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Missouri State Bears projected for deep playoff run in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:42 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Missouri State Bears projected for deep playoff run in 2027

Summary

Baseball America has projected Missouri State as one of the final eight teams in contention for the 2027 NCAA baseball championship. Coming off a recent appearance in the NCAA Regionals, the Bears are expected to have a complete roster despite the loss of star player Caden Bogenpohl to the MLB. Key returning players include Curry Sutherland, Max Knight, and Logan Fyffe, with significant incoming transfers like Kaden Peer from Mizzou and pitchers Fisher Cantrell and Hazen Wright. If the prediction holds, it would mark the Bears' first trip to the College World Series since 2003.

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Key Details

•Missouri State projected as a top team for 2027 by Baseball America.
•Bears reached NCAA Regionals but were eliminated early.
•Star slugger Caden Bogenpohl drafted by the Phillies.
•Key returners include Curry Sutherland, Max Knight, and Logan Fyffe.
•Incoming transfers expected to strengthen the team.

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3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Bears baseball touted for deep playoff run in 2027

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SPRINGFIELD–The 2027 college baseball season is miles away, but that didn’t stop Baseball America from projecting Missouri State as one of the last eight teams to be in contention for a national championship, near season’s end. The Bears are coming off a trip to the NCAA Regionals, and even though they were knocked out after […]
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