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  • Friday PM Forecast: Severe threat over, now looking forward to a nice weekend Play Video

    March 8, 2024 7:36 PM

    Rain will taper off on Friday night, setting us up for a cooler and drier weekend with lingering clouds. Temperatures gradually rebound next week, but rain will be hard to come by for the next little while. Tonight & Tomorrow : The severe weather threat has come to... more »
  • Sunday PM Forecast: Near-freezing early Monday, followed by a temperature turnaround Play Video

    February 18, 2024 5:56 PM

    Baton Rouge could see its first freeze of the month on Monday morning, but winter isn’t sticking around for long. The upcoming week looks warm and largely dry. Tonight & Tomorrow : The winter chill will be with us on Sunday night. Clear skies and light winds will allow... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: Light rain arrives soon, followed by a cold spell Play Video

    February 15, 2024 3:06 PM

    Rain enters the capital area as we close out the workweek, but its stay will be brief. As rain exits, a winter feel settles into the region. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds continue to thicken tonight, with overcast skies by daybreak. The thicker layer of clouds will keep temperatures... more »
  • LSU baseball shares photo of trophy traveling in style

    June 27, 2023 1:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - When you work all year to achieve a goal, the spoils get to travel in style. The LSU National Championship Baseball Team shared this photo Tuesday of the team — and its trophy — headed home to Baton Rouge. The World Series hardware is strapped... more »
  • Welcome the national champion Tigers home on Tuesday; celebration planned for Wednesday

    June 26, 2023 11:36 PM

    The Tigers are headed back to Baton Rouge with a new NCAA Championship trophy on Tuesday. Fans can welcome the team back at 1:30 p.m. at Alex Box to greet the team as they return home. A championship celebration will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Players, coaches... more »
  • Sec. of State declares Saturday 'LSU Baseball Day'

    June 23, 2023 11:00 AM

    BATON ROUGE - It seems just about every day of late has been an "LSU Baseball Day," but this Saturday, it's official. Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has proclaimed June 24 a day to recognize and celebrate the Tigers' success on the diamond. It will coincide with... more »
  • What now? Here's what you need to know ahead of Game 2

    June 11, 2023 11:32 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The big stories on Saturday were the dominance of the Tigers on the mound and at the plate -- along with the epic delay for storms that never came. So what's next for the Baton Rouge baseball Super Regional? Game time is set for 5... more »
  • 'Bama player 'alert and doing well' after collapse at Alex Box Stadium

    May 1, 2023 12:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A University of Alabama baseball player who collapsed during Sunday's game at LSU is "alert and doing well," the school says. Mac Guscette, the Crimson Tide's catcher, was taken to a hospital after he was struck in the neck by a wild pitch that bounced under... more »
  • Jay Johnson will make $1.2 million in first year as LSU Baseball head coach Play Video

    June 24, 2021 6:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU has decided on its next head baseball coach. The Tigers hired University of Arizona Head Coach Jay Johnson. Johnson will be introduced at a news conference Monday at 4:30. Watch the news conference streaming live on WBRZ Plus. Johnson, who's been with Arizona since... more »
  • WBRZ chronicles wild LSU baseball season in special broadcast at 9:30 a.m. Saturday

    June 11, 2021 5:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU is keeping its baseball season alive in the NCAA Super Regional tournament this weekend. The Tigers will face Tennessee in two, possibly three games, Saturday, Sunday and Monday if needed. The tournament and the hope of a College World Series game come amid head... more »
  • LSU Tigers walk-off Central Connecticut with thrilling 6-5 win Play Video

    June 5, 2021 4:52 PM

    EUGENE, Oregon - The LSU Tiger baseball team stayed alive in their their NCAA Regional elimination game as they walked off Central Connecticut on Saturday in Eugene as Giovanni DiGiacomo came up with his first hit at the most important time. DiGiacomo stepped to the plate with the bases... more »
  • Waitr now delivers stadium food straight to fan's seats during LSU baseball games

    May 14, 2021 9:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Fans of LSU baseball who also happen to be foodies can now enjoy two of their favorite pastimes at once. A recent news release from food delivery service, Waitr, announced that Waitr and LSU Athletics have collaborated for the provision of a service that allows fans attending... more »
  • Sunday Journal: One on one with LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri Play Video

    February 22, 2021 5:28 AM

    This week on Sunday Journal, audiences join John Pastorek in a one on one conversation with LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri for the latest on 2021's baseball season. more »
  • Saul Garza, Zack Mathis of LSU baseball sign professional contracts as undrafted free agents

    June 15, 2020 7:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball's Saul Garza woke up to good news Sunday morning, his first call of the day was from The Royals, who wanted to sign him as an undrafted free agent. According to The Advocate , Garza, a junior catcher at LSU, spent the day... more »
  • LSU Baseball schedules doubleheader for Saturday to avoid Sunday bad weather

    March 8, 2019 1:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE – LSU will play a doubleheader Saturday – moving the Sunday game up a day, and sliding first pitch earlier, too. LSU said it was because of the possibility of inclement weather Sunday,. Friday night's game will be played as scheduled beginning at 7 p.m. ... more »
  • 'This close' to title, LSU baseball team finds fanfare at home Play Video

    June 28, 2017 3:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE – This close, LSU's head baseball coach Paul Mainieri messaged with his fingers as he and his team got off their buses after flying back to Baton Rouge following Tuesday night's loss at the College World Series. The Tigers fell to Florida, 6-1 in Omaha. Read more... more »
  • Changing rain coverage, weather forecast for Omaha Play Video

    June 13, 2017 6:58 AM

    The typical, active summer pattern will continue. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will mark a third straight with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain coverage should be slightly lower than Sunday and Monday -- in the 50 percent range. High temperatures will therefore make it into the upper... more »
  • Suspect turns self in after fatal stabbing on N 13th Street

    June 11, 2017 3:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly stabbed another man with a beer bottle on North 13th Street. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the 120 block of North 13th Street. Police say 59-year-old Elvis Graham... more »
  • Baseball weekend at LSU is sold out Play Video

    June 6, 2017 8:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE - There are no more tickets to see LSU play at the Box this weekend - the baseball Super Regional. The Tigers will take on Mississippi State at 8 p.m. Saturday, in Alex Box Stadium for the first game, in the best-of-three Super Regional series. The... more »
  • Ticket information for LSU baseball regional

    May 29, 2017 10:31 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Tickets to the NCAA Regional at the Box go on sale to the general public later this week but season ticket holders have until 5 p.m. Monday to secue their seats. LSU revealed ticket information overnight. Season ticket holders should log on to their accounts at... more »
  • LSU baseball tops Lamar in Will Davis' return to Baton Rouge

    April 18, 2017 11:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers spoiled the return of longtime assistant Will Davis, taking down his Lamar Cardinals 10-4 on Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium. The game featured a 45 minute rain delay, but when the Tigers came to bat in the 2nd inning, they hit around... more »
  • LSU baseball falls to Ole Miss on special night for Todd Walker

    April 15, 2017 12:00 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Jared Poche' gave up 4 solo home runs and the Ole Miss Rebels beat LSU 4-1 to tie their weekend SEC series at 1-1. The loss soured a special night for the Tigers, as Todd Walker became just the 11th player or coach to have his... more »
  • UNO baseball tops LSU 7-4 in 15 innings

    March 16, 2017 2:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The No. 6 LSU baseball team fell to the UNO Privateers, 7-4, in 15 innings Wednesday night at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The game marked the first time in the new Alex Box Stadium, which opened in 2009, that a game had reached 15... more »
  • Lange leads LSU to 6-1 win over Wichita State

    March 11, 2017 12:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Junior right-hander Alex Lange tossed eight innings, allowing just two hits, no runs, and no walks with nine strikeouts to deliver a masterful performance on Friday night, as sixth-ranked LSU defeated Wichita State, 6-1, at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. LSU's offense also fired on... more »
  • LSU baseball falls at McNeese St. 5-4

    March 8, 2017 11:09 PM

    LAKE CHARLES - The LSU Tigers rallied for 1 run in the 9th inning against McNeese State, but they needed at least 2 to extend the game, and hometown product Beau Jordan grounded out to end the game as LSU (9-4) fell 5-4 Wednesday night. The loss was the... more »
  • WATCH: Paratroopers jump into the Box as LSU welcomes military, baseball season Play Video

    February 17, 2017 11:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The LSU baseball team opens its 2017 season on Friday in Alex Box Stadium against Air Force Academy. The Tigers will meet Air Force at 7 p.m. on Friday before taking on Army West Point at 4 p.m. on Saturday. LSU and Air Force will conclude... more »
  • LSU to retire Todd Walker's No. 12 jersey

    January 26, 2017 1:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU will retire the jersey of All-American second baseman Todd Walker at Alex Box Stadium Friday, April 14. The LSU Hall of Fame Committee unanimously approved the retirement of Walker’s jersey in May. Walker, a Bossier City native, is only the 11th LSU athlete or... more »
  • LSU ranks fourth in Baseball American preseason poll

    January 23, 2017 1:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The LSU baseball team is ranked fourth in the 2017 Baseball America preseason poll. The poll was released on Monday and marks the Tigers' fourth Top 5 preseason ranking. LSU is ranked second in the Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game preseason polls. Additionally, the Tigers are... more »
  • LSU baseball team ranks second in Perfect Game poll

    January 11, 2017 2:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The LSU baseball team was ranked second in the 2017 Perfect Game preseason poll released Wednesday. The ranking marks the second No. 2 ranking in the past three weeks. The team is also ranked second in the Collegiate Baseball poll that was announced in late December.... more »
  • LSU baseball releases 2017 roster, schedule

    August 24, 2016 2:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball released its 2017 roster and schedule on Wednesday. A four-week period of fall conditioning drills and individual workouts will begin next week with Coach Paul Mainieri suggesting an impact from the incoming class should be immediately felt. The new roster features a signing class... more »
  • Relive the legend of Rally Possum on SEC Network

    July 21, 2016 12:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Remember that time an adorable critter skittered into the hearts of Tiger fans before helping LSU baseball orchestrate a comeback walk-off win against Arkansas that seemingly altered the fate of their entire season? If you don't, the SEC Network will offer a chance for Tiger fans... more »
  • Ties that bind: Alex and Renee Lange Play Video

    June 27, 2016 12:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Renee Lange adopted her son Alex when he was 1 day old: the adoption was a such a surpise, Renee didn't have a crib for baby Alex and he slept in a dresser drawer the first night he was home. It was love at first sight... more »
  • Mainieri says he's sticking with LSU baseball

    June 16, 2016 3:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Tigers baseball coach Paul Mainieri says he’s sticking with LSU. “LSU is home for the Mainieri family, and it’s my intention to keep it that way for a long time,” Mainieri said in an announcement Thursday afternoon. Mainieri’s announcement comes one day after rumors surfaced... more »
  • LSU readies for Coastal Carolina in Saturday Super Regional

    June 7, 2016 5:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After the Tigers managed to rallypossum their way past the Rice Owls to secure their berth in the NCAA Super Regional, they set their sights on their next opponent in the form of Coastal Carolina. LSU is scheduled to meet Coastal Carolina in the Super Regionals... more »
  • Tigers enter decisive Game 3 with Rice at 4 p.m.

    June 7, 2016 2:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After the Tigers gave up a three-run lead in the top of the fifth inning, No. 21 Rice was able to roll to a Monday win with six straight runs. Now, LSU faces a deciding Game 3 with the Owls that will decide their NCAA Regional... more »
  • LSU faces Utah Valley Friday; SLU also at the Box Friday

    May 30, 2016 12:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU will face Utah Valley at 2 p.m. Friday. Paul Mainieri announcing @LSUbaseball team awards, team prepares to learn NCAA bracket seeding/opponents pic.twitter.com/znM3MXlkvH — Chris Price (@cpricesports) May 30, 2016 LSU is a top 8 national seed. 2016 is the fifth year... more »
  • SEC tournament run comes to an end as LSU falls to Florida 1-0

    May 28, 2016 8:57 PM

    HOOVER, AL - The LSU Tigers were shutout for only the 2nd time in SEC tournament history as they fell to the Florida Gators 1-0 in the semifinals. The Tigers finished the tournament with a 3-1 record. The lone run in the game came in the 6th as... more »
  • LSU wins thriller over top-ranked Florida in record setting game in SEC Tourney

    May 26, 2016 2:15 AM

    HOOVER, AL - The LSU baseball team rallied twice against the Florida Gators and won 5-3 in the 2nd round of the SEC baseball tournament. Tied at 3 in the 14th inning, LSU catcher Jordan Romero pinch hit and snapped a 0-17 hitless streak with the game winning single... more »
  • Rally possum lives! LSU comes back to beat Tennessee, advance in SEC tournament

    May 25, 2016 12:49 AM

    HOOVER, AL - Trailing 4-0 in the 7th inning, the LSU baseball team rallied for 5 runs in their final 3 at-bats including a walk-off single from Kramer Robertson to beat Tennessee 5-4 in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. The win keeps the Tigers in Hoover for... more »
  • LSU baseball claims 5th seed at SEC Tourney

    May 21, 2016 8:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE – LSU baseball fell to the top-ranked Florida Gators in Game 3, but not before securing the series in a game two win against their SEC opponent. The Tigers claimed the series with a 7-3 victory over Florida in game two. The Gators struck back in game... more »
  • LSU baseball sweeps Tennessee to finish series

    May 15, 2016 10:14 PM

    KNOXVILLE – The LSU baseball team finished with a full sweep against SEC opponent Tennessee Sunday afternoon. With the 10-7 win in game three, the Tigers extended its winning streak to eight games and improved to 36-16 overall season record (17-10 in Southeastern Conference play). Rightfielder Antoine Duplantis... more »
  • Tigers open series against Arkansas Friday night in The Box

    May 6, 2016 10:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE - No. 13 LSU will open a three-game SEC series against the Arkansas Razorbacks at 7 p.m. in Alex Box Stadium Friday night. Game 2 of the series starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and Game 3 begins at 1 p.m. Sunday. Audio of the game will... more »
  • LSU baseball drops series at Ole Miss

    April 30, 2016 11:20 PM

    OXFORD, Miss. – The LSU Tigers were only able to put up 2 runs in Saturday's loss to Ole Miss in Oxford. The Tigers drop to 28-16 overall and 11-10 in the Southeastern Conference. In an interview after the game, LSU head coach Paul Mainieri was clearly frustrated.... more »
  • LSU at Ole Miss series kicks off Thursday

    April 28, 2016 9:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The No. 8 LSU Tigers open a three-game SEC series at No. 9 Ole Miss at 6 p.m. in Oxford, Mississippi. Game 2 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, and first pitch for Game 3 is set for 11 a.m. Saturday. The game can be... more »
  • LSU to take on Tulane Tuesday night in New Orleans

    April 26, 2016 11:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - No. 8 LSU will face off with a No. 20 Tulane Tuesday night at 6 p.m. at Turchin Stadium in New Orleans. Audio of the game will be available locally on WDGL 98.1 and on the web at www.LSUsports.net/live . The game will also be televised,... more »
  • LSU baseball down three spots to No. 8 after 2-2 week

    April 25, 2016 11:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - New national baseball rankings have the Tigers dropping three spots to No.8 after a 2-2 week. LSU’s next game will be at No. 20 Tulane on Tuesday followed by a three-game series starting on Thursday at No. 9 Ole Miss. Here is the entire Baseball... more »
  • LSU retires Furniss' 36 Play Video

    April 23, 2016 12:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Eddy Furniss' sweet swing is forever etched in the memories of Tiger fans, and LSU cemented his place in Tigers' lore Friday night by retiring his number 36. That honor has only been bestowed on two other's: Skip Bertman and Ben McDonald. "It's really something... more »
  • Furniss jersey to be retired Friday

    April 21, 2016 11:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Friday evening will see the jersey of all-American first baseman Eddy Furniss retired by LSU in a ceremony scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Friday night just before the Tigers take to the diamond to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Alex Box Stadium. Furniss’ No. 36 jersey... more »
  • LSU baseball sweeps Missouri with big 15-2 win

    April 17, 2016 8:51 PM

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – LSU baseball capped a sweep of Missouri Sunday with a big 15-2 win against their SEC foe. Sunday’s win gave the Tigers their first Southeastern Conference series win of 2016. LSU started quick and early, scoring five runs in the top of the first... more »
  • LSU baseball survives late rally from Grambling State, wins 14-11

    April 13, 2016 11:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU baseball team churned out 17 hits and 14 runs as they survived a late rally by Grambling State to take a 14-11 win on Wednesday. The home Tigers (22-11) scored early and often, putting up crooked numbers in the 1st 4 innings to build... more »
  • LSU baseball to face Grambling after loss against McNeese

    April 13, 2016 11:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE- LSU baseball will face Grambling State University Wednesday night, following a loss to McNeese Tuesday night. The Tigers fell to a 7-0 loss and dropped to 21-11 on the season. Following the defeat, LSU coach Paul Mainieri said that the team is looking forward to the Wednesday night... more »
  • LSU falls to Vanderbilt 9-7 in game 3

    April 9, 2016 8:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE – No. 14 LSU dropped the final game of the SEC series to Vanderbilt 9-7 Saturday in Alex Box. Vanderbilt rightfielder Jeren Kendall knocked a three-run homer in the eighth inning, erasing a 7-6 deficit and putting his team on top. LSU falls to 21-10 on... more »
  • LSU to open series against Vanderbilt on Thursday

    April 7, 2016 10:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE- LSU is set to open a three-game series against Vanderbilt on Thursday afternoon. All three games will be played in Alex Box Stadium. LSU enters the series tied for third place in the SEC Western Division, while Vanderbilt is tied for second in the SEC East. The Tigers... more »
  • LSU baseball vs Auburn postponed, doubleheader Saturday

    April 1, 2016 3:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE – According to a tweet from Auburn Baseball, Friday’s game against LSU has been postponed due to rain. The official Auburn Twitter account said Friday’s game will be moved to a double header on Saturday at 1 p.m. Game two will start 30 minutes after the first... more »
  • Aggies top LSU baseball 3-1 to win series

    March 26, 2016 9:01 PM

    COLLEGE STATION – The Tigers only scored one run in its Saturday win against No. 2 Texas A&M in Blue Bell Park. The Aggies took the SEC series with its second win 3-1. LSU dropped to 16-7 overall and 2-4 in SEC play. The Aggies improved to 21-3 and... more »
  • LSU Baseball to face ULL in Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic on Tuesday night

    March 22, 2016 11:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU Baseball team will be heading to Metairie on Tuesday to play University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the annual Wally Pontiff Jr. Foundation Classic. The Classic comes after a three-game series against the University of Alabama to begin SEC play where LSU came out with a... more »
  • LSU Baseball vs Alabama delayed due to lightning

    March 18, 2016 10:30 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The first game in the SEC opening series between LSU Baseball and Alabama has been delayed due to lightning. LSU Baseball in an indefinite delay due to lightning in the area, must start game before 10pm tonight. Decision to be made by 9:15 @WBRZ —... more »
  • Valek Leads LSU in Series Win Over Sacramento State, 11-1

    February 28, 2016 6:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Senior pitcher John Valek III faced the minimum in six of his seven innings to lead fifth-ranked LSU to an 11-1 win over Sacramento State Sunday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. LSU improved to 5-2 on the season with the series win while... more »
  • LSU baseball falls to Sacramento St. 5-4

    February 27, 2016 6:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Down 4-3 heading the top of the ninth inning, Sacramento State plated two runs to defeat fifth-ranked LSU, 5-4, and even the series Saturday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The Tigers fell to 4-2 on the year with the loss while the Hornets... more »
  • WATCH: SkyEye2 takes flight; see live video over Baton Rouge & tonight's LSU Baseball game

    February 19, 2016 5:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - First pitch for the LSU Baseball season is at 7 p.m. Friday. WBRZ will broadcast its 6 p.m. news Friday at the Box from the stadium. Above, SkyEye2 returns to the sky. The helicopter will circle the stadium ahead of the game and provide live views... more »

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