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Mar 6, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; General view of Oakland Athletics hats and gloves prior to a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Former Ole Miss Rebels Star Gunnar Hoglund Named A's Pitching Prospect of the Year

Former Ole Miss Rebels pitcher Gunnar Hoglund announced as the A's pitching prospect of the year.

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Mar 6, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; General view of Oakland Athletics hats and gloves prior to a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Former Ole Miss Rebels Star Gunnar Hoglund Named A's Pitching Prospect of the Year

Former Ole Miss Rebels pitcher Gunnar Hoglund announced as the A's pitching prospect of the year.

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Ole Miss Rebels pitching coach Joel Mangrum
Baseball

'Ole Miss is a Special Place': New Pitching Coach Joel Mangrum Praises Rebels' Culture

The Mississippi native sounds up for the challenge of turning this Ole Miss pitching staff around.

Jackson Harris
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Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco heads to the mound to change pitchers again after Mississippi State scored four runs in the eighth inning at Trustmark Perk in Pearl, Miss., Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Lands 2025 Pitching Prospect Blake Ilitch

The Ole Miss Rebels have picked up their 14th commitment in baseball.

Cole Thompson
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Sep 17, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Grae Kessinger (11) is congratulated at the dugout after scoring a run against the San Diego Padres during the tenth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images
Baseball

Former Ole Miss Star Grae Kessinger Makes Game-Winning Impact in Unusual Scenario

Grae Kessinger was cast into the fire of an extra-inning game following an ejection but made his short time of play the most important of the night.

Billy Kuhl
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Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco heads to the mound to change pitchers again after Mississippi State scored four runs in the eighth inning at Trustmark Perk in Pearl, Miss., Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Baseball

Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Reveals 2025 Schedule

The Ole Miss Rebels revealed their 2025 baseball schedule on Thursday.

Billy Kuhl
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Jun 25, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Mike Bianco looks to the outfield before a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Recruiting

Ole Miss Baseball Earns Another 2026 Commit in RHP Devin Long

The Ole Miss Rebels have picked up a pair of 2026 arms in as many days this week.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco (5) makes a pitching change against Mississippi State at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss., on Friday, Apr. 12, 2024.
Recruiting

Ole Miss Baseball Gains Commitment From 2026 RHP Ryan Walls

The Ole Miss Rebels continued to make progress in their 2026 recruiting class on Monday.

John Macon Gillespie
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Nov 4, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) and Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin (right) react after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Football

New SEC Rule Means Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin Will Submit Injury Reports For Conference Games

The SEC is requiring teams to submit an availability report before each conference game this season.

John Macon Gillespie
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Oct 16, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Mississippi Rebels helmet on the field before a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Mississippi Rebels at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Ole Miss Announces 2024 M-Club Hall of Fame Class

The Ole Miss Rebels are inducting six members into the M-Club Hall of Fame this year.

John Macon Gillespie
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Feb 23, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Tim Elko (91) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Legend Tim Elko Promoted to Triple-A

Ole Miss Rebels baseball legend Tim Elko was reportedly moved up to Triple-A on Sunday.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss Ethan Lege vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-5.
Baseball

Ole Miss OF Ethan Lege Officially Signs With Pittsburgh Pirates

Ethan Lege's time with the Ole Miss Rebels has come to a close.

Cole Thompson
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Jun 20, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Ole Miss Rebels pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) greets teammates after being taken out against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the seventh inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Ole Miss LHP Hunter Elliott Announces Return For 2025 Season

The Ole Miss Rebels received a boost to their pitching rotation on Thursday when Hunter Elliott announced his intention to return to campus.

John Macon Gillespie
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Jun 8, 2024; Cary, NC, USA; Tampa Spartans Alex Canney (12) during the DII Baseball Men's College World Series at USA Baseball National Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Camarati-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Ole Miss Adds Transfer RHP Alex Canney From D2 Tampa - Report

The Ole Miss Rebels added another transfer pitcher on Wednesday.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss' Grayson Saunier pitches vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Ole Miss won 8-3.
Baseball

Former Ole Miss RHP Grayson Saunier Announces Transfer Destination to SEC Foe

Former Ole Miss RHP Grayson Saunier has announced his commitment to Texas out of the transfer portal.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco heads to the mound to change pitchers again after Mississippi State scored four runs in the eighth inning at Trustmark Perk in Pearl, Miss., Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Baseball

RHP Prospect Cade Townsend Resolidifies His Commitment to Ole Miss

The right-hander from Southern California is heading to Oxford for the 2025 season.

Jackson Harris
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Jun 20, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Ole Miss Rebels starting pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) throws against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Multiple Ole Miss Rebels Selected in Final Day of MLB Draft

Six Ole Miss baseball players were selected on Day 3 of the 2024 MLB Draft.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss' Jackson Ross vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Ole Miss won 8-3.
Baseball

Ole Miss' Jackson Ross Selected by Washington Nationals in 2024 MLB Draft

The Ole Miss Rebels saw their first player come off the board in the MLB Draft on Monday night in the form of Jackson Ross.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss starting pitcher Riley Maddox (2) throws his opening pitch in the SEC game against Southern Miss. baseball at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Baseball

RHP Riley Maddox Announces His Return to Ole Miss for 2025 Season

The Ole Miss Rebels got a huge win in the player retention category with Riley Maddox returning.

Jackson Harris
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Jun 26, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Ole Miss Head Coach Mike Bianco sits in the dugout just before the first inning against the Oklahoma Sooners at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Commit Slade Caldwell Selected by Arizona D-Backs in First Round

The Ole Miss Rebels' big-time high school prospect Slade Caldwell was snatched up late in first round on Sunday night.

Jackson Harris
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Owen Paino on a visit to Ole Miss
Baseball

Elite Prospect Owen Paino Withdraws From MLB Draft, Will Attend Ole Miss - Report

The Ole Miss Rebels received some good news on the baseball recruiting front late on Saturday night.

John Macon Gillespie
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Feb 23, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Tim Elko (91) hits a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Former Rebel Tim Elko Reflects On 'Awesome' Pro Experience, Ole Miss Title Run

Former Ole Miss Rebels baseball star Tim Elko recently spoke on his experience in professional ball and reflected on the 2022 national championship.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss infielder Andrew Fischer (3) makes an error on a throw in the 5th inning at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss., on Friday, Apr. 12, 2024.
Baseball

Former Rebels Andrew Fischer, Liam Doyle Announce Commitment to Tennessee

Former Ole Miss baseball stars Andrew Fischer and Liam Doyle are transferring to an SEC foe.

John Macon Gillespie
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Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco (5) makes a pitching change against Mississippi State at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss., on Friday, Apr. 12, 2024.
Baseball

Rebels Land JUCO Right-Handed Arm JP Robertson

Mike Bianco added another arm to the Ole Miss Rebels staff in the form of a JUCO product on Tuesday.

Jackson Harris
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Kentucky catcher Austin Fawley (52) knocked in two runs against Louisville to take a 7-5 advantage at Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Apr. 16, 2024.
Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Gains Commitment From Transfer Catcher Austin Fawley - Report

The Ole Miss Rebels picked up another piece out of the transfer portal on Tuesday afternoon.

John Macon Gillespie
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Sep 16, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox 2023 MLB Draft first round pick Jacob Gonzalez smiles after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Return To The Sip: Former Rebels Jacob Gonzalez, Tim Elko to Play in Pearl This Week

Ole Miss Rebels legends Jacob Gonzalez and Tim Elko are returning to the Magnolia State this week.

John Macon Gillespie
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