The LSU baseball team received great news on multiple fronts from the Major League Baseball draft this past weekend. First and foremost, several of the prep stars the Tigers had in their recruiting class withdrew from the draft and will head to LSU instead of going pro. In addition, Derek Curiel was the No. 5 overall pick and headed a strong contingent of LSU players chosen by big-league clubs.

Advocate beat writer Koki Riley joins the LSU Insiders to break down what it means for an LSU program that appears to be ready to win big again after a down season in 2026.

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