Analysts: MSU needs four more SEC wins to get regional shot

STARKVILLE — The national college baseball analysts seem to agree about Mississippi State University’s situation.

The consensus is the Bulldogs need four more Southeastern Conference victories to earn the right to play host to a NCAA Regional for the first time in a decade.

MSU hopes Slauter will be able to go

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen admits “an ideal situation” would be for senior catcher Mitch Slauter to play.

The problem is making sure Slauter can physically handle the workload.

MSU men’s golf team will play at NCAA Regional in Baton Rouge

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University men’s golf team had a plan and is prepared for its first NCAA Regional appearance in three years.

Cohen, Bulldogs work with at-risk youth

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen and his wife, Nelle, are proud of their daughters Jordan Baker and Avery Lawson.

However, the Bulldogs’ fifth-year coach joked Monday that it was refreshing to speak to kids who were always willing or able to listen.

MSU baseball completes weekend sweep of Alabama

STARKVILLE — The experienced players on the Mississippi State University baseball team just have that confident look right now.

MSU overcomes illness, injuries to sweep Alabama

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen has refused to let a rash of injuries to key players in the past two seasons be a distraction.

On Saturday, No. 22 MSU showed it is capable of setting aside sickness and injuries to earn a doubleheader sweep of the University of Alabama at Dudy Noble Field.

Former Penn State QB Bench confirms interest in MSU

STARKVILLE — Former Penn State University quarterback Steven Bench said there’s “mutual interest” in the possibility he will transfer to Mississippi State University.

Louisiana ties will converge this weekend in Starkville

STARKVILLE — They don’t talk much about it, meet every year at reunions, or give donations to the organization.

However, Mitch Gaspard and John Cohen are part of a what they refer to as “a unique coaching fraternity down in Louisiana.”

MSU’s Renfroe on Golden Spikes list

STARKVILLE — The state of Mississippi showed its depth of college baseball talent Thursday.

Mississippi State University junior outfielder Hunter Renfroe, the University of Mississippi’s junior catcher Stuart Turner and junior pitcher Bobby Wahl, and the University of Southern Mississippi’s senior pitcher Andrew Pierce were named to the 60-player midseason watch list for the 2013 Golden Spikes Award, USA Baseball announced.

Loss marks end for Vols, Henry

STARKVILLE — Starkville Academy baseball coach Neal Henry summed up his emotions Thursday afternoon as he watched Washington School celebrate a playoff series victory on his home field.

MSU men’s basketball team will play in Las Vegas

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University men’s basketball program will return to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for the second time in three years.

NCAA bans Twitter hashtags on football fields

STARKVILLE — The Twitter hashtag will need to be taken out of the end zone at Davis Wade Stadium.

The NCAA Football Rules Committee sent a memo last month to the athletic departments of member schools informing them of the ban on Twitter hashtags on football fields.

BULLDOGS TO SERVE AT HOME: MSU earns No. 10 national seed, will host NCAA tennis regional

STARKVILLE — The feeling never gets old for Mississippi State University men’s tennis coach Per Nilsson.

Mitchell becomes stabilizing force in MSU bullpen

STARKVILLE — Ask Ross Mitchell about his immediate performance on the mound and the sophomore just shrugs his shoulders.

MSU baseball will try to regroup after sweep

STARKVILLE — The five-hour bus ride home Sunday from Nashville, Tenn., seemed a lot longer to the Mississippi State University baseball team.

Losing a three-game Southeastern Conference weekend series will do that to a team.

Boyd will play in 3-4 scheme with Packers

STARKVILLE — Josh Boyd may be able to thank former teammate Fletcher Cox for being selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.

MSU women’s golf team earns spot in NCAA Regional

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University women’s golf coach Ginger Brown-Lemm believed this moment would happen for her program.

Pirtle’s production powers No. 16 MSU

STARKVILLE — At 5-foot-8, 176 pounds, Brett Pirtle doesn’t look like a typical Division I cleanup hitter.

That’s fine because Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen doesn’t care or know what a typical college baseball lineup looks like anymore.

Earlier the better for Slay, Banks in NFL draft

STARKVILLE — Darius Slay may not know when he’ll be taken in the 2013 NFL draft, but he always will be able to tell people where he was when his named was called.

Bullpen saves Bulldogs in rout over Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tuesday night’s evening matinee at AutoZone Park was another to a mid-week sequel for No. 16 Mississippi State University baseball team.