Taylor Hodges

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 Outfielder Aidan Teel (#5) Mississippi State Catcher Kevin Milewski (#21) during the game between the Louisiana State and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Mississippi State Head Coach Brian O'Connor during the game between the Austin Peay Governors and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Mississippi State Outfielder Bryce Chance (#38) during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Mississippi State Infielder Gabby Schaeffer (#7) during the game between Saint Mary’s and Mississippi State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, OR.

All Things State

Mississippi State Head Coach Brian O'Connor during the game between the Lipscomb Bison and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Baseball

Noah Sullivan powered Mississippi State with two homers, but Texas A&M reliever Clayton Freshcorn shut down the Bulldogs late.

Mississippi State freshman Jacob Parker celebrates his game-tying grand slam home run against LSU at Dudy Noble Field.

Baseball

No. 13 Mississippi State opens a major SEC road series at No. 10 Texas A&M on Thursday night. Here’s how to watch, plus the pitching matchup.

Mississippi State Pitcher Ben Davis (#35) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Baseball

Mississippi State baseball is fighting for position, not survival, as the Bulldogs try to strengthen their Hoover path before the SEC Tournament.

Mississippi State Pitcher Alyssa Faircloth (#4) during the game between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jaguar Field in Mobile, AL.

All Things State

The Bulldogs head west for the NCAA Tournament, where Peja Goold, Alyssa Faircloth and a veteran postseason core give Mississippi State a real chance.

Mississippi State Outfielder Bryce Chance (#38) during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Baseball

Mississippi State’s offense erupted against Texas A&M, with Jacob Parker driving in five runs and the Bulldogs taking the series opener.

Mississippi State Infielder Gehrig Frei (#34) during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Baseball

No. 13 Mississippi State opens a major SEC road series at No. 10 Texas A&M on Thursday night. Here’s how to watch, plus the pitching matchup.

Mississippi State Assistant Coach Kendall Griffin and Mississippi State's Ines Belchior during the 2026 SEC Championships at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, FL.

All Things State

Mississippi State’s season ended Wednesday at the Chapel Hill Regional, where the Bulldogs finished 21-over and seventh overall.

Mississippi State Pitcher Tomas Valincius (#4) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Baseball

Mississippi State’s pitching plan looks much clearer than Texas A&M’s heading into the final weekend of the regular season.

Mississippi State's Benito Sanchez Martinez during the NCAA Super Regional match between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at the AJ Pitts Tennis Centre in Starkville, MS.

All Things State

The Bulldogs are chasing history in the NCAA quarterfinals as Mississippi State faces Virginia for a spot in the final four.

Mississippi State Head Coach Brian O'Connor during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

The NCAA warned teams that canceling games to protect RPI could hurt tournament evaluations, echoing Brian O’Connor’s comments from last week.

Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese rounds the bases after a home run.

Ace Reese was perfect in the field and dominant at the plate last week, earning a spot on Baseball America’s National Team of the Week.

Mississippi State Infielder Ace Reese (#3) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Ace Reese is a Ferriss Trophy finalist for the second straight year, while Tomas Valincius joins him after a dominant season for Mississippi State.