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
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this…
Five Diamond Dawgs Selected On The Final Day of MLB Draft
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…
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
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
FORT WORTH, Texas – Jurrangelo Cijnte was 7 or 8 years old when he started throwing right-handed, for the most wholesome and relatable reason. “I wanted,” he said Sunday night,…
Justin Foscue Called Up To MLB
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…
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 https://www.milb.com/video/foscue-talks-rookie-program
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.…
Memphis native, A’s 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…