Tap below to read the article.
- [Houston Astros bolster bullpen, get Seattle Mariners' Kendall Graveman in four-player trade](https://leftfieldlounge.com/houston-astros-bolster-bullpen-get-seattle-mariners-kendall-graveman-in-four-player-trade/): ESPN reports that former Diamond Dog Kendall Graveman has been traded to the Houston Astros. Tap below to read the article.
- [Mets' deal with 10th overall pick Kumar Rocker in jeopardy as signing deadline nears, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mets-deal-with-10th-overall-pick-kumar-rocker-in-jeopardy-as-signing-deadline-nears-per-report/): Did anyone else see this coming about midway through the season? Tap below to read the article
- [Rangers prospect has HRs in 8 straight games](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rangers-prospect-has-hrs-in-8-straight-games/): Former Mississippi State baseball great Justin Foscue is on a hot streak, hitting homeruns in 8 straight games for the Hickory Crawdads in the Texas Rangers farm system. Tap the…
- [Texas, Oklahoma formally request SEC membership beginning in 2025 after announcing Big 12 departure](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-oklahoma-formally-request-sec-membership-beginning-in-2025-after-announcing-big-12-departure/): Oklahoma and Texas have taken the necessary step toward joining the SEC and forming college football‘s first superconference. Tap below to read the full article.
- [Davis Meche's baseball journey to Amsterdam](https://leftfieldlounge.com/davis-meches-baseball-journey-to-amsterdam/): Found this article on Diamond Dog infielder Davis Meche in the Spectrum Local News in Albany, NY. Tap below to read the article
- [2021 Mets Draft profile: Rowdey Jordan](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-mets-draft-profile-rowdey-jordan/): Here’s an article on New York Mets 2021 draft pick Rowdey Jordan by Steve Sypa of AmazingAvenue.com. Tap below to read the article.
- [How potential Oklahoma-Texas conference jump would affect SEC, other Power Five leagues](https://leftfieldlounge.com/how-potential-oklahoma-texas-conference-jump-would-affect-sec-other-power-five-leagues/): Here’s an analysis of the OU/UT potential move to the SEC by Eddie Timanus of the USAToday. Tap below to read the article.
- [Texas, Oklahoma announce intent to leave Big 12 but plan to 'honor their existing ... agreements'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-oklahoma-announce-intent-to-leave-big-12-but-plan-to-honor-their-existing-agreements/): It has begun. Tap below to read the article.
- [Padres trade for Pirates All-Star, MLB hit leader Adam Frazier](https://leftfieldlounge.com/padres-trade-for-pirates-all-star-mlb-hit-leader-adam-frazier/): 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.
- [1 intriguing prospect trade chip for each MLB team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/1-intriguing-prospect-trade-chip-for-each-team/): A coupe of former Diamond Dogs are mentioned in this list provide by MLB. Tap the link below to read the article .
- [New commissioners thrust into conference realignment chaos](https://leftfieldlounge.com/new-commissioners-thrust-into-conference-realignment-chaos/): Conference realignment is back on the table in college sports just as three Power Five conferences are breaking in relatively new commissioners. Tap below to read this article by Ralph…
- [Giants sign first-round pick Bednar](https://leftfieldlounge.com/giants-sign-first-round-pick-bednar/): The Giants’ first choice from the 2021 MLB Draft officially has joined the organization, as Will Bednar has signed for $3.65 million with San Francisco, Tap below to read the…
- [2022 college baseball Never Too Early Top 25](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-college-baseball-never-too-early-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
- [Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC? What that would look like, and who would love (and hate) it](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-and-oklahoma-to-the-sec-what-that-would-look-like-and-who-would-love-and-hate-it/): 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](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-oklahoma-expected-to-declare-intent-to-leave-big-12-in-24-48-hours-with-sec-as-landing-spot/): Looks as if the SEC will be a 16 team conference soon. Tap below to read the article.
- [RJ Yeager chooses Mississippi State as next stop](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rj-yeager-chooses-mississippi-state-as-next-stop/): Another transfer headed to Mississippi State. This one is an infielder (specifically shortstop) from Mercer. Tap the link below to read the article.
- [Texas and Oklahoma to SEC? Live news updates as Big 12 powers may kick start conference realignment](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-and-oklahoma-to-sec-live-news-updates-as-big-12-powers-may-kick-start-conference-realignment/): 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!!
- [Winners and losers if Texas and Oklahoma leave the Big 12 for SEC](https://leftfieldlounge.com/winners-and-losers-if-texas-and-oklahoma-leave-the-big-12-for-sec/): After Oklahoma and Texas decided to upstage the SEC Media Days this week, I ran across this article by Erick Smith of the USAToday. Tap below to read the full…
- [Cape Cod Baseball League Umpires Appreciate Thrills, Camaraderie](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cape-cod-baseball-league-umpires-appreciate-thrills-camaraderie/): Nice article about the umpires in the Cape Cod Baseball League by Brad Joyal of the Cape Cod Chronicle. Tap below to read the article.
- [FSU's Bobby Bowden diagnosed with a terminal medical condition](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fsus-bobby-bowden-diagnosed-with-a-terminal-medical-condition/): Hate to see this about a great former college football coach. Tap below to read the full article.
- [Mississippi State pitcher Houston Harding signs free-agent deal with Los Angeles Angels](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-pitcher-houston-harding-signs-free-agent-deal-with-los-angeles-angels/): Houston Harding signed with the Los Angeles Angels this week. Tap below to read the article.
- [The SEC, NCAA and a Fight to Change College Sports](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-sec-ncaa-and-a-fight-to-change-college-sports/): Interesting article by Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated on the struggle between the SEC and the NCAA on how college athletics should be managed. Tap below to read the article.
- [SEC would be wise to follow Greg Sankey's 'vaccination motivation'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-would-be-wise-to-follow-greg-sankeys-vaccination-motivation/): SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reinforced a matter-of-fact-message for 2021. He even dropped an F-bomb — “forfeit” — to drive home that point. Tap below to read the article from the…
- [With the NCAA's authority quickly eroding, significant change is ahead for major college sports](https://leftfieldlounge.com/with-the-ncaas-authority-quickly-eroding-significant-change-is-ahead-for-major-college-sports/): The NCAA taking a step back will open a door for others to claim authority over the industry. Tap below to read the article.
- [MISSISSIPPI'S PITCHING PROWESS SHOWS IN MLB DRAFT](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippis-pitching-prowess-shows-in-mlb-draft/): Here’s an article from Mississippi Scoreboard breaking down the pitchers from the state who were drafted in the 2021 MLB Draft. Tap below to read the article.
- [Resolution congratulates NCAA baseball champs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/resolution-congratulates-ncaa-baseball-champs/): U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., along with U.S. Representative Michael Guest, R-Miss., Tuesday, July 13, introduced a resolution in recognition of the Mississippi State University baseball…
- [MLB's downsized draft changes the equation for college baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlbs-downsized-draft-changes-the-equation-for-college-baseball/): Here’s an interesting article on the downsized MLB draft and how it will affect college baseball and it’s recruits by Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY. Tape below to read the entire…
- [Five Bulldogs Find Landing Spots in 2021 MLB Draft: Things To Know and Slot Values](https://leftfieldlounge.com/five-bulldogs-find-landing-spots-in-2021-mlb-draft-things-to-know-and-slot-values/): Nice article from SI Cowbell Corner on the five Diamond Dogs drafted in the MLB Draft this week. Tap below to read the article…
- [Twins select LHP Christian MacLeod with pick #159](https://leftfieldlounge.com/twins-select-lhp-christian-macleod-with-pick-159/): Congratulations got o Christian MacLeod on being selected in the 5th round of the MLB draft today by the Minnesota Twins. Here is a great writeup about Christian. Tap below…
- [How Marlins are maneuvering a MLB Draft talent surplus](https://leftfieldlounge.com/how-marlins-are-maneuvering-a-mlb-draft-talent-surplus/): Here’s a good article on Tanner Allen being drafted by the Miami Marlins that was in the Miami Herald. Tap below to read the article.
- [San Francisco Giants pick Will Bednar of Mississippi State baseball in Round 1 of 2021 MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/san-francisco-giants-pick-will-bednar-of-mississippi-state-baseball-in-round-1-of-2021-mlb-draft/): Congratulations to the Man from Mars, Will Bednar being selected with the 14th pick of the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Tap below to read all about it.
- [Can Mississippi State baseball repeat? What the Bulldogs roster could look like in 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/can-mississippi-state-baseball-repeat-what-the-bulldogs-roster-could-look-like-in-2022/): A little over a week since celebrating the National Championship after beating Vandy in the College World Series, folks are wondering what the next edition of the Diamond Dogs will…
- [Gatemen Manager Don Sneddon hopes Clark, James bring bats, knowledge to the team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/gatemen-manager-don-sneddon-hopes-clark-james-bring-bats-knowledge-to-the-team/): Here’s a quick article from the Cape Cod Times about a couple of Diamond Dogs up north this summer. Tap below to read the article…
- [Scott Foxhall’s weird, wonderful Mississippi State baseball ride](https://leftfieldlounge.com/scott-foxhalls-weird-wonderful-mississippi-state-baseball-ride/): Good article about Scott Foxhall from the Post and Courier. Tap below to read the article…
- [MLB Draft 2021: Yankees tied to Will Bednar, Gavin Williams in final mocks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-draft-2021-yankees-tied-to-will-bednar-gavin-williams-in-final-mocks/): Will Bednar to the Yankkes in the first round of the MLB draft today? Tap below for more info…
- [The national championship is a cure to Maroon Sadness](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-national-championship-is-a-cure-to-maroon-sadness/): Trying to get back in the posting grove. Ran across this article from the Monroe Daily Journal and thought it might make you smile. Tap below to read the article.
- [Mississippi State to celebrate its 2021 Baseball National Championship on Friday, July 2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/8220-2/): Mississippi State will celebrate its 2021 Baseball National Championship on Friday, July 2, with a parade through downtown Starkville that will culminate with an event inside Dudy Noble Field at…
- [Pittsburgh’s Will Bednar, Troy LeNeve Making Instant Impact on College World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pittsburghs-will-bednar-troy-leneve-making-instant-impact-on-college-world-series/): Check out this article from Pittsburgh Sports Now on Will Bednar’s performance in the opening game of the College World Series against Texas. Tap to read more…
- [Draft prospects to watch in Super Regionals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/draft-prospects-to-watch-in-super-regionals/): With the Draft still four weeks away, teams will continue to scout these events heavily and there’s talent aplenty still competing. There are a total of 28 players on our…
- [Mississippi State’s Landon Sims Named Stopper of the Year Finalist](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-states-landon-sims-named-stopper-of-the-year-finalist/): Sims joins Holder and Lindgren as Diamond Dawgs to be named Finalists for the nation’s top closer STARKVILLE – Ten finalists have been name for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Allen, Sims Named Golden Spikes Award Semifinalists](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-allen-sims-named-golden-spikes-award-semifinalists/): Allen, Sims are second Mississippi State duo to be named semifinalists in the same season STARKVILLE – For the second straight awards cycle, the Mississippi State baseball program will have a…
- [NCAA Starkville Super Regional Schedule Set for Saturday Start](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-starkville-super-regional-schedule-set-for-saturday-start/): Diamond Dawgs and Fighting Irish kick off Super Regional at 1 p.m. on June 12 STARKVILLE – For the fifth straight season the Mississippi State baseball program will play in an…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball on to Super Regionals with Victory over Campbell](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-on-to-super-regionals-with-victory-over-campbell/): James and Tanner each hit home runs, Harding tosses five innings of relief to earn the win STARKVILLE – It was nip and tuck for most of the game, but the…
- [Weather Forces Schedule Change for NCAA Starkville Regional](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-schedule-change-for-ncaa-starkville-regional/): VCU/Campbell to play at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Mississippi State to face winner at 11 a.m. on Monday STARKVILLE – With rain moving through the Golden Triangle early in the day,…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Snaps VCU Streak with 16-4 Victory on Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-snaps-vcu-streak-with-16-4-victory-on-saturday/): Diamond Dawgs move to 2-0 in NCAA Regional play for 17th time in program history STARKVILLE – A couple of early runs set the tone and Christian MacLeod struck out a career-high-tying 12…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Opens NCAA Starkville Regional with Victory Over Samford](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-opens-ncaa-starkville-regional-with-victory-over-samford/): Hancock drives in three RBIs, Bednar fans eight in seven innings of work in the victory STARKVILLE – Will Bednar struck out eight and Luke Hancock drove in three RBIs to help the No.…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: NCAA Starkville Regional](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-ncaa-starkville-regional/): Diamond Dawgs to host 15th NCAA Regional at Dudy Noble Field, Face familiar foe in Samford STARKVILLE – The No. 3 Mississippi State baseball program enters the NCAA Starkville Regional as…
- [Mississippi State Baseball’s Allen, Sims Earn All-America Honors from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseballs-allen-sims-earn-all-america-honors-from-collegiate-baseball-newspaper/): Mississippi State has first-team All-American per Collegiate Baseball for third time in five seasons STARKVILLE – For the third straight season, the Mississippi State baseball program has placed at least one…
- [Each NCAA tourney team's top Draft prospect](https://leftfieldlounge.com/each-ncaa-tourney-teams-top-draft-prospect/): Here are some of the top Major League Baseball prospects in each of the 16 NCAA Regionals. Tap below to check them out. Tap here to view prospects
- [Which teams have the easiest paths to the College World Series?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/which-teams-have-the-easiest-paths-to-the-college-world-series/): Here is an article from SouthEastern14.com taking a look at the POSSIBLE ease of each regional. Tap below to read the article.
- [The road to the College World Series in Omaha begins in earnest very soon](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-road-to-the-college-world-series-in-omaha-begins-in-earnest-very-soon/): 2021 NCAA baseball tournament bracket, regional matchups: SEC lands nine bids, three of top four overall seeds. Tap the link for the full article from CBS Sports
- [Starkville Regional Ticket Information](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-earn-no-7-national-seed/): DIAMOND DAWGS EARN NO. 7 NATIONAL SEED  The Diamond Dawgs earned the No. 7 National seed in the NCAA Tournament and will host an NCAA Regional in Starkville, scheduled to begin…
- [Home Sweet Home: Mississippi State Baseball Selected as NCAA Regional Host](https://leftfieldlounge.com/home-sweet-home-mississippi-state-baseball-selected-as-ncaa-regional-host/): Dudy Noble Field will host an NCAA Regional for the 15th time in program history STARKVILLE – Postseason baseball returns to The Dude as the Mississippi State baseball program will host…
- [No. 3 Mississippi State Baseball Falls in SEC Tournament Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-3-mississippi-state-baseball-falls-in-sec-tournament-opener/): Allen moves hitting streak to 17 games, Hancock plates 52nd RBI of the season HOOVER, Ala. – The No. 3 Mississippi State baseball program dropped its opening game at the SEC…
- [COVID VACCINES OFFERED AT SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT](https://leftfieldlounge.com/covid-vaccines-offered-at-sec-baseball-tournament/): HOOVER, Alabama (May 25, 2021) – Fans attending the 2021 SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover this week have an opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine courtesy of the Jefferson County Department…
- [SEC Tabs Mississippi State Baseball’s Tanner Allen Player of the Year](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-tabs-mississippi-state-baseballs-tanner-allen-player-of-the-year/): Allen is second Diamond Dawg to earn SEC Player of the Year in the last four seasons the award was nominated STARKVILLE – For the second time in the last four…
- [2021 SEC Baseball Awards Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-sec-baseball-awards-announced/): HOOVER, Ala. (May 24, 2021)—–The Southeastern Conference on Monday announced its 2021 Baseball Awards and All-SEC Teams, recognizing standout performances from this season. The 2021 SEC Baseball Tournament will be…
- [Remembering the Old Main Fire](https://leftfieldlounge.com/9051-2/): Mississippi is home to the best stories in the nation; who better to tell them than Mississippians? MSU Films explores life in the Magnolia State and the Bulldog influence in…
- [College Baseball: A History of Back-to-Back National Champions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-baseball-a-history-of-back-to-back-national-champions/): Mississippi State’s baseball team finally won their first national championship in 2021, but can they do it again? Tap below to read the article by Elizabeth Keen for Sports Illustrated.
- [Baseball America Ranks Dawgs No. 3 in Preseason Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-america-ranks-dawgs-no-3-in-preseason-poll/): Mississippi State Baseball received yet another top five ranking on Monday (Jan. 24) after it was announced the Dawgs will open the 2022 season ranked No. 3 in the Baseball…
- [Bobcats baseball practice in full swing ahead of season-opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bobcats-baseball-practice-in-full-swing-ahead-of-season-opener/): Former Diamond Dawg catcher Wes Thigpen is about to begin his first season as head baseball coach at Jones College. Tap below to read the article.
- [NCAA Schools Vote on New Constitution at Annual Convention](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-schools-vote-on-new-constitution-at-annual-convention/): NCAA member schools voted to ratify a new, pared-down constitution Thursday, paving the way for a decentralized approach to governing college sports that will hand more power to schools and…
- [2022 Mississippi State Baseball Roster: Meet the Outfielders](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-mississippi-state-baseball-roster-meet-the-outfielders/): Elizabeth Keen of SI Cowbell Corner takes a look at the 2022 Mississippi State baseball outfielders. Tap below to read the article.
- [2022 Mississippi State Baseball Roster: Meet the Infielders and Catchers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-mississippi-state-baseball-roster-meet-the-infielders-and-catchers/): Here’s a look at another portion of the Mississippi State baseball roster. This time, Elizabeth Keen from SI Cowbell Corner takes a look at the infielders and catchers. Tap below…
- [Athlete Licensing Company, LLC, Announces Deals With Three Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Collectives](https://leftfieldlounge.com/athlete-licensing-company-llc-announces-deals-with-three-name-image-and-likeness-nil-collectives/): Since we are now in the NIL era, I will continue to share articles I find on how others are handling NIL. Tap below to read the article Business Wire…
- [Lusia Harris, basketball pioneer and only woman drafted into the NBA, dies at 66](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lusia-harris-basketball-pioneer-and-only-woman-drafted-into-the-nba-dies-at-66/): Hated to read of the passing of Lucy Harris Tuesday. I grew up reading stories of her dominating women’s college basketball at Delta State University. I remember when the New…
- [MEMPHIS HEAD COACH DARON SCHOENROCK TO RETIRE AT END OF 2022 SEASON](https://leftfieldlounge.com/memphis-head-coach-daron-schoenrock-to-retire-at-end-of-2022-season/): Former Mississippi State pitching coach Daron Shoenrock has decided to retire at the end of the 2022 Memphis baseball season. Tap the link below to read the full article from…
- [Dawgs Ranked Top Five in D1Baseball Preseason Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-ranked-top-five-in-d1baseball-preseason-poll/): Another day, another preseason poll, this one from D1Baseball. Tap the link below to see the release from HailState.com https://hailstate.com/news/2022/1/18/dawgs-ranked-top-five-in-d1baseball-preseason-poll.aspx
- [Dawgs Earn Top Five Recruiting Class by D1Baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-earn-top-five-recruiting-class-by-d1baseball/): Mississippi State Baseball brought in its fourth consecutive top 10 recruiting class after D1Baseball announced on Friday (Jan. 14) that the Diamond Dawgs’ 2021-22 class ranks No. 4 nationally. Tap…
- [2022 Mississippi State Baseball Roster: Meet the Pitchers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-mississippi-state-baseball-roster-meet-the-pitchers/): It’s time to get to know Mississippi State’s pitchers for the 2022 season. Tap below to read the article by Elizabeth Keen from SI Cowbell Corner.
- [OREGON DRAWS NCAA SCRUTINY FOR THIRD-PARTY NIL PROGRAM](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oregon-draws-ncaa-scrutiny-for-third-party-nil-program/): Looks like the NCAA is starting to get inquisitive about how the University of Oregon is running their NIL program. Tap below to read the article by Daniel Libit for…
- [Left Field Lounge Move In Date Set](https://leftfieldlounge.com/left-field-lounge-move-in-date-set/): The Left Field Lounge will be open for you to move in your supplies for the 2022 season Friday and Saturday, February 4 – 5 at the following times:  Friday,…
- [NIL Momentum Increasing For High School Athletes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nil-momentum-increasing-for-high-school-athletes/): Seems the NIL movement is getting into the high school ranks. How long til it gets into Little League. Tap below to read the article from Forbes magazine.
- [Nick Saban, Kirby Smart both call for increased NIL regulation in college football](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nick-saban-kirby-smart-both-call-for-increased-nil-regulation-in-college-football/):  Alabama football coach Nick Saban and Georgia coach Kirby Smart both called for increased regulation on name, image and likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes during their joint College Football Playoff news conferences…
- [Sylvester Croom inducted into College Football Hall of Fame](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sylvester-croom-inducted-into-college-football-hall-of-fame/): Congratulations to former Mississippi State head football coach Sylvester Croom on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Tap below to read the article from WAAY TV.
- [CollegeBaseball Nation 2022 Preseason Top 50, Texas Starts On Top](https://leftfieldlounge.com/collegebaseball-nation-2022-preseason-top-50-texas-starts-on-top/): Another preseason Top 25 poll, and another top 5 spot for the Bulldogs. Tap below to view the entire poll from CollegeBaseball Nation.
- [Giants Excited By Righthander Will Bednar's Upside](https://leftfieldlounge.com/giants-excited-by-righthander-will-bednars-upside/): As we head into baseball season, here is an nice article about former Diamond Dog Will Bednar of the San Francisco Giants. Tap below to read the article by Steve…
- [MSU number 6 in Perfect Game Preseason top 25](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-number-6-in-perfect-game-preseason-top-25/): Perfect Game baseball announced their preseason top 25 today, and the Mississippi State Bulldogs came in at number 6. Tap below to read the article and see the full top…
- [MSU pitcher Landon Sims named 1st team Perfect Game All American; catcher Logan Tanner named to 3rd team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-pitcher-landon-sims-named-1st-team-perfect-game-all-american-catcher-logan-tanner-named-to-3rd-team/): MSU pitcher Landon Sims and catcher Logan Tanner earned preseason All American honors from Perfect Game today. Tap below to read the article and see the full article.
- [Save The Date: 2022 Super Bulldog Weekend](https://leftfieldlounge.com/save-the-date-2022-super-bulldog-weekend/): Mississippi State athletics announced Tuesday that the 36th annual Super Bulldog Weekend, a Bulldog spring homecoming tradition, will be held April 14-16 on the MSU campus. Tap below to read…
- [SEC Quietly Adds Exit Fee to Conference Bylaws](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-quietly-adds-exit-fee-to-conference-bylaws/): It seems the SEC has been going about the business of setting up rules on how to withdraw from the conference, and how much it will cost a team. Tap…
- [An All-SEC Final Is the Latest Obstacle to Expanding the College Football Playoff](https://leftfieldlounge.com/an-all-sec-final-is-the-latest-obstacle-to-expanding-the-college-football-playoff/): The major conferences want a bigger playoff format to generate more money. Blowout wins by Alabama and Georgia show how hard it is to find two title-worthy teams. Tap below…
- [2021 College Football Playoff: Forfeit, cancellation policies announced as COVID-19 omicron variant spreads](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-college-football-playoff-forfeit-cancellation-policies-announced-as-covid-19-omicron-variant-spreads/): The CFP announced Wednesday its policies in handling teams dealing with COVID-related issues. Tap below to read the article by CBSSports.
- [Sims, Tanner Garner Preseason All-America Honors](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sims-tanner-garner-preseason-all-america-honors/): It’s almost Christmas, and the stocking stuffers keep popping up. This time, it’s Landon Sims and Logan Tanner receiving Collegiate Baseball pre-season All American honors. Tap below to read the…
- [TEXAS NO. 1 IN COLLEGIATE BASEBALL 2022 PRESEASON POLL](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-no-1-in-collegiate-baseball-poll/): Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and Collegiate Baseball has the first preseason NCAA D1 baseball poll out for 2022. Tap below to view the poll (hint:Mississippi State…
- [TD Ameritrade Park, home of CWS, to be renamed Charles Schwab Field Omaha](https://leftfieldlounge.com/td-ameritrade-park-home-of-cws-to-be-renamed-charles-schwab-field-omaha/): From the hot stove baseball news yesterday, TD Ameritrade Park Omaha will become Charles Schwab Field Omaha for future College World Series as of Monday Dec 20. Tap below to…
- [DIAMOND DAWGS FALL SCRIMMAGE DETAILS](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fall-scrimmage-details/): If you are looking for a Mississippi State baseball fix Friday evening, just head to Dudy Noble Field. The outfield will be open! Tap below to read the details.
- [While Starkville golf cart/LSV rules are changing, MSU’s rules are not changing ─ particularly on game days](https://leftfieldlounge.com/while-starkville-golf-cart-lsv-rules-are-changing-msus-rules-are-not-changing-%e2%94%80-particularly-on-game-days/): Just a reminder about MSU campus vehicle rules on game days and other days. Tap below to read the entire release.
- [Spencer Rattler becomes case study for NIL return on investment with Oklahoma starting job in flux](https://leftfieldlounge.com/spencer-rattler-becomes-case-study-for-nil-return-on-investment-with-oklahoma-starting-job-in-flux/): Interesting article on the NIL impact so far this football season. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd of CBSSports.
- [Baseball Set to Host Alabama on Friday in Fall Scrimmage](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-set-to-host-alabama-on-friday-in-fall-scrimmage/): 14 innings of Mississippi State baseball at Dudy Noble Field against Alabama this Friday. Tap below to read the release.
- [MSU Women’s Basketball Coach Nikki McCray-Penson Steps Down To Focus On Health](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-womens-basketball-coach-nikki-mccray-penson-steps-down-to-focus-on-health/): Mississippi State has begun a national search for a new women’s head basketball coach. Tap below to read the release.
- [Team Cheese Takes Game 1 Of Fall World Series, 10-1](https://leftfieldlounge.com/team-cheese-takes-game-1-of-fall-world-series-10-1/): The Mississippi State Baseball Fall World Series is underway. Game 1 was Thursday, Game 2 is today at 2:15 PM. Tap below to read the article on game 1.
- [Baseball Set for Fall World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-set-for-fall-world-series/): The dates and times are now set for the Fall World Series and the Alabama baseball scrimmage. Tap below to read the release.
- [Diamond Dawgs Travel To Face Samford In Fall Scrimmage](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-travel-to-face-samford-in-fall-scrimmage/): Fall ball is coming to a close. Tap below for information on this weekend’s scrimmage at Samford in Birmingham, and the Fall World Series starting this coming Thursday.
- [Portland State Football Coach Offers Free Beer for Fans, Hit With $14,448 Tab](https://leftfieldlounge.com/portland-state-football-coach-offers-free-beer-for-fans-hit-with-14448-tab/): Imagine what the tab would be for an SEC school…especially one that loves to give beer showers! Tap below to read the article by Andrew Gastelum for Sports Illustrated.
- [Memphis' wild punt-return TD vs. Mississippi State counted only because of officials' mistakes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/memphis-wild-punt-return-td-vs-mississippi-state-counted-only-because-of-officials-mistakes/): Tap below to read a write up in The Sporting News on the punt return ruling in the MSU – Memphis game today
- [Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler earns two new cars in NIL deal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oklahoma-qb-spencer-rattler-earns-two-new-cars-in-nil-deal/): Unreal. What’s next? Bonuses for dressing out? Tap below to read the article by Wajih Albaroudi for CSBSports
- [TCU coach Gary Patterson says SEC schools targeting player on his roster with NIL offers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tcu-coach-gary-patterson-says-sec-schools-targeting-player-on-his-roster-with-nil-offers/): Looks like college sports is about to become wild. Tap below to read the article by Scooby Axson for the USAToday
- [Samford to dedicate football field to Bobby Bowden](https://leftfieldlounge.com/samford-to-dedicate-football-field-to-bobby-bowden/): Samford University will officially name the field in F. Page Seibert Stadium as Bobby Bowden Field in honor of the late coach. Tap below to read the article
- [LSU RB coach Kevin Faulk taking time after death of 19-year-old daughter](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lsu-rb-coach-kevin-faulk-taking-time-after-death-of-19-year-old-daughter/): Condolences to LSU assistant football coach Kevin Faulk in the loss of his daughter. Tap below to read the report from Adam Hunsacker of the Lafayette Daily Advertiser for USAToday
- [Diamond Dawgs’ 2022 SEC Slate Revealed](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-2022-sec-slate-revealed/): Mississippi State announced the SEC portion of their 2022 schedule today. Tap below to read the article and check out the SEC schedule.
- [Mississippi State fans won't be allowed to bring cowbells vs. Memphis at Liberty Bowl](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-fans-wont-be-allowed-to-bring-cowbells-vs-memphis-at-liberty-bowl/): LIberty Bowl says no cowbells allowed this weekend. Tap below to read the full article by Evan Barnes the Commercial Appeal.
- [USC Fires Head Coach Clay Helton](https://leftfieldlounge.com/usc-fires-head-coach-clay-helton/): The crazy season is getting an early start in college football as USC has fired their head coach two games into the season. Tap below to read the report from…
- [Cam Newton believes his 'aura' would have been a distraction without being starting QB for the Patriots](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cam-newton-believes-his-aura-would-have-been-a-distraction-without-being-starting-qb-for-the-patriots/): And in the NFL today, $cam Newton blames his “aura” for getting him cut by the Patriots. Tap below to read the report by Jared Dubin for CBSSports.
- [Big 12 extends conference membership to BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, UCF; programs to accept invitations Friday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/big-12-extends-conference-membership-to-byu-cincinnati-houston-ucf-programs-to-accept-invitations-friday/): So it’s official: the Big 12 has extended invitations to four schools. Tap below to read the report from Shehan Jeyarajah for CBSSports.
- [Cowboys' Dak Prescott will undergo MRI every two weeks throughout 2021 NFL season, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cowboys-dak-prescott-will-undergo-mri-every-two-weeks-throughout-2021-nfl-season-per-report/): Got to wonder what is going on with Cowboy’s quarterback Dak Prescott. Tap below to read the report from Cody Benjamin for CBSSports.
- [MLB, Red Sox dispute Hunter Renfroe's claim that league said to stop COVID-19 testing](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-red-sox-dispute-hunter-renfroes-claim-that-league-said-to-stop-covid-19-testing/): Former Diamond Dog Hunter Renfroe calls out the Red Sox and MLB on Covid testing. Tap below to read the article by Steve Gardner for USAToday
- [AAC commissioner Mike Aresco on expansion: Big 12 has 'done what they accused us of doing'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/aac-commissioner-mike-aresco-on-expansion-big-12-has-done-what-they-accused-us-of-doing/): Mike Aresco gives his thoughts on Big 12 expansion. Tap below to read what Mark Giannotto of the Memphis Commercial Appeal wrote for the USAToday.
- [Big 12 expansion: Presidents to 'rubber stamp' invites to BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, UCF on Friday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/big-12-expansion-presidents-to-rubber-stamp-invites-to-byu-cincinnati-houston-ucf-on-friday/): Well it looks like expansion will happen this week in the Big 12. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.
- [ULM Head Coach Federico Signs Three-Year Contract Extension](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ulm-head-coach-federico-signs-three-year-contract-extension/): ULM Director of Athletics Scott McDonald announced the signing of head baseball coach Michael Federico to a contract extension through the 2024 season. Tap below to read the release from the ULM Athletics department
- [NCAA expands Women's College World Series by two days to ease game congestion, give players more rest](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-expands-womens-college-world-series-by-two-days-to-ease-game-congestion-give-players-more-rest/): The Women’s College World Series will expand to a nine-day event beginning in 2022, the NCAA announced on Wednesday. Tap below to read the article by Alex Scarborough for ESPN.
- [Giants' Will Bednar Notches first promotion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/giants-will-bednar-notches-first-promotion/): Looks like the “Man from Mars” Will Bednar has been promoted by the San Francisco Giants already. Tap below to read the article by CBSSports
- [Florida Atlantic QB N’Kosi Perry signs name, image and likeness deal with alcohol company](https://leftfieldlounge.com/florida-atlantic-qb-nkosi-perry-signs-name-image-and-likeness-deal-with-alcohol-company/): FAU QB is first athlete to sign NIL deal with an alcohol company. Tap below to read the story by Scooby Axson for the USAToday
- [The NFL’s TSA experience: Some teams will require COVID documentation before stadium entry](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-nfls-tsa-experience-some-teams-will-require-covid-documentation-before-stadium-entry/): Another NFL team is requiring Covid-19 documentation to enter their stadium. Will NCAA teams do the same? Who knows. Tap below to read the article by Charles Robinson for Yahoo…
- [FTX exchange gets naming rights to Berkeley stadium as crypto, NCAA football collide](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ftx-exchange-gets-naming-rights-to-berkeley-stadium-as-crypto-ncaa-football-collide/): Stadium naming rights at Cal Berkeley go crypto. What’s next? Tap below to read the article by Dani Romero from Yahoo Finance.
- [Legendary USC star FB Sam 'Bam' Cunningham, credited with role of integrating football in South, dies at 71](https://leftfieldlounge.com/legendary-usc-star-fb-sam-bam-cunningham-credited-with-role-of-integrating-football-in-south-dies-at-71/): RIP Sam “Bam” Cunningham. Watched him play for USC and the Patriots. Hard runner who never let up. Tap below to read the article by Barrett Sallee of CBSSports.
- [The best 2022 college Draft prospects are ...](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-best-2022-college-draft-prospects-are/): Ran across this article by Jim Callis for MLB.com mentioning two Diamond Dogs as top 20 draft prospects for next year’s draft. Who? Tap below to check it out!
- [Kirby Smart 'concerned' as Georgia football program deals with spike of COVID-19 cases](https://leftfieldlounge.com/kirby-smart-concerned-as-georgia-football-program-deals-with-spike-of-covid-19-cases/): Apparently Covid-19 is becoming a concern for Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart. Tap below to read the article by Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald for the USAToday.
- [College Football Week 1 Results Show Potential Risk of NIL Deals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-week-1-results-show-potential-risk-of-nil-deals/): Interesting article by Darren Rovell of the Action Network on NIL deals in college football. Tap below to read the full article.
- [McKenzie Milton's family, supporters had best view of QB's miracle return – 'I was really happy for him, but I was scared'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mckenzie-miltons-family-supporters-had-best-view-of-qbs-miracle-return-i-was-really-happy-for-him-but-i-was-scared/): Feel good story of the 2021 season…so far. Welcome back McKenzie Milton. Tap below to read the article by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports.
- [FCS wins vs. FBS teams: All-time victories, upsets, wins vs. ranked teams](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fcs-wins-vs-fbs-teams-all-time-victories-upsets-wins-vs-ranked-teams/): On the heels of SIX FCS upsets of FBS teams, including an upset of a top 20 team, here is the list of FCS upsets since 1979 brought to you…
- [College Football Week 1 Takeaways: Alabama's Bryce Young is Heisman worthy; Clemson's tough road ahead](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-week-1-takeaways-alabamas-bryce-young-is-heisman-worthy-clemsons-tough-road-ahead/): Check out these thoughts on Week 1 of the college football season (even though some teams played LAST weekend) by Bill Bender of the Sporting News. Tap below to check…
- [Costly downside of guarantee games for Power Five emerges early in college football season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/costly-downside-of-guarantee-games-for-power-five-emerges-early-in-college-football-season/): It happens every year: some Power Five teams hands a supposed cupcake a million dollars to come to town for a beat down. Only the Power Five team is the…
- [How college football's star quarterbacks are managing NIL rights alongside on-field expectations](https://leftfieldlounge.com/how-college-footballs-star-quarterbacks-are-managing-nil-rights-alongside-on-field-expectations/): Name, image and likeness money is flowing, and QBs are unsurprisingly attracting plenty of it. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.
- [Kansas students rush the field after 17-14 win over FCS opponent South Dakota](https://leftfieldlounge.com/kansas-students-rush-the-field-after-17-14-win-over-fcs-opponent-south-dakota/): Saturday college football season is back! Tap below to read the article by Nick Bromberg for Yahoo Sports.
- [Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin to miss opener vs. Louisville after breakthrough COVID case](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ole-miss-coach-lane-kiffin-to-miss-opener-vs-louisville-after-breakthrough-covid-case/): Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will miss Monday night’s season opener against Louisville after testing positive for COVID, he announced on Saturday.  Tap below to read the article by Chip…
- [Big 12 Conference selects four new schools to join league: BYU, Houston, Central Florida and Cincinnati](https://leftfieldlounge.com/big-12-conference-selects-four-new-schools-to-join-league-byu-houston-central-florida-and-cincinnati/): Looks like some more realignment in the Big 12. Tap below to read the article by Paul Myerburg for the USAToday.
- [GAMEDAY 2021 - La Tech vs MSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/gameday-2021-la-tech-vs-msu/): Tap below to see all the gameday info provided by Mississippi State Athletics for the La Tech game this weekend
- [Pitt to Rename Head Coach Role After $20 Million Donation From Businessman Chris Bickell](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pitt-to-rename-head-coach-role-after-20-million-donation-from-businessman-chris-bickell/): That’s gonna be a mouthful to say every time they mention the head coach! Tap below to read the article writer by Michael Shapiro for SI.com
- [Jury Out On 1-Way Communication Devices](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jury-out-on-1-way-communication-devices/): Good article on using a one-way, in-ear communication device to call pitches in college baseball. Tap below to read the article by Lou Pavlovich, Jr of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
- [Big 12 expansion: League wants four teams with focus on BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/big-12-expansion-league-wants-four-teams-with-focus-on-byu-cincinnati-houston-and-ucf-per-report/): It appears as though the Big 12‘s expansion plans are coming into focus following the sudden departures of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC this summer. Tap below to read the article by Barrett…
- [Rutgers-Temple opener postponed due to flooding from remnants of Hurricane Ida](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rutgers-temple-opener-postponed-due-to-flooding-from-remnants-of-hurricane-ida/): Piscataway Township tweeted that damaged caused by Ida wreaking havoc on the area has made travel for fans unsafe to Thursday’s original scheduled game. Tap below to read the article by…
- [Texas A&M extends coach's deal for three years with significant raise](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-extends-coachs-deal-for-three-years-with-significant-raise/): Jimbo Fisher just signed a contract extension with Texas A&M, giving him 9 years for $95 MILLION dollars. Tap below to read the article from Barrett Sallee of CBSSports.
- [2021 ABCA Assistant Coaches of the Year](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-abca-assistant-coaches-of-the-year/): Congratulations to Mississippi State pitching coach Scott Foxhall being named ABCA Division 1 Assistant Coach of the Year! Tap below to red the full release from the American Baseball Coaches…
- [Urban Meyer admits players' vaccination status played role in Jaguars' roster cuts](https://leftfieldlounge.com/urban-meyer-admits-players-vaccination-status-played-role-in-jaguars-roster-cuts/): Hmmm….I don’t think you’re a college coach anymore, Urban Meyer. Big brother is always paying attention, and they will catch you. Tap below to read the article by Jack Baer…
- [Nebraska donors keep sellout streak alive by buying remaining tickets for home game vs. Fordham](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nebraska-donors-keep-sellout-streak-alive-by-buying-remaining-tickets-for-home-game-vs-fordham/): Gonna be interesting to see if the Cornhuskers will be able to keep the sell out streak alive. Tap below to read the article by Shehan Jeyarajah for CBSSports.
- [Ohio State freshman QB Quinn Ewers signs $1.4M NIL deal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ohio-state-freshman-qb-quinn-ewers-signs-1-4m-nil-deal/): Things are about to get really crazy with this NIL stuff. Tap below to read the article by Sam Cooper of Yahoo Sports
- [Sean Payton: Saints could be away from New Orleans for a month after Hurricane Ida](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sean-payton-saints-could-be-away-from-new-orleans-for-a-month-after-hurricane-ida/): Want to know what the Saints are thinking about doing in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida? Tap below to read the article by Jori Epstein for USAToday
- [From coach to QB: Former South Carolina graduate assistant Zeb Noland expected to start for Gamecocks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/from-coach-to-qb-former-south-carolina-graduate-assistant-zeb-noland-expected-to-start-for-gamecocks/): Now here’s something you don’t see every day! Tap below to read the article by Shehan Jeyarajah of CBSSports.
- [Superdome avoids major damage from Hurricane Ida; Saints' practice, Week 1 plans vs. Packers uncertain](https://leftfieldlounge.com/superdome-avoids-major-damage-from-hurricane-ida-saints-practice-week-1-plans-vs-packers-uncertain/): I guess in the NFL. the show must go on. Tap below to read the article by Jason Owens from Yahoo.
- [Oklahoma vs. Tulane game moved from New Orleans to Norman due to Hurricane Ida](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oklahoma-vs-tulane-game-moved-from-new-orleans-to-norman-due-to-hurricane-ida/): Tulane University has announced they are moving their football game with Oklahoma to Norman, OK in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Tap below to read the article on CBSSports.
- [Was ESPN tricked into airing a 58-0 high school football blowout?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/was-espn-tricked-into-airing-a-58-0-high-school-football-blowout/): Make of it what you want. If ESPN chose to broadcast the game, they have no one to blame nu themselves. Tap below to read more.
- [SEC Establishes Event Cancellation Policies](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-establishes-event-cancellation-policies/): Well football season must be upon us, as the SEC has announced their Covid cancellation policy for sports. Tap below to read the release from the SEC
- [College football kicks off as pandemic continues. What we know about conference COVID policies.](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-kicks-off-as-pandemic-continues-what-we-know-about-conference-covid-policies/): College football kicks off this weekend amid a growing number of COVID-19 cases throughout the country and uncertainty on how the rise will impact games this fall. Tap below to…
- [Rehab start next on Hudson's comeback trail](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rehab-start-next-on-hudsons-comeback-trail/): Former Mississippi State baseball great Dakota Hudson rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Tap below to read the article from MLB
- [2021-22 college football bowl predictions: How the postseason should break down](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2021-22-college-football-bowl-predictions-how-the-postseason-should-break-down/): Tap below to view the 2021-22 college football bowl game predictions by Erick Smith of the USAToday.
- [Mountain West COVID-19 Game Cancellation Policy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mountain-west-covid-19-game-cancellation-policy/): The Mountain West announced today its 2021-22 COVID-19 Game Cancellation Policy, which applies to all MW-sponsored sports. Tap below for the information.
- [College Podcast: Mississippi State's Chris Lemonis On National Title](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-podcast-mississippi-states-chris-lemonis-on-national-title/): If you have an hour or so, tap below to listen to this podcast from BaseballAmerica as they interview Mississippi State baseball coach Chris Lemonis.
- [Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale joins Sandy Koufax as only pitchers with 3 immaculate innings](https://leftfieldlounge.com/boston-red-sox-ace-chris-sale-joins-sandy-koufax-as-only-pitchers-with-3-immaculate-innings/): Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings. Tap below to read the article from the USAToday
- [COVID vaccines will be required for N.C. State athletes to play road games](https://leftfieldlounge.com/covid-vaccines-will-be-required-for-n-c-state-athletes-to-play-road-games/): N.C. State will not allow athletes to travel or play in road games if they have not received a COVID-19 vaccination.  Tap below to read the article by David Thompson…
- [South Dakota ace Gavin Weir throws his second no-hitter in 2021 Little League World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/south-dakota-ace-gavin-weir-throws-his-second-no-hitter-in-2021-little-league-world-series/): Two no-hitters in the Little League World Series? Whoda thunk it! Tap below to read the article by Claire Kuwana in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for the USAToday.
- [Pac-12 announces conference baseball tournament for 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pac-12-announces-conference-baseball-tournament-for-2022/): The Pac-12 has joined the ranks of most other conferences in holding a postseason college baseball tournament. Tap below to read the article from the Arizona Desert Swarm.
- [SEC's Greg Sankey, Big 12's Bob Bowlsby respond to Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 announcing alliance formation](https://leftfieldlounge.com/secs-greg-sankey-big-12s-bob-bowlsby-respond-to-big-ten-acc-pac-12-announcing-alliance-formation/): SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby have responded to Tuesday’s announcement of an alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences. Tap below to read…
- [SEC expert picks 2021: Most overrated and underrated teams, projected order of finish, bold predictions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-expert-picks-2021-most-overrated-and-underrated-teams-projected-order-of-finish-bold-predictions/): Taking a close, detailed and opinionated look at the SEC according to Barrett Sallee of CBSSports. Tap below to read the article.
- [The 'Alliance' shows how college athletics is at war with itself](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-alliance-shows-how-college-athletics-is-at-war-with-itself/): Looks like it’s gonna be “they said, they said” for a while. Tap below to read Dan Wetzel’s take on the new alliance by tapping below.
- [Acquired from White Sox in a trade, Konnor Pilkington fitting right in with RubberDucks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/acquired-from-white-sox-in-a-trade-konnor-pilkington-fitting-right-in-with-rubberducks/): Here’s a good article from the Akron Beacon Journal on former Diamond Dog Konnor Pilkington becoming a RubberDuck. Tap below to read the article.
- [Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 announce alliance to address future of college athletics, combat SEC's influence](https://leftfieldlounge.com/big-ten-acc-pac-12-announce-alliance-to-address-future-of-college-athletics-combat-secs-influence/): The Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 on Tuesday formally announced their long-awaited alliance.  Tap below to read the article from CBSSports.
- [Notre Dame baseball coaching search targeting Paul Mainieri after Link Jarrett's departure for FSU, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/notre-dame-baseball-coaching-search-targeting-paul-mainieri-after-link-jarretts-departure-for-fsu-per-report/): Notre Dame is targeting Paul Mainieri to return as the Fighting Irish’s head coach, according to a report Friday by Baseball America.  Tap below to read the article by Dean Straka.
- [NFL recommends indefinite suspension of no less than a year for Browns QB Deshaun Watson](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nfl-recommends-indefinite-suspension-of-no-less-than-a-year-for-browns-qb-deshaun-watson/): It looks like the NFL is ready to recommend dropping the hammer on Deshaun Watson. Tap below to read the article by Mike Jones for USAToday.
- [Ohio State AD Gene Smith: Schools being involved with NIL deals could help crack down on inducements](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ohio-state-ad-gene-smith-schools-being-involved-with-nil-deals-could-help-crack-down-on-inducements/): With the one-year anniversary of name, image and likeness coming Friday, one of its key influencers has a key suggestion: It might be time to allow schools to become involved…
- [Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson leaving team midseason for same role at LSU, reportedly for huge raise](https://leftfieldlounge.com/twins-pitching-coach-wes-johnson-leaving-team-midseason-for-same-role-at-lsu-reportedly-for-huge-raise/): The Minnesota Twins are losing pitching coach Wes Johnson to the Louisiana State University Tigers, where he’ll serve in the same role. And he is getting close to a half million dollar a…
- [Jaden Rashada Reportedly Agreed to $9.5M NIL Contract With Miami Booster John Ruiz](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jaden-rashada-reportedly-agreed-to-9-5m-nil-contract-with-miami-booster-john-ruiz/): It would seem the NIL arena is getting crazier and crazier by the day. Tap below to read the article written by Scott Polacek for BleacherReport that talks about the…
- [New Curated Sports Site](https://leftfieldlounge.com/new-curated-sports-site/): If you are looking for a curated website that allows you to tailor content to your desire, then look no further than The Varsity Network. Choose between collegiate divisions, sports,…
- [Who's going to the Women's College World Series? Experts make NCAA softball super regional picks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/whos-going-to-the-womens-college-world-series-experts-make-ncaa-softball-super-regional-picks/): A trip to Oklahoma City is just two wins away for eight teams in the NCAA Softball Tournament this week as the event enters super regional play. Tap below to read the picks from…
- [DI Board of Directors issues name, image and likeness guidance to schools](https://leftfieldlounge.com/di-board-of-directors-issues-name-image-and-likeness-guidance-to-schools/): Board supports continued opportunities for student-athletes. Tap below to read the complete release from the NCAA.
- [College coaches, leaders share candid thoughts on future of NIL: 'We all feel like there's no rules'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-coaches-leaders-share-candid-thoughts-on-future-of-nil-we-all-feel-like-theres-no-rules/): The NCAA is expected to step in with an actual NIL policy, but is it too late? Tape below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.
- [NCAA to soon pass name, image and likeness rules targeting boosters offering inducements to athletes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-to-soon-pass-name-image-and-likeness-rules-targeting-boosters-offering-inducements-to-athletes/): An expedited NCAA enforcement process addressing name, image and likeness rights abuses is expected to pass as early as Monday, sources tell CBS Sports. Tap below to read the article.
- [The Dude Effect: Experiencing Mississippi State’s Unrivaled College Baseball Atmosphere](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-dude-effect-experiencing-mississippi-states-unrivaled-college-baseball-atmosphere/): The largest on-campus stadium in the sport is the best place to watch a game. Well, other than Omaha. Tap below to read the article by Joslyn Stamp of SI…
- [Basketball player holding Miami, booster hostage, and it's the NCAA's fault | Opinion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/basketball-player-holding-miami-booster-hostage-and-its-the-ncaas-fault-opinion/): More on that Miami basketball player who says pay me more or I will leave. Tap below to read the OpEd by Dan Wolken of USAToday.
- [NIL agent says Miami hoops star Isaiah Wong will enter transfer portal if NIL compensation isn't increased](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nil-agent-says-miami-hoops-star-isaiah-wong-will-enter-transfer-portal-if-nil-compensation-isnt-increased/): Miami Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong will enter the transfer portal on Friday if his name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation isn’t increased, his NIL agent, Adam Papas of NEXT Sports Agency, told ESPN…
- [NCAA president Mark Emmert steps down with delayed exit after 12 years leading association](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-president-mark-emmert-steps-down-with-delayed-exit-after-12-years-leading-association/): The NCAA announced Tuesday that long-time president Mark Emmert, 69, is stepping down from his role with the association.  Tap below to read the article from CBSSports.
- [Govs make Baseball Coaching Change](https://leftfieldlounge.com/govs-make-baseball-coaching-change/): Congratulations to former Mississippi State pitcher, and former #FearTheBeard leader Trevor Fitts on being named interim head baseball coach at Austin Peay University. Tap below to read the release.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: vs. Ole Miss (Governor’s Cup)](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-vs-ole-miss-governors-cup/): Mississippi State and Ole Miss will meet for a fourth straight game to face off for the Governor’s Cup at 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 26, at Trustmark Park…
- [Cumbest Named SEC Player of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cumbest-named-sec-player-of-the-week/): Mississippi State outfielder Brad Cumbest has been named the SEC Player of the Week following his performance at the plate this past week. Tap below to read the release from…
- [College football coaches eager to catch breath as transfer portal's May 1 deadline pauses roster churn](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-coaches-eager-to-catch-breath-as-transfer-portals-may-1-deadline-pauses-roster-churn/): The game has changed significantly with roster management becoming more difficult than ever. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.com
- [State To The Show Update: April 22](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-to-the-show-update-april-22/): Here’s the latest info on former Diamond Dogs in pro baseball. Tap below to see the article from the Mississippi State Athletics Department.
- [With NIL Money Comes an Inescapable Fact: Taxes Are Owed](https://leftfieldlounge.com/with-nil-money-comes-an-inescapable-fact-taxes-are-owed/): College athletes last July finally got the right to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL). They also won something else: the headache of filing and paying taxes. Tap below to…
- [MSU-UAB Game Time Adjusted Due to Inclement Weather](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-uab-game-time-adjusted-due-to-inclement-weather/): Due to the threat of inclement weather increasing further into Tuesday evening, Mississippi State baseball’s midweek contest versus UAB has been moved up one hour to a 5 p.m. CT…
- [Dawgs Fall Short in Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-fall-short-in-series-finale/): No. 30 Mississippi State (15-10, 3-3 SEC) dropped the series finale, 6-2, to Alabama (14-11, 2-4 SEC) on Sunday (March 27) at Dudy Noble Field. Mississippi State won the series…
- [Yeager’s Bomb Give Dawgs Walk-Off Victory In SEC Home Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/yeagers-bomb-give-dawgs-walk-off-victory-in-sec-home-opener/): No. 30 Mississippi State (14-9, 2-2 SEC) won its SEC home opener in dramatic fashion thanks to a 10th-inning walk-off home run by RJ Yeager to defeat Alabama (13-10, 1-3…
- [State Powers Past Southern With Five Home Runs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-powers-past-southern-with-five-home-runs/): No. 30 Mississippi State (13-9, 1-2 SEC) cranked out 15 hits, including back-to-back-to-back homeruns, to defeat Southern (4-16) by a score of 14-5 in the midweek matchup on Wednesday (March…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Southern](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-southern/): No. 30Mississippi State (12-9) will host Southern (4-15) in midweek non-conference action at 5 p.m. CT on Wednesday, March 23, at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. Tap below to read…
- [MSU-Southern Midweek Moved To Wednesday, March 23](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-southern-midweek-moved-to-wednesday-march-23/): Due to the threat of inclement weather, Mississippi State baseball’s midweek contest versus Southern has been moved to Wednesday, March 23, with a 5 p.m. CT first pitch at Dudy…
- [Baseball ‘Dawg Talk’ Begins March 21](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-dawg-talk-begins-march-21/): Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis will kick off the 2022 baseball edition of ‘Dawg Talk’ on Monday, March 21, from 6-7 p.m. at Uno Mas Starkville.  Tap below…
- [State Explodes for 20 Runs To Top Georgia In Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-explodes-for-20-runs-to-top-georgia-in-series-finale/): No. 23 Mississippi State (12-9, 1-2 SEC) cranked out 18 hits, including six for extra bases, to defeat No. 10 Georgia (16-4, 2-1 SEC) by a score of 20-3 in…
- [State Falls to Georgia in Walk-Off Fashion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-falls-to-georgia-in-walk-off-fashion/): No. 23 Mississippi State (11-9, 0-2 SEC) fell to No. 10 Georgia (16-3, 2-0 SEC) by a score of 12-11 in a back-and-forth affair that ended in a ninth-inning walk-off…
- [Dawgs Drop SEC Opener at #10 Georgia](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-drop-sec-opener-at-10-georgia/): No. 23 Mississippi State (11-8, 0-1 SEC) fell in the SEC opener at No. 10 Georgia (15-3, 1-0 SEC) by a score of 11-0 on Friday (March 18) at Foley…
- [Stinnett Named National Pitcher of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/stinnett-named-national-pitcher-of-the-week/):  One day after being named the Co-SEC Pitcher of the Week, Mississippi State’s Parker Stinnett has been named the NCBWA Dick Howser Trophy National Pitcher of the Week following a…
- [Stinnett Named SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/stinnett-named-sec-co-pitcher-of-the-week/): Mississippi State pitcher Parker Stinnett has been named the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week following his performance in a pair of wins for the Diamond Dawgs last week. Tap below…
- [Logan Tanner Named to Buster Posey Award Watch List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/logan-tanner-named-to-buster-posey-award-watch-list/): WICHITA, Kan. – Mississippi State catcher Logan Tanner has been named to the watch list for the 2022 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, which is presented by…
- [MSU’s Clark, Johnson Shine in 11-2 Win Over Princeton](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msus-clark-johnson-shine-in-11-2-win-over-princeton/):  No. 23 Mississippi State (8-7) scored runs in six separate innings and used a 10-strikeout performance by starter Preston Johnson to take the series opener over Princeton (0-9) by a…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Princeton](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-princeton/): No. 23Mississippi State returns home this weekend as the Diamond Dawgs host Princeton in a three-game series beginning at 4 p.m. CT on Friday, March 11, at Dudy Noble Field.…
- [MSU Baseball Game Time Change & LFL Servicing Info](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-baseball-game-time-change-lfl-servicing-info/): Please see the details below regarding the time change for baseball vs. Princeton. If you have questions, feel free to call our office at 662-325-3074 during normal business hours. Friday…
- [Weather Forces Time Change for Princeton Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-time-change-for-princeton-series/): Due to weather, game times for Mississippi State baseball’s upcoming three-game home series versus Princeton (March 11-13) have been altered. Tap below to see the new weekend schedule.
- [MLB cancels another two series after negotiations with MLBPA break down again; Opening Day could be pushed to April 14](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-cancels-another-two-series-after-negotiations-with-mlbpa-break-down-again-opening-day-could-be-pushed-to-april-14/): Major League Baseball canceled two more regular season series Wednesday as its lockout neared Day 100, and players, teams and fans were left to ponder a 2022 season minus at least a…
- [MSU Splits Midweek Series With No. 11 Texas Tech](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-splits-midweek-series-with-no-11-texas-tech/): No. 23 Mississippi State (7-7) dropped the second game of the Hancock Whitney Classic, 7-2, to split the midweek series with No. 11 Texas Tech (11-3) on Wednesday (March 9)…
- [MSU-Texas Tech Game Moved Up To 3 p.m. Due To Weather](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-texas-tech-game-moved-up-to-3-p-m-due-to-weather/): First pitch for the second game of the Hancock Whitney Classic between No. 23 Mississippi State and No. 11 Texas Tech has been moved up from 5 p.m. to 3…
- [#23 Diamond Dawgs Down #11 Texas Tech in Biloxi](https://leftfieldlounge.com/23-diamond-dawgs-down-11-texas-tech-in-biloxi/): Parker Stinnett struck out a career-high 12 batters and the Diamond Dawg offense posted a 9-run fourth inning to lead No. 23 Mississippi State (7-6) to an 11-5 win over…
- [Jackson State coach Deion Sanders has two toes amputated after foot surgery](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jackson-state-coach-deion-sanders-has-two-toes-amputated-after-foot-surgery/): Jackson State football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders recently had surgery on his injured foot which resulted in the amputation of two toes on his left foot.…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: vs. Texas Tech](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-vs-texas-tech/): No. 23Mississippi State will open a two-game midweek series against the No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Tuesday, March 8, at the Hancock Whitney Classic at MGM Park in…
- [Falcons WR Calvin Ridley suspended at least through 2022 season by NFL for betting on games](https://leftfieldlounge.com/falcons-wr-calvin-ridley-suspended-at-least-through-2022-season-by-nfl-for-betting-on-games/): Alabama football has been taking a beating from it’s football alumni this year. The latest problem is Calvin Ridley being suspended for betting on football. Tap below to read the…
- [Dawgs Drop Series Finale To Tulane](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-drop-series-finale-to-tulane/): No. 9 Mississippi State (6-6) dropped the series finale to Tulane (10-2) by a score of 5-4 on Sunday (March 6) at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium in New Orleans.…
- [Dawgs Fall To Tulane To Even Series At 1-1](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-fall-to-tulane-to-even-series-at-1-1/): No. 9 Mississippi State (6-5) fell to Tulane (9-2) by a score of 11-10 on a walk-off home run by Green Wave outfielder Ethan Groff in the bottom of the…
- [MSU Bats Explode in 19-2 Victory Over Tulane](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-bats-explode-in-19-2-victory-over-tulane/): No. 9 Mississippi State (6-4) put on an offensive display and out-scored Tulane (8-2) by a score of 19-2 to take the opening game of the road series over the…
- [MSU Falls, 7-1, to Southern Miss in Pearl](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-falls-7-1-to-southern-miss-in-pearl/): No. 9 Mississippi State (5-4) fell to Southern Miss (6-2) by a score of 7-1 on Wednesday (March 2) night in front of 6,387 in attendance at Trustmark Park in…
- [MLB Prospect Watch: Former closer Landon Sims has chance to position himself as top collegiate starter](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-prospect-watch-former-closer-landon-sims-has-chance-to-position-himself-as-top-collegiate-starter/): Mississippi State righty Landon Sims has the chance to position himself as the top collegiate starter in the class. Tap below to read the article by RJ Anderson for CBSSports.com
- [Rice Announces Endowment of Head Baseball Coaching Position](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rice-announces-endowment-of-head-baseball-coaching-position/): When José Cruz Jr. is introduced before Wednesday night’s baseball game with Baylor at Reckling Park, he will do so as the Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach thanks to an…
- [Dawgs Use Seventh-Inning Home Run To Down Grambling](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-use-seventh-inning-home-run-to-down-grambling/): No. 9 Mississippi State (5-3) used a seventh-inning home run by Brad Cumbest, while pitchers Jack Walker and Parker Stinnett combined for 16 strikeouts as the Diamond Dawgs defeated Grambling…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Grambling & Southern Miss](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-grambling-southern-miss/): No. 9Mississippi State (4-3) will close out an eight-game homestand this week as the Diamond Dawgs host Grambling in non-conference action at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, at Dudy…
- [State Tops NKU to Secure Series Victory](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-tops-nku-to-secure-series-victory/): Mississippi State (4-3) starter Cade Smith put in another solid pitching performance and the offense powered two more long balls as the Diamond Dawgs took the series over Northern Kentucky…
- [Dawgs Power Past NKU, 10-1, To Even Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-power-past-nku-10-1-to-even-series/): Following a stellar pitching performance by Preston Johnson and a trio of home runs, Mississippi State (3-3) evened the series against Northern Kentucky (1-4) with a 10-1 victory over the…
- [Dawgs Drop Game One to Northern Kentucky](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-drop-game-one-to-northern-kentucky/): Mississippi State (2-3) dropped the opening game of the series, 7-6, to Northern Kentucky (1-3) on Friday (Feb. 25) at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. Tap below to read the…
- [NCAA loosens marijuana rules for college athletes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-loosens-marijuana-rules-for-college-athletes/): The NCAA said Friday that it was raising its allowable THC limits in its mandatory drug-testing program. Tap below to read the article by Nick Bromberg for Yahoo Sports.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Northern Kentucky](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-northern-kentucky/): Want to know more about the Northern Kentucky series that starts tomorrow? Just tap below to read the release from MSU Athletics. PS, if you want to know what a…
- [Athlon Sports College Baseball Top 25 Rankings for 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/athlon-sports-college-baseball-top-25-rankings-for-2022/): Here’s another Top 25 poll, this one from Athlon Sports and my buddy Eric Sorenson. Tap below to check out what the Stitchhead has to say about college baseball in…
- [Left Field Lounge Schedule This Weekend](https://leftfieldlounge.com/left-field-lounge-schedule-this-weekend/): Reminder that servicing times in the Left Field Lounge will vary depending on game time, but gates will always open 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Servicing will take place…
- [Dawgs Take Down UAPB, 17-1, In Midweek Action](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-take-down-uapb-17-1-in-midweek-action/): The Mississippi State baseball team moved to 2-2 on the season after putting up 17 runs on 13 hits in a 17-1 run-rule victory over UAPB (0-4) in an early…
- [Weather Forces Time Change for Baseball Midweek](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-time-change-for-baseball-midweek/): STARKVILLE – Due to the threat of inclement weather, Mississippi State baseball’s midweek contest versus UAPB has been moved up to an 11 a.m. CT first pitch on Tuesday, Feb. 22…
- [What we learned from Mississippi State baseball's opening series vs. Long Beach State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/what-we-learned-from-mississippi-state-baseballs-opening-series-vs-long-beach-state/): Found this summary of the Long Beach State series from Andy Kostka of the Clarion Ledger for Yahoo Sports. Tap below to read the article.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Long Beach State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-long-beach-state/): The 2022 season begins with a 2 p.m. first pitch on Friday, Feb. 18 at Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the full release.
- [Assistant coach Malikah Willis resigns from Mississippi State women's basketball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/assistant-coach-malikah-willis-resigns-from-mississippi-state-womens-basketball/): Assistant women’s basketball coach Malikah Willis tendered her resignation from Mississippi State last week, ending a saga that began in late December. Tap below to read the article by Andy Kostka of…
- [7 storylines to follow this college season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/7-storylines-to-follow-this-college-season/): We are mere days from college baseball’s opening day, as one of sports’ best-kept secrets gets ready to roll again. Games begin all over the country on Friday, so tap…
- [MSU Announces Several Fan Enhancements to The Dude](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-announces-several-fan-enhancements-to-the-dude/): The best stadium in college baseball is getting even better in 2022. Mississippi State’s Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium will re-open its gates on Friday with the Maroon and…
- [Proposals to drop test scores for incoming college athletes advance](https://leftfieldlounge.com/proposals-to-drop-test-scores-for-incoming-college-athletes-advance/): Divisions I and II have taken another step toward removing standardized test scores from initial-eligibility requirements for future student-athletes. Tap below to read the release from Saquandra Heath for the…
- [2022 Left Field Lounge Servicing Info](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-left-field-lounge-servicing-info/): Reminder that servicing times in the Left Field Lounge will vary depending on game time, but gates will always open 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Servicing will take place…
- [Weather Forces Schedule Change for Baseball Season Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-schedule-change-for-baseball-season-opener/): The 2022 season opener for Mississippi State baseball has been moved up one hour due to weather and will now start at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 18, at…
- [College Baseball Nation 2022 Preseason NCAA Tournament Field of 64 Projection](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-baseball-nation-2022-preseason-ncaa-tournament-field-of-64-projection/): The college baseball season is around the corner, and College Baseball Nation’s Preseason Field of 64 is here! Tap below to see their preseason projections. And no, Quinnipiac is not…
- [2022 Preseason Projected Field of 64](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-preseason-projected-field-of-64/): Division 1 college baseball has not even thrown out the first pitch, and we have our first “Field of 64” projection, this one from Joe Healy and Teddy Cahill of…
- [MLB draft prospects 2022: Ranking top 50 players in the class, with Termarr Johnson at No. 1](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-draft-prospects-2022-ranking-top-50-players-in-the-class-with-termarr-johnson-at-no-1/): MLB draft prospects 2022: Ranking top 50 players in the class, with Termarr Johnson at No. 1. Tap below to see the list by R.J. Anderson for CBSSports.
- [SEC generates $777.8 million in revenue in 2020-21, distributes an average of $54.6 million per school](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-generates-777-8-million-in-revenue-in-2020-21-distributes-an-average-of-54-6-million-per-school/): The SEC announced Thursday that it generated $777.8 million of total revenue during the 2020-21 fiscal year, which ended on Aug. 31, 2021. The revenue was distributed among the SEC’s…
- [2022 SEC Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll, Preseason All-SEC Team Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-sec-baseball-preseason-coaches-poll-preseason-all-sec-team-announced/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 10, 2022)—–Ole Miss has been predicted to win the 2022 Southeastern Conference baseball championship as voted by the league’s 14 head coaches in the annual preseason poll…
- [These nine are potential starters for opening day](https://leftfieldlounge.com/these-nine-are-potential-starters-for-opening-day/): There are only nine days until the start of the 2022 Mississippi State University baseball season, and new and returning players will have the opportunity to shine yet again in…
- [College Baseball Foundation announces inaugural College Baseball Hall of Fame Power Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-baseball-foundation-announces-inaugural-college-baseball-hall-of-fame-power-poll/): LUBBOCK, Texas – The College Baseball Foundation is proud to present the inaugural College Baseball Hall of Fame Power Poll, which will rank the top 25 teams in Division I college…
- [SEC Baseball Television Schedule Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-television-schedule-announced/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 9, 2022) —- A total of 89 Southeastern Conference baseball games are slated to be televised during the 2022 season by SEC Network, ESPN2 and ESPNU, it was…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set for 12 National Broadcasts in 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-12-national-broadcasts-in-2022/): The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced the television coverage for the 2022 baseball season, with Mississippi State slated for at least 12 appearances on the ESPN family of networks.Tap…
- [These are the 10 best Diamond Dawgs of all time](https://leftfieldlounge.com/these-are-the-10-best-diamond-dawgs-of-all-time/): In the vast and glorious history of Mississippi State University baseball, some amazing players have come and gone, but if you put all those players together, what would you wind…
- [Landon Sims set to lead ‘unproven’ rotation into 2022 season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/landon-sims-set-to-lead-unproven-rotation-into-2022-season/): Last year’s lockdown closer, Landon Sims is set to make a move from the Mississippi State bullpen to the weekend rotation, something he anticipated ever since coming to Starkville. Tap…
- [Mississippi State baseball has a message for teams trying to dethrone the national champs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-has-a-message-for-teams-trying-to-dethrone-the-national-champs/): Mississippi State returned from Omaha to a parade through the Cotton District with a trophy held high. But there’s an understanding that those moments of elation were left in 2021, and the 2022…
- [10 DAYS UNTIL OPENING DAY AT THE DUDE](https://leftfieldlounge.com/10-days-until-opening-day-at-the-dude/): The Champs are back at The Dude in just 10 days and you can now update your calendar with game times for the Long Beach State series! Game 1: Friday,…
- [Jonathan Holder eyes return to MLB after injury](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jonathan-holder-eyes-return-to-mlb-after-injury/): Former Mississippi State pitching great Jonathan Holder is ready to get back in the big leagues. After an impressive 2020 with the Yankees, Holder reached a deal with the Chicago…
- [TEXAS TOPS 2022 PRESEASON NCBWA POLL](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-tops-2022-preseason-ncbwa-poll/): The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the 25th year with its 2022 inaugural and weekly surveys, and Texas rates No. 1…
- [Alabama's Nick Saban laments NIL bidding war for recruits: 'That's where I draw the line'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/alabamas-nick-saban-laments-nil-bidding-war-for-recruits-thats-where-i-draw-the-line/): When college football coaches get together nowadays, the issues of the transfer portal and Name Image and Likeness dominate the conversations.  It was no different at the Senior Bowl on…
- [As the Transfer Portal Overflows, the Search for Solutions Is On](https://leftfieldlounge.com/as-the-transfer-portal-overflows-the-search-for-solutions-is-on/): NCAA changes have essentially created year-round free agency in college football, bringing its own set of ramifications. As National Signing Day arrived with an overflowing portal, there were more transfers…
- [NCBWA ANNOUNCES 2022 PRESEASON DIVISION I ALL-AMERICA TEAM](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncbwa-announces-2022-preseason-division-i-all-america-team/): Another day, another preseason honor for Diamond Dogs Landon Sims and Logan Tanner. Tap below to see the NCBWA Preseason All Americans.
- [NCAA rules committee exploring changes to limit faked injuries in college football](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-rules-committee-exploring-changes-to-limit-faked-injuries-in-college-football/): Concern over faking injuries has become such a prominent issue in college football that it has risen to the top of the agenda going into the next rules committee meeting.…
- [Inside the world of 'collectives' using name, image and likeness to pay college athletes, influence programs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/inside-the-world-of-collectives-using-name-image-and-likeness-to-pay-college-athletes-influence-programs/): NIL rights have opened up a whole new world for boosters and would-be influencers. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.
- [Dabo Swinney doubles down on beef with NIL, paying college athletes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dabo-swinney-doubles-down-on-beef-with-nil-paying-college-athletes/): Dabo Swinney worries that college football is straying too far from the student-athlete and creeping into professionalism, which would change the dynamic of college athletics entirely in the coming years.…
- [Johnson's role could increase on mound with MSU baseball this spring](https://leftfieldlounge.com/johnsons-role-could-increase-on-mound-with-msu-baseball-this-spring/): In the 2021 national championship run for the Bulldogs, Preston Johnson had some key performances on the mound in the College World Series. Tap below to read the article by…
- [Lack of detailed NIL rules challenges NCAA enforcement](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lack-of-detailed-nil-rules-challenges-ncaa-enforcement/): As the market for college athlete to earn money off their names, images and likenesses rapidly evolves, NCAA enforcement is faced with the tricky task of trying to police activities…
- [J.R. Smith, former NBA star turned college golfer, signs with agency for NIL deals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/j-r-smith-former-nba-star-turned-college-golfer-signs-with-agency-for-nil-deals/): J.R. Smith, who is a freshman golfer at North Carolina A&T, has signed a deal with Excel Sports for NIL representation. Not bad for a guy who earned over $90M…
- [Hunt heirs announce new NIL organization; JD Notae is first signee](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hunt-heirs-announce-new-nil-organization-jd-notae-is-first-signee/): Heirs of the global trucking company J.B. Hunt Transport Services in Lowell, AR announced Wednesday (Jan. 26) a new organization they hope will guide college athletes in the new era…
- [College World Series: NCAA announces game times, ticket information](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-world-series-ncaa-announces-game-times-ticket-information/): The NCAA announced Wednesday this year’s College World Series schedule, which will include two sets of weekend games, with finals starting Saturday, June 25. Tap below to read the article…
- [Bonds, Clemens, Sosa and Schilling Shut Out by Hall in Final Year on Ballot](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bonds-clemens-sosa-and-schilling-shut-out-by-hall-in-final-year-on-ballot/): Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Curt Schilling all fell short of the 75% threshold for induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame in what was their 10th and…
- [Free Big League Youth Baseball Fundamentals Camp February 5th](https://leftfieldlounge.com/free-big-league-youth-baseball-fundamentals-camp-february-5th/): Former Mississippi State pitching great and current MLB star Jonathan Holder will be hosting the Big League Youth Baseball Fundamentals Baseball Camp in Gulfport on February 5. Tap below for…
- [Monday Profile: Former MSU baseball player helps host Frostbite races](https://leftfieldlounge.com/monday-profile-former-msu-baseball-player-helps-host-frostbite-races/): The overnight low in Starkville was 18 degrees, but Brad Jones was out on Main Street at 5 a.m. Saturday morning, getting ready for the Frostbite Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K…
- [Preseason SEC Baseball Predictions: Who Will Finish At the Top?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/preseason-sec-baseball-predictions-who-will-finish-at-the-top/): The 2022 baseball season is set to begin in less than a month, and 14 teams are all vying to make it to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.…
- [NFL’s Odell Beckham Jr. took his $750,000 salary in bitcoin — how much did it end up costing him?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nfls-odell-beckham-jr-took-his-750000-salary-in-bitcoin-how-much-did-it-end-up-costing-him/): Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. made headlines last November when he announced he would be converting his 2021 NFL salary into bitcoin. Probably not the best idea.…
- [Cowbell Yell Set For Sept. 1 Inside Davis Wade Stadium](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cowbell-yell-set-for-sept-1-inside-davis-wade-stadium/): Bulldog football students and fans are invited to kick off the season inside Davis Wade Stadium at 9 p.m. CT on Thursday, Sept. 1 with Mississippi State’s 11th annual Cowbell…
- [College Football Expansion Top 10 Candidates From Group of Five Conferences](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-expansion-top-10-candidates-from-group-of-five-conferences/): With the Big Ten expanding with USC and UCLA, and the Pac-12 scrambling as we speak to keep what it has and figure out other options, who’s available? Tap below…
- [Jacksonville State's Rich Rodriguez accuses Stephen F. Austin of spying on practices ahead of match-up: 'We're making plans accordingly'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jacksonville-states-rich-rodriguez-accuses-stephen-f-austin-of-spying-on-practices-ahead-of-match-up-were-making-plans-accordingly/): First-year Jacksonville State coach Rich Rodriguez on Tuesday accused the Gamecocks’ Week 1 opponent, Stephen F. Austin, of spying on their practices. Tap below to read the article by Zac Al-Khateeb…
- [SEC expert picks 2022: Most overrated and underrated teams, projected order of finish, bold predictions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-expert-picks-2022-most-overrated-and-underrated-teams-projected-order-of-finish-bold-predictions/): Taking a close, detailed and opinionated look at the SEC. Tap below to read the article by Barrett Sallee for CBSSports.
- [MLB teams to play all 29 opponents under ’23 balanced sked](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-teams-to-play-all-29-opponents-under-23-balanced-sked/): Every major league team will play each other in the same season for the first time next year as the sport switches to its first balanced schedule since 2000.
- [Nick Saban contract extension: Alabama coach regains highest-paid spot with deal worth $93.6 million](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nick-saban-contract-extension-alabama-coach-regains-highest-paid-spot-with-deal-worth-93-6-million/): Nick Saban’s new contract moves him past Georgia’s Kirby Smart for the top salary for a college football coach. Tap below to read the article by Shehan Jeyarajah for CBSSports.
- [ESPN releases bowl projections for every game and College Football Playoff](https://leftfieldlounge.com/espn-releases-bowl-projections-for-every-game-and-college-football-playoff/): ESPN college football reporters Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach present their preseason bowl projections. Tap below to read the projections.
- [Paul Finebaum explains what the Big Ten's media rights deal means for the SEC](https://leftfieldlounge.com/paul-finebaum-explains-what-the-big-tens-media-rights-deal-means-for-the-sec/): The Big Ten conference announced their ground breaking media rights deal with multiple networks such as CBS, FOX, NBC and NBC’s Peacock last week set to make upwards of $7 billion dollars for the conference. A deal like…
- [SEC leaning toward nine-game football league schedule, which 'not only adds value for TV, but protects season-ticket sales'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-leaning-toward-nine-game-football-league-schedule-which-not-only-adds-value-for-tv-but-protects-season-ticket-sales/): There is mounting momentum among SEC schools to go from eight conference games to nine in football once Oklahoma and Texas join the league, sources told ESPN. Tap below to…
- [Inside a Busy Summer for College Coaches in the Transfer Portal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/inside-a-busy-summer-for-college-coaches-in-the-transfer-portal/): The word of the summer, at least as far as college baseball coaches are concerned, was “busy.” Some of that is a full-bore return to in-person recruiting, which had coaches…
- [NCAA Tweaks Rules for Targeting, Fake Injuries Ahead of 2022 CFB Season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-tweaks-rules-for-targeting-fake-injuries-ahead-of-2022-cfb-season/): The NCAA is instituting a number of rule changes for the upcoming college football season. Tap below to read the reports by Scott Polacek for BleacherReport.
- [Introducing HailState+, A New Premium Content Platform](https://leftfieldlounge.com/introducing-hailstate-a-new-premium-content-platform/): Mississippi State Athletics is partnering with Sport & Story to launch HailState+, a subscription streaming platform featuring original storytelling content. Tap below to read the article.
- [Blocking UCLA's move to Big Ten could have massive fallout for UC regents](https://leftfieldlounge.com/blocking-uclas-move-to-big-ten-could-have-massive-fallout-for-uc-regents/): Any attempt by the University of California regents to block UCLA’s move to the Big Ten could endanger the way the governing body does business, according to a longtime observer…
- [Deshaun Watson settles case with NFL: QB suspended 11 games and hit with hefty fine after out deal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/deshaun-watson-settles-case-with-nfl-qb-suspended-11-games-and-hit-with-hefty-fine-after-out-deal/): CBS Sports NFL Insiders Josina Anderson and Jonathan Jones have reported that Watson will be suspended for 11 games. Tap below to read the report by John Breech of CSBSports.
- [Cardinals notebook: Dakota Hudson slated to rejoin rotation Saturday in Arizona](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cardinals-notebook-dakota-hudson-slated-to-rejoin-rotation-saturday-in-arizona/): The Cardinals’ pitching rotation is set through next Monday, at least, with manager Oliver Marmol’s announcement Tuesday that Dakota Hudson, bypassed for the Colorado series, would start Saturday in Arizona.…
- [College Football Playoff's board discusses possibility, potential of restructuring how college football is governed, sources say](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-playoffs-board-discusses-possibility-potential-of-restructuring-how-college-football-is-governed-sources-say/): The 11 college presidents and chancellors who make up the College Football Playoff’s Board of Managers met via Zoom on Monday and began a discussion that could reshape the future…
- [College football teams that might surprise in 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-teams-that-might-surprise-in-2022/): As we approach the 2022 season, here are 20 teams that could turn heads — for the better. Tap below to read the article from Jeff Mezydlo from Yardbarker.
- [OSU's Mike Gundy blasts Oklahoma and Texas for SEC move: 'That's why they did it...all for the money'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/osus-mike-gundy-blasts-oklahoma-and-texas-for-sec-move-thats-why-they-did-it-all-for-the-money/): Mike Gundy is one heck of a quote.  He’s no Mike Leach, but Oklahoma State’s head coach has provided some exceptional sound over the years. Tap below to read the…
- [Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot](https://leftfieldlounge.com/frost-harsin-among-coaches-in-precarious-spot/): Life comes at college football coaches fast these days. The unforeseen aside, there are a few coaches clearly in need of a turnaround to keep their current gigs. Tap below…
- [As another football season begins, a mental health crisis gnaws at the fabric of college sports](https://leftfieldlounge.com/as-another-football-season-begins-a-mental-health-crisis-gnaws-at-the-fabric-of-college-sports/): Mental health experts consulted for this story all mentioned that college is a time when minds, personalities and lives are being formed. Throw in the pressure of social media, relationships,…
- [Give SEC commissioner Greg Sankey an E6 with suggestion to expand NCAA Tournament](https://leftfieldlounge.com/give-sec-commissioner-greg-sankey-an-e6-with-suggestion-to-expand-ncaa-tournament/): In the spirit of Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey’s desire to take a “fresh look” at March Madness, here are some items we might be able to improve if we…
- [LSU QB Myles Brennan leaves program, retires from football](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lsu-qb-myles-brennan-leaves-program-retires-from-football/):  LSU football quarterback Myles Brennan has left the team and is retiring from football, the program announced Monday. Tap below to read the article from Koki Riley of the Lafayette Daily Advertiser for USAToday.
- [Cardinals prospect Chandler Redmond hits for home run cycle during four-homer, 11-RBI night](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cardinals-prospect-chandler-redmond-hits-for-home-run-cycle-during-four-homer-11-rbi-night/): Home run history was made Wednesday night at HODGETOWN Stadium in Amarillo, Texas. Chandler Redmond, a minor-league infielder with the St. Louis Cardinals, hit for the home run cycle. Tap below…
- [The Direction of College Athletics Hangs in the Balance](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-direction-of-college-athletics-hangs-in-the-balance/): Where has realignment taken college sports, and where could it be heading in the future? Our writer roundtable tackles the pressing issues. Tap below to read the article by Pat…
- [Conference realignment: Evaluating FSU, Miami for SEC, Big Ten](https://leftfieldlounge.com/conference-realignment-evaluating-fsu-miami-for-sec-big-ten/): With the latest round of conference realignment seemingly paused, this is a good time to try to see where Florida State and Miami stand. Tap below to read this evaluation…
- [Mississippi State Fan Fest Set for August 20](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-fan-fest-set-for-august-20/): Mississippi State will hold its new Fall Fan Fest and preseason scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 20. The day will feature fun for MSU fans of all ages and a sneak…
- [NIT Moving From Madison Square Garden in 2023](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nit-moving-from-madison-square-garden-in-2023/): The National Invitation Tournament, whose history in New York can be traced all the way back to 1938, is leaving the Big Apple. Tap below to read the report Thomas…
- [Padres star Fernando Tatis, Jr. suspended 80 games for PED violation](https://leftfieldlounge.com/padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-suspended-80-games-for-ped-violation/): San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis, Jr. received an 80-game suspension on Friday for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Agreement. Tap below to read the report by Matt Snyder for CBSSports.
- [The Other Side of the NIL Collective, College Sports’ Fast-Rising Game Changer](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-other-side-of-the-nil-collective-college-sports-fast-rising-game-changer/): The groups are well known for their recruiting influence and murky legality. But their impact extends to current athletes, too. Tap below to read the article by Ross Dellenger of…
- [Action clock modifications and other rule changes in college baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/action-clock-modifications-and-other-rule-changes-in-college-baseball/): The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday approved modifications to baseball’s 20-second action clock with runners on base for the 2023 season. Tap below to read the article from…
- [Football coach Mark Stoops takes issue with John Calipari calling Kentucky a 'basketball school'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/football-coach-mark-stoops-takes-issue-with-john-calipari-calling-kentucky-a-basketball-school/): In his push for an extravagant new practice facility, John Calipari called the University of Kentucky a “basketball school.” Mark Stoops isn’t having it.   Tap below to read the article by Brooks Holton…
- [Brent Rooker brings his right-handed power bat to the Kansas City Royals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/brent-rooker-brings-his-right-handed-power-bat-to-the-kansas-city-royals/): On Wednesday, the Royals called the 6-foot-4, 225-pound outfielder up to the majors prior to their game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Tap below to read the…
- [Corky Palmer, who coached Southern Miss baseball to College World Series, dies at 68](https://leftfieldlounge.com/corky-palmer-who-coached-southern-miss-baseball-to-college-world-series-dies-at-68/):  Corky Palmer, a beloved figure within the Hattiesburg baseball scene and the coach of the 2009 Southern Miss team that reached the College World Series, died Wednesday.  Tap below to read the…
- [Will we see 12-0 Alabama vs. 12-0 Georgia for SEC title game? Here's five potential roadblocks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/will-we-see-12-0-alabama-vs-12-0-georgia-for-sec-title-game-heres-five-potential-roadblocks/): Will Nick Saban and Kirby Smart square off in the SEC championship for the third time in five years? Is there anything that could get in the way of two…
- [From Tennessee Vols to Texas A&M, 6 bold SEC football predictions that go against the grain](https://leftfieldlounge.com/from-tennessee-vols-to-texas-am-6-bold-sec-football-predictions-that-go-against-the-grain/): By this point in the preseason, group-think tends to occur. It can be difficult to separate your own predictions from the amalgam of other picks floating around. Tap below to…
- [A donor-run NIL collective is coming to USC football — against the school’s wishes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/a-donor-run-nil-collective-is-coming-to-usc-football-against-the-schools-wishes/): The Times has learned that a group of deep-pocketed USC donors and diehard fans are proceeding with their own NIL operation against the school’s wishes. Tap below to read the…
- [NCAA Baseball Rules Committee proposes action clock changes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-baseball-rules-committee-proposes-action-clock-changes/): The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee, during its meetings last month, recommended modifications to the 20-second action clock with runners on base. Tap below to read all the proposed rules changes.
- [A 10-game SEC football schedule? Make commissioner Greg Sankey's quip a reality](https://leftfieldlounge.com/a-10-game-sec-football-schedule-make-commissioner-greg-sankeys-quip-a-reality/): SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said jokingly last month that the conference may bypass a nine-game league schedule in favor of 10 SEC games. Tap below to read the opinion by Blake…
- [Meet the Managers: Kat Wallace](https://leftfieldlounge.com/meet-the-managers-kat-wallace/):  Last fall, Kat Wallace put on a Mississippi State softball jersey for the first time and expected it to be her last time. She’d been asked to model one of State’s new…
- [Five Senators to Reintroduce Sweeping College Athlete Bill of Rights in Congress](https://leftfieldlounge.com/five-senators-to-reintroduce-sweeping-college-athlete-bill-of-rights-in-congress/): Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and three other Democratic senators are filing the newest version of the 2020 College Athlete Bill of Rights this week in Congress.  Tap below to read…
- [Royals trade Cam Gallagher to the Padres for outfielder Brent Rooker](https://leftfieldlounge.com/royals-trade-cam-gallagher-to-the-padres-for-outfielder-brent-rooker/): The Royals have acquired outfielder Brent Rooker from the San Diego Padres for catcher Cam Gallagher, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Tap below to read the article.
- [Braves, Austin Riley agree to 10-year, $212 million extension, giving him largest contract in team history](https://leftfieldlounge.com/braves-austin-riley-agree-to-10-year-212-million-extension-giving-him-largest-contract-in-team-history/): The Atlanta Braves on Monday announced that they have signed third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract extension — the largest contract in franchise history. Tap below…
- [Auburn baseball announces changes to coaching staff](https://leftfieldlounge.com/auburn-baseball-announces-changes-to-coaching-staff/): Auburn baseball and head coach Butch Thompson announced changes to the coaching staff Monday, including the addition of pitching coach Daron Schoenrock. Tap below to read the article.
- [Texas A&M star WR Ainias Smith back with team after DWI, gun charges dropped, per reports](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-star-wr-ainias-smith-back-with-team-after-dwi-gun-charges-dropped-per-reports/): Charges from a DWI stop earlier this month have reportedly been dropped and Smith is no longer suspended. Tap below to read the report by Chip Patterson for CBSSports.
- [He was college sports' 'Great Emancipator.' Now he sees 'utter chaos' in transfer madness| Opinion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/he-was-college-sports-great-emancipator-now-he-sees-utter-chaos-in-transfer-madness-opinion/): Tom Mars didn’t know much about the inner workings of college sports when he “entered the fray,” as he would say, as a disruptor to the NCAA’s outdated and often…
- [College sports’ unlimited transfer rule unlikely to pass next week: Sources](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-sports-unlimited-transfer-rule-unlikely-to-pass-next-week-sources/): Unlimited free agency may not come to college sports as quickly as some expected. Tap below to read the article by Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic.
- [Bowl Projections, College Football Playoff Predictions: Preseason Preview 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bowl-projections-college-football-playoff-predictions-preseason-preview-2022/): It’s bowl projection and College Football Playoff prediction season, when nothing is too crazy, all the speculation makes perfect sense, and all of it done with the joyful hope that…
- [Will Clark’s No. 22 to be retired this weekend by San Francisco Giants](https://leftfieldlounge.com/will-clarks-no-22-to-be-retired-this-weekend-by-san-francisco-giants/): New Orleans native and former Mississippi State star Will Clark will add to his collegiate and professional baseball honors this weekend by having his jersey No. 22 retired by the…
- [Auburn approves upgrades to Plainsman Park](https://leftfieldlounge.com/auburn-approves-upgrades-to-plainsman-park/): The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved on Tuesday the initiation of upgrades to be made to Plainsman Park. Tap below to read the article from OANow.com
- [The transfer portal is about to get even wilder when the NCAA allows players to transfer multiple times](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-transfer-portal-is-about-to-get-even-wilder-when-the-ncaa-allows-players-to-transfer-multiple-times/): Get ready to see athletes play for four schools in four years when the NCAA approves new transfer rules next month. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd…
- [Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia, likely to miss 2022 season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texans-rookie-john-metchie-iii-diagnosed-with-leukemia-likely-to-miss-2022-season/): Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III announced on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia) and will likely miss the 2022 season. Tap below to…
- [College football's first-year head coaches with the most to prove in 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-footballs-first-year-head-coaches-with-the-most-to-prove-in-2022/): The college football season is right around the corner, meaning we’ll soon get our first glimpses at some prominent head coaches at new schools. There are extremely high expectations for…
- [College football players group talks with Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, demands include share of revenue](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-players-group-talks-with-big-ten-commissioner-kevin-warren-demands-include-share-of-revenue/): Sharing Big Ten Conference revenue with players is among a list of demands recently presented to the league by a college football players advocacy group. Tap below to read the…
- [Tennessee receives notice of allegations: NCAA alleges 18 Level I violations under ex-coach Jeremy Pruitt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tennessee-receives-notice-of-allegations-ncaa-alleges-18-level-i-violations-under-ex-coach-jeremy-pruitt/): The NCAA delivered its official notice of allegations to Tennessee on Friday regarding violations that allegedly occurred under former coach Jeremy Pruitt. Tap below to read the article by Barrett…
- [SEC predicted order of finish for 2022: Alabama picked to beat Georgia in conference championship game rematch](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-predicted-order-of-finish-for-2022-alabama-picked-to-beat-georgia-in-conference-championship-game-rematch/): The Crimson Tide received an overwhelming number of first-place votes to win the SEC once again. And yes, Vanderbilt got a vote for number 1. Tap below to read the…
- [Mountain West Schools Could Pay A Buyout of Up To $33 Million](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mountain-west-schools-could-pay-a-buyout-of-up-to-33-million/): The Mountain West is pretty static at the moment with no real need or urgency to go after teams to the conference, and there has only been speculation about if…
- [SEC commissioner says Nick Saban ruined his day by attacking Jimbo Fisher, Deion Sanders](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-commissioner-says-nick-saban-ruined-his-day-by-attacking-jimbo-fisher-deion-sanders/): Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey appeared as a guest on “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Thursday, and offered up that Alabama football coach Nick Saban ruined his day by attacking…
- [Bo Jackson helped cover funeral costs for Uvalde school shooting victims](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bo-jackson-helped-cover-funeral-costs-for-uvalde-school-shooting-victims%ef%bf%bc/): Former Raiders and MLB star Bo Jackson revealed this week that he had donated to help cover funeral costs for the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School…
- [Georgia, Kirby Smart agree to massive new contract through 2013](https://leftfieldlounge.com/georgia-kirby-smart-agree-to-massive-new-contract-through-2031%ef%bf%bc/): On the heels of winning a national championship, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has been rewarded with a new contract. Tap below to read the article by Sam Cooper for…
- [Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith suspended following arrest on DWI, weapon and drug charges](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-wr-ainias-smith-suspended-following-arrest-on-dwi-weapon-and-drug-charges/): Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith has been suspended following an arrest early Wednesday morning.  Tap below to read the article from David Cobb for CSBSports.
- [Miami and coach Mario Cristobal are retiring the turnover chain](https://leftfieldlounge.com/miami-and-coach-mario-cristobal-are-retiring-the-turnover-chain%ef%bf%bc/): Miami coach Mario Cristobal confirmed Thursday at his ACC media days appearance that Miami would no longer be breaking out the iconic jewelry. Tap below to read the article by…
- [SEC Media Days winners and losers: Mike Leach steals the show from Alabama on Day 2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-media-days-winners-and-losers-mike-leach-steals-the-show-from-alabama-on-day-2%ef%bf%bc/): Fans and media gathered at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday to watch Alabama, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State and South Carolina preview their seasons. Tap below to read the article by Nick…
- [Texas Tech football NIL deal, explained: 100 players to receive $25K each from Matador Club](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-tech-football-nil-deal-explained-100-players-to-receive-25k-each-from-matador-club/): According to a report from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, an NIL collective called the Matador Club plans this week to sign 100 Texas Tech football players to a substantial one-year, $25,000 deal. Tap…
- [Texas A&M's Ainias Smith, leading returning receiver for Aggies, arrested on DWI, weapon and drug charges](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-ams-ainias-smith-leading-returning-receiver-for-aggies-arrested-on-dwi-weapon-and-drug-charges/): Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith was arrested by Texas A&M University police Wednesday morning and charged with DWI, unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.…
- [Rachel Robinson, Jackie's widow and baseball's First Lady, is celebrating her 100th birthday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rachel-robinson-jackies-widow-and-baseballs-first-lady-is-celebrating-her-100th-birthday/): Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball trailblazer Jackie Robinson, celebrates her 100th birthday Tuesday. Tap below to read the article by Analis Bailey for USAToday Sports.
- [Why Will Rogers is competing for starting QB despite Mike Leach calling him Heisman candidate](https://leftfieldlounge.com/why-will-rogers-is-competing-for-starting-qb-despite-mike-leach-calling-him-heisman-candidate/): Among his viral moments, Mike Leach didn’t mince words when it came to Will Rogers — particularly when asked if the Mississippi State quarterback is a Heisman candidate. “I think…
- [Notre Dame targeting $75 million annual media rights payout in quest to remain independent](https://leftfieldlounge.com/notre-dame-targeting-75-million-annual-media-rights-payout-in-quest-to-remain-independent/): Power Five shoulder programming around Notre Dame games will be key to making such a deal happen. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.
- [Could NIL deals end facilities arms race in college football? Alabama AD Greg Byrne weighs in](https://leftfieldlounge.com/could-nil-deals-end-facilities-arms-race-in-college-football-alabama-ad-greg-byrne-weighs-in/): Greg Byrne can’t say with certainty where two seemingly unstoppable forces – facilities upgrades in college athletics and donations funding NIL deals – will intersect, or what will happen when…
- [The Matador Club NIL Collective signs entire TTU football team to 5-figure NIL deals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-matador-club-nil-collective-signs-entire-ttu-football-team-to-5-figure-nil-deals/): The Matador Club – an NIL collective led by a group of prestigious Texas Tech alumni, is following through on their promise to empower Texas Tech student-athletes and promote civic…
- [NCAA Baseball Rules Committee Proposes Changes That Will Impact Mississippi State if Approved](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-baseball-rules-committee-proposes-changes-that-will-impact-mississippi-state-if-approved/): Pitch clock modifications and banning outside props are just a few changes that the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee proposed this week. Tap below to read the article by Elizabeth Keen…
- [Never Too Early 2023 Top 25](https://leftfieldlounge.com/never-too-early-2023-top-25/): Here BaseballAmerica presents their Never Too Early Top 25 for next spring. Tap below to review the list.
- [With realignment, Florida State and Miami are about to be irrelevant in college football | Opinion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/with-realignment-florida-state-and-miami-are-about-to-be-irrelevant-in-college-football-opinion/): Miami and Florida State, two of the most storied programs in the deep South, are about to become irrelevant in college football. Tap below to read the opinion piece by…
- [Reports: MLB to pay $185 million to settle minor leaguers' class-action lawsuit](https://leftfieldlounge.com/reports-mlb-to-pay-185-million-to-settle-minor-leaguers-class-action-lawsuit/): A legal battle spanning years over minor league player pay has ended with a nine-figure payout by Major League Baseball. Tap below to read the article.
- [ESPN+ to Hike Subscription Price Starting Next Month](https://leftfieldlounge.com/espn-to-hike-subscription-price-starting-next-month/): Beginning Aug. 23, the streaming service will cost $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Tap below for more information.
- [Baseball Rules Committee proposes action clock changes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-rules-committee-proposes-action-clock-changes/): The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee, during its meetings this week, recommended modifications to the 20-second action clock with runners on base, along with other changes. Tap below to read the…
- [New Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark aims to rebrand league amid conference realignment, upcoming TV deal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/new-big-12-commissioner-brett-yormark-aims-to-rebrand-league-amid-conference-realignment-upcoming-tv-deal/): Brett Yormark hopes to use his branding and marketing background to increase the Big 12’s future TV value by making it “younger and hipper“. Tap below to read the article…
- [SEC Media Days 2022 schedule, dates: Coaches, players set for four-day event in Atlanta](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-media-days-2022-schedule-dates-coaches-players-set-for-four-day-event-in-atlanta/): Six quarterbacks are heading to Atlanta, including Heisman winner Bryce Young. Tap below to read the article by Shehan Jeyarajah for CBSSports.
- [2022 MLB Draft: How a spike in pitching injuries and NCAA's NIL policy will impact this year's order](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-mlb-draft-how-a-spike-in-pitching-injuries-and-ncaas-nil-policy-will-impact-this-years-order/): Many big-name pitchers, like Landon Sims, have needed surgery in the last year. Tap below to see how injuries and NIL might affect the draft.
- [Why Bengals running back Trayveon Williams is teaching an NIL course at Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/why-bengals-running-back-trayveon-williams-is-teaching-an-nil-course-at-texas-am/): Bengals running back Trayveon Williams is going back to school. This time, he’ll be in front of the students instead of among them. Tap below to read the article by…
- [New In 2022-23: Student All-Sport Pass On Sale August 15, Basketball Student Section Relocation](https://leftfieldlounge.com/new-in-2022-23-student-all-sport-pass-on-sale-august-15-basketball-student-section-relocation/): For the first time ever, Mississippi State University students will have the option of purchasing an All-Sport Pass beginning Aug. 15 that will allow them admission to all ticketed home…
- [SHAWN STIFFLER SELECTED AS NEXT IRISH BASEBALL HEAD COACH](https://leftfieldlounge.com/shawn-stiffler-selected-as-next-irish-baseball-head-coach/): Shawn Stiffler has been named the 22nd head coach of the University of Notre Dame baseball program. Stiffler turned the VCU baseball program into one of the most consistent programs…
- [SDS sources: SEC wants to end expansion race, stay at 16 teams](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sds-sources-sec-wants-to-end-expansion-race-stay-at-16-teams/): The preference of the SEC presidents is to not expand beyond 16 teams, multiple industry sources tell Saturday Down South. Tap below to read the latest article by Matt Hayes…
- [What does Myron Rolle see when he looks at the current college sports landscape? Opportunity](https://leftfieldlounge.com/what-does-myron-rolle-see-when-he-looks-at-the-current-college-sports-landscape-opportunity/): Scroll back up to restore default view. What does Myron Rolle see when he looks at the current college sports landscape? Opportunity It’s been nearly 14 years since Dr. Myron…
- [Greg Sankey has the power to save college football. It's time to wield it](https://leftfieldlounge.com/greg-sankey-has-the-power-to-save-college-football-its-time-to-wield-it/): It’s time for SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to seize control of the sudden uncertainty in college football expansion with a definitive declaration. Tap below to read the article by Matt…
- [NCAA committee to recommend 60-day transfer windows for fall, spring sports](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-committee-to-recommend-60-day-transfer-windows-for-fall-spring-sports/): The NCAA is getting serious about tightening up the transfer process for student-athletes, unveiling a plan for 60-day transfer windows for fall and spring sports on Friday. Tap below to…
- [LSU's Drew Bianco, Son of Mike Bianco, Transfers to Houston](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lsus-drew-bianco-son-of-mike-bianco-transfers-to-houston/): Drew Bianco heads to Houston following his four seasons at LSU. Tap below to read the article by Cole Thompson of The Grove Report
- [Why Arkansas' Dave Van Horn said MLB Draft date is bad for college baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/why-arkansas-dave-van-horn-said-mlb-draft-date-is-bad-for-college-baseball/): Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn wasn’t shy about his feelings regarding the 2022 MLB Draft.  Tap below to read the article by Christina Long for the Southwest Times Record
- [SEC coach rankings 2022: Brian Kelly makes strong debut, Kirby Smart ticks up after national title win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-coach-rankings-2022-brian-kelly-makes-strong-debut-kirby-smart-ticks-up-after-national-title-win/): Want to see how SEC coach rankings 2022: Brian Kelly makes strong debut, Kirby Smart ticks up after national title win? Tap below to read the article by Barrett Sallee…
- [With conference realignment at the forefront, who are the most valuable college football programs?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/with-conference-realignment-at-the-forefront-who-are-the-most-valuable-college-football-programs/): With conference realignment just getting started, let’s take a look back at Forbes’ list from 2019 of the 25 most valuable college football programs. Tap below to read the article by…
- [ACC, Pac-12 discuss 'loose partnership' that could include 'championship game' in Las Vegas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/acc-pac-12-discuss-loose-partnership-that-could-include-championship-game-in-las-vegas/): The ACC and Pac-12 have discussed what has been termed a “loose partnership” that could end the season with the conferences playing a “championship game” in Las Vegas. Tap below…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Named Nation's Best Program by NCAA Baseball Fans](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-named-nations-best-program-by-ncaa-baseball-fans/): The Diamond Dawgs have been hailed the most prestigious program in the nation over the last five years thanks to a long list of recent accolades. Tap below to read…
- [USC and UCLA to Big Ten: What's next for Pac-12, Notre Dame, ACC, Big 12 with realignment just getting started](https://leftfieldlounge.com/usc-and-ucla-to-big-ten-whats-next-for-pac-12-notre-dame-acc-big-12-with-realignment-just-getting-started/): It’s now ‘anything goes’ in the world of major-college sports with teams and conferences facing uncertain futures. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.
- [5 teams the SEC should target if they wanted to take expansion a step further](https://leftfieldlounge.com/5-teams-the-sec-should-target-if-they-wanted-to-take-expansion-a-step-further/): As you read this, a ‘Super-Conference’ may be in the works. Assuming every Big Ten team is safe, here are five teams that the SEC should look to bring in…
- [USC, UCLA to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024: College sports begins its latest seismic shakeup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/usc-ucla-to-leave-pac-12-for-big-ten-in-2024-college-sports-begins-its-latest-seismic-shakeup/): A second round of power conference realignment in as many years is officially underway. USC and UCLA been accepted as the newest members of the Big Ten conference with league…
- [Hatcher Finishes 2022 as National Leader in Hits and Doubles](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hatcher-finishes-2022-as-national-leader-in-hits-and-doubles/):  Josh Hatcher ended the season ranked first in the NCAA in both hits (109) and doubles (26). The KSU center fielder was a first-team All-ASUN selection and Collegiate Baseball Third Team All-American. Tap…
- [USC, UCLA looking to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024, though deal not yet finalized](https://leftfieldlounge.com/usc-ucla-looking-to-leave-pac-12-for-big-ten-in-2024-though-deal-not-yet-finalized/): Seems like the formation of super conferences is knocking on the door. Tap below to read the article by David Cobb for CBSSports
- [2022 MLB top 250 Draft Prospects](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-mlb-top-250-draft-prospects/): Just took a look at the MLB top 250 draft prospects for this year. Check out where Diamond Dogs Logan Tanner, Logan Sims, and Brad Cumbest rank. Tap below then…
- [MLB Draft 2022: Explaining bonus pool allotments, competitive balance rounds and more](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-draft-2022-explaining-bonus-pool-allotments-competitive-balance-rounds-and-more/): With the NCAA Transfer portal closing July 1, the next two important dates are the MLB Draft July 17-19, and the MLB signing deadline of August 1. Tap below to…
- [10 way-too-early questions about the 2023 SEC baseball season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/10-way-too-early-questions-about-the-2023-sec-baseball-season/): Yes, the CWS just ended 2 days ago. But the too early projections and questions have already started. Tap below to read the article by Joe Cox for Saturday Down…
- [Mississippi State baseball lands commitment from New Orleans transfer Amani Larry](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-lands-commitment-from-new-orleans-transfer-amani-larry/): Mississippi State baseball picked up another transfer Tuesday as University of New Orleans second baseman Amani Larry announced his commitment to play for the Bulldogs. Tap below to read the…
- [Diamond Dawgs Freshman Class Ranked No. 2 by D1 Baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-freshman-class-ranked-no-2-by-d1-baseball/): According to D1 Baseball, the Diamond Dawgs have the second-best freshmen class. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [ER on the field: An inside look at how NFL medical teams prepare for a game day emergency](https://leftfieldlounge.com/er-on-the-field-an-inside-look-at-how-nfl-medical-teams-prepare-for-a-game-day-emergency/): The NFL requires all teams to have an emergency action plan, or EAP, for all player facilities, including practice fields. Tap below to read the article from CNN.
- [‘This gives a way to help bridge the gap’: How NIL benefits college baseball in Mississippi](https://leftfieldlounge.com/this-gives-a-way-to-help-bridge-the-gap-how-nil-benefits-college-baseball-in-mississippi/): Charlie Winfield of the Bulldog Initiative believes NIL is extremely beneficial to Mississippi universities. Tap below to read the article by Caleb Salers of Supertalk Mississippi
- [Florida could lose top recruit after massive NIL deal creates controversy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lorida-could-lose-top-recruit-after-massive-nil-deal-creates-controversy/): The University of Florida could be close to losing a top football recruit after a $13 million NIL deal has caused some controversy. Tap below to rad the report by…
- [Zac Selmon Named Athletics Director At Mississippi State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/zac-selmon-named-athletics-director-at-mississippi-state/): Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [Jan. 13] announced Zac Selmon as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State.
- [NCAA Council votes to limit eligibility for second-time transfers to curb ballooning portal usage](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-council-votes-to-limit-eligibility-for-second-time-transfers-to-curb-ballooning-portal-usage/): The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation on Wednesday to limit waivers for second-time transfers. Tap below to read the report from Shehan Jeyarajah of CBSSports.
- [PG Preseason Top 25 Rankings](https://leftfieldlounge.com/pg-preseason-top-25-rankings/): The first Top 25 of 2023 is upon us. Tap below to read the article by Vincent Cervino and Craig Cowart of Perfect Game.
- [In memoriam: Cliff Gustafson](https://leftfieldlounge.com/in-memoriam-cliff-gustafson/): Legendary Texas Baseball coach, College Baseball Hall of Famer and Texas Athletics Hall of Honor member passed away January 2, 2023. Tap below to read the report by the University…
- [Elgton Jenkins and Packers reportedly agree to $74M 4-year extension, 2nd highest for an NFL guard](https://leftfieldlounge.com/elgton-jenkins-and-packers-reportedly-agree-to-74m-4-year-extension-2nd-highest-for-an-nfl-guard/): Former Mississippi State football great Elgton Jenkins has signed a huge contract extension with the Green Bay Packers. Tap below to read the report from Callie Lawson-Freeman for Yahoo Sports.
- [Hailstate Baseball Camp for Women](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hailstate-baseball-camp-for-women/): Join the Baseball coaching staff for camps and clinics geared to improve your baseball skills. Tap below for information or to register
- [Mississippi State football's Sam Westmoreland honored in NFL's My Cause My Cleats](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-footballs-sam-westmoreland-honored-in-nfls-my-cause-my-cleats/): Preston “Stick” Rogers gave a tribute to former Mississippi State football offensive lineman Sam Westmoreland. Tap below to read the article by Stefan Krajisnik of the Clarion-Ledger.
- [Significant NLRB Move Will Aid Pursuit of College Athletes Becoming Employees](https://leftfieldlounge.com/significant-nlrb-move-will-aid-pursuit-of-college-athletes-becoming-employees/): The National Labor Relations Board’s Los Angeles Region plans to pursue unfair labor practice charges against USC, the Pac-12 and the NCAA as single and joint employers of FBS football…
- [Volunteer D-I Baseball Coaches File Antitrust Suit Against the NCAA](https://leftfieldlounge.com/volunteer-d-i-baseball-coaches-file-antitrust-suit-against-the-ncaa/): In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, volunteer baseball coaches claim the governing body illegally sets their pay at $0. Tap below to read the article by Amanda Christovich of Front Office…
- [Angels acquire slugging outfielder Hunter Renfroe from Brewers in exchange for trio of pitchers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/angels-acquire-slugging-outfielder-hunter-renfroe-from-brewers-in-exchange-for-trio-of-pitchers/): The Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday acquired outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers. Tap below for more info.
- [Brown's Olivia Pichardo makes history as first female player in NCAA Division I baseball history](https://leftfieldlounge.com/browns-olivia-pichardo-makes-history-as-first-female-player-in-ncaa-division-i-baseball-history/): Brown University announced Monday that it will have the first woman in the history of NCAA Division I baseball to be on an active varsity roster. Tap below to read…
- [A’s Claim OF Brent Rooker off Waivers from Kansas City](https://leftfieldlounge.com/as-claim-of-brent-rooker-off-waivers-from-kansas-city/): The Oakland A’s claimed outfielder Brent Rooker off waivers from the Kansas City Royals, the club announced. Tap below to read the release from MLB.com
- [Letter from LEAD1 proposes appointing COO of college football](https://leftfieldlounge.com/letter-from-lead1-proposes-appointing-coo-of-college-football/): Leaders throughout college athletics are considering appointing a chief operating officer of college football who would report to a proposed FBS football governing board. Tap below to read the article…
- [Transfer Portal, NIL on collision course: 'I’m expecting total chaos'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/transfer-portal-nil-on-collision-course-im-expecting-total-chaos/): No matter how programs prepare, the Transfer Portal opens up in less than 20 days. Tap below to read the article Pete Nakos of ON3.com
- [Greg Sankey announces SEC planning to dissolve divisions once Texas, Oklahoma join league](https://leftfieldlounge.com/greg-sankey-announces-sec-planning-to-dissolve-divisions-once-texas-oklahoma-join-league/): Say goodbye to the two-division structure for scheduling, SEC fans. Tap below to read the report by Steve Samra for ON3.com
- [NFL takes drastic action: Browns-Bills moved to Detroit due to epic snowstorm set to hit Buffalo](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nfl-takes-drastic-action-browns-bills-moved-to-detroit-due-to-epic-snowstorm-set-to-hit-buffalo/): For the first time in eight years, the NFL has made the decision to move a regular-season game due to inclement weather. Tap below to read the report by John…
- [Virginia RB Mike Hollins in Critical Condition After Charlottesville Shooting](https://leftfieldlounge.com/virginia-rb-mike-hollins-in-critical-condition-after-charlottesville-shooting/): Latest on the University of Virginia shooting Sunday night. Tap below to read the article by Ross Dellenger of SI.com
- [Virginia football shooting updates: Ex-player Chris Jones in custody for killings of three active players](https://leftfieldlounge.com/virginia-football-shooting-updates-ex-player-chris-jones-in-custody-for-killings-of-three-active-players/): Another sad day in college athletics. Tap below to read the report from CBSSports.
- [Live like Sam Westmoreland: Family carries legacy of Mississippi State football player](https://leftfieldlounge.com/live-like-sam-westmoreland-family-carries-legacy-of-mississippi-state-football-player/): Take time to tap below and read this article on Sam Westmoreland.
- [Raiders waive former 1st-round pick Johnathan Abram](https://leftfieldlounge.com/raiders-waive-former-1st-round-pick-johnathan-abram/): Safety Johnathan Abram, who was a first-round draft pick, was waived Tuesday by the Las Vegas Raiders. Tap below to read the report from Mark Anderson for Yahoo Sports.
- [Mississippi State Athletics Announces Important Game Day Information for 2022-23 Basketball Seasons](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-athletics-announces-important-game-day-information-for-2022-23-basketball-seasons/): Mississippi State Athletics Announces Important Game Day Information for 2022-23 Basketball Seasons. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Nike suspends deal with Kyrie Irving, cancels shoe release after antisemitism debacle](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nike-suspends-deal-with-kyrie-irving-cancels-shoe-release-after-antisemitism-debacle/): The consequences for Kyrie Irving are piling up after the Brooklyn Nets guard’s tweeting of an antisemitic video last week. Tap below to read the report by Jack Baer for Yahoo Sports.
- [Working group to focus on spectator incursion strategy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/working-group-to-focus-on-spectator-incursion-strategy/): A Southeastern Conference working group on event security will review and update policies intended to address post-game spectator incursion on competition fields and courts in the SEC. Tap below to…
- [Mississippi State Athletics Further Expands NIL Opportunities Through New Opendorse Marketplace](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-athletics-further-expands-nil-opportunities-through-new-opendorse-marketplace/): Opendorse has officially launched the Mississippi State Marketplace, a one-stop-shop, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) hub for MSU student-athletes. Tap below to read the release from HailState Athletics.
- [NCAA rescinds guidance on midseason transfers that confounded coaches, compliance personnel](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-rescinds-guidance-on-midseason-transfers-that-confounded-coaches-compliance-personnel/): The NCAA on Friday rescinded a ruling issued earlier this week that appeared to shut down the transfer portal at the conclusion of the fall semester. Tap below to read…
- [Coaches, compliance personnel confounded by NCAA ruling complicating transfers between semesters](https://leftfieldlounge.com/coaches-compliance-personnel-confounded-by-ncaa-ruling-complicating-transfers-between-semesters/): The NCAA has muddied the waters on players transferring between semesters. Tap below to read the report by Dennis Dodd of CBSSports.
- [Southern Miss Mourns the Passing of Golden Eagle Great Ray Guy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/southern-miss-mourns-the-passing-of-golden-eagle-great-ray-guy/): The Southern Miss family mourns today following the passing of Golden Eagle great Ray Guy, who died Thursday morning following a lengthy illness. Tap below to read the release from…
- [EMU's Scott Wetherbee Named to NCAA Baseball Committee](https://leftfieldlounge.com/emus-scott-wetherbee-named-to-ncaa-baseball-committee/):  Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee has been named to the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. Tap below to read the release from Eastern Michigan.
- [Michigan State suspends Tank Brown, Khary Crump, Angelo Grose, Zion Young](https://leftfieldlounge.com/michigan-state-suspends-tank-brown-khary-crump-angelo-grose-zion-young/): Michigan State suspended four football players on Sunday for their involvement in an altercation in the tunnel at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night after the team’s loss to Michigan. Tap…
- [MSU Alumni Association announces 2022 Alumni Fellows](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-alumni-association-announces-2022-alumni-fellows/): Former DiamondDog Ben Jenkins among 2022 MSU Alumni Fellows. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State.
- [ESPN’s Lee Corso Won’t Travel for ‘College GameDay’ at Jackson State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/espns-lee-corso-wont-travel-for-college-gameday-at-jackson-state/): For the third time this season, Lee Corso won’t be on the road with rest of the College GameDay crew.  Tap below to read the report by Zach Koons for SI.com
- [Orioles prospect season in review: Jordan Westburg](https://leftfieldlounge.com/orioles-prospect-season-in-review-jordan-westburg/): Coming soon to an MLB infield near you: Westburg was the O’s 2022 Minor League Player of the Year, and should be debuting early next season. Tap below to read…
- [Vince Dooley, winningest football coach at Georgia, dies at 90](https://leftfieldlounge.com/vince-dooley-winningest-football-coach-at-georgia-dies-at-90/): Vince Dooley, the winningest football coach and long-time athletics director at the University of Georgia, has died. Tap below to read the report by Eddie Timanus for USAToday.
- [NCAA’s New NIL Rules Prohibit Schools From Negotiating Deals](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaas-new-nil-rules-prohibit-schools-from-negotiating-deals/): The NCAA’s latest “clarifications” to its name, image, and likeness policy — released in a four-page document on Wednesday — appear to mandate new rules that contradict previously acceptable NIL…
- [Fifth Ron Polk Ring of Honor Class Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fifth-ron-polk-ring-of-honor-class-announced/): The fifth class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor will see their plaques unveiled this spring when the trio of Mark Gillaspie, Ken Tatum and Tommy Raffo are enshrined as the…
- [ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Reveals Jackson State as Week 9 Location](https://leftfieldlounge.com/espns-college-gameday-reveals-jackson-state-as-week-9-location/): College Gameday will forego its usual Power 5 destination and instead be on hand for iconic HBCU rivalry game in Week 9. Tap below to read the release from Zach…
- [Name, image and likeness lawsuit targets college sports TV revenue dating back to 2016](https://leftfieldlounge.com/name-image-and-likeness-lawsuit-targets-college-sports-tv-revenue-dating-back-to-2016/): Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the NCAA and the nation’s top college conferences that challenges the association’s remaining rules regarding athletes’ ability to make money from their…
- [Behind the Scenes, and Closed Doors, That Led to College Football Playoff Expansion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/behind-the-scenes-and-closed-doors-that-led-to-college-football-playoff-expansion/): Mississippi State President Dr. Mark Keenum was instrumental in forcing the NCAA CFP expansion vote. Tape below to read the article by Ross Dellenger for Sports Illustrated.
- [Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-sports-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2023/): The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame will induct a diverse class in 2023, including former Diamond Dog great Paul Maholm. Tap below to read the article by Rick Cleveland for…
- [Here's the inside scoop across fall college baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/heres-the-inside-scoop-across-fall-college-baseball/): Tap below to read the release from NCAA Baseball.
- [Statement On The Death Of MSU Student-Athlete](https://leftfieldlounge.com/statement-on-the-death-of-msu-student-athlete/): Sad to hear of the passing of this Mississippi State student athlete. Tap below to read the official MSU release.
- [Diamond Dawgs Travel To Alabama For Fall Scrimmage](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-travel-to-alabama-for-fall-scrimmage/): Mississippi State Baseball will travel to Tuscaloosa this Friday, Oct. 21, to take on SEC Western Division foe Alabama in a fall scrimmage set at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Tap below to…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set For Fall World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-fall-world-series/): Mississippi State Baseball will begin its annual Fall World Series on Friday, Oct. 14, at Dudy Noble Field. All three games of the series are open to the public and…
- [Texas A&M cancels practice after bomb threat cited Kyle Field, football complex as targets](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-cancels-practice-after-bomb-threat-cited-kyle-field-football-complex-as-targets/): Texas A&M was forced to cancel practice Wednesday due to a bomb threat, the school announced through its emergency management system. Tap below to read the article by Barrett Sallee…
- [Rob Manfred confirms automated strike zone is coming to MLB 'in one form or another'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rob-manfred-confirms-automated-strike-zone-is-coming-to-mlb-in-one-form-or-another/): We already know that Major League Baseball is going to look very different next season with a pitch clock, shift ban and larger bases. Tap below to read the report…
- [Diamond Dawgs Announce Full 2023 Slate](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-announce-full-2023-slate/): Mississippi State’s full 2023 baseball schedule is now set. Tap below to read the release and see the entire schedule.
- [Texas reportedly spent $280k during Arch Manning's official recruitment visit](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-reportedly-spent-280k-during-arch-mannings-official-recruitment-visit/): The Texas Longhorns spared no expense in their pursuit of No. 1 overall recruit Arch Manning this summer. During Manning’s official recruitment visit to Austin in June, the university spent…
- [Minor league baseball players officially join MLBPA in 'historic' move](https://leftfieldlounge.com/minor-league-baseball-players-officially-join-mlbpa-in-historic-move/): Minor league baseball players officially unionized Wednesday, joining the Major League Baseball Players Association after an arbitrator validated the union-authorization cards and MLB recognized the MLBPA as the players’ bargaining…
- [SEC Announces Georgia, Tennessee Schedule Adjustments](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-announces-georgia-tennessee-schedule-adjustments/): The Southeastern Conference has directed the University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee to postpone scheduled football games versus Oklahoma. Tap below to read the release from the SEC…
- [NCAA tells schools to withdraw recent transfer portal entries](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-tells-schools-to-withdraw-recent-transfer-portal-entries/): The NCAA has informed schools to withdraw portal entries that have been created since the NCAA Board of Directors approved the transfer portal windows Aug. 31. Tap below to read…
- [2023 SEC Baseball Schedule Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-sec-baseball-schedule-announced/): The Southeastern Conference on Wednesday announced conference baseball schedules for all 14 SEC schools for the 2023 season. Tap below to read the release from the SEC Office.
- [Diamond Dawgs Announce 2023 SEC Slate](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-announce-2023-sec-slate/): The Southeastern Conference portion of the schedule is now set for Mississippi State baseball, it was announced by the league office on Wednesday (Sept. 14). Tape below to read the…
- [Cowboys' Dak Prescott reportedly out 6-8 weeks, will have surgery after suffering hand injury](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cowboys-dak-prescott-reportedly-out-6-8-weeks-will-have-surgery-after-suffering-hand-injury/): Dak Prescott will miss multiple weeks after suffering a hand injury that will require surgery, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Sunday night after his team suffered a 19-3 defeat to the Tampa Bay…
- [Ranking Nebraska's 10 best coaching candidates to replace Scott Frost](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ranking-nebraskas-10-best-coaching-candidates-to-replace-scott-frost/): Scott Frost is out at Nebraska.  Who is next for Nebraska? Here’s a look at six candidates that make the most sense according to Bill Bender of The Sporting News.
- [Nebraska fires Scott Frost: Cornhuskers pay massive buyout to dismiss coach three games into fifth season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nebraska-fires-scott-frost-cornhuskers-pay-massive-buyout-to-dismiss-coach-three-games-into-fifth-season/): Nebraska fired coach Scott Frost on Sunday three games into his fifth year with the program.  Tap below to read the report by Shehan Jeyarajah for CBSSports.
- [No. 8 Notre Dame upset 26-21 by Marshall, still winless in Marcus Freeman era](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-8-notre-dame-upset-26-21-by-marshall-still-winless-in-marcus-freeman-era/): Marshall played spoiler on Saturday in No. 8 Notre Dame’s home opener, upsetting the Fighting Irish 26-21 in South Bend. It was an ugly performance all around for the Irish,…
- [MLB adding new rules for 2023, including pitch clock and limits on the infield shift](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-adding-new-rules-for-2023-including-pitch-clock-and-limits-on-the-infield-shift/): Major League Baseball’s competition committee reportedly approved a series of rule changes for 2023 in a vote Friday, including a pitch clock and limits on defensive positioning. Tap below to…
- [How a 12-team College Football Playoff may help stop realignment](https://leftfieldlounge.com/how-a-12-team-college-football-playoff-may-help-stop-realignment/): The decision last Friday to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, including six spots reserved for the top six conference champions, will change how the game is played, let…
- [Nick Saban on alert about horns-down penalty ahead of Alabama football vs. Texas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nick-saban-on-alert-about-horns-down-penalty-ahead-of-alabama-football-vs-texas/): Nick Saban has no shortage of work to do this week, or any game week. This week specifically, Alabama football must prepare for Texas’ heat, the crowd noise of an away game and…
- [College Football Playoff expansion issues including scheduling models, revenue distribution being debated](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-playoff-expansion-issues-including-scheduling-models-revenue-distribution-being-debated/): Stakeholders will decide when will the expanded playoff will begin, what the schedule looks like … and who will be getting paid. Tap below to read the report from Dennis…
- [Expanded CFP Could Fetch $2.2B In Annual Media Rights Fees](https://leftfieldlounge.com/expanded-cfp-could-fetch-2-2b-in-annual-media-rights-fees/): The much-maligned College Football Playoff is poised to possibly score the highest annual media rights fees of any college sports property. Tap below to read the article by Michael McCarthy…
- [Mike Leach faces familiar foe as Mississippi St. visits Arizona](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mike-leach-faces-familiar-foe-as-mississippi-st-visits-arizona/): Mike Leach returns to Pac-12 country when Mississippi State travels to play Arizona for the Wildcats’ home opener on Saturday night in Tucson, Ariz. Tap below to read the article…
- ['This is for real': Inside Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s mission to build trust, alter police training](https://leftfieldlounge.com/this-is-for-real-inside-cowboys-qb-dak-prescotts-mission-to-build-trust-alter-police-training/): Dak Prescott began his mission to build trust between law enforcement and communities of color after George Floyd was murdered by a Minnesota police officer in May 2020. Tap below…
- [An Inside Look at the Most Powerful Person in College Sports](https://leftfieldlounge.com/an-inside-look-at-the-most-powerful-person-in-college-sports/): SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has brought a measured calm, and a ton more money, to his conference, but his success has sparked questions about football’s future in particular. Tap below…
- [The NIL era of high school sports has arrived](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-nil-era-of-high-school-sports-has-arrived/): Endorsement opportunities are trickling down to the high school level as more athletes start brand-building at a younger age. Tap below to read the article by Jeff Eisenberg for Yahoo…
- [Leach And Dawgs Ready For A Late Night In The Desert](https://leftfieldlounge.com/leach-and-dawgs-ready-for-a-late-night-in-the-desert/): It’ll be 10 p.m. back home in the Magnolia State when Mississippi State kicks off in Arizona on Saturday night against the Wildcats. It’s an unusual circumstance to have a…
- [Harbaugh hopes players get a revenue share from 12-team CFP](https://leftfieldlounge.com/harbaugh-hopes-players-get-a-revenue-share-from-12-team-cfp/): Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hopes players get a cut of the money generated by an expanded College Football Playoff. Tap below to read the article by Larry Lage of WDBO Orlando.
- [FCS games against Power Five opposition running fade pattern, coaches believe](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fcs-games-against-power-five-opposition-running-fade-pattern-coaches-believe/): FCS coaches at the University of Richmond and VMI believe FCS games against Power Five opposition will be discontinued before long as SEC and Big Ten expansion signal a presumptive…
- [College Football Playoff expansion: Board agrees to 12-team field with aim to implement as soon as possible](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-playoff-expansion-board-agrees-to-12-team-field-with-aim-to-implement-as-soon-as-possible/): The College Football Playoff’s Board of Managers on Friday voted to expand the playoff field to 12 teams with an aim to implement the larger format as soon as possible.…
- [Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud gifts teammates $500 Express gift cards so they can 'look fly'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ohio-state-qb-c-j-stroud-gifts-teammates-500-express-gift-cards-so-they-can-look-fly/): Ahead of Ohio State football’s season-opening game against Notre Dame, quarterback C.J. Stroud wants to make sure his teammates are looking good walking into Ohio Stadium. Tap below to read the article by Colin Gay of…
- [Mississippi State AD John Cohen calls current NIL model ‘unsustainable’ in Starkville Rotary Club talk](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-ad-john-cohen-calls-current-nil-model-unsustainable-in-starkville-rotary-club-talk/): John Cohen lambasted the current state of name, image and likeness legislation in college athletics while admitting all MSU can do is try to keep up in what he called…
- [2022 College Football Predictions: Playoff Picks, Dark-Horse Teams and More](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2022-college-football-predictions-playoff-picks-dark-horse-teams-and-more/): SI’s experts look into their crystal ball to foresee who will win the national title, the Heisman and more. Tap below to read the predictions by the staff at SI.com
- [Mississippi State seeking strong start vs. Memphis](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-seeking-strong-start-vs-memphis/): Mississippi State will enter its season-opening game Saturday night against Memphis rested and ready. Tap below to read the report by Sportsnaut.
- [7 college football teams that will bank a big payday – and could pull off an epic upset](https://leftfieldlounge.com/7-college-football-teams-that-will-bank-a-big-payday-and-could-pull-off-an-epic-upset/): In most years there is at least one Group of Five school that pulls off a win on the road against a power conference squad. Tap below to see which games…
- [NCAA board approves transfer portal windows, 'modernizes' infractions process](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-board-approves-transfer-portal-windows-modernizes-infractions-process/): The NCAA Board of Directors on Wednesday adopted several measures designed to assist with the mass influx of athletes entering the transfer portal while also modernizing its infractions process. Tap…
- [New rules make star college football players millionaires](https://leftfieldlounge.com/new-rules-make-star-college-football-players-millionaires/): More than a year ago, the NCAA lifted long-standing restrictions on players profiting from their celebrity status, and in some cases it turned elite players such as CJ Stroud and Alabama quarterback…
- [College students get MLB.TV free for rest of season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-students-get-mlb-tv-free-for-rest-of-season/): Starting today, MLB.TV is free for college students who authenticate with ID.me, which means you get free access through the end of the 2022 regular season. Tap below to read…
- [College Football Teams with the Toughest September Schedules](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-teams-with-the-toughest-september-schedules/): There are several teams that are facing a rugged schedule right out of the gate whether that’s due to their non-conference slate, an early start to conference play,  the caliber…
- [MSU Unveils New Out-of-Stadium Fan Experiences For Saturdays In StarkVegas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-unveils-new-out-of-stadium-fan-experiences-for-saturdays-in-starkvegas/): Mississippi State Athletics is gearing up to debut several new and exciting initiatives in an effort to enhance the Saturdays in StarkVegas experience for the entire family. Tap below to…
- [Mississippi State Football Countdown: Five Bold Predictions for the Bulldogs in 2022](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-football-countdown-five-bold-predictions-for-the-bulldogs-in-2022/): Here are five bold predictions for the Bulldogs ahead of the much-anticipated 2022 season from Elizabeth Keen of SI Cowbell Corner.
- [Toman resigns post as MTSU head baseball coach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/toman-resigns-post-as-mtsu-head-baseball-coach/): MTSU Head Baseball Coach Jim Toman has resigned from his position effective immediately as announced today by Director of Athletics Chris Massaro. Toman has led the Blue Raider baseball program for the past…
- [Florida A&M football players pen letter to university after 26 players ruled ineligible against North Carolina](https://leftfieldlounge.com/florida-am-football-players-pen-letter-to-university-after-26-players-ruled-ineligible-against-north-carolina/): After playing North Carolina without 26 players in the lineup, the Florida A&M football team has written a scathing letter to university president Dr. Larry Robinson.  Tap below to read the article by Austin…
- [Mississippi State vs Memphis Prediction, Game Preview](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-vs-memphis-prediction-game-preview/): Mississippi State vs Memphis prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Saturday, September 3. Tap below to read the report by Pete Fiutak for College Football News.
- [MLB Players' Association takes 'historic' step toward unionizing minor-league baseball players](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-players-association-takes-historic-step-toward-unionizing-minor-league-baseball-players/): The MLB Players’ Association took a step toward unionizing minor-league baseball players Sunday night, sending minor leaguers an authorization card allowing them to vote for an election that could make…
- [College football Week 1 viewer's guide: Time, TV, best games in five-day weekend](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-week-1-viewers-guide-time-tv-best-games-in-five-day-weekend/): We got a taste in Week 0, but a five-day football feast is coming. Here is an early viewer’s guide to Week 1 of the college football season. Tap below…
- [It's Prime time in Mississippi, with dose of Kiffin, Leach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/its-prime-time-in-mississippi-with-dose-of-kiffin-leach/): Deion Sanders, Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach are big-name coaches who aren’t shy to voice their opinions. And all three have enjoyed success on the sidelines. It’s interesting times for…
- [9 Must-See Baseball Experiences (with No Major League Baseball!)](https://leftfieldlounge.com/9-must-see-baseball-experiences-with-no-major-league-baseball/): With the Little League World Series Championship Game this weekend, we thought it was a great time to feature nine can’t miss baseball events and venues. Tap below the report filed by…
- [Bills release punter Matt Araiza following alleged gang rape of minor](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bills-release-punter-matt-araiza-following-alleged-gang-rape-of-minor/): The Buffalo Bills have released Matt Araiza two days after the filing of a civil suit alleging the rookie punter and two former San Diego State teammates gang raped a minor in…
- [Two-loss Alabama? Undefeated Georgia? Best, worst-case scenarios for every SEC football team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/two-loss-alabama-undefeated-georgia-best-worst-case-scenarios-for-every-sec-football-team/): the USA TODAY Sports Network called upon its experts who cover the league to provide a projection for the best- and worst-case scenarios for each school. Tap below to see…
- [Nebraska-Northwestern game in Ireland featured free beer and food when credit card machines went down](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nebraska-northwestern-game-in-ireland-featured-free-beer-and-food-when-credit-card-machines-went-down/): Beer and other concessions were free at Aviva Stadium at the Northwestern-Nebraska game in Dublin, Ireland, because all the credit card machines were down.  Tap below to read the report…
- [Athletic director Allen Greene announces exit from Auburn one week before start of college football season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/athletic-director-allen-greene-announces-exit-from-auburn-one-week-before-start-of-college-football-season/): Auburn athletic director Allen Greene will step away from his position just prior to the start of the 2022 football season, the university announced Friday. Tap below to read the…
- [Busy summer brings new infrastructure, opportunities for Bulldogs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/busy-summer-brings-new-infrastructure-opportunities-for-bulldogs/): The start of the new academic year brings with it many new campus improvements and opportunities to Mississippi State students, faculty and staff. Tap below to read the information from…
- [Rogers Named To Golden Arm Award Watch List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rogers-named-to-golden-arm-award-watch-list/): Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers has been named to the 2022 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List. Tap below to read the news release.
- [Vann Stuedeman Hired as Next Illini Softball Pitching Coach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/vann-stuedeman-hired-as-next-illini-softball-pitching-coach/):  Illini softball head coach Tyra Perry has announced the addition of softball veteran Vann Stuedeman as Illinois’ next pitching coach. Tap below to read the release from the University of…
- [Supreme Court paved way for shifting college TV landscape](https://leftfieldlounge.com/supreme-court-paved-way-for-shifting-college-tv-landscape/): Andy Coats isn’t a coach or athletic director. When it comes to the seismic changes to the landscape of major college football, though, he is a seminal figure. Tap below…
- [Air Raid evolution: Pioneering offense passes test of time](https://leftfieldlounge.com/air-raid-evolution-pioneering-offense-passes-test-of-time/): Mike Leach settles into a leather chair in his office overlooking Mississippi State’s practice field after a routine spring session with his team and is asked to give a status…
- [Alabama baseball probe: Bohannon contacted former high school coach to place bet, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/alabama-baseball-probe-bohannon-contacted-former-high-school-coach-to-place-bet-per-report/): Former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon reportedly contacted a former high school baseball coach for the newsworthy wager that’s led to a controversy surrounding the program. Tap below to read…
- [10 potential candidates to replace Brad Bohannon as Alabama’s next head baseball coach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/10-potential-candidates-to-replace-brad-bohannon-as-alabamas-next-head-baseball-coach/): Roll Tide Wire takes a look at 10 potential candidates to replace former Alabama head baseball coach Brad Bohannon. Tap below to read the report by Brady Smoot for Yahoo…
- [Trying to make sense of Alabama gambling probe, firing coach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/trying-to-make-sense-of-alabama-gambling-probe-firing-coach/): Smoke first appeared on the horizon Monday night. A story published by ESPN’s David Purdum became the first domino in a saga that hit another level with a Thursday morning…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-arkansas-2/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Dudy Noble Field as the Arkansas Razorbacks make the trip south for a three-game series. Tap below to read the release from…
- [The storms keep gathering around the University of Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-storms-keep-gathering-around-the-university-of-alabama/): A fired baseball coach is just the latest turmoil for the Crimson Tide athletic department. Tap below to read the report from Dan Wetzel for Yahoo Sports.
- [Alabama firing baseball coach Brad Bohannon amid betting probe](https://leftfieldlounge.com/alabama-firing-baseball-coach-brad-bohannon-amid-betting-probe/): More on the Brad Bohannon firing from Mike Rodak of AL.com Tap below to read the report.
- [Alabama fires baseball coach Brad Bohannon amid betting probe](https://leftfieldlounge.com/alabama-fires-baseball-coach-brad-bohannon-amid-betting-probe/): Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon was fired Thursday, five days after suspicious wagering was detected on the Crimson Tide’s game at LSU. Tap below to read the report from David…
- [What Happened In ‘Suspicious’ LSU-Alabama NCAA Baseball Game?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/what-happened-in-suspicious-lsu-alabama-ncaa-baseball-game/): With the expansion of sports betting across the United States, one of the major drawbacks is the increased likelihood of gambling scandals in sporting events. Tap below to read the…
- [Zac Selmon Announces Contract Extension For Chris Jans](https://leftfieldlounge.com/zac-selmon-announces-contract-extension-for-chris-jans/): STARKVILLE – Fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance in his first year leading the Mississippi State men’s basketball program, Chris Jans has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season.…
- [Ohio gambling regulators stop wagering on Alabama college baseball over suspicious activity](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ohio-gambling-regulators-stop-wagering-on-alabama-college-baseball-over-suspicious-activity/): The Ohio Casino Control Commission prohibited licensed sportsbooks in the state from taking any bets involving the Alabama Crimson Tide’s college baseball games after suspicious wagering activity was flagged. Tap…
- [Brent Rooker named American League Player of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [SEC Baseball Power Rankings: A new No. 2 emerges after Auburn tops South Carolina](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-power-rankings-a-new-no-2-emerges-after-auburn-tops-south-carolina/): Three weeks remain in the regular season, and this weekend’s action has resulted in some movement inside our latest power rankings. Tap below to read the report from Jonathan Wagner…
- [Statement From Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis](https://leftfieldlounge.com/statement-from-head-baseball-coach-chris-lemonis/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State head coach Chris Lemonis announced Monday that the Bulldogs’ baseball program and pitching coach Scott Foxhall will part ways effective immediately. Tap below to read the…
- [Alabama baseball's Mac Guscette leaves LSU game, hospitalized after on-field collapse](https://leftfieldlounge.com/alabama-baseballs-mac-guscette-leaves-lsu-game-hospitalized-after-on-field-collapse/): In the seventh inning of Alabama baseball’s game at LSU on Sunday, Crimson Tide catcher Mac Guscette left the game after collapsing on the field. Tap below to read the…
- [Bulldogs Drop Game Three to #24 Volunteers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-drop-game-three-to-24-volunteers/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped the third game of the series to the #24 Tennessee Volunteers, falling 13-2. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State…
- [Baseball Falls to #24 Tennessee, 12-8](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-falls-to-24-tennessee-12-8/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Mississippi State baseball team looked to even the series with Tennessee on Saturday, but the Bulldogs fell short as they were defeated 12-8 at Lindsey Nelson…
- [State To The Show Update: April 28](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-to-the-show-update-april-28/): 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 10 in the Big Leagues.…
- [Montgomery to host 3rd annual Black College World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/montgomery-to-host-3rd-annual-black-college-world-series/): MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Eight baseball teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities will compete in the third annual Black College World Series championship at Riverwalk Stadium. Tap below to…
- [Bulldogs come up short against #24 Volunteers in Game One](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-come-up-short-against-24-volunteers-in-game-one/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On a gloomy day in Knoxville, the Mississippi State Bulldogs were unable to secure a comeback victory over the Tennessee Volunteers, falling by a score of 8-7.…
- ['That last inning was all her': Ashcraft honors grandma with gem](https://leftfieldlounge.com/that-last-inning-was-all-her-ashcraft-honors-grandma-with-gem/): CINCINNATI — Former Mississippi State and Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft kept his emotions and grief in check just long enough against the Rangers on Wednesday. Once done for the…
- [DI Board of Directors increases benefits for college athletes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/di-board-of-directors-increases-benefits-for-college-athletes/): The Division I Board of Directors on Wednesday unanimously adopted new rules for all Division I schools that will require increased support for college athletes. Tap below to read the…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: at Tennessee](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-at-tennessee/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs travel to Knoxville for the first time since 2019 when they take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Tap below to read the release from…
- [2023 SEC baseball legends class Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-sec-baseball-legends-class-announced/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 26, 2023)—–Four former standouts from Southeastern Conference universities have been named to the 2023 class of the SEC Baseball Legends presented by T-Mobile. Tap below to read…
- [Baseball Announces Time Change for May 6](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-announces-time-change-for-may-6/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball’s contest versus Arkansas set for Saturday, May 6 has been moved to a 6 p.m. CT first pitch at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. The…
- [Diamond Dawgs Win Governor's Cup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-win-governors-cup/): PEARL, Miss. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs hoisted the Governor’s Cup on Tuesday, as the Dawgs picked up the victory over Ole Miss by a score of 2-1. Tap below…
- [States move to lift barriers between college athletes, NIL](https://leftfieldlounge.com/states-move-to-lift-barriers-between-college-athletes-nil/): Lawmakers in Arkansas, Texas and elsewhere are working to remove barriers between college athletes trying to cash in on their fame and the schools for which they play as administrators…
- [Bianco, Lemonis react to new college baseball recruiting rules](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bianco-lemonis-react-to-new-college-baseball-recruiting-rules/): The NCAA has made significant changes to college baseball’s recruiting process, establishing a timeframe for when coaches can legally reach out to a high school prospect. Tap below to read…
- [SEC Mulling Drastic Punishments for Storming the Field](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-mulling-drastic-punishments-for-storming-the-field/): The SEC harbors safety concerns over letting thousands of fans on the field, and schools could lose future home games or even be forced to forfeit a win in the…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Governor’s Cup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-governors-cup/): Pearl, Miss. – The Bulldogs will continue a seven-game road trip when they face Ole Miss, for the Governor’s Cup on Tuesday. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [College World Series reserved tickets go on sale Tuesday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-world-series-reserved-tickets-go-on-sale-tuesday/): The NCAA and College World Series of Omaha announced that tickets for reserved seats will go on sale Tuesday. Tap below to read the full release.
- [State Drops Rubber Match to Auburn](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-drops-rubber-match-to-auburn/): AUBURN, Ala. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker in the final game of the series to the Auburn Tigers. The Diamond Dawgs were defeated by a score of…
- [Christian Moore ejected from Tennessee baseball vs. Vanderbilt, faces suspension](https://leftfieldlounge.com/christian-moore-ejected-from-tennessee-baseball-vs-vanderbilt-faces-suspension/): Christian Moore was ejected in the seventh inning of Tennessee baseball‘s game against Vanderbilt on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Tap below to red the report by Mike Wilson of the…
- [State Wins Offensive Slugfest](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-wins-offensive-slugfest/): AUBURN, Ala. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs offense exploded in the second game against the Auburn Tigers, as they picked up an 11-10 victory. Tap below to read the release…
- [Diamond Dawgs Fall in Pitching Duel to Tigers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fall-in-pitching-duel-to-tigers/): AUBURN, Ala. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped a tight contest against the Auburn Tigers in the first game of the series, falling by a score of 2-1. Tap below…
- [2023 SEC Baseball Tournament to bring highest ranked teams in country](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-sec-baseball-tournament-to-bring-highest-ranked-teams-in-country/): When the SEC Baseball Tournament rolls into town May 23-28, fans will get to see the top teams in the country play. Tap below to read the article by Jon…
- [Clocks will run after first downs in college football with NCAA set to change half-century old rule Friday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/clocks-will-run-after-first-downs-in-college-football-with-ncaa-set-to-change-half-century-old-rule-friday/): The NCAA is expected to approve today rules changes proposed earlier this year that will allow the clock to run after first downs are achieved in all divisions except Division…
- [Questionable ejection could leave Florida without closer](https://leftfieldlounge.com/questionable-ejection-could-leave-florida-without-closer/): Florida’s series-clinching win over Georgia on Sunday was marred by the events that transpired after the final out of the eighth inning. Tap below to read the article.
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Auburn](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-auburn/): AUBURN, Ala. – The Bulldogs open up a seven-game road trip against the Auburn Tigers this weekend. The series begins on Friday at 6 p.m. Tap below to read the…
- [No New Bowl Games Will Be Added This Season, Bowl Executive Director Says](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-new-bowl-games-will-be-added-this-season-bowl-executive-director-says/): After a review of the bowl system this spring, college leaders decided against approving any new bowl games while also keeping the eligibility standard of a 6–6 record. Tap below…
- [The 2023 SEC Baseball bracket, schedule, dates for the tournament](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-2023-sec-baseball-bracket-schedule-dates-for-the-tournament/): The 2023 SEC Baseball tournament is set for May 23-28 in Hoover, Ala., at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Tap below for schedule dates and times.
- [Updated SEC baseball power rankings after week nine action](https://leftfieldlounge.com/updated-sec-baseball-power-rankings-after-week-nine-action/): Another week of SEC baseball showed us who the pretenders and the contenders were. Tap below to read the report from Sports Illustrated.
- [Athletics' Brent Rooker: Notches another multi-hit game](https://leftfieldlounge.com/athletics-brent-rooker-notches-another-multi-hit-game/): Rooker went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk in Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Mets. Tap below to read the article by CSB Sports.
- [Dakota Jordan Named SEC Freshman of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dakota-jordan-named-sec-freshman-of-the-week/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawgs Against Southern Canceled](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-against-southern-canceled/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State University baseball contest against Southern University slated for Tuesday night has been canceled due to SWAC protocols for conference makeups. Tap below to read the…
- [Florida’s Jac Caglianone Refuses to Celebrate Grand Slam After Teammate’s Ejection](https://leftfieldlounge.com/floridas-jac-caglianone-refuses-to-celebrate-grand-slam-after-teammates-ejection/): Florida baseball star Jac Caglianone had a brilliant response to what he deemed to be an unfair ejection of his teammate during the Gators’ game on Sunday. Tap below to…
- [Dawgs Win Series Over Ole Miss on Super Bulldog Weekend](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-win-series-over-ole-miss-on-super-bulldog-weekend/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs (22-15) triumphed again over the Ole Miss Rebels to win the series in front of a crowd of over 12,000 fans. Tap below to…
- [Rooker 'taking advantage of his opportunity'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rooker-taking-advantage-of-his-opportunity/): Frustrated by a lack of big league opportunities last season despite a strong season at Triple-A, Brent Rooker joined the A’s hoping to finally get that extended look. Tap below…
- [Jordan Walks off the Rebels in Game Two](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jordan-walks-off-the-rebels-in-game-two/): On a record-setting day at Dudy Noble Field, 16,423 fans saw the Mississippi State Bulldogs walk off the Ole Miss Rebels 8-7. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Bulldogs Drop Pitching Duel to Rebels](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-drop-pitching-duel-to-rebels/): Mississippi State dropped game one to the Ole Miss Rebels by a score of 3-2. The Bulldogs’ two runs came via the long ball. Tap below to read the release…
- [NCAA Rule Change Allows Recruits Unlimited Official Visits; Previously Allowed Only 5](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-rule-change-allows-recruits-unlimited-official-visits-previously-allowed-only-5/): Prospects choosing a college can now visit an unlimited number of Division I schools, the NCAA announced Thursday. Tap below to read the report by Julia Stambaugh for Bleacher Report.
- [All Ron Polk did in Mississippi was make college baseball matter](https://leftfieldlounge.com/all-ron-polk-did-in-mississippi-was-make-college-baseball-matter/): This was back in December of 1975. Ron Polk, who was 31, had just been hired from Georgia Southern as the baseball coach at Mississippi State for a salary of…
- [2023 college baseball tournament selection show: Time, how to watch the bracket reveal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-college-baseball-tournament-selection-show-time-how-to-watch-the-bracket-reveal/): The field of 64 teams that will compete for the 2023 NCAA college baseball championship will be announced on ESPN2 at noon ET on Monday, May 29. You can stream…
- [2023 NCAA baseball bracket: Men's College World Series scores, schedule](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-ncaa-baseball-bracket-mens-college-world-series-scores-schedule/): The 2023 Men’s College World Series starts Friday, June 16 and runs through Monday, June 26, if necessary. NCAA regional and super regional tournaments take place in early June. Tap…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Ole Miss](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-ole-miss/): Super Bulldog Weekend 2023 is finally here, as the Mississippi State Bulldogs welcomes the Ole Miss Rebels to Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State…
- [Dear Ol’ State: Ron Polk On His Statue And More](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dear-ol-state-ron-polk-on-his-statue-and-more/): On the latest episode of the Dear Ol’ State podcast, the legendary Ron Polk drops by ahead of the unveiling of his statue outside of Dudy Noble Field. Tap below…
- [Selmon Named To Prestigious SBJ Forty Under 40 Class of 2023](https://leftfieldlounge.com/selmon-named-to-prestigious-sbj-forty-under-40-class-of-2023/): Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has been selected to Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2023. Tap below to read the article from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Giants' Will Bednar: Opens season on shelf](https://leftfieldlounge.com/giants-will-bednar-opens-season-on-shelf/): High-A Eugene placed Will Bednar (back) on its 7-day injured list Thursday. Tap below to read the release on CBSSports.
- [Diamond Dawgs take down Blazers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-take-down-blazers/): The Mississippi State Bulldogs picked up their 20th victory of the year after defeating the UAB Blazers by a score of 7-3. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: UAB](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-uab/): The Mississippi State Bulldogs are on the road for a midweek contest in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday when they take on UAB. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: Arizona State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-arizona-state/): With opening weekend now in the rear view, the Mississippi State Bulldogs welcome the Arizona State Sun Devils to Dudy Noble Field for the second weekend series of the year.…
- [Ambidextrous pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje dominates in first collegiate start](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ambidextrous-pitcher-jurrangelo-cijntje-dominates-in-first-collegiate-start/): Jurrangelo Cijntje, a true freshman at Mississippi State, threw four scoreless innings in MSU’s 14-3 win over Louisiana-Monroe. Cijntje was dominant. Tap below to read the article by Sam Cooper…
- [Dawgs Earn Series Split with ULM](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-earn-series-split-with-ulm/): With a strong start from Jurrangelo Cijntje, the Mississippi State baseball team (3-2) got back in the win column on Wednesday afternoon. Tap below to read the article from Mississippi…
- [Bulldogs Fall to ULM in Game One](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-fall-to-ulm-in-game-one/): Playing their first midweek games of the season, the Mississippi State baseball team (2-2) hosted ULM (3-1) at Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: ULM](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-ulm/): Mississippi State turns its attention to a midweek series against ULM. Tap below for gameday info provided by Mississippi State Athletics.
- [College Football Executives Considering Four Changes to Shorten Games](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-football-executives-considering-four-changes-to-shorten-games/): A years-long effort in exploring ways to shorten college football games is entering the fourth quarter. Tap below to read the report from Ross Dellenger for Sports Illustrated.
- [Making The Most Of His 'Chance'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/making-the-most-of-his-chance/): Although Bryce Chance may not be new to MSU, the VMI series was his first opportunity to see the field after redshirting last spring. Tap below to read the article…
- [Bryce Chance Named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bryce-chance-named-sec-co-freshman-of-the-week/): Mississippi State’s Bryce Chance was named Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State athletics.
- [Baseball Powers Past VMI to Win Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-powers-past-vmi-to-win-series/): The Mississippi State (2-1) baseball team bounced back on Sunday afternoon as they earned a 9-3 victory over VMI (1-2) to take the series. Tap below to read the article…
- [Dawgs Fall in Offensive Slugfest](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-fall-in-offensive-slugfest/): the Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped a high-scoring affair against VMI, 14-13. Tap below to read the article from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Offensive Firepower Pushes Bulldogs to Opening Day Victory](https://leftfieldlounge.com/offensive-firepower-pushes-bulldogs-to-opening-day-victory/): In front of the largest Opening Day crowd in the history of Dudy Noble Field (10,652), the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0, 0-0) excelled at the plate with 11 runs on 16…
- [Two Bulldogs Tabbed to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watchlist](https://leftfieldlounge.com/two-bulldogs-tabbed-to-ncbwa-stopper-of-the-year-watchlist/): Pitchers Nate Dohm and Aaron Nixon have been named to the Preseason National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Watchlist. Tap to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: VMI](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-vmi/): The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Dudy Noble Field for the first game of the 2023 season on Friday. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State athletics.
- [SEC to implement new rules for 2023 baseball season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-to-implement-new-rules-for-2023-baseball-season/): The Southeastern Conference will implement new initiatives and rules for the 2023 baseball season. Tap below to read the release from the SEC.
- [Read The Transcript Of Our Chat Hosted By MLB Outfielder Brent Rooker](https://leftfieldlounge.com/read-the-transcript-of-our-chat-hosted-by-mlb-outfielder-brent-rooker/): After being drafted by the Twins in the 38th round out of Mississippi State, Brent Rooker went back to college for another year.  That move paid off. Tap below to read the…
- [Robson will join Rutckyj on Canada's squad for World Baseball Classic](https://leftfieldlounge.com/robson-will-join-rutckyj-on-canadas-squad-for-world-baseball-classic/): Former Mississippi State great Jacob Robson has been officially named to Canada’s team for next month’s World Baseball Classic. Tap below to read the article from the Windsor Star.
- [Sources: Texas, Oklahoma Reach Agreement With Big 12 to Join SEC in 2024](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sources-texas-oklahoma-reach-agreement-with-big-12-to-join-sec-in-2024/): Texas and Oklahoma’s path to the SEC in 2024 has been cleared. Tap below to read the report from Ross Dellenger for Sports Illustrated.
- [SEC announces $721M in revenue for 2021-22, distributing nearly $50M per school](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-announces-721m-in-revenue-for-2021-22-distributing-nearly-50m-per-school/): The SEC announced its revenue distribution for the 2021-22 fiscal year on Thursday, revealing that it doled out a total of $721.8 million among its 14 members. Tap below to…
- [2023 SEC Baseball Preseason All-SEC Team Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-sec-baseball-preseason-all-sec-team-announced/): -LSU has been predicted to win the 2023 Southeastern Conference baseball championship as voted by the league’s 14 head coaches. Tap below to read the release from the SEC.
- [Baseball Places Two on Preseason All-SEC Teams](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-places-two-on-preseason-all-sec-teams/): Mississippi State’s Luke Hancock and Colton Ledbetter are two of 25 players selected to the Preseason All-SEC baseball teams. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State athletics.
- [Baseball Announces Opening Weekend Game Times](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-announces-opening-weekend-game-times/): The 2023 Mississippi State baseball season is nine days away and the opening weekend game times are set. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State athletics.
- [The Hunt For Success](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-hunt-for-success/): Pitcher KC Hunt returns for another season ready to be a big piece for the Diamond Dawgs. Tap below to read the article from Mississippi State athletics.
- [Play Ball! College Baseball Returns for the 2023 Season with Over 3,000 Games Across ESPN Platforms](https://leftfieldlounge.com/play-ball-college-baseball-returns-for-the-2023-season-with-over-3000-games-across-espn-platforms/): The 2023 NCAA baseball season will feature a full slate of action across ESPN platforms throughout the spring. Tap below to read the article by Julie McKay for ESPN.
- [Diamond Dawgs Set for Eight National Broadcasts](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-eight-national-broadcasts/): The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced the television coverage for the 2023 baseball season, with Mississippi State slated for at least eight appearances on the ESPN family of networks.…
- [2023 SUPER BULLDOG WEEKEND SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-super-bulldog-weekend-schedule-announced/): Bulldog fans have plenty to look forward to during the spring homecoming tradition with softball, baseball and women’s tennis all competing against Southeastern Conference opposition throughout the weekend. Tap below…
- [National College Baseball Hall of Fame inducts 2022 Class](https://leftfieldlounge.com/national-college-baseball-hall-of-fame-inducts-2022-class/): The College Baseball Foundation inducted the 2022 class into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame in Omaha. Tap below to read the article.
- [Diamond Dawgs Fan Day Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fan-day-announced/): Mississippi State baseball program will host Fan Day on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Palmeiro Center. Tap below for more information.
- [NCBWA unveils 2023 Preseason All-America Team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncbwa-unveils-2023-preseason-all-america-team/): The 22nd annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Preseason All-America teams feature the best of college baseball for the coming campaign. Tap below to see the elections by the National…
- [Captain's Honors For Hancock](https://leftfieldlounge.com/captains-honors-for-hancock/): Luke Hancock, a graduate student and multi-year starter for Mississippi State, will be sporting the eye-catching “C” on his jersey this season. Tap below to read the article by Elizabeth…
- [The Doors Are Opening For NCAA to Close in on NIL Violations](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-doors-are-opening-for-ncaa-to-close-in-on-nil-violations/): The NCAA and enforcement staff will no longer be hamstrung by uncooperative witnesses when it comes to potential name, image and likeness (NIL) violations. Tap below to read the article…
- [Q&A: Foscue talks Texas League title, goals for '23](https://leftfieldlounge.com/qa-foscue-talks-texas-league-title-goals-for-23/): Justin Foscue was one of the 11 Rangers prospects selected to come to Arlington for the leadership minicamp. Tap below to read the interview by Kennedi Landry for MLB.com
- [LSU unanimous favorite in College Baseball Foundation Preseason Power Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lsu-unanimous-favorite-in-college-baseball-foundation-preseason-power-poll/): The LSU Tigers take the top spot in the 2023 College Baseball Hall of Fame Preseason Power Poll. Tap below to view the poll released by the College Baseball Foundation.
- [Fan Information for Weekend Baseball Scrimmages](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fan-information-for-weekend-baseball-scrimmages/): Mississippi State baseball will hold three scrimmages this weekend at Dudy Noble Field that are open to the public. Tap below for more information.
- [Oklahoma Baseball: Sooners Selected Fifth in Big 12 Preseason Poll](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oklahoma-baseball-sooners-selected-fifth-in-big-12-preseason-poll/): Fresh off of a run to the College World Series finals a year ago, Oklahoma was picked fifth in the conference on Thursday. Tap below to read the article by…
- [2023 college baseball preview and predictions with D1Baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-college-baseball-preview-and-predictions-with-d1baseball/): With just under a month remaining until opening weekend of the 2022 college baseball season, D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt sat down with us to break down their preseason…
- [Diamond Dawgs Place Two on SEC Pitcher of the Year Watch List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-place-two-on-sec-pitcher-of-the-year-watch-list/): D1 Baseball placed Landon Gartman and Cade Smith on the SEC Pitcher of the Year Watch List. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [2023 season Baseball America Top 25](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-season-baseball-america-top-25/): Louisiana State opens the 2023 season ranked No. 1 in the Baseball America Top 25. Tap below to see the entire list from Baseball America.
- [There Are No Winners in the Jaden Rashada Florida Saga](https://leftfieldlounge.com/there-are-no-winners-in-the-jaden-rashada-florida-saga/): The Florida portion of the Jaden Rashada saga has reached an end with the school officially releasing him from his letter of intent. Tap below to read the article by…
- [A $13-million NIL deal gone wrong, a top QB recruit and what happens next](https://leftfieldlounge.com/a-13-million-nil-deal-gone-wrong-a-top-qb-recruit-and-what-happens-next/): Quarterback Jaden Rashada has been the talk of the recruiting world because of the scenario that has played out between him and Florida. Tap below to read the report from…
- [California could lead another charge in college athlete pay with its latest proposed bill](https://leftfieldlounge.com/california-could-lead-another-charge-in-college-athlete-pay-with-its-latest-proposed-bill/): California sparked the birth of NIL money for athletes; now the state could take it a step further. Tap below to read the article by Dan Wetzel for Yahoo Sports.
- [US Appeals Court to Weigh NCAA Case Over Pay for Athletes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/us-appeals-court-to-weigh-ncaa-case-over-pay-for-athletes/): The NCAA hopes a federal appeals court will soon block a lawsuit that seeks to treat athletes as employees who are paid for their time. Tap below to read the…
- [Kendall Graveman trade: Astros acquire veteran reliever in deal with White Sox for former first-round pick](https://leftfieldlounge.com/kendall-graveman-trade-astros-acquire-veteran-reliever-in-deal-with-white-sox-for-former-first-round-pick/): 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…
- [Could realignment winds blow the SEC’s way? 5 teams that might make sense](https://leftfieldlounge.com/could-realignment-winds-blow-the-secs-way-5-teams-that-might-make-sense/): Because realignment never ends, there’s always a chance the Oklahoma Sooners’ future home in the SEC could opt for expansion to strengthen its inventory for the future. Let’s take a…
- [Colorado confirms return to Big 12 after leaving for Pac-12 in 2011](https://leftfieldlounge.com/colorado-confirms-return-to-big-12-after-leaving-for-pac-12-in-2011/): Looks like Colorado is doing the hokey pokey. Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to rejoin the Big 12, the school announced Thursday after holding a board of regents meeting to…
- [NIL database, uniform contracts, registry among concepts explored in NCAA meetings](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nil-database-uniform-contracts-registry-among-concepts-explored-in-ncaa-meetings/): A database of NIL activity, uniform contracts for deals and a registry for those participating in the space – including for agents and collectives – were among the primary concepts…
- [While Congress and NCAA squabble, NIL collectives lead push on revenue sharing](https://leftfieldlounge.com/while-congress-and-ncaa-squabble-nil-collectives-lead-push-on-revenue-sharing/): Name, image and likeness (NIL) is at the center of a two-day stakeholders meeting that began Tuesday. While no report or legislation is expected immediately from the gathering, administrators and…
- [Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh facing 4-game suspension for breaking NCAA rules, AP source says](https://leftfieldlounge.com/michigan-coach-jim-harbaugh-facing-4-game-suspension-for-breaking-ncaa-rules-ap-source-says/): Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is facing a four-game suspension for breaking NCAA rules over improper contact with recruits, a person with knowledge of a proposed settlement between the school and…
- [Memphis native, A’s All-Star Rooker discusses breakout season in Action News 5 exclusive](https://leftfieldlounge.com/memphis-native-as-all-star-rooker-discusses-breakout-season-in-action-news-5-exclusive/): 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…
- [Robson's Throw Helps Monarchs to Thrilling Win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/robsons-throw-helps-monarchs-to-thrilling-win/): CLEBURNE, Texas – Jacob Robson had to make a perfect throw. That’s exactly what he did. The former Detroit Tigers outfielder started a 9-2 double play to throw out the…
- [San Diego Padres Target Brent Rooker as Can’t-Miss Acquisition for 2024 Season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/san-diego-padres-target-brent-rooker-as-cant-miss-acquisition-for-2024-season/)
- [Coveted Alabama pitcher transfer Luke Holman reportedly weighing options after busy visit week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/coveted-alabama-pitcher-transfer-luke-holman-reportedly-weighing-options-after-busy-visit-week/): Former Alabama right-handed pitcher Luke Holman entered the transfer portal after serving as the Crimson Tide’s ace this spring, and he’s down to an All-SEC trio of finalists. Tap below…
- [StateToTheShow Update: July 21](https://leftfieldlounge.com/statetotheshow-update-july-21/): The rich tradition of Mississippi State producing professional baseball players continues in 2023. Tap below to read the update from Mississippi State University.
- [SEC commish Greg Sankey rails against lack of NIL progress as college sports leaders struggle for answers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-commish-greg-sankey-rails-against-lack-of-nil-progress-as-college-sports-leaders-struggle-for-answers/): NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In late June, the next step in college sports’ pursuit of solutions for name, image and likeness (NIL) unfolded in a large conference room within NCAA headquarters…
- [The Dawgs Of Summer: July 19](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-dawgs-of-summer-july-19/): Mississippi State sent a dozen players to participate in seven different summer leagues across the country. HailState.com takes a weekly look to see how the Diamond Dawgs are performing during…
- [Is Mississippi State the hardest coaching job in college football? Meet the unflinching 36-year-old now leading the Bulldogs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/is-mississippi-state-the-hardest-coaching-job-in-college-football-meet-the-unflinching-36-year-old-now-leading-the-bulldogs/): NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Zach Arnett has the most challenging head coaching job in all of college football. Well, if not the most, it’s up there. Vanderbilt is still in the…
- [Alumni Association Announces new officers for national board of directors](https://leftfieldlounge.com/alumni-association-announces-new-officers-for-national-board-of-directors/): The MSU Alumni Association welcomes a new slate of officers for two-year terms for fiscal years 2023-2025. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State University.
- [SEC coordinator of officials hints conference won't be as strict penalizing 'Horns Down' gesture as Big 12](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-coordinator-of-officials-hints-conference-wont-be-as-strict-penalizing-horns-down-gesture-as-big-12/): The SEC may go softer on one of college football’s most notorious taunts when the Longhorns join the league in 2024. Tap to view the report by Will Backus for…
- [Lacking punishment for Tennessee's egregious cheating leaves Greg Sankey unsure about future of enforcement](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lacking-punishment-for-tennessees-egregious-cheating-leaves-greg-sankey-unsure-about-future-of-enforcement/): NASHVILLE — In the midst of a traditional kickoff to the college football season at the 2023 SEC Media Days, one uncomfortable truism has emerged: It pays to cheat. That’s…
- [Zach Arnett has big goals for Mississippi State after replacing Mike Leach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/zach-arnett-has-big-goals-for-mississippi-state-after-replacing-mike-leach/): There’s no telling how Zach Arnett, 36, will fare as a rookie coach taking on one of the SEC’s most challenging jobs. But, there’s no debating he’s tailored for Mississippi…
- [SEC Media Days 2023: Greg Sankey stumps for federal NIL help, updates conference's stance on expansion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-media-days-2023-greg-sankey-stumps-for-federal-nil-help-updates-conferences-stance-on-expansion/): NASHVILLE, Tenn. — SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is not only the face of college football’s most influential conference but is also one of the most powerful voices in college athletics.…
- ["It's a cut throat business", Billy Napier, other SEC coaches weigh in on transfer tampering](https://leftfieldlounge.com/its-a-cut-throat-business-billy-napier-other-sec-coaches-weigh-in-on-transfer-tampering/): The continued flood of players entering the portal has raised questions about how certain player movement is taking place, and whether tampering was involved before transfer portal windows opened. Tap…
- [NCAA announces creation of Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-announces-creation-of-womens-basketball-invitation-tournament/): The NCAA has announced the creation of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament. The 32-team postseason tournament, which will be owned and funded by the NCAA, will be held annually beginning…
- [SEC commissioner Greg Sankey honors Mike Leach at league's media days](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-commissioner-greg-sankey-honors-mike-leach-at-leagues-media-days/): To open 2023 SEC Media Days in Nashville, Greg Sankey took the podium with no tie — a tribute to the legendary coach who died in December after three seasons…
- [Yankees potential trade target: Brent Rooker](https://leftfieldlounge.com/yankees-potential-trade-target-brent-rooker/): The Yankees might have some degree of interest in A’s outfielder Brent Rooker. He’s probably not the piece that Oakland would like to trade since he has four seasons of…
- [Johnie Cooks Memorial To Be Held July 13 At M-Club Center](https://leftfieldlounge.com/johnie-cooks-memorial-to-be-held-july-13-at-m-club-center/): STARKVILLE – A public memorial service honoring the life of legendary Bulldog linebacker Johnie Cooks will be held at 1 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 13, 2023, inside the Leo…
- [Clark Selected On The Final Day of MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/clark-selected-on-the-final-day-of-mlb-draft/): STARKVILLE – Junior outfielder Kellum Clark heard his name called on the third and final day of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft, held on Tuesday (July 11). Tap below…
- [Former Mississippi State Standout Hired As Next UWA Baseball Coach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/former-mississippi-state-standout-hired-as-next-uwa-baseball-coach/): TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa County resident and former Mississippi State University baseball standout Eric Dubose has been hired as the next head baseball coach at the University of West Alabama.…
- [How Rooker went from journeyman to All-Star](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald: Wildcats coach out amid hazing scandal as cultural issues exposed](https://leftfieldlounge.com/northwestern-fires-pat-fitzgerald-wildcats-coach-out-amid-hazing-scandal-as-cultural-issues-exposed/): Northwestern has fired coach Pat Fitzgerald days after details surfaced alleging graphic instances of hazing within the program, the school announced Monday night. Tap below to read the report by…
- [Smith Taken On Day 2 of MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [Here's who will join Mississippi State football's Zach Arnett at 2023 SEC Media Days](https://leftfieldlounge.com/heres-who-will-join-mississippi-state-footballs-zach-arnett-at-2023-sec-media-days/): STARKVILLE — For the first time in his collegiate career, quarterback Will Rogers will be among those representing Mississippi State football at SEC Media Days. Rogers will be accompanied by…
- [Ledbetter Taken On Day 1 of MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [SEC's winningest coach volunteering with Dans: 'How lucky can we be?'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/secs-winningest-coach-volunteering-with-dans-how-lucky-can-we-be/): Jul. 9—DANVILLE — Ron Polk has plenty of baseball expertise to draw upon from his years around the game. After spending decades as a college head coach and eight years…
- [Temporary road closures scheduled for Davis Wade maintenance](https://leftfieldlounge.com/temporary-road-closures-scheduled-for-davis-wade-maintenance/): Nearby Davis Wade Stadium roadways will close temporarily this month as workers wash the exterior of the stadium. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State University.
- [Nikki McCray-Penson, former Tennessee and WNBA star, ex-MSU coach; dies at 51](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nikki-mccray-penson-former-tennessee-and-wnba-star-ex-msu-coach-dies-at-51/): Nikki McCray-Penson, a former Tennessee women’s basketball star and Mississippi State coach, has died, a Rutgers spokesperson confirmed to Knox News on Friday. She was 51. Tap below to read…
- [Bulldog Legend Johnie Cooks Passes Away](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldog-legend-johnie-cooks-passes-away/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State family lost one of the university’s legendary Bulldogs and all-time greats Thursday with the passing of Johnie Cooks. He was 64. Tap below to read…
- [The Dawgs Of Summer: July 5](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-dawgs-of-summer-july-5/): Mississippi State sent a dozen players to participate in seven different summer leagues across the country. HailState.com takes a weekly look to see how the Diamond Dawgs are performing during…
- [Two simple ideas could completely change college football as we know it](https://leftfieldlounge.com/two-simple-ideas-could-completely-change-college-football-as-we-know-it/): On the Last Word On Sports media podcast, the future of college football was discussed relative to the new 12-team playoff, which begins in 2024. With 12 teams getting into…
- [Greg Sankey breaks down what can be done to add 'guardrails' to current landscape](https://leftfieldlounge.com/greg-sankey-breaks-down-what-can-be-done-to-add-guardrails-to-current-landscape/): In a sit-down interview with college football analyst Joel Klatt, Sankey discussed extensively the widespread inconsistencies and complete lack of organization or control anybody has over the NIL deals because…
- [Why Mississippi State baseball's Kyle Cheesebrough stayed put while holding volunteer role](https://leftfieldlounge.com/why-mississippi-state-baseballs-kyle-cheesebrough-stayed-put-while-holding-volunteer-role/): Kyle Cheesebrough has been at the center of perhaps the most memorable moments in MSU history, but it came in a volunteer assistant role. That is no longer the case for…
- [The Dawgs Of Summer: June 28](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-dawgs-of-summer-june-28/): Mississippi State sent a dozen players to participate in six different summer leagues across the country. HailState.com takes a weekly look to see how the Diamond Dawgs are performing during…
- [Happy Bobby Bonilla Day](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [The NCAA has proposed cutting the transfer portal window by a significant amount](https://leftfieldlounge.com/the-ncaa-has-proposed-cutting-the-transfer-portal-window-by-a-significant-amount/): On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Council proposed changes to the transfer portal window for every major collegiate sport, potentially reducing the total number of days student-athletes can enter the…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Camps](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-camps-2/): Welcome to the official Mississippi State Baseball Camps’ Website. Camps are held at Dudy Noble/Polk-DeMent Stadium. The Stadium resides on the Mississippi State campus in Starkville, Mississippi. Join the Baseball…
- [SEC Announces 2023-24 Executive Committee](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-announces-2023-24-executive-committee/): BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (June 27, 2023) – University of Alabama President Dr. Stuart Bell will begin a two-year term as the President of the SEC’s Executive Committee starting July 1, the…
- [National Letter of Intent penalties to lighten for college athletes beginning in 2024-25 cycle, per report](https://leftfieldlounge.com/national-letter-of-intent-penalties-to-lighten-for-college-athletes-beginning-in-2024-25-cycle-per-report/): The National Letter of Intent (NLI) program is undergoing multiple changes beginning with the class of 2024, according to The Athletic. High school prospects sign their NLI at the end…
- [NCAA sets up confrontation with state lawmakers concerning NIL guidelines](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-sets-up-confrontation-with-state-lawmakers-concerning-nil-guidelines/): The NCAA on Tuesday set up a confrontation with state lawmakers around the country concerning its rules governing athletes’ ability to make money from their name, image and likeness (NIL).…
- [Jordan Westburg Called Up To MLB](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [Texas A&M are now the 2012 SEC West Champions, courtesy of LSU football’s probation penalties](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-are-now-the-2012-sec-west-champions-courtesy-of-lsu-footballs-probation-penalties/): Breaking news to all Texas A&M football fans: the Aggies can officially add the title of 2012 SEC West Champions to their resume. Well, technically they could. Tap below to…
- [UTSA names Vann Stuedeman head softball coach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/utsa-names-vann-stuedeman-head-softball-coach/): SAN ANTONIO – UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos announced on Thursday, June 22, that coaching veteran Vann Stuedeman has been selected to be the sixth head softball…
- [LSU football vacates all wins from 2012-2015, Les Miles now ineligible for CFB Hall of Fame](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lsu-football-vacates-all-wins-from-2012-2015-les-miles-now-ineligible-for-cfb-hall-of-fame/): LSU has vacated all of its football wins from 2012-2015 after a review of violations from the NCAA’s Independent Accountability Resolution Panel (IARP). tap below to read the article from…
- [Mississippi State football used AI in its 2024 SEC opponents reveal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-football-used-ai-in-its-2024-sec-opponents-reveal/): STARKVILLE — What do a Florida Gator in jorts, a giant orange wearing Tennessee checkered pants and a Texas A&M thumb with legs all have in common? They’re featured in…
- [Jordan Named Freshman All-American](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jordan-named-freshman-all-american/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan has been named a second team Freshman All-American by Perfect Game on Thursday (June 15). Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Hines, Ledbetter Named ABCA South All-Region](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hines-ledbetter-named-abca-south-all-region/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State designated hitter Hunter Hines and outfielder Colton Ledbetter have earned spots on the 2023 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I South All-Region team, which was announced by the…
- [Hunter Hines’ clutch eighth inning blast pushes Yarmouth-Dennis to first win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hunter-hines-clutch-eighth-inning-blast-pushes-yarmouth-dennis-to-first-win/): The bottom of the eighth initially felt deflating. The Red Sox just surrendered two runs on two errors and had relinquished a once 5-0 lead. Shortly after, Hunter Hines stepped…
- [Rooker shares hilariously creepy event in haunted Milwaukee hotel](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [Texas A&M legend makes final ballot for Hall of Fame selection](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-legend-makes-final-ballot-for-hall-of-fame-selection/): Texas A&M Hall of Famer Jackie Sherrill has made the final cut in the 2024 Texas Sports Hall of Fame ballot. Tap below to read the report by Jarrett Johnson…
- [IRS Says Donations Made to Nonprofit NIL Collectives Are Not Tax Exempt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/irs-says-donations-made-to-nonprofit-nil-collectives-are-not-tax-exempt/): In news that could rock the world of name, image and likeness, the Internal Revenue Service suggests that nonprofit NIL collectives offering tax deductions could be breaking the law. Tap…
- [NCAA made a ‘big mistake’ by not setting up framework for NIL compensation, new president says](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-made-a-big-mistake-by-not-setting-up-framework-for-nil-compensation-new-president-says/): WASHINGTON (AP) — NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday he wants a federal law to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for endorsement deals that creates a registry…
- [Five from SEC named Baseball Academic All-America®](https://leftfieldlounge.com/five-from-sec-named-baseball-academic-all-america/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 7, 2023)—–Five Southeastern Conference baseball student-athletes have been named to the Academic All-America® Team, according to an announcement Wednesday by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Tap below…
- [Diamond Dawgs in College Baseball Summer Leagues](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-in-college-baseball-summer-leagues/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball program sent a handful of student-athletes to play summer baseball in various leagues around the east coast. Tap below to red the release from…
- [Baseball Canada announces Pan Am Games Qualifier roster](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-canada-announces-pan-am-games-qualifier-roster/): OTTAWA – Baseball Canada is pleased to announce the names of 24 athletes, including former Mississippi State star Jacob Robson, selected to represent Canada at the WBSC Americas Pan Am…
- [NIL Summit generates predictions of more dramatic changes on college landscape](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nil-summit-generates-predictions-of-more-dramatic-changes-on-college-landscape/): ATLANTA (AP) — Only days before a contingent of Southeastern Conference coaches and administrators will ask for federal help in regulating the expanding ability of college athletes to earn money…
- [Mississippi State Baseball Camps](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-baseball-camps/): Click below to visit the MSU Baseball camp registration site.
- [California Assembly passes bill allowing college athletes to be paid by schools](https://leftfieldlounge.com/california-assembly-passes-bill-allowing-college-athletes-to-be-paid-by-schools/): The California Assembly on Thursday narrowly voted to approve legislation that would create the unprecedented opportunity for college athletes in the state to receive payments from their schools based on…
- [SEC Establishes 2024 Football Schedule Format](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-establishes-2024-football-schedule-format/): SANDESTIN BEACH, Florida (June 1, 2023) – The Southeastern Conference has established a scheduling format for the 2024 football season as it continues to finalize a long-term strategy as a…
- [Former Detroit Tigers big-leaguer is helping ignite the Kansas City Monarchs’ offense](https://leftfieldlounge.com/former-detroit-tigers-big-leaguer-is-helping-ignite-the-kansas-city-monarchs-offense/): For Jacob Robson and the Kansas City Monarchs, little things can make a big difference. The former Detroit Tigers player hit three home runs in three games in the Monarchs’…
- [SEC commissioner Greg Sankey decries state-by-state NIL laws, calls for uniformity](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-commissioner-greg-sankey-decries-state-by-state-nil-laws-calls-for-uniformity/): There is a growing chorus of coaches and administrators across college sports clamoring for national standards in NIL practices. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has taken up his part. Tap below…
- [Jordan Invited To USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jordan-invited-to-usa-baseball-collegiate-national-team-training-camp/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan has been invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp and will look to be the fourteenth Diamond Dawg and first…
- [Hines and Jordan Earn All-SEC Honors](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hines-and-jordan-earn-all-sec-honors/): STARKVILLE – Two members of Mississippi State’s baseball team received postseason honors from the Southeastern Conference on Monday. Designated hitter Hunter Hines was named first-team All-SEC by the league’s coaches,…
- [Bulldogs Unable to Match Aggies on Senior Day](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-unable-to-match-aggies-on-senior-day/): STARKVILLE – Offense was rampant in the final matchup between the Aggies and Bulldogs, but Mississippi State ultimately fell to Texas A&M by a score of 15-10. Tap below to…
- [SEC Baseball Tournament Tiebreakers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-tournament-tiebreakers/): The two division champions shall be automatically seeded number one and number two based on winning percentage in conference competition. The rest shall be seeded numbers three through 12 based…
- [Dawgs Fall Late To Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-fall-late-to-texas-am/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped the second game of the series to the Texas A&M Aggies by a score of 6-4. Tap below to read the release from…
- [Cardiac Dawgs Walk-off Game One over Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cardiac-dawgs-walk-off-game-one-over-texas-am/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs overcame a five-run deficit and walked off the Texas A&M Aggies in style, taking the first game of the series by a score of…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: hosts Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-hosts-texas-am/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Dudy Noble Field to close out the 2023 season against Texas A&M in a three-game SEC series. Tap below to read the…
- [2023 SEC Baseball Community Service Team Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2023-sec-baseball-community-service-team-announced/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 17, 2023)—– In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the Southeastern Conference has highlighted a Community Service Team for…
- [Diamond Dawgs Place Three on Academic All-District Team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-place-three-on-academic-all-district-team/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball placed three student-athletes on the Collegiate Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, which was announced Tuesday (May 16). Tap to read the release from Mississippi State…
- [SEC Baseball Power Rankings: A new No. 1 has emerged](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-power-rankings-a-new-no-1-has-emerged/): The SEC baseball season is down to its final week and teams are working to get into shape for the SEC Tournament and beyond. Tap below to read the report…
- [Weather Forces North Alabama Game Cancelation](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-north-alabama-game-cancelation/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball program has announced that the Tuesday (May 16) contest against North Alabama has been canceled due to impending weather. Tap below to read the…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host North Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-north-alabama-2/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Dudy Noble Field to open a four-game homestand to close out the 2023 regular season. The Dawgs open the homestand against North…
- [Here's Mississippi State baseball's difficult path to claim final 2023 SEC tournament spot](https://leftfieldlounge.com/heres-mississippi-state-baseballs-difficult-path-to-claim-final-2023-sec-tournament-spot/): STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball enters its final week of the regular season on the outside to qualify for the SEC tournament. Tap below to read the scenarios.
- [David Mershon Named SEC Freshman of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/david-mershon-named-sec-freshman-of-the-week/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mississippi State’s David Mershon was named Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon. Tap below to read the release from the…
- [Comeback Dawgs Win Series over No. 2 LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/comeback-dawgs-win-series-over-no-2-lsu/): BATON ROUGE, La. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs earned their second comeback win in as many days, as they took game three over the LSU Tigers by a score of…
- [Eighth Inning Explosion Propels Dawgs to Victory over No. 2 LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/eighth-inning-explosion-propels-dawgs-to-victory-over-no-2-lsu/): BATON ROUGE, La. – Fueled by a huge eighth inning, the Mississippi State Bulldogs came from behind to pick up a game two win against the second-ranked LSU Tigers, by…
- [Baseball Drops Opener to No. 2 LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-drops-opener-to-no-2-lsu/): BATON ROUGE, La. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped the first game in Baton Rouge against the second-ranked LSU Tigers, by a score of 12-1. Tap below to read the…
- [Hines Named Finalist for Ferriss Trophy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hines-named-finalist-for-ferriss-trophy/): JACKSON – Mississippi State infielder Hunter Hines has been named one of five finalists for the 2023 Ferris Trophy presented by MBCI and Pearl River Resort, it was announced Friday…
- [Zac Selmon Formally Announces Additions To Leadership Team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/zac-selmon-formally-announces-additions-to-leadership-team/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has formally announced the additions of Joey Bailey as Deputy Athletics Director for Strategic Initiatives and Administration, and Tom Greene as…
- [O’s GM Mike Elias on Adley Rutschman’s contract, Jordan Westburg’s timeline and more](https://leftfieldlounge.com/os-gm-mike-elias-on-adley-rutschmans-contract-jordan-westburgs-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…
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: at LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-at-lsu-2/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Southeastern Conference play when they travel to Baton Rouge, La. for a three game with the LSU Tigers. First pitch for Friday…
- [Welcome to the wide world of SEC baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/welcome-to-the-wide-world-of-sec-baseball/): The SEC is amateur hardball’s biggest party, seemingly no matter which of the league’s 14 venues one chooses to visit. And these top-ranked environments are also home to some of…
- [Weather Cancels Midweek Contest against Memphis Tigers](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-cancels-midweek-contest-against-memphis-tigers/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State University baseball contest against the Memphis Tigers has been canceled due to inclement weather. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [An Open Letter on Power 5 - Group of 5 Branding](https://leftfieldlounge.com/an-open-letter-on-power-5-group-of-5-branding/): The use of P5 has created a divide in Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) football that is not healthy and that is often not supported by competitive results on the field…
- [Jay Johnson weighs in on 4th inning ejection controversy in Game 2 loss to Auburn](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jay-johnson-weighs-in-on-4th-inning-ejection-controversy-in-game-2-loss-to-auburn/): The Tigers led 2-0 early in that game, but things started collapsing on the mound for the Tigers in the fourth inning, and it started with a controversial ejection. Tap…
- [Tennessee high school's baseball season ends in playoffs after pitch count violation wipes out no-hitter](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tennessee-high-schools-baseball-season-ends-in-playoffs-after-pitch-count-violation-wipes-out-no-hitter/): Ensworth’s Connor Cobb threw one pitch over the 120-pitch limit during Wednesday’s game. Tap below to read the report by Chris Bengel for CBSSports.com
- [Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Memphis](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-gameday-host-memphis/): STARKVILLE – The Bulldogs return to action with a midweek matchup against the Memphis Tigers on Tuesday. First pitch for the contest is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tap below to…
- [Bulldogs Drop Game Three to No. 6 Razorbacks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-drop-game-three-to-no-6-razorbacks/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs were unable to bounce back against the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks, dropping Sunday’s contest by a score of 11-6. Tap below to read the…
- [JP France Called Up To MLB](https://leftfieldlounge.com/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…
- [Dawgs Fall in Game Two of Series to No. 6 Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-fall-in-game-two-of-series-to-no-6-arkansas/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped game two of the series against the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks by a score of 14-2. Tap below to read the release from…
- [Oklahoma, Texas Receive Final Approvals to Join SEC in 2024](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oklahoma-texas-receive-final-approvals-to-join-sec-in-2024/): Oklahoma and Texas now can officially leave the Big 12 and join the SEC on July 1, 2024. Tap below to read the report by Wilton Jackson for Sports Illustrated.
- [Dawgs Fall in Opener to No. 6 Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-fall-in-opener-to-no-6-arkansas/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped the opening contest against the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks, falling by a score of 6-2. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawgs Drop Game Three to No. 6 Florida](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-drop-game-three-to-no-6-florida/): GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Mississippi State baseball team looked to win the series against No. 6 Florida on Sunday afternoon but came up short as they were defeated 4-3. Tap…
- [Diamond Dawgs Take Down No. 6 Florida, 12-2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-take-down-no-6-florida-12-2/): GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Mississippi State baseball team evened the series with No. 6 Florida on Saturday evening, winning game two of the series, 12-2. The Diamond Dawgs hit five…
- [Diamond Dawgs Drop Game One to No. 6 Florida](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-drop-game-one-to-no-6-florida/): GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs battled in game one of a top 25 showdown with No. 6 Florida on Friday night at Condron Family Ballpark, but the Dawgs…
- [Dawgs Set For Top 25 Matchup With Florida](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-set-for-top-25-matchup-with-florida/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team heads to Gainesville, Fla. for a top 25 showdown with No. 6 Florida in Southeastern Conference action. The three-game set will run Friday-Sunday.…
- [Diamond Dawgs Take Down Samford in Extras](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-take-down-samford-in-extras/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs defeated the Samford Bulldogs by a score of 9-5 in 10 innings. The Maroon and White’s bats stayed hot as they accumulated…
- [Diamond Dawgs Head To Samford For A Midweek Tilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-head-to-samford-for-a-midweek-tilt/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team heads to Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday for a midweek tilt with Samford. This is the fourth road game of a seven-game road trip…
- [Bulldogs Drop Series Finale Against No. 7 Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-drop-series-finale-against-no-7-texas-am/): COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped the series finale to the No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies by a score of 6-1. Mississippi State now fall to 3-3…
- [Bulldogs Victorious Against Memphis in Offensive Explosion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-victorious-against-memphis-in-offensive-explosion/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Memphis Tigers by a score of 17-9 in midweek action on Tuesday night at Dudy Noble Field. The Dawgs were in a…
- [Diamond Dawgs Host Memphis in Midweek Action](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-host-memphis-in-midweek-action/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team returns to Dudy Noble Field to host Memphis in midweek action on Tuesday. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. Tap below to…
- [Nolan Stevens Named SEC Freshman of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nolan-stevens-named-sec-freshman-of-the-week/): BIRMINGHAM – Mississippi State freshman Nolan Stevens has been named SEC Freshman of the Week the conference office announced on Monday. Stevens becomes the first Dawg to win this award…
- [Diamond Dawgs Comeback Falls Short Against #2 LSU](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-comeback-falls-short-against-2-lsu/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs’ comeback against No. 2 LSU came up short, as they were defeated 9-8 by the Tigers. Playing in front of 13,974 fans, the Tigers…
- [Diamond Dawgs Down No. 2 LSU in SEC Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-down-no-2-lsu-in-sec-opener/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs defeated the No. 2 LSU Tigers, 10-4, in the SEC opener for both schools. The Maroon and White recorded 16 hits and limited…
- [Diamond Dawgs Defeat New Orleans, 2-1](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-defeat-new-orleans-2-1/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs got its first extra-innings win of the season to close out the Hancock Whitney Classic on Wednesday night. Aaron Downs came up to…
- [Bulldogs Fall to South Alabama in Biloxi](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-fall-to-south-alabama-in-biloxi/): BILOXI, Miss – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped its opener at The Hancock Whitney Classic on Tuesday evening to South Alabama, 6-5 at Shuckers Ballpark. Dakota Jordan hit a two-run…
- [Diamond Dawgs Head to Biloxi For a Pair of Games](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-head-to-biloxi-for-a-pair-of-games/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team returns to Biloxi to face South Alabama and New Orleans at the Hancock Whitney Classic. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on…
- [Dakota Jordan Named SEC Co-Player of the Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dakota-jordan-named-sec-co-player-of-the-week/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mississippi State sophomore outfielder Dakota Jordan has been named SEC Co-Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawgs Win Seventh Straight; Down Evansville, 5-2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-win-seventh-straight-down-evansville-5-2/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team defeated the University of Evansville Aces on Friday night by a score of 5-2 in game one of the series. The win for…
- [Diamond Dawgs Return to Dudy Noble Field To Host Evansville](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-return-to-dudy-noble-field-to-host-evansville/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team returns to action on Friday, March 8 when they host Evansville at Dudy Noble Field. The three-game series is slated for a 6…
- [Dawgs Head to Pearl to Face Southern Miss](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-head-to-pearl-to-face-southern-miss/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to action on Tuesday with a midweek matchup against Southern Miss in the first game of the C Spire College Series hosted by…
- [Bulldogs Complete Series Sweep Over Mount St. Mary's](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-complete-series-sweep-over-mount-st-marys/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs earned a weekend series sweep over Mount St. Mary’s following a pair of wins on Saturday afternoon. The Diamond Dawgs took game one, 7-2,…
- [Dawgs Explode For 19 Runs in Win Over Jackson State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-explode-for-19-runs-in-win-over-jackson-state/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team exploded for 19 runs in a 19-6 victory over Jackson State on Tuesday. The Diamond Dawgs used a 13-run inning to take control…
- [Diamond Dawgs Host Jackson State in Midweek Action](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-host-jackson-state-in-midweek-action/): STARKVILLE– The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs return to action Tuesday afternoon for a midweek contest against Jackson State at Dudy Noble Field with first pitch is set for 3 p.m.…
- [Diamond Dawgs Earn Series Victory Over Ga. Southern](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-earn-series-victory-over-ga-southern/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs earned a series victory over Gerogia Southern on Sunday afternoon as they won the rubber game, 10-2, over the Eagles. The Bulldogs offense…
- [Diamond Dawgs Falls To Georgia Southern](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-falls-to-georgia-southern/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team fell behind early and could not comeback as they were defeated by Georgia Southern, 11-4, in game two of the series. Tap below…
- [Strong Pitching Leads Dawgs to Victory Over Georgia Southern](https://leftfieldlounge.com/strong-pitching-leads-dawgs-to-victory-over-georgia-southern/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs used strong pitching performances en route to a 5-1 victory over Georgia Southern in the series opener. The Dawgs pitching staff struck out 15…
- [Former Diamond Dog Matthew Ramsey Artemis II Mission Manager](https://leftfieldlounge.com/former-diamond-dog-matthew-ramsey-artemis-ii-mission-manager/): Matthew Ramsey is keenly aware of the responsibility he shoulders to ensure the agency’s missions to the Moon are safe and successful. As the mission manager for Artemis II, NASA’s…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set To Host Ga. Southern](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-to-host-ga-southern/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to action on Friday night for the series opener against Georgia Southern at Dudy Noble Field. This will be the first matchup since…
- [Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million](https://leftfieldlounge.com/woodruff-staying-with-brewers-on-backloaded-2-year-deal-worth-17-5-million/): 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…
- [Diamond Dawgs Fall to Austin Peay, 13-10](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fall-to-austin-peay-13-10/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped its second straight contest on Wednesday as they dropped the contest, 13-10. The Diamond Dawgs came out hot putting up five runs in…
- [Bulldogs Fall to Austin Peay](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-fall-to-austin-peay/): STARKVILLE – Coming into the first midweek games of the season, the Mississippi State Bulldogs could not get the bats going as they were limited to four hits over the…
- [Diamond Dawgs Host Austin Peay in Midweek Action](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-host-austin-peay-in-midweek-action/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to action on Tuesday and Wednesday when they host Austin Peay in midweek action at Dudy Noble Field. First pitch for each contests…
- [Diamond Dawgs Earn Series Victory Over Air Force](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-earn-series-victory-over-air-force/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team won their first series of the 2024 season on Sunday afternoon after defeating Air Force, 10-2. The Diamond Dawgs used a five-run fifth…
- [Bulldogs Drop Pitchers' Duel to Air Force](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-drop-pitchers-duel-to-air-force/): STARKVILLE – On a cold and windy night at Dudy Noble Field, the Mississippi State Bulldogs were locked in a pitchers duel with the Air Force Academy before falling 3-2.…
- [Bulldogs Victorious on Opening Day](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-victorious-on-opening-day/): STAKRVILLE – In front of the largest opening day crowd in Mississippi State’s history (11,216), Mississippi State (1-0) shined offensively and defensively en route to an 8-4 victory over Air…
- [Turning Up The Dude: The 2024 Walk-Up Playlist](https://leftfieldlounge.com/turning-up-the-dude-the-2024-walk-up-playlist/): Take a peek at the songs that will welcome the Diamond Dawgs to the plate or mound in the season ahead. Tap below to see the list.
- [Governor’s Cup between Ole Miss, Mississippi State to be on TV for first time since 2018](https://leftfieldlounge.com/governors-cup-between-ole-miss-mississippi-state-to-be-on-tv-for-first-time-since-2018/): According to the Southeastern Conference’s official broadcast schedule, the annual Governor’s Cup between the Rebels and Bulldogs will be on cable television for the first time since 2018. The midweek…
- [Diamond Dawgs Open the 2024 Season Against Air Force](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-open-the-2024-season-against-air-force/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Dudy Noble Field for the 2024 season on Friday to host Air Force in a three-game series in Starkville. First pitch on…
- [Schuelke Named To The NCBWA Preseason Stopper of the Year List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/schuelke-named-to-the-ncbwa-preseason-stopper-of-the-year-list/): DALLAS – Mississippi State pitcher Cam Schuelke has been named to the Preseason National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Watchlist. The award is given to the…
- [Baseball Announces Opening Weekend Game Times](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-announces-opening-weekend-game-times-2/): STARKVILLE – The 2024 Mississippi State baseball season is right around the corner and the opening weekend game times are set. The Diamond Dawgs will open the season at 4…
- [Dakota Jordan Named To The Golden Spike Award Preseason Watch List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dakota-jordan-named-to-the-golden-spike-award-preseason-watch-list/): CARY, N.C. – Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan was one of 55 players across the country to be named by the Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List, beginning the process of…
- [2024 Baseball Preseason Poll, All-SEC Team announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2024-baseball-preseason-poll-all-sec-team-announced/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 8, 2024)—–Arkansas has been predicted to win the 2024 Southeastern Conference baseball championship as voted by the league’s 14 head coaches in the annual preseason poll released…
- [Dakota Jordan Named Preseason All-SEC](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dakota-jordan-named-preseason-all-sec/): BIRMINGHAM – Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan earned Second Team Preseason All-SEC honors as voted on by the league’s coaches, the conference office announced on Thursday. Tap below to read the…
- [Baseball Announces Opening Weekend Promotions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-announces-opening-weekend-promotions/): STARKVILLE – With baseball’s season opener right around the corner, the Mississippi State athletic department has announced the promotions for Opening Weekend at Dudy Noble Field. The entirety of opening…
- [SEC announces 2022-23 revenue distribution](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-announces-2022-23-revenue-distribution/): BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (February 8, 2024) – Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey on Thursday announced revenue distribution of $741.0 million to the SEC’s 14 universities for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which…
- [Jordan Named Preseason All-American By Baseball America](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jordan-named-preseason-all-american-by-baseball-america/): STARKVILLE – On Monday, Baseball America presented its 2024 Preseason All-America college teams, as voted on by the scouting departments of major league organizations, and sophomore outfielder Dakota Jordan earned…
- [With CFP still undecided on future format, SEC and Big Ten express doubts in commitment](https://leftfieldlounge.com/with-cfp-still-undecided-on-future-format-sec-and-big-ten-express-doubts-in-commitment/): SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, for the first time publicly, expressed doubts in their commitment to the future of the CFP if leaders can’t “get…
- [SEC commissioner Greg Sankey: NCAA 'distracted' by NIL-related cases, needs to focus on 'big realities'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-commissioner-greg-sankey-ncaa-distracted-by-nil-related-cases-needs-to-focus-on-big-realities/): SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says the NCAA should focus on the “big realities” in college athletics rather than pursuing individual cases of recruiting violations of the association’s name, image and…
- [FUTURE SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT FORMAT APPROVED](https://leftfieldlounge.com/future-sec-baseball-tournament-format-approved/): BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (February 1, 2024) – All 16 Southeastern Conference baseball teams will participate in the league’s annual post-season tournament in a single-elimination format beginning with the 2025 baseball season,…
- [2024 SEC Baseball television schedule announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2024-sec-baseball-television-schedule-announced/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 1, 2024) – A total of 94 Southeastern Conference baseball games are slated to be televised during the 2024 season by SEC Network, ESPN2 and ESPNU, it…
- [Fan Information for Weekend Baseball Scrimmages](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fan-information-for-weekend-baseball-scrimmages-2/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball will hold a pair of weekend scrimmages at Dudy Noble Field that are open to the public. Due to ongoing enhancements at various locations in…
- [Former Diamond Dog Brad Freeman to Officiate 2024 Super Bowl](https://leftfieldlounge.com/former-diamond-dog-brad-freeman-to-officiate-2024-super-bowl/): Former Diamond Dog Brad Freeman will be following his father’s footsteps and officiating the 2024 NFL Super Bowl. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports.
- [Left Field Lounge Move In Information](https://leftfieldlounge.com/left-field-lounge-move-in-information/): The Left Field Lounge will be open for you to move in your supplies for the 2024 season Friday and Saturday, February 2 – 3 at the following times: Friday,…
- [Diamond Dawgs Fan Day Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fan-day-announced-2/): STARKVILLE – It is just about time to hit the lights in 2024 at Dudy Noble Field, as the Mississippi State baseball program will host Fan Day on Saturday, Feb.…
- [Foscue talks Rookie Program](https://leftfieldlounge.com/foscue-talks-rookie-program/): Rangers 6th-ranked prospect Justin Foscue talks about what he’s been working on during the offseason, learning the infield positions and more. Tap below to view the video on MILB.com
- [Hines Named Preseason All-American by Perfect Game](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hines-named-preseason-all-american-by-perfect-game/): CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – On Thursday, Perfect Game announced its Preseason All-American teams, and Hunter Hines earned Third Team honors. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [College leaders mulling several significant changes to NCAA transfer policy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-leaders-mulling-several-significant-changes-to-ncaa-transfer-policy/): College leaders are seriously considering several significant changes to the NCAA transfer policy, including abolishing the year-in-residency penalty, increasing transfer academic eligibility requirements and levying financial penalties on schools that…
- [RIP Ryan Duffy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rip-ryan-duffy/): Saw this morning that former Diamond Dawg Ryan Duffy left us. Here is a note posted by his mother. Rest easy Duff. My son Ryan was taken to the ER…
- [NLRB hearing begins weighing consequential athlete employee question this week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/nlrb-hearing-begins-weighing-consequential-athlete-employee-question-this-week/): Amid widespread industry tumult, one existential question hovers over all others: Should NCAA college athletes be deemed employees of their universities? Tap below to read the report on ON3.com
- [NCAA, states seek to extend restraining order letting transfer athletes play through the spring](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-states-seek-to-extend-restraining-order-letting-transfer-athletes-play-through-the-spring/): CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The NCAA and a coalition of states suing the organization asked a federal court Friday to extend a small window for multiple-transfer athletes to compete through…
- [NCAA: Transfers who play during TRO could lose eligibility](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-transfers-who-play-during-tro-could-lose-eligibility/): The NCAA added another layer of chaos to the fallout of Wednesday’s federal ruling on transfer rules, saying Thursday that student-athletes who participate in games during the 14-day temporary restraining…
- [Federal Judge Strikes Down NCAA Transfer Restrictions](https://leftfieldlounge.com/federal-judge-strikes-down-ncaa-transfer-restrictions/): On Wednesday, a federal judge in West Virginia ruled to temporarily prohibit the NCAA from enforcing restrictions on second-time transfers for two weeks. Tap below to read the report from…
- [Lawsuit aims to eliminate all NCAA transfer restrictions, while some are pushing for a stricter policy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lawsuit-aims-to-eliminate-all-ncaa-transfer-restrictions-while-some-are-pushing-for-a-stricter-policy/): A judge’s ruling on Wednesday at 10 a.m. could at least temporarily lift the association’s rules around second-time transfers, opening a path for athletes who have had waivers denied or…
- [Multiple hurdles remain on path to paying college athletes despite concessions in new NCAA proposal](https://leftfieldlounge.com/multiple-hurdles-remain-on-path-to-paying-college-athletes-despite-concessions-in-new-ncaa-proposal/): While the NCAA has taken a notable step, there is still a long ways to go. Tap below to read the article by Dennis Dodd for CBSSports.
- [Sixth Ron Polk Ring of Honor Class Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sixth-ron-polk-ring-of-honor-class-announced/): STARKVILLE – The sixth class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor will see their plaques unveiled this spring when the trio of Bobby Reed, Jim Ellis and C.S. “Buddy”…
- [NCAA proposing new college athletics subdivision rooted in direct athlete compensation](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-proposing-new-college-athletics-subdivision-rooted-in-direct-athlete-compensation/): NCAA president Charlie Baker is planning to introduce this week a proposal to create a new subdivision within Division I that grants certain schools more autonomy around policy-making and permits…
- [Tickets For The 2024 Hancock Whitney Classic On Sale Now](https://leftfieldlounge.com/tickets-for-the-2024-hancock-whitney-classic-on-sale-now/): BILOXI, Miss. – Tickets are now on sale for Mississippi State’s set of games at MGM Park in 2024. The Diamond Dawgs will participate in the 2024 Hancock Whitney Classic.…
- [Is college athletics headed for The Great Split? 'We need to recreate or relaunch the NCAA'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/is-college-athletics-headed-for-the-great-split-we-need-to-recreate-or-relaunch-the-ncaa/): The Great Split is no longer a far-fetched idea or a long-shot theory. It is instead a looming reality in light of legal challenges facing college athletics. Tap below to…
- [SEC Announces Permanent Opponents for Baseball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-announces-permanent-opponents-for-baseball/): BIRMINGHAM – The Southeastern Conference on Thursday announced the two permanent opponents for each school in the future baseball scheduling format. The format will take effect beginning with the 2025…
- [MSU announces new gameday safety regulations](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-announces-new-gameday-safety-regulations/): STARKVILLE, Miss. – Mississippi State University is instituting several new rules and policies to make tailgating in the Junction safer and more enjoyable for fans and to provide the family-friendly…
- [Ex-UNF coach Tim Parenton a great example of toughness, kindness to everybody](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ex-unf-coach-tim-parenton-a-great-example-of-toughness-kindness-to-everybody/): Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
- [UNF, College Athletics Mourns Loss of Tim Parenton](https://leftfieldlounge.com/unf-college-athletics-mourns-loss-of-tim-parenton/): The thoughts and prayers of the North Florida Athletics community go out to the family, friends, colleagues, teammates and peers connected to Tim Parenton, who passed away yesterday October 30,…
- [Mother’s Cancer Is Something Lowe Brothers Are ‘Learning To Deal With’ As They Meet In Wild Card Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mothers-cancer-is-something-lowe-brothers-are-learning-to-deal-with-as-they-meet-in-wild-card-series/): 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…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set for Fall World Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-fall-world-series-2/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Baseball will begin its annual Fall World Series on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Dudy Noble Field. All three games of the series are open to the…
- [Athletes seek 'seat at table' in new college sports model](https://leftfieldlounge.com/athletes-seek-seat-at-table-in-new-college-sports-model/): The walls are closing in on the current model of college sports. Lawyers, politicians, industry professionals and now a growing number of the athletes themselves are chipping away at the…
- [Here’s what’s ruining college football, three minutes at a time](https://leftfieldlounge.com/heres-whats-ruining-college-football-three-minutes-at-a-time/): The average Division I college football game lasts three hours, 22 minutes. Some stretch to four hours and longer. Why is that? Tap below to read the article by Rick…
- [Diamond Dawgs Announce 2024 SEC Slate](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-announce-2024-sec-slate/): STARKVILLE – The Southeastern Conference portion of the schedule is now set for Mississippi State baseball, as it was announced by the league office on Wednesday (Sept. 13). Tap below…
- [Diamond Dawgs Announce Fall Dates](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-announce-fall-dates/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis has announced the Diamond Dawgs’ fall schedule. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [ACC votes to add Stanford, Cal, SMU: Conference presidents approve expansion to 18 schools](https://leftfieldlounge.com/acc-votes-to-add-stanford-cal-smu-conference-presidents-approve-expansion-to-18-schools/): ACC presidents voted to extend conference invitations to Stanford, California and SMU on Friday, sources tell CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. The three schools, should they formally apply for membership, will…
- [Selmon Announces Prentice As New Deputy AD](https://leftfieldlounge.com/selmon-announces-prentice-as-new-deputy-ad/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon made an addition to the department’s leadership team Wednesday when he announced Terry Prentice as the Bulldogs’ Deputy Athletics Director and…
- [How state governments are using NIL to juice recruiting: 'Why wouldn’t we try to help?'](https://leftfieldlounge.com/how-state-governments-are-using-nil-to-juice-recruiting-why-wouldnt-we-try-to-help/): If you are a state legislator and there is a piece of legislation you could pass or a regulation you could repeal that would improve the competitiveness of a local…
- [CFP must be reconsidered amid realignment, SEC commish says](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cfp-must-be-reconsidered-amid-realignment-sec-commish-says/): As the winds of change continue to swirl in college athletics, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said more change is coming, particularly with regard to college football’s postseason format. Tap below…
- [Numerous parking lots closed due to ongoing construction](https://leftfieldlounge.com/numerous-parking-lots-closed-due-to-ongoing-construction/): Numerous staff, commuter and on-campus residence parking lots near Mississippi State University’s campus core and in the athletic corridor remain closed due to construction and maintenance projects. Tap below to…
- [Ranking SEC quarterbacks in 2023, from Jayden Daniels and Joe Milton to Graham Mertz](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ranking-sec-quarterbacks-in-2023-from-jayden-daniels-and-joe-milton-to-graham-mertz/): The past 15 years became a glory period for SEC quarterbacks. From Tim Tebow to Cam Newton to Joe Burrow to Bryce Young, what a run of talent. After the…
- [Bulldogs Celebrate Opening Of State-Of-The-Art Facility](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-celebrate-opening-of-state-of-the-art-facility/): STARKVILLE – As the unveiling ceremony for the brand-new Mississippi State Softball Fieldhouse commenced on Friday afternoon, it was evident that this building meant much so more to the program…
- [Coaches’ preseason Top 25 poll is out, which means, well, nothing at all](https://leftfieldlounge.com/coaches-preseason-top-25-poll-is-out-which-means-well-nothing-at-all/): USA Today released its Coaches preseason college football poll, which has the Internet and the sports talk shows buzzing. And that’s OK, as long as you realize that the preseason…
- [Playoff composition, revenue sharing, NCAA influence up for grabs as college football's power structure shifts](https://leftfieldlounge.com/playoff-composition-revenue-sharing-ncaa-influence-up-for-grabs-as-college-footballs-power-structure-shifts/): The demise of the Pac-12 could have major ramifications for the College Football Playoff and influence at collegiate sports’ top level Tap below to read the rept by Dennis Dodd…
- [Greg Sankey feels 'sadness' in realignment, says SEC comfortable in footprint](https://leftfieldlounge.com/greg-sankey-feels-sadness-in-realignment-says-sec-comfortable-in-footprint/): SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he feels “a little tinge of sadness, probably more than just a little” seeing the Pac-12 on the verge of collapse after more than 100…
- [Sources: ACC considering SMU in addition to Cal and Stanford in expansion talks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sources-acc-considering-smu-in-addition-to-cal-and-stanford-in-expansion-talks/): The expansion conversation in the ACC goes beyond Stanford and Cal. A third school, SMU, is in consideration, sources tell Yahoo Sports. At a meeting of league presidents on Tuesday,…
- [NCAA President Voices ‘Concerns’ About Recent Conference Realignment](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ncaa-president-voices-concerns-about-recent-conference-realignment/): NCAA president Charlie Baker issued a statement to Sports Illustrated on Monday emphasizing his concerns with the recent realignment moves within college athletics, asking for major-college leaders to work together…
- [Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz asks a good question about athletes' mental health after Big Ten's latest expansion](https://leftfieldlounge.com/missouris-eli-drinkwitz-asks-a-good-question-about-athletes-mental-health-after-big-tens-latest-expansion/): The Big Ten has Oregon and Washington. The Big 12 has Arizona, Arizona State and Utah. People have questions about how all of that is going to work. Tap below…
- [LSU football coach Brian Kelly cites gambling concerns while adopting new injury reporting policy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/lsu-football-coach-brian-kelly-cites-gambling-concerns-while-adopting-new-injury-reporting-policy/): BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU has a new, more “transparent” injury reporting policy that football coach Brian Kelly described Thursday as a “proactive” response to the proliferation of legalized…
- [How Oregon, Washington leaving Pac-12 impacts Big Ten schedule, realignment and future of CFP](https://leftfieldlounge.com/how-oregon-washington-leaving-pac-12-impacts-big-ten-schedule-realignment-and-future-of-cfp/): Oregon and Washington will accept an invitation to the Big Ten on Friday afternoon – a move that further decimates the Pac-12 and continues the wild cycle of 2023 college…
- [Baseball Hires Myles Gentry as Director of Player Development](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-hires-myles-gentry-as-director-of-player-development/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Head Coach Tony David of the Samford Baseball Team announced Thursday the hiring of Myles Gentry as Director of Player Development. “We are elated to have Myles…
- [Sources: Big Ten has begun preliminary talks to potentially add Oregon, Washington, Cal and Stanford](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sources-big-ten-has-begun-preliminary-talks-to-potentially-add-oregon-washington-cal-and-stanford/): The Big Ten has begun exploratory discussions about expanding membership to 18 or even 20 teams, industry sources have told Yahoo Sports. The schools being considered are Oregon and Washington…
- [SEC football coach rankings: Kirby Smart passes Nick Saban; where's Josh Heupel?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-football-coach-rankings-kirby-smart-passes-nick-saban-wheres-josh-heupel/): When you win back-to-back national championships, you earn the top spot in the Southeastern Conference college football coach rankings. Welcome, Georgia coach Kirby Smart, to the No. 1 spot in…
- [10 Top Prospects Who Could Be the Prizes of MLB Trade Deadline Blockbusters](https://leftfieldlounge.com/10-top-prospects-who-could-be-the-prizes-of-mlb-trade-deadline-blockbusters/): 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](https://leftfieldlounge.com/statetotheshow-update-july-28/): 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.…
- [Diamondbacks' Landon Sims cleared to rejoin Single-A squad](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamondbacks-landon-sims-cleared-to-rejoin-single-a-squad/): Single-A Visalia reinstated Landon Sims (elbow) from its 60-day injured list Monday. Sims is still awaiting his full-season debut, but he looks like he’ll get the opportunity to pitch for…
- [Baseball Announces Additions to Coaching Staff](https://leftfieldlounge.com/baseball-announces-additions-to-coaching-staff/): LIVINGSTON, Ala. – Announced on Friday, head baseball coach Eric DuBose of the University of West Alabama baseball program has added Cameron Chafetz and Brock Ward to the coaching staff…
- [Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa says unnamed SEC school offered him $1.5 million to transfer](https://leftfieldlounge.com/maryland-quarterback-taulia-tagovailoa-says-unnamed-sec-school-offered-him-1-5-million-to-transfer/): Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa revealed an unnamed SEC school offered him $1.5 million to enter the NCAA transfer portal during the offseason. Tap below to read the report by Will…
- [No. 18 MSU Comes Up Short Against Cowboys](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-18-msu-comes-up-short-against-cowboys/): HOUSTON – No. 18 Mississippi State plated five runs in the top of the seventh but were ultimately unable to keep pace with Oklahoma State in a 9-7 loss to close…
- [No. 18 State Slugs Past Rice, 14-3](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-18-state-slugs-past-rice-14-3/): HOUSTON – No. 18 Mississippi State erupted for eight runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to cap a 14-3 rule-rule victory over Rice to open the Astros Foundation College…
- [College Classic returns to Houston with Top 100 Draft prospect-studded roster](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-classic-returns-to-houston-with-top-100-draft-prospect-studded-roster/): This weekend at Daikin Park, a Texas baseball tradition that marks its 25th year continues: the Astros Foundation College Classic, in which six college baseball teams descend on the Lone…
- [Diamond Dawgs Head to Houston for Astros College Classic](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-head-to-houston-for-astros-college-classic/): HOUSTON, Texas – The No. 18 Mississippi State baseball team heads out to Houston, Texas for the Astros Foundation College Classic to face off against Rice, Arizona and Oklahoma State. This…
- [No. 18 MSU Drops Tight Decision To No. 21 Troy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-18-msu-drops-tight-decision-to-no-21-troy/): STARKVILLE – No. 18 Mississippi State dropped a tight 6-5 decision to 21st-ranked Troy on Tuesday night. The Trojans hit a solo homer in the top of the ninth to take…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set for Top 25 Showdown With Troy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-top-25-showdown-with-troy/): STARKVILLE – The No. 18 Mississippi State baseball team is set for a midweek Top 25 showdown when they welcome No. 21 Troy into Dudy Noble Field. First pitch is set…
- [Diamond Dawgs Complete Sweep Of Missouri State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-complete-sweep-of-missouri-state/): STARKVILLE – No. 18 Mississippi State grabbed its second-straight series of the season with a 6-4 win on Sunday afternoon. Gehrig Frei lit the match for the offense with a leadoff home…
- [No. 18 State Takes Second-Straight Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-18-state-takes-second-straight-series/): STARKVILLE – No. 18 Mississippi State claimed its second-straight series against Missouri State following 9-3 win on Saturday afternoon to improve to 5-1 on the year. The Diamond Dawgs’ 11-hit onslaught was…
- [Diamond Dawgs Grab Series-Opening Win Over Missouri State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-grab-series-opening-win-over-missouri-state/): STARKVILLE – A fabulous Pico Kohn start and an eighth-inning rally propelled the No. 18 Diamond Dawgs over Missouri State 3-1 on a frigid Friday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set To Host Missouri State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-to-host-missouri-state/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team returns to Dudy Noble Field for a three-game series against Missouri State University starting on Friday afternoon. Friday’s first pitch has been moved up…
- [Mississippi State Falls in Hattiesburg](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-falls-in-hattiesburg/): HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Mississippi State baseball team hit the road for the first road test of the season when they traveled to Hattiesburg to face Southern Miss. The Diamond Dawgs…
- [Dawgs Travel to Southern Miss For Midweek Action](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-travel-to-southern-miss-for-midweek-action/): STARKVILLE – After a perfect 3-0 Opening Weekend, the Mississippi State baseball team hits the road to face the University of Southern Miss for a midweek contest on Tuesday in Hattiesburg,…
- [Sources: SEC, Big Ten building momentum to further expand College Football Playoff to 14 or 16 teams](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sources-sec-big-ten-building-momentum-to-further-expand-college-football-playoff-to-14-or-16-teams/): Within the SEC and Big Ten, momentum is building to further expand the playoff to 14 or 16 teams, assign multiple automatic qualifiers per league — as many as four…
- [No. 18 State Caps Off Opening Weekend Sweep](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-18-state-caps-off-opening-weekend-sweep/): STARKVILLE – No. 18 Mississippi State capped off an opening weekend sweep with a 5-1 win over Manhattan at Dudy Noble Field on Sunday. Stone Simmons opened the game on the mound,…
- [No. 18 MSU Run-Rules Doubleheader To Open Season](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-18-msu-run-rules-doubleheader-to-open-season/): STARKVILLE –No. 18 Mississippi State took both matchups Friday’s doubleheader in run-rule fashion. The Diamond Dawgs earned their first series win of the season with a 17-0 victory in game one…
- [SEC baseball preview: 2025 preseason power rankings](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-preview-2025-preseason-power-rankings/): With everybody sitting at 0-0, here’s where we’ve got the teams of the SEC stacked up ahead of Friday’s Opening Day. Tap below to see the preseason projection from Saturday…
- [Diamond Dawgs Open the 2025 Season Against Manhattan](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-open-the-2025-season-against-manhattan/): STARKVILLE – Baseball season is here! The Mississippi State Bulldogs kick off the 2025 season on Friday when they open a three-game set with the Manhattan Jaspers at Dudy Noble Field.…
- [Weather Forces Opening Weekend Changes](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-opening-weekend-changes/): STARKVILLE – Due to expected inclement weather, the schedule for the opening weekend Mississippi State baseball series against Manhattan has been altered. The Dawgs and Jaspers are now set for a…
- [Vets To Set Stage For Dawgs On Opening Weekend](https://leftfieldlounge.com/vets-to-set-stage-for-dawgs-on-opening-weekend/): STARKVILLE – There is just no substitute for experience. So, it should come as little surprise then that when Mississippi State opens up its 2025 baseball season this weekend, head coach Chris…
- [Sullivan Named Preseason All-American By The NCBWA](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sullivan-named-preseason-all-american-by-the-ncbwa/): DALLAS – On Friday, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) presented its 2025 Preseason All-America Teams, voted on by the NCBWA committee, and junior utility player Noah Sullivan earned first-team honors. Tap…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set for Seven National Broadcasts](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-seven-national-broadcasts/): STARKVILLE – The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced the television coverage for the 2025 baseball season, with Mississippi State slated for at least seven appearances on the ESPN family of…
- [2025 SEC Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll, Preseason All-SEC Team Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2025-sec-baseball-preseason-coaches-poll-preseason-all-sec-team-announced/): Birmingham, Ala. (February 5, 2025) – Texas A&M has been predicted to win the 2025 Southeastern Conference baseball championship as voted by the league’s 16 head coaches in the annual preseason…
- [Hunter Hines Named Preseason All-SEC](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hunter-hines-named-preseason-all-sec/): BIRMINGHAM, Ala.  – Mississippi State’s Hunter Hines has earned First Team Preseason All-SEC honors at First Base as voted on by the league’s coaches, the conference announced on Wednesday. Tap below to read…
- [Neil Price Named Voice Of The Diamond Dawgs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/neil-price-named-voice-of-the-diamond-dawgs/): STARKVILLE – A familiar voice will now be calling Mississippi State baseball games. Neil Price, who has served as the “Voice of the Bulldogs” for football and men’s basketball since 2017,…
- [Seventh Ron Polk Ring of Honor Class Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/seventh-ron-polk-ring-of-honor-class-announced/): STARKVILLE – The seventh group of inductees into the Ron Polk Ring of Honor will see their plaques unveiled this spring when the trio of Mitch Moreland, Ted Milton and Mike Proffitt are…
- [Jim Ellis Retires As Voice Of The Diamond Dawgs](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jim-ellis-retires-as-voice-of-the-diamond-dawgs/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State alum and legendary broadcaster Jim Ellis announced Wednesday his retirement after 46 years as the play-by-play voice of the Mississippi State baseball program.  Tap below to read…
- [Diamond Dawgs Add Fall Scrimmage](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-add-fall-scrimmage/): View Post STARKVILLE – Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis has announced the addition of a fall exhibition contest at Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State…
- [Jake Vickerson Named ABCA NJCAA Division I Assistant Coach of the Year](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jake-vickerson-named-abca-njcaa-division-i-assistant-coach-of-the-year/): TUSCALOOSA – Shelton State assistant baseball coach Jake Vickerson was named the NJCAA Division I Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association today. Tap below to read…
- [Mississippi State 2025 baseball roster beginning to take shape](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-2025-baseball-roster-beginning-to-take-shape/): STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State team that takes the field on Feb. 14 against Manhattan will barely resemble the 2024 Bulldogs that returned to the NCAA Tournament after a two-year…
- [What is 'Project Rudy'? New proposal to reimagine college football includes 70 teams, private equity backing](https://leftfieldlounge.com/what-is-project-rudy-new-proposal-to-reimagine-college-football-includes-70-teams-private-equity-backing/): The latest re-imagination of college football now includes a multi-billion-dollar proposal spearheaded by former Disney executives for a system funded by private equity, sources confirmed to CBS Sports on Tuesday.…
- [Four Diamond Dawgs Head To Arizona Fall League](https://leftfieldlounge.com/four-diamond-dawgs-head-to-arizona-fall-league/): STARKVILLE – The regular season may have concluded, but four former Diamond Dawgs have taken their talents to Arizona to showcase their skills in the Arizona Fall League. The season…
- [Athletics slugger Brent Rooker has right forearm surgery](https://leftfieldlounge.com/athletics-slugger-brent-rooker-has-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…
- [Party Animals Coming To Dudy Noble Field](https://leftfieldlounge.com/party-animals-coming-to-dudy-noble-field/): STARKVILLE – The 2025 Banana Ball World Tour is making its way to Dudy Noble Field. “The Greatest Show in Sports”, according to ESPN, will be making its way to…
- [Diamond Dawgs Announce Fall Dates](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-announce-fall-dates-2/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis has announced the Diamond Dawgs’ fall schedule. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawgs Announce 2025 Schedule](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-announce-2025-schedule/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s full 2025 baseball schedule is now set, and the Diamond Dawgs will play 31 games at Dudy Noble Field. The season kicks off on Friday, Feb.…
- [SEC announces 2025 baseball schedule](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-announces-2025-baseball-schedule/): The Southeastern Conference announced the 240-game slate for the 2025 baseball season. Tap below to read the release from the SEC.
- [SEC utilizing Hawk-Eye video review technology for soccer, volleyball](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-utilizing-hawk-eye-video-review-technology-for-soccer-volleyball/): The Southeastern Conference is utilizing a multi-sport video review system supplied by Hawk-Eye Innovations, part of Sony’s Sports businesses, beginning with the 2024 SEC soccer and volleyball seasons. Tap below…
- [College Baseball ‘Way Too Early’ Top 25 Rankings For 2025](https://leftfieldlounge.com/college-baseball-way-too-early-top-25-rankings-for-2025/): Tap below to view the rankings posted by BaseballAmerica.
- [Five Diamond Dawgs Selected On The Final Day of MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/five-diamond-dawgs-selected-on-the-final-day-of-mlb-draft/): 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…
- [SEC Coordinator of Officials Breaks Down How 'Horns Down' Will Be Officiated](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-coordinator-of-officials-breaks-down-how-horns-down-will-be-officiated/): Will the “horns down” hand signal be an automatic penalty in the SEC? The context in which it is used will be important, SEC Coordinator of Officials John McDaid said…
- [Title IX will apply to college athlete revenue share, feds say](https://leftfieldlounge.com/title-ix-will-apply-to-college-athlete-revenue-share-feds-say/): An official for the U.S. Department of Education, the federal enforcer of gender equity in sports, said Title IX rules will apply to future revenue dollars that schools share with…
- [Four Diamond Dawgs Taken On Day 2 of MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/four-diamond-dawgs-taken-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State saw four players drafted on the second day of the 2024 Major League Draft, held on Monday (July 15). The four players drafted on the second…
- [Cijntje and Stephen Taken On Day 1 of MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/cijntje-and-stephen-taken-on-day-1-of-mlb-draft/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State pitchers Jurrangelo Cijntje and Khal Stephen heard their names called on the opening day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, held on Sunday (July 14)…
- [Rare switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijnte 'down to do everything' for Mariners after MLB draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rare-switch-pitcher-jurrangelo-cijnte-down-to-do-everything-for-mariners-after-mlb-draft/): 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,…
- [Oklahoma working with former Eagles executive Jake Rosenberg on salary cap, revenue sharing](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oklahoma-working-with-former-eagles-executive-jake-rosenberg-on-salary-cap-revenue-sharing/): With athletic directors spending the summer figuring out what revenue sharing will look like, Oklahoma is turning to a former NFL executive for assistance. Tap below to read the report…
- [Diamond Dawgs To Play In 2025 College Classic At Minute Maid Park](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-to-play-in-2025-college-classic-at-minute-maid-park/): HOUSTON, Texas – One of the top annual regular season tournaments in college baseball will include Mississippi State in 2025. The Diamond Dawgs will travel to Houston, Texas play in…
- [Jordan Named Third Team Baseball America All-American](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jordan-named-third-team-baseball-america-all-american/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan was named a third team All-American by Baseball America on Friday. It is Jordan’s second All-America honor of the season. Tap below to…
- [Four Diamond Dawgs Named ABCA South All-Region](https://leftfieldlounge.com/four-diamond-dawgs-named-abca-south-all-region/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball had four student-athletes earn spots on the 2024 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I South All-Region Team, which was announced by the association on Tuesday (June 11).…
- [We are watching college baseball change — and not for the better](https://leftfieldlounge.com/we-are-watching-college-baseball-change-and-not-for-the-better/): Few observers, if any, would argue that of all the so-called major college sports, baseball has remained the least affected by money and greed. It has remained closest to the…
- [Mershon Named Finalist For The Brooks Wallace Award](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mershon-named-finalist-for-the-brooks-wallace-award/): LUBBOCK, Texas – Mississippi State sophomore shortstop David Mershon is one of five finalists for the 2024 Brooks Wallace Award, the award committee announced on Tuesday. The Brooks Wallace Award…
- [Diamond Dawgs Cruise Past St. John’s](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-cruise-past-st-johns/): CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Mississippi State found themselves in the elimination game against St. John’s but had a strong offensive day to take the win 13-5 over the Red Storm. Tap…
- [Bulldogs Fall to Virginia, 5-4](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-fall-to-virginia-5-4/): CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped their first game in the Charlottesville Regional on Saturday night as they were defeated by the Virginia Cavaliers by a score of…
- [Diamond Dawgs Walk It Off Against St. John's](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-walk-it-off-against-st-johns/): CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the St. John’s Red Storm 5-2 in extra innings in the second game of the NCAA Charlottesville Regional. Dakota Jordan came up…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set for the Charlottesville Regional](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-the-charlottesville-regional/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs head to Charlottesville, Va., for the 2024 Charlottesville Regional. This is the Diamond Dawgs’ 40th trip to the NCAA Tournament. Play in the…
- [Diamond Dawgs Headed To Charlottesville Regional](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-headed-to-charlottesville-regional/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball is officially headed to the NCAA Tournament for the 40th time in program history. The Bulldogs’ postseason run is set to begin on Friday when…
- [Mississippi State Tops Ole Miss in Hoover](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-tops-ole-miss-in-hoover/): HOOVER, Ala. – Heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs were down 1-0. With David Mershon sitting at third base, Connor Hujsak played hero…
- [2024 SEC Tournament Bracket](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2024-sec-tournament-bracket/): Tap below to view and download a PDF file of the 2024 SEC Tournament brackets.
- [Bulldogs Fall to Missouri in Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-fall-to-missouri-in-series-finale/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs regular season came to a close on Saturday afternoon as they were defeated by the Missouri Tigers 4-3. The Diamond Dawgs end the season…
- [Mississippi State Takes Game Two Against Missouri](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-takes-game-two-against-missouri/): STARKVILLE – The No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Missouri Tigers 8-2 on Friday afternoon and claimed the series’ first two games. A strong performance by Jurrangelo Cijntje and…
- [Bulldogs Take Game One Against Missouri](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-take-game-one-against-missouri/): STARKVILLE – The No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Missouri Tigers 4-3 in game one of the weekend series. With the win, the Maroon and White improved to 35-18…
- [Dakota Jordan Named Semifinalist For The Dick Howser Trophy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dakota-jordan-named-semifinalist-for-the-dick-howser-trophy/): DALLAS – Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan was selected as a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, which is presented annually to the top player in college baseball. Tap below to…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set For Regular-Season Finale At Dudy Noble Field](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-regular-season-finale-at-dudy-noble-field/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs close out the 2024 regular season with a three-home set against Missouri at Dudy Noble Field. The SEC series will start Thursday night…
- [Mershon Named To SEC Community Service Team](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mershon-named-to-sec-community-service-team/): STARKVILLE – Sophomore infielder David Mershon was named to the SEC Community Service Team, the Southeastern Conference announced on Wednesday. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawgs Top North Alabama, 8-4](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-top-north-alabama-8-4/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs earned their 34th win of the season with an 8-4 victory over North Alabama on Tuesday night at Dudy Noble Field. The Dawgs were…
- [Diamond Dawgs Welcome North Alabama to Starkville](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-welcome-north-alabama-to-starkville/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs open a four-game homestand on Tuesday night when they play their last midweek game of the season. The Diamond Dawgs host the University…
- [No. 14 Diamond Dawgs Fall to No. 5 Arkansas in Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-14-diamond-dawgs-fall-to-no-5-arkansas-in-series-finale/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs jumped out to an early 6-0 lead but could not hold onto the lead and would fall, 9-6, to the No. 5…
- [Diamond Dawgs Even Series With No. 5 Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-even-series-with-no-5-arkansas/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs evened the series with the No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night with an 8-5 win. The Diamond Dawgs’ head coach, Chris Lemonis,…
- [Jordan Named Finalist For Ferriss Trophy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jordan-named-finalist-for-ferriss-trophy/): JACKSON – Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan has been named one of five finalists for the 2024 Ferris Trophy presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River…
- [No. 16 Mississippi State Falls to No. 23 Alabama in Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-16-mississippi-state-falls-to-no-23-alabama-in-series-finale/): STARKVILLE – The No. 16 Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs were defeated by the No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide, 10-5, in series finale. The Bulldogs accumulated ten hits and drew three…
- [Diamond Dawgs Take the Series from No. 23 Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-take-the-series-from-no-23-alabama/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs took game two and the series from the No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide with an 8-1-win Saturday. The win was the Dawgs’ fifth…
- [Diamond Dawgs Defeat No. 23 Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-defeat-no-23-alabama/): STARKVILLE – The No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide, 13-3, in seven innings on Friday night from Dudy Noble Field. The Dawgs’ offense was…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set For Top 25 Showdown With Alabama](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-top-25-showdown-with-alabama/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs welcome the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for a key SEC series this weekend. The three-game set showcases the No. 16 Diamond Dawgs…
- [Mississippi State Wins Governor's Cup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-wins-governors-cup/): PEARL, Miss. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Ole Miss Rebels in the Governor’s Cup 5-1 on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park. The Maroon and White recorded 11 hits…
- [Dawgs Ready To Battle For The Governor’s Cup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-ready-to-battle-for-the-governors-cup/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs head to Pearl, Miss., and Trustmark Park for the battle of the Governor’s Cup against Ole Miss. First pitch is set for 6:30…
- [Diamond Dawgs Claim Series Over No. 11 Vanderbilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-claim-series-over-no-11-vanderbilt/): NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trailing 7-6 with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, Hunter Hines came up to the plate with a runner on and hit a two-run…
- [Diamond Dawgs Even Series With No. 11 Vanderbilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-even-series-with-no-11-vanderbilt/): NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mississippi State won game two, 7-4, in Nashville with a nine-hit offensive performance. Junior Hunter Hines led the Dawgs’ offensive attack, collecting five RBIs and two home…
- [Diamond Dawgs Fall in Game One at No. 11 Vanderbilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fall-in-game-one-at-no-11-vanderbilt/): NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Locked in a pitcher’s duel, the Mississippi State baseball team came up short as they were defeated by No. 11 Vanderbilt Commodores, 4-0, in game one of…
- [Dawgs Head to Nashville To Face No. 11 Vanderbilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-head-to-nashville-to-face-no-11-vanderbilt/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs get the road as they travel to Nashville to take on No. 11 Vanderbilt in SEC action. The series starts on Friday night…
- [Diamond Dawgs Defeat Memphis in Midweek Action](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-defeat-memphis-in-midweek-action/): MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Memphis Tigers 6-4 from FedEx Park on Tuesday evening. Dakota Jordan led the way at the plate as he hit his 16th home run…
- [Diamond Dawgs Head To Memphis On Tuesday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-head-to-memphis-on-tuesday/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs hit the road for a midweek contest at Memphis with first pitch set for 6 p.m. Tap below to read the release from…
- [Mississippi State Sweeps Auburn](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-sweeps-auburn/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs won both games in Sunday’s doubleheader to complete the series sweep over Auburn. The Dawgs won game one, 3-1, and then took game…
- [Weather Alters Baseball Schedule](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-alters-baseball-schedule/): STARKVILLE – The Saturday baseball game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers has been postponed and the series will conclude with a doubleheader on Sunday. Tap below to…
- [Diamond Dawgs Open Super Bulldog Weekend With Win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-open-super-bulldog-weekend-with-win/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State University baseball team defeated the Auburn Tigers on Friday night, 8-1, in the series’ first game. The Bulldogs rode the wave of a mix of…
- [Dawgs Welcome Alcorn State For Midweek Tilt](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-welcome-alcorn-state-for-midweek-tilt/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs are back at Dudy Noble Field for a Tuesday midweek contest with Alcorn State. The matchup will be aired on SECN+. Tap below to…
- [Bulldogs Fall to Rebels In Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-fall-to-rebels-in-series-finale/): OXFORD, Miss – The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs were defeated by the Ole Miss Rebels 14-2 in game three of the series. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi…
- [Diamond Dawgs Fall in Twelve](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fall-in-twelve/): OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs were defeated by the Ole Miss Rebels 10-9 in 12 innings on Saturday night. The game went back and forth in the 10th…
- [Bulldogs Shutout Rebels In Game One](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-shutout-rebels-in-game-one/): OXFORD, Miss. – A sixth inning offensive explosion led the No. 22 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs past Ole Miss, 8-0, on Friday night in Oxford. The shutout for the Dawgs…
- [Diamond Dawgs Set For Magnolia State Showdown](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-set-for-magnolia-state-showdown/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State baseball team heads to Oxford for the Magnolia State Showdown when they take on Ole Miss in SEC action. The Dawgs and Rebels series starts…
- [Weather Forces UAB Game Cancelation](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-uab-game-cancelation/): STARKVILLE – Due to impending weather, Tuesday’s baseball game between Mississippi State and UAB has been canceled. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawgs Host UAB Tuesday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-host-uab-tuesday/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Dudy Noble Field for a midweek matchup against UAB. Tuesday first pitch is slated for 6 p.m. Tap below to read the…
- [Mississippi State Claims Series Over Georgia With 9-8 Win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-claims-series-over-georgia-with-9-8-win/): STARKVILLE – In the series finale against Georgia, the Mississippi State Bulldogs recovered from an early five-run deficit to win the rubber match of the series 9-8. The Diamond Dawgs…
- [SUSPENSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR GEORGIA-MISSISSIPPI STATE BASEBALL](https://leftfieldlounge.com/suspensions-announced-for-georgia-mississippi-state-baseball/): Tap below to read the release from the SEC Office in Birmingham.
- [Mississippi State Falls to Georgia in Game Two](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-falls-to-georgia-in-game-two/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State University baseball team was defeated by the University of Georgia in a tight knit game by a score of 3-2 on Saturday night. Tap below…
- [Mississippi State Downs Georgia In Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-downs-georgia-in-series-opener/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State University baseball team won game one of the SEC series against the University of Georgia, 6-1, on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field. State allowed…
- [Dakota Jordan Named To The Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dakota-jordan-named-to-the-golden-spikes-award-midseason-watch-list/): CARY, N.C. – Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan was one of 45 players across the country to be named by the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List, continuing the process of…
- [Sixth Ron Polk Ring of Honor Class Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sixth-ron-polk-ring-of-honor-class-announced-2/): STARKVILLE – The sixth class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor will see their plaques unveiled this spring when the trio of Bobby Reed, Jim Ellis and C.S. “Buddy”…
- [Diamond Dawgs Fall to Central Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-fall-to-central-arkansas/): STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs ninth inning rally came up short against Central Arkansas on Tuesday afternoon as they scored four runs in the ninth but would fall short…
- [Justin Foscue Called Up To MLB](https://leftfieldlounge.com/justin-foscue-called-up-to-mlb/): 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…
- [Dawgs Back Home to Host Central Arkansas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-back-home-to-host-central-arkansas/): STARKVILLE– The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Dudy Noble Field for a midweek matchup against Central Arkansas. Tuesday first pitch is slated for 11 a.m. due to the threat of…
- [Weather Forces Time Change for Baseball Midweek](https://leftfieldlounge.com/weather-forces-time-change-for-baseball-midweek-2/): STARKVILLE – Due to the threat of inclement weather, Mississippi State baseball’s midweek contest versus Central Arkansas has been moved up to an 11 a.m. first pitch on Tuesday, April…
- [Mississippi State Powers Past Cincinnati 10-5 to Advance in Starkville Regional](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-powers-past-cincinnati-10-5-to-advance-in-starkville-regional/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs utilized a mid-game offensive explosion and a dominant starting pitching performance to defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats 10-5 on Saturday night at Dudy Noble Field. With the victory, the Bulldogs secured a pivotal win in the winner’s bracket of the 2026 NCAA Starkville Regional. Mississippi State struck first in the bottom of the first inning when third baseman Ace Reese launched a solo home run to center field. Cincinnati quickly answered in the top of the second inning, tying the game 1-1 on an RBI double down the third-base line by third baseman Christian Mitchelle…
- [Starkville Regional Day Two Preview: Bearcats and Bulldogs Clash in Winner's Bracket](https://leftfieldlounge.com/starkville-regional-day-two-preview-bearcats-and-bulldogs-clash-in-winners-bracket/): STARKVILLE, MS. — Following two decisive opening-day blowouts, the 2026 NCAA Starkville Regional continues on Saturday, May 30, with critical winner’s bracket and elimination game matchups at Dudy Noble Field. The highly anticipated winner’s bracket contest will feature the host No. 14 National Seed Mississippi State Bulldogs against the No. 2 seed Cincinnati Bearcats. Both programs advance following commanding Friday victories, as Mississippi State defeated Lipscomb 10-1, and Cincinnati dispatched Louisiana 12-2. Mississippi State looks to capitalize on its home-field advantage and an offense that shattered the school’s single-season record with 106 home runs. The Bulldogs’ attack is anchored by third…
- [Mississippi State Dominates Lipscomb 10-1 in Regional Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-dominates-lipscomb-10-1-in-regional-opener/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs opened their NCAA Tournament run with a decisive 10-1 victory over the Lipscomb Bisons on Friday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field. Backed by a dominant pitching performance and a late offensive surge, the Bulldogs secured their spot in the winner’s bracket of the Starkville Regional. After three scoreless innings, Mississippi State broke the deadlock in the bottom of the fourth. Right fielder Jacob Parker delivered the game-winning hit with an RBI single through the right side, scoring third baseman Ace Reese. First baseman Reed Stallman immediately followed with a two-run single up the middle,…
- [2026 Starkville Regional Preview: No. 14 Mississippi State Faces Lipscomb in Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2026-starkville-regional-preview-no-14-mississippi-state-faces-lipscomb-in-opener/): STARKVILLE, MS. — The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament arrives at Dudy Noble Field as the No. 14 National Seed Mississippi State Bulldogs prepare to host the Starkville Regional. The opening round will feature the host Bulldogs taking on the Lipscomb Bisons. Mississippi State enters the tournament with a 40-17 overall record under first-year head coach Brian O’Connor. The Bulldogs feature a statistically dominant offense that set a single-season school record with 106 home runs. The lineup is anchored by third baseman Ace Reese, who holds a .327 batting average with 20 home runs, 69 RBIs, and an SEC-leading 21 doubles. Designated…
- [ROAD TO OMAHA: NO. 14 BULLDOGS READY TO ROCK DUDY NOBLE IN STARKVILLE REGIONAL](https://leftfieldlounge.com/road-to-omaha-no-14-bulldogs-ready-to-rock-dudy-noble-in-starkville-regional/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — Welcome to the greatest show on dirt! The road to the College World Series runs straight through Dudy Noble Field as the No. 14 National Seed Mississippi State Bulldogs gear up to host the 2026 Starkville Regional. In his phenomenal first season, Hall of Fame Head Coach Brian O’Connor has the Diamond Dawgs sitting at an impressive 40-17 overall with a gritty 16-14 mark in the grueling Southeastern Conference. “To play in the NCAA Tournament and then to play here in Starkville is a reward to these players, to everyone involved in this program,” O’Connor said. “That’s something…
- [STARKVILLE REGIONAL PREVIEW: FOUR BATTLE-TESTED SQUADS CLASH ON THE ROAD TO OMAHA](https://leftfieldlounge.com/11854-2/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — Welcome to the greatest show on dirt! The Road to Omaha runs straight through Dudy Noble Field as the No. 14 National Seed Mississippi State Bulldogs gear up to host an absolutely loaded Starkville Regional. Let’s break down the four hungry squads ready to lay it all on the line this Friday! Head coach Brian O’Connor has the top-seeded Diamond Dawgs (40-17) dialed in! After a grueling 16-14 Southeastern Conference slate, this offensive juggernaut shattered the school record with an unbelievable 106 home runs,. The battle-tested Bulldogs opened their postseason by obliterating Missouri 12-2 before taking a hard-fought…
- [Texas A&M Edges Mississippi State 7-6 in Back-and-Forth Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-edges-mississippi-state-7-6-in-back-and-forth-series-finale/): COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In a thrilling, back-and-forth regular-season finale, the Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 7-6 on Saturday morning at Blue Bell Park under partly cloudy skies and 81-degree temperatures. The 3-hour and 33-minute marathon was played in front of 6,600 fans.. Texas A&M opened the scoring in the bottom of the third inning when left fielder Jake Duer reached on a fielding error that allowed center fielder Caden Sorrell to cross the plate. Mississippi State tied the game in the top of the fourth on an RBI groundout by center fielder Bryce Chance, bringing home designated…
- [Texas A&M Outslugs Mississippi State 11-9 to Even Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/texas-am-outslugs-mississippi-state-11-9-to-even-series/): COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In a wild, back-and-forth offensive showcase, the Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 11-9 on Friday night at Blue Bell Park to even up their weekend series. The game was played under cloudy skies with a temperature of 84 degrees. First pitch was at 6:02 p.m., and the marathon contest lasted 3 hours and 22 minutes. The announced attendance at Blue Bell Park was 6,776. Texas A&M struck first in the bottom of the first inning when center fielder Caden Sorrell launched a two-run home run to right field. Mississippi State answered with a three-run…
- [Mississippi State’s Historic 13-Run Inning Fuels 18-11 Shootout Victory Over Texas A&M](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-states-historic-13-run-inning-fuels-18-11-shootout-victory-over-texas-am/): COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In a wild, high-scoring Southeastern Conference slugfest that featured 29 combined runs, 29 combined hits, and nearly four hours of grueling baseball, the Mississippi State Bulldogs outlasted the Texas A&M Aggies 18-11 on Thursday evening. Playing under the lights at Blue Bell Park in the series opener, the Bulldogs utilized an unfathomable 13-run explosion in the third inning to seize control of a game that tested the endurance of both pitching staffs. Despite the lopsided final score, the matchup began favorably for the home team. Texas A&M jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the bottom…
- [Auburn Offense Explodes in 13-2 Run-Rule Victory Over Mississippi State in Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/auburn-offense-explodes-in-13-2-run-rule-victory-over-mississippi-state-in-series-finale/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — In a pivotal Southeastern Conference rubber match that held major implications for the late-season league standings, the No. 6 Auburn Tigers delivered a dominant, statement-making performance to dismantle the Mississippi State Bulldogs 13-2 on Saturday afternoon. Playing in front of a massive crowd at Dudy Noble Field, Auburn’s relentless offensive attack overwhelmed the Bulldogs’ pitching staff, invoking the collegiate run rule to end the contest after just seven innings and secure the critical series victory on the road. The Tigers combined elite situational hitting with aggressive base running to capitalize on Mississippi State’s defensive miscues, pulling away with…
- [Auburn Tigers Edge Mississippi State Bulldogs 5-4 in Thrilling Friday Night SEC Matchup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/auburn-tigers-edge-mississippi-state-bulldogs-5-4-in-thrilling-friday-night-sec-matchup/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — In a quintessential Southeastern Conference baseball showdown that kept a raucous crowd on the edge of its collective seat until the final pitch, the Auburn Tigers outlasted the Mississippi State Bulldogs 5-4 on Friday. Playing under the lights at Dudy Noble Field, both highly ranked programs battled fiercely to improve their standing in a tight late-season SEC race. The Tigers built an early four-run advantage, surrendered the lead late to a surging Bulldogs offense, and ultimately secured the hard-fought road victory with a clutch ninth-inning home run. Following two scoreless innings defined by impressive starting pitching from both…
- [Mississippi State Cruises Past Auburn 10-3 Behind Chance's Grand Slam and Valincius' 13 Strikeouts](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-cruises-past-auburn-10-3-behind-chances-grand-slam-and-valincius-13-strikeouts/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs delivered a commanding all-around performance to defeat the Auburn Tigers 10-3 on Thursday night at Dudy Noble Field in front of an announced crowd of 12,658.. Bolstered by an early grand slam and a masterful pitching display that featured 15 total strikeouts, the Bulldogs controlled the series opener from the first inning onward. Mississippi State set the tone immediately in the bottom of the first inning. Following a single by first baseman Blake Bevis and a walk to right fielder Jacob Parker, designated hitter Noah Sullivan reached base, setting the stage for center fielder…
- [Mississippi State Walks Off LSU 10-8 in 11 Inning Slugfest](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-walks-off-lsu-10-8-in-11-inning-slugfest/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — In a grueling, back-and-forth Southeastern Conference showdown that lasted nearly five hours, the Mississippi State Bulldogs outlasted the LSU Tigers 10-8 in 11 innings on Friday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field. A walk-off home run sealed the victory in a game where both offenses traded blows from the opening frame. LSU struck quickly in the top of the first inning, capitalizing on an early error. Catcher Omar Serna Jr. lined an RBI single to left field to score left fielder Chris Stanfield. Shortstop Steven Milam followed with an RBI single to right-center to bring home center fielder Derek…
- [Mississippi State Pulls Away Late to Defeat Memphis 6-2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-pulls-away-late-to-defeat-memphis-6-2/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs relied on a clutch performance off the bench from Vytas Valincius and a sturdy collective effort from the bullpen to defeat the Memphis Tigers 6-2 on April 21, 2026, at Dudy Noble Field. Memphis struck first in the top of the first inning when designated hitter James Smith IV delivered an RBI single to center field, bringing home shortstop Javon Hernandez. The Bulldogs responded and took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. Right fielder Jacob Parker hit an RBI single to center field to score first baseman Reed Stallman, and shortly…
- [Mississippi State Outlasts South Carolina 4-3 in 11-Inning Thriller](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-outlasts-south-carolina-4-3-in-11-inning-thriller/): COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a tightly contested, back-and-forth Southeastern Conference battle, the Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 4-3 in 11 innings on April 19, 2026, at Founders Park. After South Carolina erased a late deficit to force extra innings, Mississippi State found a way to manufacture the decisive run in the 11th frame to secure the road victory. State opened the scoring in the top of the second inning. Second baseman Gehrig Frei reached on a fielding error, and shortly after, first baseman Blake Bevis launched a two-run home run to left field, giving the Bulldogs a 2-0…
- [Mississippi State Powers Past South Carolina 5-3 in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-powers-past-south-carolina-5-3-in-series-opener/): COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs relied on four home runs and a dominant starting pitching performance to defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks 5-3 on April 17, 2026. State jumped on the board early in the top of the second inning when second baseman Gehrig Frei hit a solo home run down the right-field line. The Bulldogs expanded their lead to 4-0 in the top of the third inning via the long ball; third baseman Ace Reese hit a solo home run to right field, and shortly after, first baseman Reed Stallman crushed a two-run home run to right field…
- [Mississippi State Secures 5-3 Midweek Victory Over UAB](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-secures-5-3-midweek-victory-over-uab/): Hey there, college baseball fans! Your 50-year veteran Mississippi State baseball stats expert here to bring you a quick, concise, and unbiased breakdown of Tuesday’s matchup straight from the final book. STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the UAB Blazers 5-3 on April 7, 2026, at Dudy Noble Field. Line Score UAB: 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 — 3 R, 8 H, 1 E, 11 LOB Mississippi State: 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 X — 5 R, 9 H, 1 E, 7 LOB Scoring Summary Mississippi State struck early in the bottom…
- [Georgia Holds Off Late Mississippi State Rally in 10-9 Thriller](https://leftfieldlounge.com/georgia-holds-off-late-mississippi-state-rally-in-10-9-thriller/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Georgia Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a 10-9 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Thursday, April 2, 2026, surviving a furious ninth-inning comeback attempt at Dudy Noble Field. Georgia struck early in the top of the first inning when Tre Phelps scored on a passed ball. In the second inning, Phelps launched a massive three-run home run to center field, scoring Kolby Branch and M. O’Shaughnessy to extend the lead to 4-0. Mississippi State got on the board in the bottom of the second when second baseman Gehrig Frei blasted a solo home run to right field.…
- [Mississippi State Blanks Grambling State 12-0 in Seven Innings for Ninth Straight Win](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-blanks-grambling-state-12-0-in-seven-innings-for-ninth-straight-win/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The #4 Mississippi State Bulldogs relied on a combined two-hit pitching shutout and a steady offensive presence to defeat the Grambling State Tigers 12-0 in a seven-inning contest on March 31, 2026, at Dudy Noble Field. It was the ninth straight win for the Bulldogs, who remained undefeated at home in 2026. Mississippi State took control early in the bottom of the first inning. Third baseman Ace Reese scored the game’s first run on a balk by Grambling State’s starting pitcher. Shortly after, shortstop Ryder Woodson delivered a two-run double to left field, bringing home center fielder Jacob…
- [Bulldogs Power Past Rebels 6-1 in Oxford to Win Series](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-power-past-rebels-6-1-in-oxford-to-win-series/): OXFORD, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs relied on three home runs and a dominant start from Tomas Valincius to defeat the Ole Miss Rebels 6-1 on March 28, 2026, at Swayze Field. It is also marks the Dogs 9th series win in the last 10 series with the Rebels. The Bulldogs struck first in the top of the third inning when catcher Kevin Milewski launched a solo home run to left field, providing the game-winning hit and giving MSU a 1-0 lead. In the top of the fourth, Mississippi State added two more runs. Noah Sullivan scored when Jacob Parker…
- [Mississippi State Rallies in Ninth to Edge Ole Miss 5-4](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-rallies-in-ninth-to-edge-ole-miss-5-4/): OXFORD, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure a 5-4 comeback victory over the in-state rival Ole Miss Rebels on March 27, 2026, at Swayze Field. Ole Miss opened the scoring in the bottom of the fourth inning when third baseman Judd Utermark hit a solo home run to right center field. Mississippi State answered with a three-run rally in the top of the sixth. Second baseman Drew Wyers scored on an RBI single to left field by third baseman Ace Reese. Center fielder Aidan Teel then scored on an…
- [Mississippi State Defeats Vanderbilt 7-2 Behind Valincius' 14 Strikeouts](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-defeats-vanderbilt-7-2-behind-valincius-14-strikeouts/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs relied on a dominant pitching performance and a four-run second inning to defeat the Vanderbilt Commodores 7-2 on Saturday at Dudy Noble Field. The win clinched the SEC series over the Commodores. Mississippi State opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning. Following back-to-back walks to Ryder Woodson and Jacob Parker, and a bunt single by Kevin Milewski, Aidan Teel hit an RBI single to second base, scoring Woodson to make it 1-0. This go-ahead hit would stand as the game-winner. Ace Reese followed with a two-run double down the right-field line…
- [Bulldogs Take Game One Over Commodores 4-2 Behind Woodson's Bat](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-take-game-one-over-commodores-4-2-behind-woodsons-bat/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The #6 Mississippi State Bulldogs opened their weekend series with a 4-2 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field. A clutch three-run homer and a combined pitching effort helped the Dawgs secure the win in front of a massive home crowd. Scoring Highlights The Bulldogs struck first in the bottom of the second inning when catcher Kevin Milewski launched a solo home run to left field with two outs. Vanderbilt responded to tie the game at 1-1 in the top of the third when shortstop Ryker Waite hit a sacrifice fly to right…
- [Mississippi State Routs Jackson State 17-1 in Seven-Inning Contest](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-routs-jackson-state-17-1-in-seven-inning-contest/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs cruised to a commanding 17-1 victory over the Jackson State Tigers in a seven-inning matchup on March 17, 2026, at Dudy Noble Field. The Bulldogs utilized 12 hits, eight walks, and five Tigers errors to secure the blowout win. Scoring Summary Mississippi State jumped on the board early in the bottom of the first inning. Aidan Teel scored on a sacrifice fly from Noah Sullivan, providing the Bulldogs with a 1-0 lead and the eventual game-winning run. Later in the inning, Reed Stallman drove in Bryce Chance with another sacrifice fly to make it…
- [Valincius Selected SEC Co-Pitcher Of The Week](https://leftfieldlounge.com/valincius-selected-sec-co-pitcher-of-the-week/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s Tomas Valincius was named the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week following his shutout performance at then fifth-ranked Arkansas on Saturday. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Arkansas Rallies Late to Take Series Finale 7-3 Over Mississippi State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/arkansas-rallies-late-to-take-series-finale-7-3-over-mississippi-state/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Razorbacks used a four-run eighth inning to secure a 7-3 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium, clinching the weekend series. Scoring Summary Mississippi State jumped out to an early lead in the top of the second inning. Drew Wyers opened the scoring with an RBI single to center field, bringing home Ryder Woodson. Bryce Chance followed with an RBI single to score Chone James, and Aidan Teel capped the inning with an RBI single to left that scored Blake Bevis, giving the Bulldogs a 3-0 advantage. Arkansas responded in the…
- [Mississippi State Cruises Past Arkansas 7-2 Behind Dominant Pitching](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-cruises-past-arkansas-7-2-behind-dominant-pitching/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Mississippi State bounced back to secure a 7-2 victory over Arkansas on Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium, evening the weekend series. Scoring Summary Mississippi State struck first in the top of the third inning. After Aidan Teel and Bryce Chance drew walks, Ace Reese launched a three-run home run to left field, making it 3-0. In the top of the fifth inning, Reese delivered again. Following singles by Chance and Teel, Reese hit a two-run double to right-center field, extending the Mississippi State lead to 5-0. The Bulldogs added another run in the top of the sixth when…
- [Walk-Off Homer Lifts Arkansas Over Mississippi State 5-4 in SEC Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/walk-off-homer-lifts-arkansas-over-mississippi-state-5-4-in-sec-opener/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — TJ Pompey hit a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Arkansas a dramatic 5-4 victory over Mississippi State on Friday evening at Baum-Walker Stadium. The scoring started early for the Razorbacks. In the bottom of the first inning, Zack Stewart brought home Damian Ruiz with an RBI groundout to give Arkansas a 1-0 lead. The Razorbacks extended their lead to 2-0 in the third inning when Camden Kozeal hit an RBI groundout to score Nolan Souza. Mississippi State answered back to tie the game in the top of the fifth inning.…
- [Mississippi State Rallies Past Tulane 11-7 Behind Massive Seventh Inning](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-rallies-past-tulane-11-7-behind-massive-seventh-inning/): BILOXI, Miss. — Mississippi State (15-2) erased a late five-run deficit with an explosive seven-run seventh inning to defeat Tulane (9-8) by a final score of 11-7 on Tuesday at Keesler Federal Park. Scoring Highlights The Green Wave struck first in the top of the first inning, taking a 2-0 lead when Jason Wachs delivered an RBI single to score Kaikea Harrison, followed by a sacrifice fly from Nolan Nawrocki that brought home Tanner Chun. Mississippi State immediately responded in the bottom half of the frame when Noah Sullivan ripped an RBI double to right-center to score Drew Wyers, and Reed…
- [Mississippi State Erupts for 26 Runs, Blanks Lipscomb in Series Finale](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-erupts-for-26-runs-blanks-lipscomb-in-series-finale/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State (14-2) dominated Lipscomb (6-8) with a commanding 26-0 victory in seven innings on Saturday morning at Dudy Noble Field. Pitching Highlights Mississippi State starting pitcher Duke Stone (3-0) was unhittable, earning the win after tossing 4.0 perfect innings with six strikeouts and zero walks. The Bulldog bullpen was equally impressive, with Charlie Foster, Dane Burns, and Parker Rhodes each pitching a scoreless inning in relief. Together, the staff completed a combined seven-inning, one-hit shutout with 10 total strikeouts. Lipscomb starter J. Lee took the loss, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits in 2.0 innings. Scoring…
- [Mississippi State Powers Past Lipscomb 9-4 Behind Sullivan's Big Night](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-powers-past-lipscomb-9-4-behind-sullivans-big-night/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State (13-2) secured a 9-4 victory over Lipscomb (6-7) at Dudy Noble Field. Scoring Highlights The Diamond Dawgs offense exploded for six runs in the bottom of the second inning. Jacob Parker opened the scoring with a two-run home run to right-center field, bringing home Ryder Woodson. Later in the frame, Bryce Chance crossed the plate on a wild pitch, setting the stage for Noah Sullivan, who launched a three-run home run to left-center to cap the six-run outburst. Lipscomb responded in the top of the third when Hutson Miles hit an RBI ground-rule double, followed closely…
- [Mississippi State Defeats Lipscomb 8-3 in Series Opener](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-defeats-lipscomb-8-3-in-series-opener/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State (12-2) defeated Lipscomb (6-6) by a final score of 8-3 on Thursday evening at Dudy Noble Field. Pitching Highlights Mississippi State starting pitcher McPherson earned the win, improving his record to 3-0 on the season. The starter delivered a strong performance, striking out eight batters over 6.0 innings while allowing just one earned run on five hits and one walk. Reliever Davis secured his second save of the year, entering in the eighth inning and tossing 1.2 scoreless frames with two strikeouts. For Lipscomb, starter Alejandro Llinas took the loss (0-2) after giving up three earned…
- [No. 4 MSU Closes Homestand Against Austin Peay](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-msu-closes-homestand-against-austin-peay/): STARKVILLE – No. 4 Mississippi State will try to close out its nine-game homestand to start the season undefeated as its hosts Austin Peay on Tuesday at 4 p.m on SEC Network+. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athetics.
- [Diamond Dawgs Break Out the Brooms: State Strikes Out 15 to Sweep Delaware 7-3](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-break-out-the-brooms-state-strikes-out-15-to-sweep-delaware-7-3/): STARKVILLE, Miss. — Playing in front of 9,473 fans at Dudy Noble Field under clear, 49-degree skies with a stiff 16 mph northwest wind, Mississippi State completed its weekend sweep of Delaware with a 7-3 victory on Sunday. The Diamond Dawgs remain perfect on the young season, improving to an 8-0 record. Pitching Highlights The Bulldog pitching staff was electric, combining to strike out 15 Delaware batters. The story of the day was right-hander Duke Stone (2-0), who took over in the third inning and completely shut down the Blue Hens. Stone tossed 4.0 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while…
- [Series Finale For MSU-Delaware Rescheduled For 1 p.m.](https://leftfieldlounge.com/series-finale-for-msu-delaware-rescheduled-for-1-p-m/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s series finale with Delaware on Sunday has been pushed back to 1 p.m. due to a flight cancellation for the Fightin’ Blue Hens. Tap below to read the release from MSU Athletics.
- [No. 4 Bulldogs Set To Battle Blue Hens](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-bulldogs-set-to-battle-blue-hens/): STARKVILLE – No. 4 Mississippi State is just past the midway point of its nine-game homestand to start the season and are off to a perfect start. The Diamond Dawgs are off to a 5-0 start and hope to carry that momentum into their three-game series against Delaware this weekend. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Fourth-Ranked Bulldogs Take Out Troy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/fourth-ranked-bulldogs-take-out-troy/): STARKVILLE – Fourth-ranked Mississippi State erupted for four runs in the first inning and never looked back Tuesday night, rolling to a 13-7 victory over Troy at Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [No. 4 MSU Hosts Two Midweek Contests](https://leftfieldlounge.com/no-4-msu-hosts-two-midweek-contests/): STARKVILLE – A busy beginning to the 2026 season continues for fourth-ranked Mississippi State. The Diamond Dawgs will take the field for a pair of midweek games against Troy on Tuesday and Alcorn State on Wednesday. Both games are slated for 4 p.m. starts and will be streamed on SEC Network+. Tap below to read the release by Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Hofstra Baseball Season Preview & Roster Evaluation](https://leftfieldlounge.com/hofstra-baseball-season-preview-roster-evaluation/): 1. Leadership Philosophy & Coaching Pedigree In the high-stakes environment of mid-major collegiate baseball, the infusion of Major League-level leadership acts as a force multiplier for player development. For a program like Hofstra, professional pedigree isn’t just a recruiting tool; it is a strategic blueprint that translates to “big league” culture—prioritizing mental resilience and technical refinement over raw tools. Implementing this professional DNA is essential for navigating a conference like the CAA where tactical execution often bridges the gap between mid-major resources and elite-level competition. Head Coach Frank Catalanotto enters his fifth season with a resume that commands immediate respect. A…
- [Ron Polk Ring Of Honor Class Of 2026 Revealed](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ron-polk-ring-of-honor-class-of-2026-revealed/): STARKVILLE – Two Major League managers and a World Series champion comprise the 2026 Ron Polk Ring of Honor Class. Nat “Buck” Showalter, Alex Grammas and Chris Stratton will be the latest group of Mississippi State Baseball legends to be immortalized onto the pillars of the Adkerson Plaza in right field at Dudy Noble Field/Polk-DeMent Stadium. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Bulldog Trio Earns More National Honors](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldog-trio-earns-more-national-honors/): STARKVILLE – Three Mississippi State baseball players brought in more preseason accolades one week away from Opening Day. The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) named designated hitter Noah Sullivan a first team All-American while third baseman Ace Reese received second team honors and outfielder Aidan Teel secured a spot on the fourth team. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Reese, Sullivan Receive First Team All-SEC Honors](https://leftfieldlounge.com/reese-sullivan-receive-first-team-all-sec-honors/): STARKVILLE – Two returning members of Mississippi State’s roster received All-SEC respect from the league’s coaches on Thursday. Third baseman Ace Reese and designated hitter/utility player Noah Sullivan were each selected as first team members entering the 2026 campaign. The Diamond Dawgs were also picked to finish third while receiving four first place votes, the second-most of any program.
- [SEC Baseball In The 2026 Preseason Polls](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-baseball-in-the-2026-preseason-polls/): A look at where SEC teams rank in the 2026 preseason baseball polls. Tap below to view,
- [2025-26 SEC Football bowl assignments announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2025-26-sec-football-bowl-assignments-announced/): Eleven Southeastern Conference football teams learned their postseason bowl destinations on Sunday, including five schools that will participate in the College Football Playoff. Tap below to read the release from the SEC.
- [Mississippi State Secures 27th Bowl Game; Will Play In Duke’s Mayo Bowl](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-secures-27th-bowl-game-will-play-in-dukes-mayo-bowl/): STARKVILLE — For the 27th time in program history, Mississippi State football is going bowling as the Bulldogs will play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET on Jan. 2 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Mississippi State’s opponent will be announced at a later time.  Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [SEC to increase scholarship limits for football](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-to-increase-scholarship-limits-for-football/): The SEC will its football scholarship limit to 105, according to a report Friday by Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. Tap below to read the report from AL.com
- [Jackson named inaugural Brodell Chair in Dermatology](https://leftfieldlounge.com/jackson-named-inaugural-brodell-chair-in-dermatology/): Former Diamond Dog pitcher and University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Dermatology as Dr. Jeremy Jackson, chair of the Department of Dermatology, was named the inaugural Linda P. Brodell, M.D. and Robert T. Brodell, M.D. Chair in Dermatology.  Tap below to read the release from University of Mississippi Medical Center.
- [Longtime Rivals Mississippi State and Ole Miss Clash in the 122nd Egg Bowl, presented by Facebook](https://leftfieldlounge.com/longtime-rivals-mississippi-state-and-ole-miss-clash-in-the-122nd-egg-bowl-presented-by-facebook/): STARKVILLE, Miss. – One of college football’s oldest and greatest rivalries is back in action the Friday after Thanksgiving as the Mississippi State Bulldogs host the Ole Miss Rebels in the Egg Bowl, presented by Facebook. Tap below to read the release by Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Rosters Set For The 2025 Farm Bureau Diamond Dawg Classic](https://leftfieldlounge.com/rosters-set-for-the-2025-farm-bureau-diamond-dawg-classic/): STARKVILLE – Dudy Noble Field has been the setting for many memorable moments throughout Mississippi State’s storied history. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [SEC to announce four years of football opponents on television special](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-to-announce-four-years-of-football-opponents-on-television-special/): BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 19, 2025) – The Southeastern Conference will announce the football opponents for the next four years for every SEC school on a one-hour television special, SEC Now: 2026-29 Football Opponents Reveal, scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, at 7 pm ET on SEC Network and ESPN2. Ta[ below to read the release from the SEC.
- [SEC Today for Aug 30, 2025](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-today-for-aug-30-2025/): Mississippi State Headlines Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss: Game Day Coverage Mississippi State travels to Hattiesburg to face Southern Miss in the season opener for both teams.1 Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.2 MSU Football Gameday Changes for 2025 Season Mississippi State has implemented significant changes to its gameday experience for the 2025 season, particularly concerning tailgating in The Junction.3 Students will be moved to the Amphitheater, and Southern Tradition Tailgating will take over The Junction to create a more uniform and safe environment.4 Three Keys to Victory for Mississippi State at Southern Miss A look at the…
- [Elevating The Experience: What’s New At Davis Wade Stadium In 2025](https://leftfieldlounge.com/elevating-the-experience-whats-new-at-davis-wade-stadium-in-2025-2/): STARKVILLE – Following the unveiling of this season’s lineup of helmets and the introduction of a new alternate uniform, Mississippi State Athletics is set to roll out significant gameday enhancements at Davis Wade Stadium this fall. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Mississippi State News and Headlines Aug 27, 2025](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-news-and-headlines-aug-27-2025/): Football Elevating The Experience: What’s New At Davis Wade Stadium In 2025 Mississippi State is debuting a number of new features to Davis Wade Stadium, including an LED light show, an improved sound system, and new camera angles.1 The athletic department has invested $9 million in these upgrades.2 Source: Hailstate.com Link: https://hailstate.com/news/2025/8/27/football-elevating-the-experience-whats-new-at-davis-wade-stadium-in-2025 “Dawg Talk” Returns For 2025 Season Mississippi State football’s radio show, “Dawg Talk,” is returning for the 2025 season.3 The show will feature head coach Jeff Lebby, student-athletes, and other special guests.4 Source: Hailstate.com Link: https://hailstate.com/news/2025/8/27/football-dawg-talk-returns-for-2025-season Jeff Lebby looks to opening day against Southern Miss5 Head coach Jeff Lebby…
- [Elevating The Experience: What’s New At Davis Wade Stadium In 2025](https://leftfieldlounge.com/elevating-the-experience-whats-new-at-davis-wade-stadium-in-2025/): STARKVILLE – Following the unveiling of this season’s lineup of helmets and the introduction of a new alternate uniform, Mississippi State Athletics is set to roll out significant gameday enhancements at Davis Wade Stadium this fall. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [SEC Athletic News for August 25. 2025](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-athletic-news-for-august-25-2025/): Mississippi State Headlines SEC Football Headlines SEC Football Schedules and Scores The 2025 college football season is officially underway! Here are a few notable Week 1 matchups with SEC teams: Disclaimer: This information was researched and curated with the assistance of AI but reviewed and verified by a human.
- [SEC teams must play major non-conference game: Which ones must make schedule changes?](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-teams-must-play-major-non-conference-game-which-ones-must-make-schedule-changes/): The league announced it will finally make the move to a nine-game conference slate starting with the 2026 season along with requiring its teams to schedule one additional “high quality” non-conference opponent from the ACC, Big Ten or Big 12 or Notre Dame each season. Tap below to read the report by Jordan Mendoza for USA TODAY.
- [State Set To Host Louisiana Tech In Fall Exhibition](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-set-to-host-louisiana-tech-in-fall-exhibition/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball fans will have the opportunity to catch an early glimpse of Brian O’Connor’s Diamond Dawgs as they host a fall exhibition game against Louisiana Tech on Nov. 1. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [SEC adopts nine-game conference slate starting in 2026](https://leftfieldlounge.com/sec-adopts-nine-game-conference-slate-starting-in-2026/): SEC athletic directors adopted a nine-game conference football schedule starting with the 2026-27 season, the league announced Thursday. Tap below to read the report by Cody Nagel for CSBSports.com
- [New Junction and Amphitheater tailgating zones for football](https://leftfieldlounge.com/new-junction-and-amphitheater-tailgating-zones-for-football/): Perhaps the most impactful changes for MSU football fans will be fundamental changes in tailgating zones that will significantly enhance the gameday experience for longtime Bulldog fans and visitors alike in The Junction, MSU’s premier gameday tailgating area and one of the most iconic in the Southeastern Conference. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State University.
- [#StateToTheShow Update: August 15](https://leftfieldlounge.com/statetotheshow-update-august-15/): The Diamond Dawgs have produced 71 Major League Baseball players and 20 first-round picks during their storied history. MSU has had 52 players playing professionally this year, 13 at the big league level. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Mississippi State Fuels Future Success With Strategic Additions In NIL, Talent And Financial Strategy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-fuels-future-success-with-strategic-additions-in-nil-talent-and-financial-strategy/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Athletics has announced two significant additions to its executive leadership team, further strengthening the department’s progressive approach to the new era of college athletics which includes strategic financial modeling, roster and cap management, NIL advancement and student-athlete talent acquisition.  Tap below to read the relase from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [State To The Show Update: August 9](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-to-the-show-update-august-9/): Mississippi State has a rich tradition of producing some of the top talent in professional baseball. The Diamond Dawgs have produced 71 Major League Baseball players and 20 first-round picks during their storied history. MSU has had 52 players playing professionally this year, 13 at the big league level. Tap to read the release from Mississippi State Athletcs. 
- [MSU To Play Florida State In Pensacola Exhibition](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-to-play-florida-state-in-pensacola-exhibition/): PENSACOLA, Fla., – Mississippi State is headed to the Florida panhandle for a fall exhibition game. The Diamond Dawgs will scrimmage against Florida State on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, home to the Miami Marlins’ Double-A affiliate. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Preseason SEC Football Media Poll, All-SEC Team Announced](https://leftfieldlounge.com/preseason-sec-football-media-poll-all-sec-team-announced/): BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 18, 2025) — Texas has been predicted to win the 2025 SEC Championship, according to a preseason poll of media covering SEC Football Media Days. The Longhorns received 96 votes to be crowned SEC Champion on December 6 in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Georgia being picked to be the Texas’ opponent in a rematch of the 2024 SEC Championship Game. Georgia received 44 votes to win the SEC Championship. The participants of the SEC Championship Game will be determined during the regular-season conference schedule as the teams with the two best overall SEC winning percentages. Only 10 times…
- [2025 MLB Draft: Each team's best pick after the first round and who could have big-league potential](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2025-mlb-draft-each-teams-best-pick-after-the-first-round-and-who-could-have-big-league-potential/): The first-round picks get all the attention but the later rounds are when teams can find gems. Tap below to read the report from CBSSports.com and see about Pico Kohn.
- [Seven Bulldogs Selected In MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/seven-bulldogs-selected-in-mlb-draft/): STARKVILLE – The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books. The Diamond Dawgs saw seven players selected on the second day of the draft. Pico Kohn, Evan Siary, Karson Ligon, Hunter Hines, Luke Dotson, Nate Williams and Jacob Pruitt were all taken during this year’s draft to bring MSU’s all-time total to 248 draft picks. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [107 SEC players selected in MLB Draft](https://leftfieldlounge.com/107-sec-players-selected-in-mlb-draft/): A total 107 Southeastern Conference baseball players, more than any other conference, were selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Tap below to read the release from the SEC Office.
- [MLB All-Star Futures Game 2025: Josue De Paula, Jurrangelo Cijntje among this year's standout players](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mlb-all-star-futures-game-2025-josue-de-paula-jurrangelo-cijntje-among-this-years-standout-players/): Here are 5 takeaways from Saturday’s exhibition of the top minor leaguers, which the National League won 4-2. Tap below to read the article from Yahoo Sports.
- [Reese Earns Fifth All-America Honor](https://leftfieldlounge.com/reese-earns-fifth-all-america-honor/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s Ace Reese can add another All-American accolade to his long list of accomplishments and awards from the 2025 season. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [USA Baseball Invites Third Bulldog To Training Camp](https://leftfieldlounge.com/usa-baseball-invites-third-bulldog-to-training-camp/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State pitcher Ryan McPherson accepted an invitation from USA Baseball to participate in its training camp. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Reese, Sullivan Selected ABCA All-Region](https://leftfieldlounge.com/reese-sullivan-selected-abca-all-region/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State standouts Ace Reese and Noah Sullivan were selected to the ABCA/Rawlings South All-Region team on Tuesday. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [O'Connor Picks Parker As Pitching Coach](https://leftfieldlounge.com/oconnor-picks-parker-as-pitching-coach/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State head baseball coach Brian O’Connor has announced that Justin Parker will continue with the Diamond Dawgs as the program’s pitching coach, solidifying a key role on the Bulldogs’ staff. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [What to Know Before Coach O’Connor’s Thursday Night Debut At The Dude](https://leftfieldlounge.com/what-to-know-before-coach-oconnors-thursday-night-debut-at-the-dude/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Athletics will host a public welcome event for new head baseball coach Brian O’Connor on Thursday evening at Dudy Noble Field. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. CT, with the celebration beginning at 7 p.m. CT. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Brian O’Connor’s Mississippi State baseball coaching staff is forming. Here’s what to know](https://leftfieldlounge.com/brian-oconnors-mississippi-state-baseball-coaching-staff-is-forming-heres-what-to-know/): STARKVILLE — No Mississippi State baseball assistant coach hires for Brian O’Connor’s staff have been made official yet, but clues show who might be coming with him.  Tap below to read the report from the Clarion-Ledger.
- [Mississippi State Hires One Of College Baseball’s Greats In Brian O’Connor](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-hires-one-of-college-baseballs-greats-in-brian-oconnor/): STARKVILLE – One of college baseball’s most tradition-rich programs is turning to one of the sport’s most decorated leaders to guide its next chapter. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Howser Reese, Sullivan Up For Dick Howser Trophy](https://leftfieldlounge.com/howser-reese-sullivan-up-for-dick-howser-trophy/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s Ace Reese and Noah Sullivan were both selected as semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, which is presented to the top collegiate baseball player. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [2025 SEC Baseball Tournament Bracket](https://leftfieldlounge.com/2025-sec-baseball-tournament-bracket/): Tap below to view the 2025 SEC Tournament Bracket.
- [Diamond Dawgs Earn Run-Rule Win Over No. 12 Crimson Tide](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-earn-run-rule-win-over-no-12-crimson-tide/): TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A seven-run top of the fifth spearheaded a 13-3 run-rule victory for Mississippi State to start its series at No. 12 Alabama on Friday night. The Bulldogs batted around and collected five doubles during their breakout fifth frame. Sawyer Reeves, Bryce Chance and Joe Powell all had two-run two-baggers in the inning while Ace Reese added an RBI single. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [MSU Travels To Tuscaloosa To Take On No. 12 Tide](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-travels-to-tuscaloosa-to-take-on-no-12-tide/): TUSCALOOSA, Ala., – Mississippi State has certainly not been a stranger to the road of late. The Diamond Dawgs are closing out a stretch of the schedule that has seen them play 11 of 15 contests in a visiting venue. MSU is once again away this weekend with the silver lining of its shortest trip of the season. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [State Slugs Its Way To Series-Evening Win Over South Carolina](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-slugs-its-way-to-series-evening-win-over-south-carolina/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State topped South Carolina 11-4 on Saturday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field, evening up the weekend’s three-game set at a win apiece. The Bulldogs outhit the Gamecocks 12-5 with Ace Reese leading the charge. Reese went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and a pair of RBIs. Reed Stallman followed suit, going 2-for-2 including a homer, a double and an RBI. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Mississippi State Falls To South Carolina](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-falls-to-south-carolina/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State built itself some early momentum but ultimately dropped a 7-3 decision to South Carolina on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field.  The Diamond Dawg offense put together a three-run first inning to grab a 3-1 lead before the Gamecocks tied things with a two-run homer in the fourth. South Carolina then added a pair of runs in both the sixth and ninth to turn away MSU.  Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Ron Polk Ring Of Honor Ceremony Set For Saturday](https://leftfieldlounge.com/ron-polk-ring-of-honor-ceremony-set-for-saturday/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State will induct the seventh class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor in a ceremony on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Adkerson Plaza at Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [State Returns Home To Host Gamecocks](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-returns-home-to-host-gamecocks/): STARKVILLE – After two weekends on the road, Mississippi State returns to the friendly confines of Dudy Noble Field to host South Carolina for a three-game set. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [State Returns Home To Face Samford](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-returns-home-to-face-samford/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State returns home for a quick midweek tilt against Samford sandwiched between two Southeastern Conference weekends on the road. The battle of the Bulldogs is slated for a 6 p.m. start at Dudy Noble Field on Tuesday and will be televised on SEC Network+. For the third-straight midweek matchup, MSU will send out Noah Sullivan to start the game on the mound. 
- [Kohn Earns SEC Pitcher Of The Week Honor](https://leftfieldlounge.com/kohn-earns-sec-pitcher-of-the-week-honor/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s Pico Kohn was selected as the Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week following his dominant outing at No. 10 Oklahoma this past Friday. Kohn started and limited the Sooners to just two hits while logging six shutout innings in a 2-1 win. He also struck out 10 – one shy of his career-high – and only surrendered four base runners while improving to 4-0 on the mound.
- [State Drops Series At No. 10 Oklahoma](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-drops-series-at-no-10-oklahoma/): NORMAN, Okla. – Mississippi State lost the rubber game of its weekend series at 10th-ranked Oklahoma 7-3 on Sunday. The Diamond Dawgs plated all three of their runs in the top of the third inning to take a one-run lead but were unable to sustain it, falling to 15-9 overall and 1-9 in Southeastern Conference play. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawgs drop slugfest to No. 10 Sooners](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-drop-slugfest-to-no-10-sooners/): NORMAN, Okla. – Mississippi State had an offensive explosion on Saturday, but the Bulldogs fell just short in a slugfest against No. 10 Oklahoma by a final score of 13-11. State banged out 17 hits and rallied from an early 7-0 deficit to take an 11-10 lead in the seventh, however the Sooners staged a comeback of their own to take the win and even up this weekend’s three-game series. Tap below to read the release by Mississippi State Athletics.
- [State Set For SEC Series With No. 10 Sooners](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-set-for-sec-series-with-no-10-sooners/): NORMAN, Okla., – Mississippi State baseball is certainly becoming familiar with the two newcomers to the Southeastern Conference. After opening conference play at home against now No. 8 Texas, the Diamond Dawgs trek to 10th-ranked Oklahoma to take on the Sooners as they host an SEC series for the first time. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Dawgs Take Midweek Run-Rule Victory Over Jackson State](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-take-midweek-run-rule-victory-over-jackson-state/): STARKVILLE– Mississippi State opened its midweek contest against Jackson State with a seven-run first inning to get a jumpstart on an eventual 16-3 run-rule victory on Tuesday at Dudy Noble Field.  Kevin Mannell recorded his first win with the Bulldogs after pitching two frames in relief for starter Noah Sullivan. Mannell struck out six batters, didn’t issue a walk and gave up only one hit in his outing. Sullivan tossed three shutout frames, allowing only one hit. He struck out four Tigers. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Bulldogs Welcome Jackson State For Midweek Matchup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-welcome-jackson-state-for-midweek-matchup/): TARKVILLE – For the second time this season, Mississippi State will welcome an instate foe to Dudy Noble Field for a midweek matchup. The Diamond Dawgs are set to host Jackson State on Tuesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network +. MSU fared well earlier this month when then 20th-ranked Southern Miss came to town, a game in which the Bulldogs won 18-3 in seven innings. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Mississippi State Drops A Pair To No. 11 Texas In Sunday Doubleheader](https://leftfieldlounge.com/mississippi-state-drops-a-pair-to-no-11-texas-in-sunday-doubleheader/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State dropped a pair of close seven-inning games to No. 11 Texas on Sunday at Dudy Noble Field. The Diamond Dawgs fell 5-3 and 4-1 to the Longhorns to wrap up the weekend’s Southeastern Conference-opening series. Tap below to read the re;ease from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawg Rally Falls Just Short Against No. 11 Texas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawg-rally-falls-just-short-against-no-11-texas/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State put forth a valiant ninth-inning rally but couldn’t complete a dramatic comeback as the Bulldogs fell 8-7 to No. 11 Texas in both teams’ Southeastern Conference opener Friday night at Dudy Noble Field. MSU plated a pair of runs in the final inning and had the tying run at second base with two outs when a hard-hit ground out to shortstop ended things. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Dawgs Open SEC Play Hosting No. 11 Texas](https://leftfieldlounge.com/dawgs-open-sec-play-hosting-no-11-texas/): STARKVILLE – Two of college baseball’s most storied programs will clash on the Opening Weekend of Southeastern Conference play as Mississippi State hosts 11th-ranked Texas. The two teams last met in the semifinals of the 2021 College World Series with the Diamond Dawgs defeating the Longhorns 4-3 en route to earning State’s first national championship. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [State Downs Nicholls In Midweek Matchup](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-downs-nicholls-in-midweek-matchup/): BILOXI – Mississippi State finished 2-0 in the Hancock Whitney Classic after a 2-1 win over Nicholls Wednesday night. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawgs Take Down Old Dominion, 9-4](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-take-down-old-dominion-9-4/): BILOXI – Mississippi State grabbed Game 1 of the Hancock Whitney Classic with a 9-4 win over Old Dominion at Kessler Federal Park on Tuesday night. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Bulldogs Set For Midweek Matchups In Biloxi](https://leftfieldlounge.com/bulldogs-set-for-midweek-matchups-in-biloxi/): BILOXI – Mississippi State baseball is back at the beach where the Bulldogs are set to battle two non-conference opponents prior to opening SEC play this weekend. MSU takes on Old Dominion on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park before returning to the same venue to take on Nicholls on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Both games are part of the Hancock Whitney Classic and will be televised on SEC Network+. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [State Secures Series Over Queens, 10-2](https://leftfieldlounge.com/state-secures-series-over-queens-10-2/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State secured its third-straight home series win with a 10-2 victory over Queens in front of 10,456 at Dudy Noble Field on Saturday. Ten different Bulldogs were in the hit column as State (10-4) stacked up 14 hits on the day. Aaron Downs led the way going 3-for-3 with a double, a pair of two-run home runs and five RBIs.  Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawgs Take Series-Opening Win Over Queens](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-take-series-opening-win-over-queens/): STARKVILLE– Yet another strong start from Pico Kohn and a pair of Mississippi State home runs helped the Bulldogs to a series-opening 9-3 win over Queens on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [Diamond Dawgs Hosting Queens This Weekend](https://leftfieldlounge.com/diamond-dawgs-hosting-queens-this-weekend/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State has one final weekend tune-up before conference play begins as Chris Lemonis and the Diamond Dawgs welcome Queens to town for a three-game set. The series gets underway on Friday at 6 p.m. followed by a Saturday outing at 2 p.m. and Sunday’s finale beginning at 1 p.m. All three games will be televised on SEC Network + and can be heard on the Bulldog Sports Network powered by Learfield. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.
- [MSU Run-Rules No. 20 Southern Miss, 18-3](https://leftfieldlounge.com/msu-run-rules-no-20-southern-miss-18-3/): STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s offense started hot in the first inning and never cooled off in an 18-3 run-rule victory over No. 20 Southern Miss on Wednesday evening. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State Athletics.

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