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Inside LSU’s Gavin Guidry’s difficult road back from injury — and his new mindset Here’s the story behind Gavin Guidry’s back injury, and why the LSU pitcher has returned to the mound with a fresh mindset.

Gavin Guidry couldn’t sleep. He lost his appetite. He even wondered if he’d ever return to the field.

But now #LSU’s star reliever is back from a mysterious back injury that cost him all of 2025.

On Guidry’s return to the field and new mindset: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/g...

Trent Caraway showed why he’s a critical part of LSU’s lineup in win over Nicholls State LSU baseball took down Nicholls State on Wednesday thanks to Trent Caraway’s grand slam.

GAMER: Trent Caraway was always going to be an important piece for #LSU this season.

And on Wednesday afternoon against Nicholls, it only took him one swing to show why.

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Should LSU be concerned about its starting rotation? 5 takeaways from Kent State, Milwaukee wins Here are five takeaways from LSU baseball’s four games against Milwaukee and Kent State.

My first batch of #LSU baseball takeaways after a 4-0 start, including…

- Rotation struggles
- Cade Arrambide
- Freshman contributors
- And more!

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What Jake Brown’s power surge means for LSU baseball’s attack after win over Kent State LSU baseball took down undefeated Kent State at Alex Box Stadium on Monday thanks to two home runs from Jake Brown.

GAMER: Jake Brown hit a home run. And then he hit another one, and another one.

By the time the 3rd inning came on Monday, Brown was a swing away from a 4th HR in 5 ABs. That blast happened 3 pitches later.

On what Brown's power surge means for #LSU: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...

LSU baseball makes drastic lineup changes in Sunday’s blowout win over Milwaukee LSU baseball demolished Milwaukee in the final game of its three game series with the Panthers on Sunday at Alex Box Stadium.

GAMER: The most notable aspect of Sunday's #LSU win was the lineup.

Brayden Simpson in LF. Caraway at 2B. Pearson at 3B. No Stanfield.

Stanfield had a small ailment, but the changes showed a flexibility with the position group that didn't seem possible.

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Final from the Box as LSU defeated Milwaukee 5-3. Check @theadvocatebr @kokiriley.bsky.social for all #LSU updates. 📸 gallery @theadvocatebr.bsky.social link 👇 #PHOTOS #photooftheday #nikonphotography #NCAABaseball

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How Cooper Moore utilized a dominant changeup to lead LSU baseball past Milwaukee LSU baseball right-handed pitcher Cooper Moore dominated Milwaukee in his first start for the Tigers on Saturday.

GAMER: The changeup is a beautiful pitch, and no pitcher on LSU threw it better last year than Zac Cowan.

Cowan is obviously back in 2026, but now he won't be alone in the dominant changeup department. #LSU fans, meet Kansas transfer Cooper Moore.

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The Advocate sports cover featuring an illustration of LSU's Milaysia Fulwiley

In Saturday's sports, from @reeddarcey.bsky.social: Fulwiley focal point of LSU-South Carolina rivalry game that has nation’s attention www.nola.com/sports/lsu/w...

From @kokiriley.bsky.social: LSU baseball rallies to defeat Milwaukee on opening day, keep streaks alive www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...

LSU baseball leans on bullpen, transfer bat off the bench in comeback opening day win LSU baseball earned a big comeback victory over Milwaukee at Alex Box Stadium on Friday.

A streak was in jeopardy. Heading into Friday, Jay Johnson had never lost on opening day as a head coach.

#LSU trailed 5-2 in the 6th inning. The offense had done nothing on its last two trips up.

But then Seth Dardar walked up to the plate...

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LSU’s Jay Johnson studied old sports dynasties, and now he knows how to build his own LSU baseball is trying to build a dynasty under coach Jay Johnson. Here’s how the Tigers coach will try to maintain their success.

Ahead of first pitch, read on what to expect this szn ⤵️

From @kokiriley.bsky.social: Jay Johnson studied old sports dynasties, now he knows how to build his own

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LSU’s Jay Johnson studied old sports dynasties, and now he knows how to build his own LSU baseball is trying to build a dynasty under coach Jay Johnson. Here’s how the Tigers coach will try to maintain their success.

Jay Johnson will never say it, but #LSU is on the door step of a dynasty.

Winning a third title in four seasons would qualify. However, the new challenges the Tigers face are unique to what they’ve seen.

Johnson knows this. He did research to prepare.

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Jay Johnson announces LSU baseball’s starting rotation for opening weekend against Milwaukee LSU baseball has set its starting pitchers for this weekend’s opening series against Milwaukee.

Jay Johnson revealed his starting rotation for opening weekend. Included is some extra context behind why each starter was chosen for their role. #LSU

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Final projections for LSU baseball’s starting lineup, weekend rotation Projecting LSU baseball’s starting lineup and rotation for one final time heading into the 2026 season.

Who will start on the mound? And what will the lineup look like?

Made my final predictions for starters, the lineup and more on the eve of opening day. #LSU

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Five keys for LSU baseball to return to Omaha and repeat as national champions Here are five keys for the Tigers to win a third championship in four years.

What does #LSU need to do to get back to Omaha this summer?

Wrote about 5 keys for the Tigers as we inch closer to opening day.

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SEC baseball preview: Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee and others ready to challenge LSU Here’s a preview of all 16 SEC teams heading into the spring.

What’s the SEC shaping up to be this year?

Wrote about every team in the conference heading into this baseball season and three players to watch at the plate and on the mound. #LSU

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YouTube video by LSU Tigers on NOLA.com LSU baseball preview: Reigning national champs ready to run it back

The sun is out, the grass is green and the boys are ready to play some ball.

Baseball season is officially back in Baton Rouge, and Scott Rabalais, Zach Ewing and I have you covered with our 2026 LSU season preview podcast.

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As LSU baseball tries to repeat as national champions, its roster bears few similarities to last title defense LSU baseball will look to defend its 2025 national championship with a roster that’s build much differently than the last time Jay Johnson tried to defend a title.

Baseball season. It is here.

To kick things off, heading into this Friday's season opener for #LSU, I wrote about this roster in comparison to 2024, the last time the Tigers tried to defend a national title.

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Why Cade Arrambide is ready to take the next step as LSU baseball’s starting catcher LSU baseball catcher Cade Arrambide is ready to take the next step as the Tigers’ new starting catcher.

Cade Arrambide caught a bunch of Anthony Eyanson’s games last season.

And it happened for a reason. He was easy to catch, which helped Arrambide focus on his mechanics.

More on #LSU’s new starter behind the plate:

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LSU baseball scrimmages: Cooper Williams may have already earned himself a rotation spot LSU sophomore left-hander Cooper Williams has dominated his teammates during the team scrimmages this preseason.

NEW: Some new takeaways from another week of #LSU baseball scrimmages, including…

- Cooper Williams ascending to a rotation spot (at least potentially)
- An opening day lineup sneak peak
- A freshman on the rise

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For new LSU third baseman Trent Caraway, adjustments at the plate are already paying off LSU baseball third baseman Trent Caraway has taken steps forward at the plate since transferring in from Oregon State this offseason.

NEW: #LSU 3B Trent Caraway had trouble getting to his power consistently and unlocking his offensive potential at Oregon State.

But thanks to a few adjustments initiated by LSU’s staff, Caraway is already seeing improvements with his swing.

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YouTube video by LSU Tigers on NOLA.com Breaking down Lane Kiffin's first LSU football roster

New podcast!

@wilsonalexander.bsky.social, Zach Ewing and I broke down #LSU’s first roster, including a look at potential strengths, weaknesses and position battles.

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LSU baseball scrimmages: Marcos Paz, Mavrick Rizy and Cooper Moore shine in first week LSU baseball’s first week of preseason scrimmages included standout performances from Mavrick Rizy, Cooper Moore and Marcos Paz.

The first week of preseason scrimmages are in the books for #LSU.

I broke down a few key takeaways from the first three practice games here: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...

The return of LSU baseball’s starting outfield gives the Tigers a leg up it didn’t have in 2024 LSU baseball is bringing back the same starting outfield from its national championship team. Here’s what that means for the Tigers in 2026.

#LSU brought back its starting outfield from last year’s national championship team.

It’s the kind of leg up the Tigers didn’t have in 2024, the last time they tried to defend a title.

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Gameday sports preview cover featuring an illustration of Garrett Nussmeier. Headline reads: SIDEWAYS SEASON

In Saturday's Gameday, from @kokiriley.bsky.social: Nussmeier had Heisman Trophy and CFP aspirations entering his
fifth season as an LSU quarterback. Now he’s fighting just to stay on the field ⤵️
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Gameday cover featuring an illustration of interim LSU coach Frank Wilson standing on a gold snare drum. Headline reads: DIFFERENT DRUMBREAT

In Saturday's Gameday, from @kokiriley.bsky.social: Frank Wilson is putting his own spin on the LSU football coaching job

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LSU football coaching hot board: Potential candidates to replace Brian Kelly in Baton Rouge Who will LSU hire to replace Brian Kelly? Here's a list of 15 potential candidates. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by The Baton Rouge Clinic.

From Spencer Urquhart: All the losses and meltdowns that led to Brian Kelly's firing: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/3...

From @kokiriley.bsky.social: LSU football coaching hot board: Potential candidates to replace Brian Kelly in Baton Rouge
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