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Has there ever been a more optimistic feeling about Mississippi State’s baseball program than right now? OK, let’s remove the feelings before that College World Series final where it felt like the Bulldogs were destined to beat Vanderbilt for its first national championship.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Mississippi State baseball adds hitter with .400-plus BA

In the most recent college baseball season, 16 players ended the season with batting averages at or above .400 and now one of those players is coming to Starkville.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Remembering a Bulldog that left a lasting impact

The Mississippi State baseball community is in mourning today. Caleb Reed, a Mississippi State alumnus and key member of the Bulldogs’ 2012 team that went a NCAA Super Regional, passed away Wednesday after a battle with lymphoma.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Why Mississippi State should feel good going into 2025

STARKVILLE, Miss. — There wasn't much to cheer about for Mississippi State fans last year with a 2-10 record, 0-8 against SEC opponents. The vibes are a little bit different around the Bulldogs program this summer as the team prepares for its second season under coach Jeff Lebby.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State lands five-star kicker from Alabama for 2026 class

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Hayden Chambers, Fort Payne High School’s five-star kicker, committed to Mississippi State, for the 2026 recruiting class and landing the guy they wanted for special teams.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State's Ace Reese reportedly (again) to return to Starkville

If Mississippi State’s new baseball coach didn’t already know it, he definitely knows how passionate the baseball program’s fans can be. For the last few days, the rumor mill has been spinning at full speed as whispers began trickling out about other programs trying to lure Ace Reese away from Starkville.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Ranking the best running backs Mississippi State will face in 2025

A year ago, running backs facing Mississippi State’s defense had to be excited about the performance they could have. The Bulldogs weren’t very good at stopping the run.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State women's basketball adds 6-3 Nigerian forward

Mississippi State women’s basketball is trying to return to its status at the top of rankings and made an announcement Monday night that’ll certainly help with that.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State eyes Kentucky’s LLC model amid college sports shakeup

STARKVILLE, Miss. — When Mississippi State athletics director Zac Selmon first read about Kentucky’s bold leap into uncharted territory, he paused. “We’ve looked at a handful of different models but haven’t activated anything yet as far as privatization,” Selmon said.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Mississippi State Adds Power Arm Through Transfer Portal

Mississippi State baseball fans hoping for a dominant return to national relevance just got another reason to believe. One of the most electric arms in the NCAA transfer portal is headed to Dudy Noble Field.

Blake Shapen News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Mississippi State’s Blake Shapen Breaks Silence on Shoulder Injury

When Blake Shapen hit the turf in The Swamp last September, Mississippi State fans held their breath. What they didn’t know was that the injury would sideline their starting quarterback for the rest of the season, and forever change the way he prepares for the game.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 30

Bulldogs add seventh pitcher to top-ranked transfer portal class

Folks making their “way too early eight for Omaha” lists need to seriously start considering adding Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have one of the best coaches in the nation, who has built a great coaching staff, has flipped some prize high school recruits to Mississippi State and has built the nation’s best transfer portal class.

Jeff Lebby News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 29

Bulldogs' Lebby has to prove light at end of tunnel not oncoming train

STARKVILLE, Miss. — As we are starting to dive head-first into talking season, Phil Steele's annual magazine is out and Mississippi State fans aren't anxious.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 29

Jans needs improvement in two areas for Bulldogs build off last season

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State coach Chris Jans has been around the block a time or two and has learned exactly what it takes to be competitive in March.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 28

New Mississippi State coach flips another Virginia recruit

Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O’Connor has flipped another high school commitment from his old school at Virginia to his new one. Virginia-native Daniel Nienaber announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Saturday, joining Hunter Strohm as players previously committed to Virginia when O’Connor was the coach.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 28

Weekend Update: Recapping Mississippi State baseball's transfer news

The NCAA baseball transfer portal window closes at midnight on Monday and, for some people, time isn’t moving fast enough. Players must be in the portal by July 1 or they’ll stay with their current team.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 28

Bulldogs have chance to steal commitment of 4-star QB from SEC rivals

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississppi State finds itself in the last leg of a high stakes recruiting race for the services of 2027 4-star quarterback prospect Jayce Johnson.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 27

Mississippi State announces two more non-conference matchups

Mississippi State is returning to Tupelo, Miss. for the third-straight season and will look to remain undefeated in games at Cadance Bank Arena. The Bulldogs are 6-0 all-time in games at the Tupelo arena.

Jeff Lebby News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 27

Mississippi State face tough road under Jeff Lebby in pivotal season

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State knows what they're upset against and coach Jeff Lebby probably knows what he's got to do to stay here. The SEC’s new era, with Texas and Oklahoma joining the merry band, offers little margin for error and even less for hope.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 27

What Mississippi State players are likely to be picked in MLB Draft?

Most of the attention in Starkville is being paid towards the baseball program’s transfer portal class. For good reason, too. The Bulldogs, under new coach Brian O’Connor, have the top-rated transfer portal class, according to 64 Analytics.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 26

More All-American awards roll in for Mississippi State

Mississippi State third baseman Ace continues to rack up All-American honors. Earlier this week, Reese was selected to Baseball America’s All-America second team as a third baseman and, now, D1Baseball.com has selected him as a second-team All-American, too.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 26