Articles by Ben Portnoy
Mississippi State’s Jake Gautreau flamed out in professional baseball. Now, he’s advising the next era of Bulldog draft prospects.
At 29 years old, the former first-rounder retired from professional baseball without so much as a cup of coffee at the MLB level. Now, he channels his experiences into helping his players manage the torment of lofty expectations and professional aspirations.
Aliyah Matharu, Myah Taylor pace Mississippi State women’s basketball to crucial bubble win over LSU
As Aliyah Matharu went, so too did Mississippi State on Thursday.
Seven pitchers combine for two-hitter in No. 5 Mississippi State’s home-opening win over Jackson State
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s pitching staff continued to toss heat.
Mississippi State narrowly escapes Auburn for first win in over a month to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive
STARKVILLE — In a season filled with ever evolving lows, Mississippi State narrowly avoided watching its season implode in spectacular fashion Tuesday evening before a sparsely populated Humphrey Coliseum crowd, COVID-19 restrictions aside.
No. 7 Mississippi State outlasts No. 3 Texas Tech in final day of State Farm College Baseball Showdown
Before a once-in-a-generation global pandemic, before sports were brought to an abrupt halt and before normal life changed as we know it, Mississippi State and Texas Tech met for a two-game set in Biloxi on March 10 and 11.
Mississippi State hits new low in demoralizing loss at Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — There’s something eerie about seeing a season hit rock bottom in the center of an arena more befitting of an airplane hangar.
Luke Hancock, bottom of Bulldogs order deliver in No. 7 Mississippi State’s season-opening win over No. 9 Texas
For 346 days, Mississippi State waited for afternoons like Saturday.
Mississippi State baseball games against Jackson State adjusted
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is already seeing alterations to its 2021 baseball schedule.
‘This game will bring you to your knees so fast’: How a dismal summer in Maryland shaped Mississippi State’s Tanner Allen
Never supposed to be in Starkville this season, Allen returns as part of a trio of talented fourth-year juniors, alongside Rowdey Jordan and Josh Hatcher, tasked with guiding MSU to a third straight trip to the College World Series.
Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State baseball’s opening day roster
STARKVILLE — Baseball season is upon us.
Mississippi State women’s basketball game against Auburn postponed due to inclement weather
STARKVILLE — For the third time in less than a week, Mississippi State women’s basketball has lost another game on its schedule.
Mississippi State coach Chris Lemonis previews State Farm College Baseball Showdown, 2021 season at Starkville Rotary Club
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s baseball season is being delayed a touch.
Mississippi State women’s basketball game against No. 21 Tennessee postponed due to weather
No make-up date has been announced for the contest.
Monday Profile: Meet Ron Caulfield, Mississippi State baseball’s own Candyman
If Willy Wonka based his operations in North America, Ron Caufield might well be his director of Southeast distribution.
For more than two decades, Caulfield, better known around Starkville as “The Candyman,” has endeared himself to Mississippi State faithful young and old through an ear-to-ear grin and a 40-pound bag of varying confections.
Sources: Mississippi State-Ole Miss women’s basketball game postponed due to weather
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State and Ole Miss will have to wait a few more days.
How Mississippi State guard Myah Taylor reshaped her game and found her voice
STARKVILLE — Standing alone on the left wing at Bud Walton Arena, Myah Taylor squared and fired.
Mississippi State’s comeback bid falls just short against No. 18 Arkansas
The Bulldogs’ lack of consistency was evident in the team’s fourth straight setback.
Source: Mississippi State-Tennessee women’s basketball game rescheduled for Feb. 16
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball is adding another game to its ledger.
How Mississippi State is preparing to mitigate No. 18 Arkansas’ 3-point shooting
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is preparing for a 3-point barrage.
How Mississippi State’s inexperience continues to plague the Bulldogs after falling out of AP Top 25 for first time since 2013
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball made history Monday, albeit not in a way it’d hope to repeat.