The LSU Tigers arrive at the College World Series today looking for their first national championship since 2009. Coach Paul Mainieri has told his players it’s been a great season regardless of what happens in Omaha…
cut 5 (12) “….that way”
LSU pitcher Alex Lange will start versus Flordia State on Saturday night. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round earlier this week. But Lange is not worried about his pro career…
Cut 18 (08) “Omaha now”
Florida State has never won a national championship despite making 15 previous appearances in the C-W-S under their long time head coach Mike Martin. The Seminoles have won 12 of their 13 games.

The Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team had four players selected on the final day of the 2017 MLB Draft on Wednesday. Junior left-hander Gunner Leger was picked by the Miami Marlins, but he’s decided to return for his senior season.

LSU junior right-handers Hunter Kiel and Doug Norman were selected in the MLB draft Wednesday. Kiel by the Chicago White Sox, Norman was chosen by the Cincinnati Reds.

Former ULM baseball player Nathan Reynolds was selected by Arizona in the MLB draft.

The Diamondbacks also selected Nicholls State University pitcher Cole Stapler Wednesday.

Louisiana Tech left fielder Raphael Gladu was taken by the New York Mets, and the Colorado Rockies drafted Nate Harris.

It’s the final day of the Saints mini-camp. Starting center Max Unger is in a walking boot after undergoing surgery. Unger hopes to be ready for the regular season opener. Wide receiver Willie Snead hopes to sign a long term deal before the season starts. Defensive tackle Tony McDaniel was brought in for a tryout as the Saints are not sure about the future of Nick Fairley. McDaniel is 32 year and has played 11 seasons in the NFL.