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

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

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

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

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

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

Mets’ deal with 10th overall pick Kumar Rocker in jeopardy as signing deadline nears, per report

July 27, 2021Articles, College Baseball, MLB Draft, Pressed2021 MLB Draft, Kumar Rocker, MLB Draft, New York Mets, SEC, SEC Baseball, Vanderbilt Commodores

Did anyone else see this coming about midway through the season? Tap below to read the article https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-deal-with-10th-overall-pick-kumar-rocker-in-jeopardy-as-signing-deadline-nears-per-report/

Rangers prospect has HRs in 8 straight games

July 27, 2021Articles, Minor League Baseball, PressedHickory Crawdads, Justin Foscue, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Texas Rangers

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

July 27, 2021Articles, College Football, News, PressedCBSSports, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC, Superconference, Texas Longhorns

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. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/texas-oklahoma-formally-request-sec-membership-beginning-in-2025-after-announcing-big-12-departure/

Davis Meche’s baseball journey to Amsterdam

July 26, 2021Articles, College Baseball, PressedAmersterdam Mohowks, Davis Meche, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, Spectrum Local News

Found this article on Diamond Dog infielder Davis Meche in the Spectrum Local News in Albany, NY. Tap below to read the article https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/sports/2021/07/25/davis-meche-s-baseball-journey-to-amsterdam

2021 Mets Draft profile: Rowdey Jordan

July 26, 2021Articles, MLB, MLB Draft, News, PressedAmazingAvenue, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, MLB Draft, New York Mets, 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. https://www.amazinavenue.com/2021/7/26/22594817/2021-mets-draft-profile-of-rowdey-jordan

How potential Oklahoma-Texas conference jump would affect SEC, other Power Five leagues

July 26, 2021Articles, College Football, News, PressedConference Realignment, Eddie Tinamus, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC, SEC Football, Texas Longhorns, USAToday

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. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/07/26/analysis-oklahoma-texas-jump-sec-power-5-conferences/5379275001/

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

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

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

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

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

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