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NCAA regional host sites announced

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

Moments ago, the NCAA D1 baseball committee announced the sixteen host sites for this coming weekend's regional sites. As expected, the Southeastern Conference was well represented. Eight four-team NCAA regionals will be played on SEC campuses. Another near half dozen league teams are expected to receive at-large bids when the full tournament field is announced Monday morning. Here are the sixteen host sites in no particular order:1. Georgia2. Auburn3. Texas4. LSU5. North Carolina6. Clemson7.
The Friday Bones sponsored by The Lodge

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

It appears that Mississippi State will bring in a dozen or so visitors for the first big visit weekend of the 2026 recruiting cycle. So far, all of the scheduled visitors are from the high school ranks. After going portal heavy in the first two classes under Coach Jeff Lebby, the hope is that the recruiting efforts in the years ahead will have a little more balance. Yes, the portal is here to stay and portal prospects have to be pursued every year, but the prep pipeline cannot be ignored.
The Thursday Bones sponsored by The Lodge

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

As the college baseball season begins to wind down, the football recruiting activity is about to heat up. With unlimited official visits afforded to both senior prospects and schools alike, there will be a lot of recruiting chatter in the weeks ahead. The guest lists will change weekly as some prospects make decisions and schools fill their needs. What is expected today may not be tomorrow. It will be a fluid stretch. The Mississippi State roster makeover is nearly complete.
Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

(Photo: HailState.com) HOOVER, AL - Mississippi State (34-20, 15-15 SEC) and Texas A&M (28-25, 11-19) will meet this morning at 9:30 AM CT. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday night, but was postponed due to expected inclement weather that never came. The change in schedule impacts every other game today and now has the winner playing Auburn on Thursday at 11 AM CT. Mississippi State has announced that they will send freshman RHP Ryan McPherson (4-0, 3.03 ERA) to the mound.
Mississippi State vs. Missouri Game One

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

(Photo: hailstate.com) COLUMBIA, Missouri - Mississippi State (31-20, 12-15 SEC) will open the weekend series with Missouri (16-35, 3-24 SEC) this evening. First pitch is set for 6 PM CT. The game can be streamed on the ESPN App and heard on the Bulldog Baseball radio network. Mississippi State will send regular game one starter LHP Pico Kohn (5-3, 4.38 ERA). Kohn will be making his fourteenth start of the season. He has worked 72.0 innings allowing 35 earned runs on 61 hits.
The Tuesday Bones sponsored by The Lodge

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

Mississippi State will soon be hosting some official visitors from the high school ranks. Business is about to pick up. VIPIt appears Mississippi State is done with spring portal recruiting unless something pops up late. The Bulldogs chased a few cornerback prospects during recent weeks, but could not land one that fit their needs. A difference maker was not found, so rather than reach, it looks like State will run with what they have and what they added back closer to the turn of the year.
The Thursday Bones sponsored by The Lodge

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

Mississippi State picked up some early commitments, but have seen things slow down a bit for 2026 verbals. Yes, State picked up one last week, but more are on the way. VIPMississippi State holds eight verbal commitments towards the 2026 signing class. Coaches are on the road again as the spring evaluation period is in full swing. Off campus recruiting resumed back on tax day and will run through May 24th. New offers are being extended and official invites are being handed out.
What's next for Mississippi State?

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

Mississippi State kept the good times rolling with a pair of football commitments earlier today. What should fans expect moving forward? Mississippi State picked up a pair of commitments on Thursday. 2025 transfer portal defensive lineman Colin Coates, formerly of Charlotte, got the day rolling. Not long after the Bulldogs picked up their quarterback commitment for the 2026 class in Cass High School (GA) signal caller Brodie McWhorter.
Mississippi State vs. Memphis

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

STARKVILLE - Mississippi State (25-18) will take on Memphis (16-27) this evening at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. It will be the next to last midweek game of the season for the Diamond Dawgs. It is also the second game of a two-game home and home series between the Bulldogs and Tigers. State won the match-up in Memphis by the score of 5-3. Mississippi State will send RHP Noah Sullivan (0-0, 2.35 ERA) to the mound. Sullivan has made six starts on the season working 15.1 innings.
The Tuesday Bones sponsored by The Lodge

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Steve Robertson

Mississippi State is still working through some portal options as a 2026 quarterback prepares to announce his decision later this week. VIP Mississippi State picked up a pair of portal commitments on Monday. The final pieces are nearly in place to dress out the fall roster. State is still on the hunt for a couple more players including another big body on the offensive line. To say that the look and size of that group has changed would be to understate the obvious.