The Diamond Dawgs have received six preseason rankings and more leading up to Opening Day.
NOTEBOOK: What They’re Saying About MSU Baseball Before Opening Day
February 15, 2018 | Baseball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – With the 128th season of Mississippi State baseball beginning Friday at 4 p.m. CT against No. 21 Southern Miss at Pete Taylor Park, several media outlets are talking about the 2018 Diamond Dawgs. Click the links below to get caught up on head coach Andy Cannizaro's ballclub before first pitch on Opening Day.
Diamond Dawgs in the News
Diamond Dawgs in the News
- All eyes will be on this Mississippi State ace Friday at Southern Miss writes Patrick Magee of the Sun Herald.
- Konnor Pilkington develops into a top draft prospect, says Dan Zielinski.
- Ethan Small expected to do big things for baseball Bulldogs, writes Joel Coleman of the Starkville Daily News.
- Billingsley hopes to earn spot in rotation, writes Brett Hudson of The Commercial Dispatch.
- "The Dude abides": Cowbell Yell crowd gets look at Bulldog Baseball's renovated home stadium, writes Brett Hudson.
- Andy Cannizaro makes D1 Baseball's list of "most interesting coaches to watch for 2018"
- Mississippi State baseball hosts 2018 Cowbell Yell at Dudy Noble Field, from WCBI.
- D1 Baseball gives MSU highest preseason ranking at No. 12.
- Andy Cannizaro wants his team to have the mantra "Road Warriors" according to Will Sammon of the Clarion Ledger.
- State ranked No. 23 by Baseball America in latest preseason poll.
- Elijah MacNamee could see time at first base this season, writes Joel Coleman in the Starkville Daily News.
- Healthier arms means deeper bullpen for MSU baseball team, writes Joel Coleman in the Starkville Daily News.
- Alexander to start at shortstop, writes Logan Lowery of the Daily Journal, in the MSU Notebook.
- USA Today ranks Diamond Dawgs No.15 in preseason poll.
- Bulldogs breaking in new backstop, writes Logan Lowery.
- Cannizaro looks to give freshmen players opportunity, writes Brett Hudson.
- MSU Baseball veterans have some unfinished business, writes Joel Coleman of the Starkville Daily News.
- Healthy arms bolster Bulldogs' pitching staff, writes Logan Lowery of the Daily Journal:
- Brett Hudson, of the Columbus Dispatch, writes that Konnor Pilkington has been working on a new pitch, a changeup.
- Mangum, Pilkington placed on USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List.
- Jake Mangum named Fastest Runner and Best Baserunner in the league by Baseball America.
- Diamond Dawgs ranked No. 13 in collegiate baseball preseason poll.
- Cannizaro is excited about his team this spring, writes Logan Lowery for the Daily Journal.
- Pitcher Price to miss season for Bulldogs, writes Joel Coleman in the Starkville Daily News.
- Cannizaro, MSU looking to win ultimate prize, writes Brett Hudson in the Commercial Dispatch.
- D1 baseball projects the Diamond Dawgs to finish 4th in the SEC West.
- Bulldogs have options for starting pitchers, writes Joel Coleman in the Starkville Daily News.
- College Sports Madness expects an exciting brand of baseball from the Diamond Dawgs in 2018.
- Mangum, Pilkington receive additional preseason All-American recognition from D1 Baseball.
- Joel Coleman, of the Starkville Daily News, writes about Dustin Skelton and Marshall Gilbert splitting catching duties.
- State checks in at No.17 in NCBWA preseason poll.
- Preseason All-American Honors continue to collect for Pilkington, Mangum from NCBWA.
- Diamond Dawgs to make nine national television appearances in 2018.
- Konnor Pilkington receives fourth preseason All-American honor from Baseball America.
- Mangum, Pilkington named Perfect Game Preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game.
- Pilkington, Price named preseason All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball.
- State checks in at No.25 in Perfect Game preseason poll.
- Pilkington, Mangum named Top 20 SEC draft prospects by Baseball America.
- College Sports Madness pegs Mangum and Pilkington as Preseason All-Americans.
- Logan Lowery, of the Daily Journal, speaks with Denver McQuary at MSU fan day.
- Fans meet 2018 Diamond Dawgs as Opening Day approaches.
- Coach Cannizaro doesn't hide behind coach speak, he tells the Out of Bounds show that he thinks his team can be one of best in the nation this year.
- Logan Lowery, of the Daily Journal, speaks with Luke Alexander.
- Cannizaro & Co. preview 2018 season at media day.
- MSU baseball holds media day.
- SEC coaches place Mangum on first team, pick Diamond Dawgs to finish 5th in the SEC West.
- Area Bulldogs confident in 2018, video and story from Robby Donoho.
- Cannizaro, Pilkington preview start of team practice.
- Joel Coleman previewed this year's squad prior to the team's first practice.
- Brandon Woodruff, ranked No. 96 on MLB's Top 100 Prospects list, is an in-house option for a spot at the back end of the Brewers' starting rotation.
- Dakota Hudson invited to Cardinals big league camp.
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