Taylor Hodges

Joined: Feb 22, 2024

Award-winning sports editor, writer, columnist, and photographer with 15 years’ experience offering his opinion and insight about the sports world in Mississippi and Texas, but he was taken to Razorback pep rallies at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth before he could walk. Taylor has covered all levels of sports, from small high schools in the Mississippi Delta to NFL games. Follow Taylor on Twitter and Facebook.

Mississippi State pitcher Ryan McPherson in opener against Hofstra

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Auburn spoiled Mississippi State’s comeback bid with a ninth-inning home run, but Ryan McPherson’s return Saturday gives the Bulldogs a major boost.

Mississippi State pitcher Alyssa Faircloth celebrates an out a series-opening one win against Ole Miss in Oxford.

All Things State

Alyssa Faircloth and Nadia Barbary gave Mississippi State softball multiple All-SEC selections for the third straight season.

M-Club Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees

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Mississippi State’s 2026 M Club Sports Hall of Fame class includes stars from football, basketball, baseball, golf and volleyball.

Mississippi State pitcher Tomas Valincius was dominant in a 10-3 series-opening win against No. 6 Auburn.

Baseball

Bryce Chance gave Mississippi State an early cushion, and Tomas Valincius did the rest in a dominant Friday night win over Auburn.

Mississippi State Infielder/Outfielder Blake Bevis (#33) during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

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Mississippi State hosts Auburn on ESPN2 in Thursday’s SEC series opener, with Tomas Valincius set to face Jake Marciano at Dudy Noble Field.

Mississippi State softball infielder Morgan Stiles readies a throw to first base in a SEC game against No. 23 South Carolina.

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Mississippi State softball’s SEC Tournament ended with a shutout loss to Arkansas, but the Bulldogs’ postseason path is far from over.

Mississippi State coach Brian O'Connor watches from the dugout during the 2026 Governor's Cup at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss.

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Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor pushed back on the late-season trend of canceling midweek games to avoid potential RPI damage.

Mississippi State's Taylor Troutman celebrates her game-winning, infield single to keep the Bulldogs alive in the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament.

All Things State

Mississippi State rallied from a two-run deficit in the seventh inning to walk off Kentucky 4-3 and stay alive in the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament.

Mississippi State had a big first inning on route to a 21-6 win against Nicholls in the Bulldogs' final midweek game of the season.

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A 12-run first inning and six home runs helped Mississippi State roll past Nicholls in its final midweek game of the season.

Mississippi State players huddle before a game against LSU at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville.

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No. 11 Mississippi State returns home to face Nicholls in a midweek game airing on SECN+ before Auburn arrives Thursday.

An umpire looks at the Jumbotron during an automated ball-strike challenge aka ABS in the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Chicago White Sox during spring training at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

Baseball

SEC baseball is adding experimental ABS challenges to the tournament, allowing pitchers, catchers and hitters to review balls and strikes.

Mississippi State Pitcher Chris Billingsley Jr. (#25) during the game between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Baseball

The Bulldogs host Nicholls on Tuesday, but the bigger focus is how Mississippi State manages a depleted pitching staff.

Taylor Hodges

Joined: Feb 22, 2024

Brian O’Connor Explains Why Ryan McPherson’s Mississippi State Return Was Cut Short

Mississippi State Gets Run-Ruled by Auburn as Series Slips Away

How to Watch No. 11 Mississippi State Baseball Against No. 6 Auburn

Mississippi State’s First 2028 Commitment Reopens Recruitment

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McPherson’s Return Gives Mississippi State a Needed Reset After Auburn Gut Punch

All Things State

Alyssa Faircloth Adds SEC Newcomer of the Year to Record-Breaking Season

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Mississippi State’s 2026 Hall of Fame Class Loaded With Bulldog Legends

Baseball

Tomas Valincius Carves Up Auburn in Mississippi State’s Series-Opening Win

Baseball

Mississippi State vs. Auburn: How to Watch, Starting Pitchers and What to Know

All Things State

Mississippi State’s SEC Tournament Ends Quietly, But Regional Stage Awaits

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As Teams Cancel Games, Mississippi State Keeps Playing and Keeps Climbing

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Mississippi State Finally Lands on Right Side of Final-At-Bat Drama

Mississippi State Gets Momentum Boost Before Auburn Arrives

How to Watch Mississippi State Baseball’s Last Midweek Game of 2026

SEC Tournament Will Give College Baseball a Look at ABS Reviews

Mississippi State Needs Careful Pitching Plan Against Nicholls