The LSU baseball team finished two wins shy of reaching the College World Series, so what are their chances of getting to Omaha next year. LSU could have a starting rotation of Cole Henry, Landon Marceaux, Jaden Hill and Eric Walker next season, plus Matt Beck and Devin Fontenot return as key relievers. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says that has the makings of a strong pitching staff…
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Moran says a key to next year’s team success is the development of Gavin Dugas and Drew Bianco, as they will likely be starting infielders next season. Both of them hit under .200 this season.

Anthony Davis trade talk is heating up. The Athletic is reporting the Pelicans disgruntled superstar is looking to end up with the Los Angeles Lakers or the New York Knicks, because it’s likely he’ll sign a long-term contract with those two organizations. And ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says the Lakers have the leverage to land A-D. Wojnarowski says a three-team deal might be needed in order for the Pelicans to get the return they are looking for when it comes to trading the all-star.

LSU pole vaulting superstar, Mondo Duplantis, announced he’s turning pro so he can focus on the 2020 Olympics where he’s expected to compete for Sweden in Japan next summer.

The Saints have reportedly signed cornerback Kayvon Webster. The former third round pick in 2013 has played for the Broncos, Rams and Texans, but injuries have prevented him from playing more than 11 games in a season.

Minicamp begins today for the Saints and all three practices are open to the public, starting at noon.