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Is The Loss of LSU Baseball's Marcos Paz A Direct Result Of Texas A&M's New Hire To Recruiting Staff. The departure of freshman right-handed pitcher Marcos Paz from the LSU Tigers baseball program is directly tied to a combination of Texas A&M's revamped coaching hires and LSU's crowded starting rotation. When Paz entered the NCAA transfer portal, insiders immediately named the Texas A&amp...

The Three Core Changes Impacting College Baseball Ban on High School Draftees: Under the proposal, high school players would no longer be eligible for the domestic draft. Every graduating senior must head to college or the junior college ranks first. Earlier College Eligibility: Four-year college players would become draft-eligible after their sophomore seasons instead of their junior years. Short...

The No. 1 Portal Get: Bino Watters (Notre Dame)In a major recruiting battle, Jay Johnson successfully stole Bino Watters away from SEC rival Texas. Regarded by multiple outlets as the premier bat in the portal, Watters provides LSU with an elite left-handed power slugger. 2026 Stats: Slashed an incredible .362/.447/.610 with 10 home runs, 18 doubles, and 51 RBIs at Notre Dame. Elite Profile: Earne...

Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers are dominating the transfer portal following a disappointing 2026 season where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2011. Coach Johnson has rapidly reloaded the roster for 2027 by securing a commitment from the consensus No. 1 overall transfer portal player, outfielder Bino Watters, and convincing star shortstop Steven Milam to return for his senior ye...

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This monumental acquisition comes right on the heels of the Tigers missing the NCAA Tournament, serving as a statement move to reload the roster for the 2027 season . Watters, a left-handed slugger, chose LSU over a heavy push from SEC rival Texas, as LSU continues to add to it's lofty portal class. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

The ⁠2026 Men's College World Series is making unique history as none of the eight participants from last year's CWS advanced to the Super Regionals this season. LSU, the 2025 National Champion, was entirely excluded from the 64-team national bracket. The final eight teams wrap up Super Regional play on Monday, June 8, before heading to Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The tournament offic...

LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson has officially secured his first two major transfer portal commitments for the 2027 roster, landing Texas State shortstop Dawson Park and Gonzaga right-handed pitcher Landon Hood. These high-profile additions mark an aggressive start to the offseason as the Tigers look to rebuild after missing the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Dawson Park (SS): Committing on Friday morn...

LSU sophomore outfielder Derek Curiel is actively considering a surprise return to Baton Rouge for his junior season after a broken ankle in fall ball severely derailed his 2026 sophomore campaign. Following a highly disappointing 30-28 season where the Tigers struggled mightily in SEC play and bowed out in the second round of the SEC Tournament, draft-eligible players now face pivotal career deci...

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Current Status and Historical Context: Following a series sweep at the hands of Georgia on May 10, 2026, the Tigers fell to 29-24 overall and 9-18 in SEC play. This performance has drawn comparisons to some of the program's least successful historical campaigns: Worst SEC Record Since 1978: The Tigers have tied the school record for most conference losses (18), a mark previously set during the 197...

LSU Baseball Head Coach Jay Johnson recently addressed the Tigers' season turnaround following a critical three-game sweep of South Carolina at Alex Box Stadium. As of May 4, 2026, the Tigers hold a 28–21 overall record and a 9–15 mark in the SEC. The Turnaround: From "Nightmare" to Postseason Run before the recent sweep, LSU was on a historic slide, having been swept in three consecutiv...

LSU has dramatically improved its postseason outlook after sweeping South Carolina. The Tigers entered the series on a program-record nine-game SEC losing streak but managed to outscore the Gamecocks 20-4 over the weekend. Series Recap: LSU vs. South Carolina LSU (28-21, 9-15 SEC) dominated through consistent pitching and timely hitting from its freshman class. Game 1 (W, 6-1): Freshman William Sc...

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LSU baseball snapped a  four-game losing streak  on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with a  4-2 victory  over Northwestern State at Alex Box Stadium. The win improved the Tigers' record to 23-15 as they prepare for a high-stakes SEC home series against No. 9 Texas A&M starting this Friday.   Game Recap: LSU 4, Northwestern State 2   Trailing 2-1 in the fifth inning, rightfielder  Jake Brown  delivere...

Pitching Command and Depth:  LSU’s team ERA of 4.31 has ranked at the bottom of the SEC. The staff has struggled with walks, notably surrendering 27 in a single previous weekend series. Finding a reliable "Game 2" starter remains a priority. Fundamental Base-Running:  Inexcusable mistakes, such as getting picked off at third base, were cited as "book of baseball" errors that the Tigers must elimin...

LSU Baseball Right Fielder Jake Brown joins the studio following the Tigers' dramatic 2-1 series victory over Tennessee in Knoxville (April 3–5, 2026). The series was capped by a record-breaking 16-6 extra-inning win on Easter Sunday, which propelled LSU back into the D1Baseball Top 25 at No. 24. LSU vs. Tennessee Series Recap The Tigers (22-11, 6-6 SEC) secured their first road series win at Lind...

Here are the key takeaways regarding his stance on the MLB and his future at LSU: 1. Direct Stance on MLB Interest "Zero Interest": Johnson flatly denied looking to make a jump to professional baseball, stating, "I have zero interest in that at this time." No Offers Made: He clarified that he has not been offered a position by any Major League club. Watching Former Peers: The t...

Finding Their Competitive Edge After starting SEC play with series losses to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma, this weekend appeared to be a significant turning point for Jay Johnson's squad. Resilience under Pressure: In the series finale, LSU faced a 7-0 deficit by the third inning. The team responded with a relentless offensive attack, scoring 17 runs—the program's largest comeback win since 2024. Offen...

LSU Baseball head coach Jay Johnson and the Tigers may finally be "turning the corner" after a dominant 15-5 run-rule victory over Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. This win snapped a period of inconsistency where the team dropped back-to-back SEC series to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma. The Tigers currently hold a 17-9 overall record (2-4 in the SEC) as they head into a critical home...

LSU Baseball Recent Performance Overall Record: 16-9. SEC Record: 2-4. Series Results: Lost two straight SEC series to Vanderbilt (on the road) and Oklahoma (at home). Recent Form: LSU has gone 6-7 over its last 13 games, including a non-conference series loss to Sacramento State earlier in March. Reasons for Concern ("The Panic") Pitching Inconsistency: LSU’s team ERA of 4.31 ranks last...

Bullpen Adjustments: Coach Johnson noted the staff "needs help" after issuing 26 walks in the previous series. Zac Cowan and Santiago Garcia are expected to play critical roles in relief after strong recent performances—Garcia earned his first save on March 10, and Cowan pitched 3.1 scoreless innings against Vanderbilt. Rotation Stability: While the weekend starters are set, Johnson has...

LSU (14-7, 1-2 SEC) has fallen out of the D1Baseball Top 25 and Baseball America rankings for the first time this season following a 1-2 series loss to Vanderbilt. Despite scoring 31 runs over the weekend, the Tigers' pitching struggles and inconsistent offense led to their first SEC series loss of the 2026 season. Fri (Game 1) Loss 12–13 LSU erased a 10-4 deficit with 8 unanswered runs but lost o...

LSU Baseball Head Coach Jay Johnson LIVE To Address The Start of 2026 & Preview Vanderbilt | Ask M&M LSU Baseball head coach Jay Johnson addressed the media today, March 11, 2026, to discuss the team's start to the season and preview the upcoming SEC opening series against Vanderbilt. Season Start & Current Status Overall Record: LSU is 13–5 heading into conference play. Recent Momentu...