The LSU baseball team leaves tomorrow for Omaha. It’s no surprise that head coach Paul Mainieri has named Alex Lange his starting pitcher for the Tigers opening round game against Florida State on Saturday night. Lange is 9-5 with a 2.92 ERA. The All-American’s only other start in the College World Series was in 2015 and he tossed a complete game victory in an elimination-contest against Cal State Fullerton.

UL Lafayette’s ace pitcher, Gunner Leger, has announced he’s returning for his senior season. Even though the Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year was selected in the 26th round by the Miami Marlins. Cajuns outfielder Steven Sensley was selected in the 12th round by the Yankees and the As picked pitcher Wyatt Marks in the 13th round.

Louisiana Tech left fielder Raphael Gladu was taken in the 16th round by the New York Mets. In the 21st round, the Colorado Rockies drafted Nate Harris, who was the Conference USA Pitcher of the Year.

There’s just one more day left in the Saints minicamp. There’s been a lot of focus on the running backs with future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson on the roster. Fans are also getting a chance to see third-round pick Alvin Kamara from Tennessee. Coach Sean Payton says he likes what he’s seen from Kamara….
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In other Saints news…starting center Max Unger hopes to return in time for week one of the regular season after undergoing foot surgery. And wide receiver Willie Snead hopes to have a multi-year deal before the season starts.

And on Instagram, boxer Floyd Mayweather says he will fight M-M-A fighter Conor McGregor on August 26th in Las Vegas. Mayweather had retired with a record of 49-0. But both fighters could get a 100-million dollar pay day.