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LSU Baseball Reaches Out to Prized Tennessee Volunteers Transfer Pitcher

Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers are preparing for a critical stretch on the recruiting trail this offseason with the program looking to attack the NCAA Transfer Portal. Johnson and Co. are coming off of a 2025 National Championship victory after taking down the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the College World Series Finals. Following the […]

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LSU Baseball Reaches Out to Prized Tennessee Volunteers Transfer Pitcher

Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers are preparing for a critical stretch on the recruiting trail this offseason with the program looking to attack the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Johnson and Co. are coming off of a 2025 National Championship victory after taking down the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the College World Series Finals.

Following the win, the LSU staff immediately began hitting the recruiting scene with the program officially in reload mode.

“If you’re a pitcher out there, high school or portal, you should want to come here largely because of Nate [Yeskie]. And Jamie Tutko is our director of pitching development and analytics and has helped take this thing to a new level as well,” Johnson said after winning the title.

“We’ve got it all. We’ve got it all. I’m just really proud of that side of the ball. We had to elevate the talent in the LSU baseball program on the mound when I took over here. And we have and we’ve executed it at developing them as good as I ever would have dreamed of or imagined.”

Now, LSU has reportedly been linked to Tennessee Volunteers left-handed pitcher Dylan Loy after he entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in June.

Loy went 6-0 with a 3.22 ERA in two seasons with the Volunteers while playing an important role with the program.

The talented southpaw struck out 73 batters in 64⅓ innings in 54 appearances with six starts across his two seasons in Knoxville.

The left-handed pitcher led the Southeastern Conference with 33 appearances during his sophomore campaign in 2025.

He went 4-0 with two saves and a 3.97 ERA for the Volunteers where he struck out 36 batters and walked 11 in 34.0 innings this past season.

Now, the LSU Tigers have been linked to the Volunteers left-hander as the program begins retooling the roster ahead of the 2026 season.

Johnson and Co. have reached out to multiple available transfers. Which names are the Tigers linked to?

The Reported Portal Targets [3]:

RHP Landon Mack: Rutgers

Rutgers freshman right-handed pitcher Landon Mack entered the NCAA Transfer Portal this month after one season with the Scarlet Knights.

Mack, one of the top arms available in the free agent market, has multiple programs pursuing his services as it stands. That includes the LSU Tigers with Johnson and Co. in pursuit.

The talented right-hander rounded out his true freshman campaign with Rutgers after tossing 80.1 innings pitched where he logged 70 strikeouts to 17 walks with a 4.03 ERA.

Mack will be a player to keep tabs on as his recruitment process ramping up this week.

INF/RHP Bryce Calloway: University of New Orleans

After capturing the 2025 National Championship on Sunday, Johnson and Co. have already been linked to multiple available players in the NCAA Transfer Portal.

That includes University of New Orleans star, Bryce Calloway.

Calloway, a Top-10 available prospect in the NCAA Transfer Portal, has quickly become one of the top names to monitor this offseason with a myriad of schools in the mix.

Johnson and Co. are reportedly in contact with the elite-level prospect that can do it all on the diamond.

Calloway can play first base, third base, outfield and has taken the mound as a right-handed pitcher during his time in college.

The slugger hit .390 with 18 homers and 63 RBIs along with a 1.206 OPS this past season. Calloway also made 20 appearances on mound with a fastball up to 93 mph.

2B Jarren Advincula: Cal

Cal second baseman Jarren Advincula is viewed as one of the top players available in the NCAA Transfer Portal with the LSU Tigers in he mix, according to On3 Sports.

In 2024, Advincula led Cal with a .325 batting average and was second on the team in both runs scored with 44 and hits with 69.

Fast forward to his second season with the Golden Bears and he was second on the team in batting with a .342 average.

He led the team in steals with 13 (in 15 attempts) and hits with 81. Advincula tied for the team lead in runs scored with 48, and had six home runs and 33 RBIs.

Now, he’s in the Transfer Portal with a slew of SEC and ACC programs intensifying their pursuit.

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2025 Oklahoma State Cowboy Baseball Season Superlatives

• Oklahoma State ended the season with 30-25 record.  • The Cowboys earned a 12th consecutive NCAA Regional berth. It’s the nation’s fourth-longest current streak behind only Vanderbilt (19), Florida (17) and LSU (13).   • OSU’s NCAA Regional berth was the 50th in program history, which is tied for the third most in NCAA history.   […]

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• Oklahoma State ended the season with 30-25 record. 

• The Cowboys earned a 12th consecutive NCAA Regional berth. It’s the nation’s fourth-longest current streak behind only Vanderbilt (19), Florida (17) and LSU (13).

 

• OSU’s NCAA Regional berth was the 50th in program history, which is tied for the third most in NCAA history.

 

• OSU advanced to the NCAA Athens Regional finals. It marked the eighth time in 12 Regional appearances under Josh Holliday that the Cowboys have reached the Regional finals.

 

• OSU came in at No. 44 in the final NCAA RPI; it ranked 13th nationally in strength of schedule.

 

• Cowboy Baseball raised its total number of All-America honors to 152.

 

Harrison Bodendorf earned All-America Second Team honors from the NCBWA. He was also named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-America Third Team.

 

Harrison Bodendorf was a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and the College Baseball Foundation Pitcher of the Year.

 

• Two Cowboys were named ABCA/Rawlings All-Central Region, with Harrison Bodendorf making the first team and Colin Brueggemann selected for the second team.

 

Kollin Ritchie (OF), Nolan Schubart (OF) and Brayden Smith (2B) were named to the NCAA Athens Regional All-Tournament Team.

 

• OSU had seven players garner All-Big 12 accolades. Starting pitcher Harrison Bodendorf was named to the All-Big 12 First Team while Sean Youngerman earned spots on the All-Big 12 Second Team as both a starting pitcher and relief pitcher.

 

Colin Brueggemann, Ian Daugherty, Mario Pesca, Nolan Schubart and Brayden Smith were All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selections.

 

Harrison Bodendorf was named the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Year. He is the sixth Cowboy to claim the award.

• The Cowboys collected seven Big 12 Conference weekly awards on the season. Harrison Bodendorf tied a league record also held by four others by being named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week four times.

 
Nolan Schubart was on the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List.
 
Sean Youngerman was on the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List.
 
• OSU mashed 98 home runs, a total that ranked 22nd nationally. The Cowboys’ 1.78 homers per game led the Big 12 and was 15th in the NCAA. Three Pokes – Nolan Schubart, Colin Brueggemann and Kollin Ritchie – recorded at least 15 homers on the season.
 
• OSU ranked prominently in the Big 12 and nationally in several pitching categories, including: 
Shutouts: 5 – 2nd in Big 12, 21st nationally
Strikeout-to-Walk Ratio: 2.66 – 2nd in Big 12, 17th nationally
Strikeouts Per Nine Innings: 9.7 – 3rd in Big 12, 23rd nationally
 
Harrison Bodendorf recorded 102 strikeouts, becoming the 17th Cowboy pitcher to record 100 Ks in a season. The feat has now been accomplished 23 times in program history.  
 
• Bodendorf’s 100-strikeout milestone marked the fifth consecutive season the Cowboys have had a pitcher record at least 100 Ks, which is a program record.
 
Harrison Bodendorf won 10 games, becoming the first OSU pitcher since 2019 to record double-digit wins in a season.
 
Harrison Bodendorf tossed a 10-inning complete game in a win at Arizona. It was the longest outing by a Big 12 pitcher since 2009. Bodendorf became just the eighth conference pitcher to work 10-plus innings in a game since 2003.
 
Harrison Bodendorf ranked second in the Big 12 in opponent batting average (.204), third in ERA (3.30) and fifth in strikeouts (102).
 
Nolan Schubart ranks prominently in several offensive categories following his three seasons in a Cowboy uniform. He is fourth all time with 59 home runs, averaging a homer every 10 at-bats, is ninth with a .705 slugging percentage and ranks 10th with 199 RBIs. He also owns a career 1.169 OPS.
Brayden Smith posted a 19-game hitting streak, the longest by a Cowboy since the 2021 season and tied for the 10th longest in program history.
 
Drew Culbertson led the Big 12 and ranked 14th nationally with 12 sacrifice bunts. That total tied for the ninth most in a single season in program history.  
 
• OSU ranked led the Big 12 and ranked 15th nationally in average home attendance at 4,688 fans per game. In its 22 home dates, O’Brate Stadium counted 103,156 fans, which was 25th in the nation.
 
• The Cowboys had five players selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.
    • Nolan Schubart, OF, 3rd round, pick 101 – Cleveland Guardians
    • Sean Youngerman, RHP, 4th round, pick 131 – Philadelphia Phillies
    • Gabe Davis, RHP, 5th round, pick 137 – Chicago White Sox
    • Harrison Bodendorf, LHP, 10th round, pick 312 – Cleveland Guardians
    • Brayden Smith, 2B, 13th round, pick 394 – Baltimore Orioles
 
• OSU had three picks in the first five rounds of the MLB Draft for the third consecutive season, which marked the ninth time in program history three or more Cowboys were selected in the first five rounds.
 
• OSU had 10 players earn Academic All-Big 12 honors. Making the list were Kyle Bade, Drew Blake, Colin Brueggemann, Charlie Carter, Ian Daugherty, Landry Kyle, Donovan LaSalle, Nolan Schubart, Beau Sylvester and Ryan Ure.
 
Nolan Schubart earned CSC Academic All-America Second Team honors for the second consecutive year. He became just the second Cowboy in program history to be named an Academic All-American twice, joining Brad Beanblossom (1988-89).
 
• Five Cowboys were named to the CSC Academic All-District Team – Drew Culbertson, Ian Daugherty, Nolan Schubart, Ryan Ure and Hunter Watkins.
 
• OSU earned the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award for the sixth consecutive year. The award honors teams with a cumulative 3.00 or higher grade point average.
 



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Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The K-State baseball team was honored for its academic success by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), as the Wildcats received the Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2024-25 season.   The award, established in 2016, recognizes high school and college teams coached by ABCA members that achieve a cumulative team GPA […]

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MANHATTAN, Kan. – The K-State baseball team was honored for its academic success by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), as the Wildcats received the Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2024-25 season.
 
The award, established in 2016, recognizes high school and college teams coached by ABCA members that achieve a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the academic year. This year, 440 college programs and nearly 300 high school programs were recognized for their academic achievement.
 
The Wildcats posted a 3.24 team GPA for the 2024-25 academic year, while four student-athletes – catcher Bear Madliak, outfielder Keegan O’Connor, and pitchers Ty Ruhl and Lincoln Sheffield – earned perfect 4.0 GPAs during the spring semester.
 
K-State was one of nine Big 12 schools to earn the award, marking the program’s second time receiving the honor and the first since the 2016-17 season.
 

The American Baseball Coaches Association has a long tradition of recognizing the achievements of baseball coaches and student-athletes. The ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams are the nation’s oldest, founded in 1949, and the ABCA’s awards program also includes the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Awards, the ABCA/Diamond Regional & National Coaches of the Year and several other major awards such as the ABCA Hall of Fame and the Ethics in Coaching Award.
 
Under seventh-year head coach Pete Hughes, the Wildcats concluded the 2025 season with an overall record of 32-26, including a record-breaking 17 conference victories. K-State advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year, marking the program’s first back-to-back appearances since 2010–11.
 



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USC’s Alijah Arenas Reportedly Tears Meniscus in Blow to Upcoming Season

Nearly three months after his involvement in a frightening car accident, USC guard Alijah Arenas has reportedly suffered another setback. Arenas has torn his meniscus and is expected to be sidelined for at least six to eight months, according to a Wednesday afternoon report from veteran basketball reporter Chris Haynes. The 18-year-old son of former […]

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Nearly three months after his involvement in a frightening car accident, USC guard Alijah Arenas has reportedly suffered another setback.

Arenas has torn his meniscus and is expected to be sidelined for at least six to eight months, according to a Wednesday afternoon report from veteran basketball reporter Chris Haynes.

The 18-year-old son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is a rising freshman who chose the Trojans over a slew of other top basketball programs, including both Kansas and Kentucky. A native of Oakland who played high school basketball in Los Angeles, Arenas represented the West team in this year’s McDonald’s All-American Game.

On April 24, Arenas was placed into a medically induced coma after a Tesla Cybertruck he was driving crashed and caught fire. Two people pulled him to safety, and he did not suffer any major injuries; he was placed in a coma due to smoke he inhaled in the fire.

USC’s 2026 men’s basketball schedule has not been released, but should begin around early November.

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Eli Manning Invests in XTech Youth Sports Safety Gear

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has made a strategic move into the sports equipment sector by investing in XTech, a company specializing in protective gear for athletes. The investment, announced on July 24, 2025, positions Manning as both a financial backer and brand ambassador for XTech, which is […]

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Eli Manning Invests in XTech Youth Sports Safety Gear

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has made a strategic move into the sports equipment sector by investing in XTech, a company specializing in protective gear for athletes. The investment, announced on July 24, 2025, positions Manning as both a financial backer and brand ambassador for XTech, which is aiming to expand its footprint in the burgeoning youth sports market. This deal underscores Manning’s growing portfolio of post-retirement business ventures, blending his celebrity status with targeted investments in consumer-facing brands.

Details of the investment remain undisclosed in terms of exact figures, but sources indicate it’s part of a broader funding round for XTech, a firm known for its innovative padding and protective equipment used in football and other contact sports. Manning’s involvement comes at a time when the company is pushing to differentiate itself through technology-driven products that emphasize safety and performance, particularly for younger players.

XTech’s Market Push and Manning’s Role

According to a report from CNBC, XTech is leveraging Manning’s endorsement to penetrate the youth segment, where participation in organized sports has seen steady growth despite economic pressures. The company, founded in 2010, produces items like shoulder pads and helmets incorporating advanced materials for better impact absorption, and Manning’s star power is expected to boost visibility among parents and coaches concerned about concussion risks.

Manning, who retired from the NFL in 2020 after a 16-year career, expressed enthusiasm for XTech’s focus on innovation. “I’ve always been passionate about player safety, and XTech is at the forefront of that,” he told CNBC in an interview. This aligns with his personal brand, built on durability and leadership during his Giants tenure.

Broadening Investment Portfolio

This isn’t Manning’s first foray into business. Posts on X (formerly Twitter) from earlier in 2025 highlight his involvement in other ventures, such as joining Brand Velocity Partners in 2022 to advise on brand development, and his role in Omaha Productions, a media company co-founded with brother Peyton that recently reached an $800 million valuation following a venture capital round, as reported by Axios. These moves show Manning diversifying beyond sports commentary into equity stakes.

Additionally, a Bloomberg report from April 2025 noted Manning assembling an investment group to bid for a stake in the New York Giants, though that effort appears separate from his XTech deal. Such activities reflect a trend among retired athletes turning to private equity and startups to maintain influence and generate returns.

Youth Sports Boom and Competitive Edge

The youth sports market, valued at around $19 billion in the U.S. alone, is projected to grow amid increasing parental investment in children’s activities, per data from industry analyses. XTech aims to capture a slice by emphasizing customizable, high-tech gear that meets evolving safety standards from organizations like the NFL and NCAA.

Competitors like Riddell and Schutt dominate the space, but XTech’s niche in premium, performance-oriented products could gain traction with Manning’s backing. As noted in NBC New York coverage echoing the CNBC story, this investment mirrors strategies by athletes like Serena Williams and Kevin Durant, who have funneled capital into wellness and tech brands.

Strategic Implications for XTech

For XTech, Manning’s participation extends beyond capital; his network could open doors to endorsements from current NFL players and partnerships with leagues. Industry insiders suggest this could accelerate XTech’s expansion into international markets, where youth football is gaining popularity in Europe and Asia.

However, challenges remain, including supply chain issues and regulatory hurdles on equipment standards. Still, Manning’s track record—evident in the success of BBQGuys, another Brand Velocity-backed venture he supported—bodes well for XTech’s trajectory.

Long-Term Outlook and Athlete Investments

Looking ahead, this deal highlights the evolving role of celebrity athletes in consumer goods. A report from The Athletic on July 23, 2025, drew parallels between Manning’s career and emerging talents, underscoring his enduring appeal. If XTech scales successfully, it could yield significant returns for Manning while advancing sports safety.

Ultimately, as posts on X from outlets like Front Office Sports illustrate, Manning’s business acumen is reshaping how retired stars engage with industry, potentially inspiring more such partnerships in the years to come. With the sports equipment sector poised for innovation, this investment marks a calculated step in Manning’s post-NFL chapter.

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NIL promises made to recruits, now coaches wait for key decision to learn whether they can keep them – WFTV

LAS VEGAS — (AP) — Next week, college football coaches can put the recruiting promises they have made to high school seniors on paper. Then the question becomes whether they can keep them. Uncertainty over a key element of the $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement that is reshaping college sports has placed recruiters on a […]

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LAS VEGAS — (AP) — Next week, college football coaches can put the recruiting promises they have made to high school seniors on paper.

Then the question becomes whether they can keep them.

Uncertainty over a key element of the $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement that is reshaping college sports has placed recruiters on a tightrope.

They need clarity about whether the third-party collectives that were closely affiliated with their schools and that ruled name, image, likeness payments over the first four years of the NIL era can be used to exceed the $20.5 million annual cap on what each school can now pay players directly. Or, whether those collectives will simply become a cog in the new system.

Only until that issue is resolved will many coaches know if the offers they’ve made, and that can become official on Aug. 1, will conform to the new rules governing college sports.

“You don’t want to put agreements on the table about things that we might have to claw back,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day explained at this week’s Big Ten media days. “Because that’s not a great look.”

No coach, of course, is going to fess up to making an offer he can’t back up.

“All we can do is be open and honest about what we do know, and be great communicators from that standpoint,” Oregon’s Dan Lanning said.

Aug. 1 is key because it marks the day football programs can start sending written offers for scholarships to high school prospects starting their senior year.

This process essentially replaces what used to be the signing of a national letter of intent. It symbolizes the changes taking hold in a new era in which players aren’t just signing for a scholarship, but for a paycheck, too.

Paying them is not a straightforward business. Among the gray areas comes from guidance issued earlier this month by the newly formed College Sports Commission in charge of enforcing rules involved with paying players, both through the $20.5 million revenue share with schools and through third-party collectives.

The CSC is in charge of clearing all third-party deals worth $600 or more.

It created uncertainty earlier this month when it announced, in essence, that the collectives did not have a “valid business purpose.” if their only reason to exist was ultimately to pay players. Lawyers for the players barked back and said that is what a collective was always met to be, and if it sells a product for a profit, it qualifies as legit.

The parties are working on a compromise, but if they don’t reach one they will take this in front of a judge to decide.

With Aug. 1 coming up fast, oaches are eager to lock in commitments they’ve spent months, sometimes years, locking down from high school recruits.

“Recruiting never shuts off, so we do need clarity as soon as we can,” Buckeyes athletic director Ross Bjork said. “The sooner we can have clarity, the better. I think the term ‘collective’ has obviously taken on a life of its own. But it’s really not what it’s called, it’s what they do.”

In anticipating the future, some schools have disbanded their collectives while others, such as Ohio State, have brought them in-house. It is all a bit of a gamble. If the agreement that comes out of these negotiations doesn’t restrict collectives, they could be viewed as an easy way to get around the salary cap. Either way, schools eyeing ways for players to earn money outside the cap amid reports that big programs have football rosters worth more than $30 million in terms of overall player payments.

“It’s a lot to catch up, and there’s a lot for coaches and administrators to deal with,” Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said, noting the terms only went into play on July 1. “But I don’t think it’s unusual when you have something this different that there’s going to be some bumps in the road to get to the right place. I think everybody is committed to get there.”

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, whose program tapped into the transfer portal and NIL to make the most remarkable turnaround in college football last season, acknowledged “the landscape is still changing, changing as we speak today.”

“You’ve got to be light on your feet and nimble,” he said. “At some point, hopefully down the road, this thing will settle down and we’ll have clear rules and regulations on how we operate.”

At stake at Oregon is what is widely regarded as a top-10 recruiting class for a team that finished first in the Big Ten and made the College Football Playoff last year along with three other teams from the league.

“It’s an interpretation that has to be figured out, and anytime there’s a new rule, it’s how does that rule adjust, how does it adapt, how does it change what we have to do here,” Lanning said. “But one thing we’ve been able to do here is — what we say we’ll do, we do.”

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