HOLDING HIS OWN: Freshman Holder making impact on MSU baseball team

STARKVILLE — Jonathan Holder had to make a lot of choices in his first semester at Mississippi State University.

Alabama walks off with win against MSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a fleeting moment, the Mississippi State University baseball thought it would leave Thomas-Sewell Stadium with its first sweep in Tuscaloosa since 2004.

Alabama’s Dugas becomes school’s all-time leader

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama center fielder Taylor Dugas set the all-time school career hits record Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Mississippi State University at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

MSU baseball beats Alabama, winning arms race

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Mississippi State University baseball team knows the Southeastern Conference schedule is an arms race.

That’s why the MSU coaches have spent the past two years stockpiling ammunition.

Holder makes right decision to focus on pitching

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jonathan Holder had to make a lot of choices in his first semester at Mississippi State University.

Some of those decisions included what classes to take, where would he eat on and off campus, and how best to enjoy his free time away from academics and athletics.

MSU baseball set for series at Alabama

STARKVILLE — John Cohen knows what some of his players will go through this weekend.

Nine members of the Mississippi State University baseball team are from the state of the Alabama. Those Bulldogs and Cohen, who is from Tuscaloosa, Ala., expect to see a lot of friends and family this weekend when MSU meets the University of Alabama for a three-game series. Game one will be at 6:35 tonight.

Bloodman expected to sign with Ray, MSU today

STARKVILLE — According to reports, Mississippi State University men’s basketball coach Rick Ray is close to signing a fourth member of his first recruiting class.

Paul Jones of 247sports.com reported Wednesday that MSU is expected to sign Olney Central (Ill.) College point guard Trivante Bloodman today during his official campus visit.

Yellow Jackets want to keep season going

STARKVILLE — Nathan Pugh and the rest of the seniors on the Starkville High School baseball team don’t like to think about what’s next for them and their coach after this season.

They know they’re all in this together.

Injury problems continue to surround MSU baseball team

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University sophomore outfielder C.T. Bradford will likely be out of the active lineup this weekend as the Bulldogs travel to the University of Alabama.

Starkville High baseball coach Carlisle gets last laught at roast

STARKVILLE — Leave it to Danny Carlisle to turn a celebratory roast into an entertaining argument where he gets the last word in.

MSU tennis earns first regional host spot

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University men’s tennis program has one goal — bring the national championship trophy back to Starkville.

Pollorena provides relief in a number of roles

STARKVILLE — Maybe Luis Pollorena should be the last to know every time he’s getting a start for the Mississippi State University baseball team.

EMCC’s Borchert signs with MSU

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University men’s basketball program added a local talent Monday its coaches hope can make an immediate impact next season.

East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball coach Mark White confirmed to The Dispatch on Monday evening forward Colin Borchert signed with new MSU coach Rick Ray.

MSU beats Ole Miss despite getting only two hits

STARKVILLE — John Cohen talks constantly to his Mississippi State University baseball team about finding ways to win games.

His squad’s 4-2 victory against the University of Mississippi in the third game of a three-game weekend set was a direct reflection of that idea. After all, it isn’t often a team gets two hits and wins.

Injury list continues to grow for MSU baseball

STARKVILLE — The injury list continues to grow for the Mississippi State University baseball team.

Three key contributors are fighting serious injuries as the Bulldogs enter the final month of the regular season.

Ole Miss, MSU tied after pair of pitching gems

STARKVILLE — The state of Mississippi’s biggest college baseball series is tied after two games to a pair of special pitching performances.

The only problem is the efforts came at different times and in different ways.

Errors cost MSU in loss to Ole Miss

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen is convinced his club gave the game away from third base.

Bulldogs add latest signee in men’s basketball

STARKVILLE — In what many people sees will be a rebuilding project for Mississippi State University men’s basketball coach Rick Ray, the one quality he values the most in his newest signee is considered uncoachable.

Starkville High begins postseason with 5-1 victory

STARKVILLE — Even after pitching a complete game on the mound, Starkville High School senior pitcher Nick Brooks’ best role was a cheerleader for the highlight worthy defensive plays made behind him.

Bulldogs searching for Rebels bullpen

STARKVILLE – The plan for the Mississippi State baseball lineup is very specific. They want to see action in the visitors bullpen early and often.