LSU College World Series Preview
On the eve of the 2017 College World Series, there's a fine line between work and play. The distractions of trying to soak in the experience are greater than ever before and yet so is LSU's desire to win. The…
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Ocean Springs’ Garrett Crochet weighs pro career vs. college
Life comes at you fast would be a good way to describe the last couple weeks for former Ocean Springs pitcher Garrett Crochet. Even as a senior, he mainly flew under the radar when it came to college recruiting and…
USM’s Dylan Burdeaux picked by Detroit Tigers
After Taylor Braley and Kirk McCarty were selected on the second day of the MLB Draft, all the focus shifted to which team would pick Southern Miss first baseman Dylan Burdeaux. As it turns out, his name was called much…
Ocean Springs’ Garrett Crochet picked up by Milwaukee Brewers
Having options is a good problem to have for outgoing high school baseball seniors, especially when one of the things on the table is a contract with a major league organization. That’s the position former Ocean Springs pitcher Garrett Crochet…
Shuckers vs. Jumbo Shrimp
Only five times this year have the Biloxi Shuckers given up double digit runs in a game, the most recent of those came last night in a 13-1 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. That ties their season high for…
Southern Miss players drafted in the MLB Draft
It’s only fitting that a record-setting season for Southern Miss baseball is culminating with a busy second day of the MLB First Year Player Draft that saw two Golden Eagles off the board today. First up was second-team All American…
MSU’s Brent Rooker drafted by Minnesota Twins
A quick turn of the page for Mississippi State’s Brent Rooker who was taken on the first day of the MLB First Year Player Draft. He went to the Minnesota Twins at 35 overall, after posting the best numbers for…
Trey Shaffer wins Gatorade Player of the Year
One of the biggest individual accolades a high school athlete can receive is Mississippi’s Gatorade Player of the Year. For baseball, this year’s recipient hails from right here on the Gulf Coast. Yesterday, the award went to former Biloxi Indian…
Shuckers Kids Clinic set for Thursday
The Biloxi Shuckers postponed the first Shuckers Kids Clinic at MGM Park due to the possibility of rain. The clinic scheduled for this morning has been postponed until tomorrow. If you have a conflict with Thursday’s date, those registered can…
Barry Lyons, Shuckers kids clinic at MGM Park
The Biloxi Shuckers are hosting the first Shuckers Kids Clinic Wednesday and Thursday morning at MGM Park. The kids clinic aims to help youth baseball players along the Mississippi Gulf Coast improve their baseball skills while receiving hands on instruction…
Catching up with former Red Rebel Michael Gilbert
In terms of former high school baseball players hailing from the Gulf Coast, Michael Gilbert is about as local as it gets. The Harrison Central alum went on to play at Mississippi Gulf Coast before spending the rest of his…
Conference USA Baseball Tournament Day Three
The Conference USA Tournament is back for day three and the number of teams remaining is starting to dwindle. By the time Southern Miss takes the diamond at MGM Park, there will only be five schools remaining. News 25’s Jeff…
Southern Miss Mom Squad: Devotion group supporting sons from the stands
After riding a 14 game winning streak heading into the C-USA Tournament, Southern Miss was living on more than just a prayer in today’s elimination game, but even still a little shot to the big guns upstairs can’t hurt. Prior…
Conference USA Tournament: No. 1 Southern Miss vs. No. 5 La Tech
The Conference USA Baseball Tournament resumed at MGM Park today and Southern Miss needed a win to stay alive. Last night, the Golden Eagles dropped their first game to UTSA, making today’s game vs. Louisiana Tech a win or go…
Conference USA Baseball Tournament Schedule For Thursday, May 25th
All games played are at MGM Park in Biloxi. 9 a.m.: Florida Atlantic vs. FIU 12:30 p.m.: Louisiana Tech vs. Southern Miss 4 p.m.: Rice vs. Old Dominion. 7:30 p.m.: UTSA vs. Charlotte
Conference USA Tournament kicks off tomorrow
The Conference USA baseball tournament begins tomorrow morning at MGM Park in Biloxi. Eight teams, including Southern Miss, will be playing in a double elimination tournament. The games begin Wednesday and a champion will be crowned on Sunday. News 25’s…
Biloxi Shuckers vs. Chattanooga Lookouts
When Mauricio Dubon made a Derek Jeter like jump throw at shortstop during spring training, his defensive potential was obvious. So far in 2017, he’s proving he can do it with the bat as well, leading the Biloxi Shuckers with…
Biloxi Shuckers add RHP from extended spring training
It was a busy day for Biloxi, leading up to tonight’s series finale as former Shucker Javi Salas was added back onto the roster upon Angel Ventura getting called up to Triple A Colorado Springs. Before the game, News 25…
Mississippi Braves at Biloxi Shuckers
Tonight was a regular 6:35 start for the Shuckers, but not a regular starter on the mound. Milwaukee Brewers opening day starter Junior Guerra was in the house for a rehab assignment. Shuckers lose their third in a row, 10-4.
Youth For Christ Family
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Brad Holt, about Youth For Christ Conference USA Tourney during May 24th-28th at MGM Park.
2017 Boo Ferris Trophy Finalists
In what’s shaping up to be one of the best regular seasons in Southern Miss baseball history, three standouts from this year’s team now have the chance to go down in history as the best player in Mississippi this season.…
Biloxi Shuckers versus Montgomery Biscuits
The Shuckers were back at MGM Park tonight with an extra game to play, fresh off yesterday’s rainout. That means two seven innings of baseball against the Montgomery Biscuits. Shuckers win game one 8-4.
Milwaukee Brewers deal Biloxi Shuckers outfielder to Los Angeles
Even for a first round pick getting called up to the majors doesn’t happen overnight. Victor Roache is a walking testimony to the grind of Minor League Baseball, having maneuvered his way through the Milwaukee Brewers farm system, only to…
Preparing for Conference USA takeover at MGM Park
Competition is tight between the 12 teams in Conference USA as the top 8 will earn a spot in the conference tournament. That tournament is slated to take place at MGM Park later this month. Today, News 25 got the…