MSU football team suspends two players

Two members of the Mississippi State University football won’t be in uniform any time soon, if ever again, for violating team rules.

Holder brings drama, history to closer’s role

OMAHA, Neb. — Two lines in the song that plays as Jonathan Holder leaves the bullpen and walks to the mound at Dudy Noble Field say everything Mississippi State University baseball fans feel about the sophomore closer.

Rea doesn’t regret decision to play baseball

OMAHA, Neb. — Three years ago, Wes Rea made a brave decision for a young man in the Southeast.

Today, he feels that decision has been validated.

Switch-hitter Pirtle fits Bulldogs’ identity

OMAHA, Neb. — Brett Pirtle can thank his father, Mike, for getting a scholarship offer from the Mississippi State University baseball team.

Pollorena ready for work after arm soreness

OMAHA, Neb. — The Mississippi State University baseball coaches are trying to downplay injury concerns about left-handed pitcher Luis Pollorena.

Taking the next step: MSU hopes to surpass 1985 team

OMAHA, Neb. — The last Mississippi State University baseball team to advance this far in the College World Series is watching, encouraging, and hoping the 2013 Bulldogs can keep moving forward.

Bulldogs hope to stay focused on ‘business’

OMAHA, Neb. — “It’s a business trip.”

These are the words Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen and his players used entering the College World Series last week. After two victories secured the Bulldogs a place in the winners’ bracket and three days off without having to play a game, nothing has changed.

Seeing is believing: Porter’s hit lifts MSU past Indiana

OMAHA, Neb. — It’s amazing to think what Trey Porter could do if he could see perfectly.

Girodo delivers another strong outing in relief

OMAHA, Neb. — Chad Girodo hasn’t had to question anything about his stuff this season.

Holder, Rea provide more late-inning drama

OMAHA, Neb. — Jonathan Holder and Wes Rea aren’t interested in having the 27th out of a game be a normal, boring experience.

Mississippi State, Indiana navigate numbers differently

OMAHA, Neb. — Tonight’s College World Series battle is a classic battle of old school versus new school.

More newcomers advancing to College World Series

OMAHA, Neb. — Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen knew he was the odd man of the group when he arrived at the news conference for the four coaches in the upper bracket of the College World Series.

Rea of Light — MSU avoids walk-off home run to beat Oregon State

OMAHA, Neb. — All it takes is one pitch to change a baseball game.

Lucky No. 13 — Mitchell solid again in relief in victory

OMAHA, Neb. — Ross Mitchell was 6 years old the last time the Mississippi State University baseball team won a College World Series game in 1998.

Frazier sets MSU’s single-season hits record

OMAHA, Neb. — Mississippi State University junior Adam Frazier owns a piece of history at program that has been playing baseball for 123 seasons.

Detz: ‘California cool’ — and coachable

OMAHA, Neb. — A year ago, Alex Detz knew where he was going to go to college.

Former MSU greats offer well wishes to Bulldogs

OMAHA, Neb. — Every morning Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen gets on the exercise bike and answers text messages during his workout.

Bulldogs say road to Omaha was worth it

STARKVILLE — It was all worth it.

This was the consensus from members of the Mississippi State University baseball team as they stared into television cameras and faced the most media attention they’ve received this season.

Three Bulldogs earn All-America honors

STARKVILLE — Three Mississippi State University baseball players collected All-America honors Wednesday as they prepared for a trip to the College World Series.

F-U-N key part of Cohen’s game plan

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — After 22 years of coaching college baseball, Mississippi State University coach John Cohn spells w-i-n a different way: F-U-N.