Former Bulldog Parks will coach at EMCC

STARKVILLE — It’s amazing what people will do to stay around the game they love.

Ware working hard to get in better shape

STARKVILLE — As sweat poured down the face of his face, Mississippi State center Gavin Ware said his goal was to get himself in the best shape of his life.

The Dead Zone: Changes to game, CWS park won’t happen soon for college baseball

STARKVILLE — College baseball fans shouldn’t expect drastic changes to the rules or the ball at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb.

MSU junior Norris signs with Detroit Tigers

STARKVILLE — Daryl Norris announced Friday he planned to give up his final year of eligibility with the Mississippi State University baseball team to sign a professional baseball contract with the Detroit Tigers.

MSU baseball team celebrates season with fans

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University ended the 2012-13 athletics season with thousands of smiles.

Third arrest for domestic violence costs Hughes spot on MSU football team

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University senior linebacker Chris Hughes was arrested last month on his third domestic violence charge in a two-year span.

MSU wants to learn lessons from CWS trip

OMAHA, Neb. — It’s not unusual during a game to see UCLA baseball coach John Savage taking and writing notes on a lineup card or anything he can find.

Identity lost: MSU knocks on championship door, but UCLA kicks it in

OMAHA, Neb. — Mississippi State University coaches, players, and fans have 235 days until the start of the 2014 season to stew over the disappointment of not playing their best in the College World Series.

MSU takes next step in Cohen’s plan

OMAHA, Neb. — Five years ago, John Cohen had a frank discussion with Greg Byrne, who was Mississippi State University’s Director of Athleticsat the time.

Nothing Bruin: UCLA makes most of opportunities in opener

OMAHA, Neb. — The UCLA baseball team made the most of its opportunities Monday night.

Plutko, relievers hold MSU in check

OMAHA, Neb. — UCLA pitcher Adam Plutko knew at first glance TD Ameritrade Park was made for him.

UCLA’s Berg makes history with 24th save

OMAHA, Neb. — UCLA baseball coach John Savage stated an unwritten rule Monday night after his team’s 3-1 victory against Mississippi State University in game one of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park.

MSU, UCLA will face off for first national title

OMAHA, Neb. — Asked if he felt frustrated by the fact his program is one of the few at UCLA that has never won a national championship, fifth-year baseball coach John Savage was more than honest.

Plenty of similarities, differences between MSU, UCLA

OMAHA, Neb. — The best-of-three College World Series championship series between Mississippi State University and UCLA offers plenty of social differences before the teams step on the field.

Fitts will start game one for MSU

OMAHA, Neb. — The Mississippi State University baseball team will turn to one of its least experienced pitchers tonight in game one of the best-of-three College World Series championship series.

Graveman’s strong start sets MSU on title path

OMAHA, Neb. — Kendall Graveman told the Mississippi State University coaches Friday morning he didn’t feel as physically strong as he did prior to previous starts.

Former Bulldog Masters providing divine assistance

OMAHA, Neb. — Go ahead and call it a divine intervention.

Whatever you call it, Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen was going to make sure all of the religious affiliations were in his team’s corner.

Renfroe shows big ballpark can’t hold him

OMAHA, Neb. — Mississippi State University coach John Cohen is constantly talking about Hunter Renfroe doing things on a baseball field normal athletes just can’t do.

Renfroe, Graveman play key roles in victory

OMAHA, Neb. — For the first time in school history, the Mississippi State University baseball team will play for a national championship.

MSU, UCLA feel ballpark plays to their strengths

OMAHA, Neb. — The final teams in the College World Series feel the large dimensions of TD Ameritrade Park play to their styles.