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Mississippi State has played 135 college baseball seasons and has won 2,853 games. That’s the 12th most wins in the history of college baseball. But the Bulldogs have just one national championship in their history.

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Apparently Mississippi State players dealing okay with coaching change

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Maybe it was relief. Or maybe it was just one of those mysterious things that fall under the "that's baseball" answers in the postgame.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Former Mississippi State basketball standout signs with NFL team

There is a growing trend of college basketball players getting signed to play in the NFL. One of the latest is Mississippi State's Jimmy Bell Jr. The 6-foot-10, 330-pounder went hardwood to the gridiron, signing a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers as an offensive tackle.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Mississippi State fires baseball coach Chris Lemonis

One month away from the start of the NCAA tournament and Misssissippi State will be searching for a new baseball head coach. Chris Lemonis, who led the Bulldogs to their first and only national championship in 2021, has been fired, the university announced.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 28

Bulldogs could have problem keeping Taylor off field in 2025

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State true freshman quarterback KaMario Taylor has quite the future ahead of him while impressing coaches, fans this spring.

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

Mississippi State fires Chris Lemonis after seven years, title

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Seeing Mississippi State decided to part ways with Chris Lemonis after this season wasn't too surprising. Seeing it happen Monday with the news from athletics director Zac Selmon with games left to be played was somewhat interesting.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / The Spun / April 28

Major College Baseball Coach Fired On Monday Afternoon

An SEC baseball program has made a coaching change Monday afternoon. Mississippi State has fired head coach Chris Lemonis after six-plus seasons, the school announced today.

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

Bulldogs on the bubble, but path to NCAA Tournament remains intact

That was an OK weekend from Mississippi State. The Bulldogs picked up a win in Saturday’s game against No. 10 Auburn, but lost the series to the Tigers and, frankly, it could’ve been a series win if the Bulldogs held onto a lead late in Friday’s game.

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

Mississippi State can't hold off Auburn to drop another series

AUBURN, Ala. — Mississippi State took the bats with them on a road trip to face No. 11 Auburn with a chance of getting some momentum at the end of the season.

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

Mississippi State builds big lead, holds it to beat Auburn

Usually comebacks are surprising, unexpected events, but not against Mississippi State. It’s basically expected an opposing team will go on a scoring run.

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

A no good, very bad night for Mississippi State baseball

Mississippi State and Auburn’s series-opening game Friday night was supposed to start at 6 p.m. But the first pitch wasn’t thrown until after 9 p.m. So, Bulldog fans can be forgiven for not staying up until nearly midnight to watch their Bulldogs fall 6-5 to No.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 25

Disruptive in-state pass rusher impressed by Bulldogs culture

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi State left a strong impression on several recruiting targets after the Maroon and White Spring Game last weekend. Tupelo athlete Kaiden Buchanan was one of the Bulldogs' top prospects blown away by the whole visit from the in-game experience, campus, all around environment and culture of the program.

College Basketball News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 25

Ex-Hoya one of the Bulldogs' best transfer portal additions

Mississippi State has reportedly received one of its best commitments during this portal window in the same week the Bulldogs lost another talented commitment.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 25

Green remains happy with visit, commitment to Bulldogs

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi State 4-star offensive line commit Jakobe Green took in a trip for the Bulldogs spring game over the weekend. The 6-foot-4, 335 pound interior lineman known also known as 'Big Show' made his pledge known to coach Jeff Lebby's program Feb.

NFL News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 25

Pitching Breakdown: Mississippi State, Auburn Announce Starting Pitchers

Mississippi State has held a multi-run in each of its last three losses (two to Florida and one to Ole Miss) and if the Bulldogs hope to keep playing in late May, that trend can’t continue.

What will it take for Mississippi State to Make NCAA Tournament?

Mississippi State is finding itself on the wrong side of most NCAA Baseball Tournament projections. Both D1Baseball and Baseball America have the Bulldogs as one of their first four teams to be outside the field of 64.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 24

SMU's visit to Starkville next season is a lot more interesting now

Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Chris Jans still has work to do to fill out his roster for next season, especially after having less transfer portal commitment than expected.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 24

Bulldogs very quietly lose redshirt freshman in transfer portal

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Apparently Mississippi State redshirt freshman Eric Paymon put his name into the transfer portal, but it may have taken Chris Jans a little time to find out.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 23

Bulldogs lose another player at key position to portal

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Another Mississippi State player is gone on Jeff Lebby's roster.. True freshman linebacker Josaiah Knight entered the transfer portal Tuesday, according to a post on X. “First, I would like thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to play college football, Knight said in his X post.

Lemonis confident in Mississippi State team, but much left with fans?

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State had the Governor's Cup ready to head back to town against Ole Miss on Tuesday night. Then they dropped it with yet another late collapse that is getting to be a pattern too familiar to a lot of fans.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / April 23

Mississippi State loses transfer portal commitment to SMU

Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Chris Jans has one less commitment from the NCAA transfer portal than expected. Former Michigan and Alabama Sam Walters has reportedly signed with SMU out of the transfer portal, instead of Mississippi State.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Banana Ball World Tour nearly sold out at Mississippi State

The 2025 Banana Ball World Tour is making its way to Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. As one of 39 stops for the Savannah Bananas, "The Greatest Show in Sports" is expected to bring an outstanding crowd to MSU's campus.