Musso at the Box

Preview: The LSU Tigers baseball welcome the Oklahoma Sooners baseball to Baton Rouge for a big weekend of SEC action. Matt Musso breaks down the starting pitching matchups and what to expect on the mound as the Tigers look to make a statement early in conference play. How can LSU slow down Oklahoma’s speedy, balanced offense? And where can Jay Johnson’s lineup find success against a pitching staf...

Matt Musso recaps LSU's 7-1 midweek win over Grambling. The Tigers pitching dominated the game. Is this something to build on? Plus, what should we make of a mixed bag at the plate tonight from Jay Johnson's squad. Musso tells you who the most encouraging offensive performers were.

Matt Musso recaps LSU Baseball’s series loss at Vanderbilt and examines what we learned about the Tigers 21 games into the season. After another frustrating weekend, the biggest question remains: does this team actually have a true strength right now? Musso breaks down the continued issues on the mound with LSU struggling to consistently throw strikes, along with the defensive mistakes that are cr...

LSU Baseball opens SEC play with a massive road series at Vanderbilt. Matt Musso breaks down the matchup from every angle, including where the Tigers may have the advantage and whether LSU’s pitching can cool off the Commodores’ red-hot bats. We dive into the projected pitching matchups, key players to watch, and the biggest factors that will decide the series in Nashville. Plus, Matt gives his ke...

SEC play is here for LSU Tigers baseball, which means it’s time for our annual listener Q&A episode. Matt Musso answers your questions ahead of conference play and breaks down the biggest storylines surrounding LSU as the Tigers enter the grind of the Southeastern Conference schedule. In this episode: The 7–8 pitchers LSU can trust most as SEC play begins Three offensive X-factors who could pl...

Matt Musso reacts to LSU's 8-4 come from behind victory over Creighton on Tuesday. Omar Serna provided the big hit in the 5th inning with a grand slam. Plus, 6.2 innings shutout relief slammed the door for the Tigers.

Matt Musso breaks down the recent struggles for LSU Tigers baseball as the Tigers limp toward the start of SEC play. After a rough stretch that has raised questions about consistency on the mound and at the plate, is LSU simply going through a temporary slump, or are there bigger concerns as conference competition approaches? With one game remaining before the SEC schedule begins, the Tigers get a...

Matt Musso reacts to LSU's first series loss of the season to Sacramento State. What is LSU's most concerning flaw and why it has nothing to do with the play on the field? Plus, Musso looks at where LSU stands as they head into SEC play.

LSU Baseball heads into its final non-conference weekend still searching for answers. After a rough stretch where the Tigers have struggled at the plate, on the mound, and defensively, the focus now shifts to getting things cleaned up before conference play begins. In this episode, Matt Musso breaks down where things stand for the LSU Tigers baseball and what needs to improve immediately as they w...

Matt Musso recaps LSU's disappointing loss to the Ragin' Cajuns. A lot of the Tigers problems carried over from Monday night. How does Jay Johnson's team take a step toward improving?

Jay Johnson and LSU Tigers baseball are looking to get back on track — but it won’t be easy. In this episode, Matt Musso previews LSU’s upcoming rivalry matchup against the Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns baseball and breaks down what must change for the Tigers to bounce back.

Matt Musso recaps LSU's loss to Northeastern. What is the biggest takeaway from an ugly loss by the Tigers? Plus, Musso gives you his one and only silver lining from the night. 

Matt Musso recaps LSU's 3 wins over Dartmouth and Northeastern. We shine a light on a dynamite pitching weekend for the Tigers and also dive into the continued struggles at the plate. Can Jay Johnson solve offensive woes? Plus, Musso looks ahead to Monday's game against Northeastern.

LSU Baseball looks to respond after its first loss of the season as the Tigers welcome Dartmouth and Northeastern for a four-game weekend series. Matt Musso breaks down both opponents, highlighting key players to watch for the Big Green and the Huskies, and where the biggest challenges could arise. How should LSU handle the pitching matchups? What does Musso want to see from the Tigers on the moun...

LSU Baseball is halfway through its pre-conference slate, and bullpen roles are starting to take shape. Matt Musso breaks down which arms have emerged through the first nine games, which pitchers still need to find consistency, and the young arms fans should be most excited about. We also cover the latest injury updates on Cade Arrambide and Chris Stanfield and what their statuses mean for LSU’s d...

Matt Musso recaps LSU's first loss of the season. What went wrong for the Tigers in the mistake ridden outing against McNeese. Plus, what should the overall takeaway be from the first setback?

Is LSU Baseball facing a classic trap game? After wrapping up preseason tournament play, the Tigers return home for a midweek showdown with McNeese State — and history shows these first games back haven’t always been LSU’s sharpest performances. Matt Musso breaks down the recent trends, why this spot could be tricky, and what makes McNeese a team you can’t overlook. Plus, we preview the matchup, d...

Matt Musso recaps LSU's dominant weekend in Jacksonville. The Tigers played their two most complete games of the season in wins over Notre Dame and UCF. Jay Johnson's starting rotation took major strides as each pitcher went at least five innings. Plus, we look at a stellar weekend at the plate after a slow start early on Friday afternoon.

LSU Baseball heads to Jacksonville for a major early-season test against Indiana, Notre Dame and UCF. We break down how the Tigers stack up in all three games, including one key matchup to watch in each contest. A deep dive into how the pitching rotation sets up against three challenging lineups, what this step up in competition means for LSU, and the biggest factors that will decide the weekend....

Matt Musso recaps LSU's 12-1 run rule win over Nicholls. The win showcased a dominant effort from LSU's bullpen, including the stellar debut of freshman RHP Reagan Ricken. Plus, the offense kept on humming scoring double figure runs for the fourth time this season.

LSU Tigers baseball is off to a blistering start offensively through four games, but is the early power production here to stay? Matt Musso dives into the numbers and trends behind LSU’s hot start at the plate — from approach and run production to the Tigers’ early home run surge. What stands out most, and what could normalize as the season settles in? Plus, a full preview of the midweek matchup a...

Matt Musso reacts to and recaps LSU's 10-7 win over Kent State on Monday night. We discuss the fast start from Jake Brown and the Tigers' offense. Plus, what should we make of the early returns from LSU's pitching staff?

Matt Musso recaps LSU's season opening sweep on Milwaukee. What are the overall takeaways from what turned into a dominant weekend for the Tigers?

Opening Day has arrived for LSU Baseball, and Matt Musso gets you ready for the Tigers’ first series of the season against Milwaukee. We react to LSU’s announced starting rotation and break down what it signals about the pitching plan to open the year. Then, a full preview of Milwaukee — key players to know, projected weekend starters, notable transfers, and what challenges they could present. Wha...

Opening Day is almost here, and Matt Musso is locking in his projections. With just two days until first pitch, Matt breaks down his projected starting lineup for LSU Baseball — including the biggest questions fans are asking. Who gets the start at second base? How does the DH platoon shake out? And what could that rotation at those spots look like early in the season? Plus, Matt dives into the pi...