Giants’ Future Ace: Mason Edwards’ MLB Moment
USC left-hander Mason Edwards closed out the college season as one of the nation’s elite pitchers. Undefeated at 8-0 with a microscopic 1.97 ERA and 169 strikeouts, he earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Year honors and carried the Trojans to the Super Regional. Despite falling short against North Carolina, Edwards’ historic jump from 46 strikeouts in 2025 to 169 in 2026 cemented his status as a top MLB prospect. Mock drafts peg him as the No. 29 overall pick, destined for the San Francisco Giants’ rotation. With the 2026 MLB Draft kicking off July 11 during the All-Star Break, Trojan faithful will tune in to see their rising star take the next step.
Move over, sushi—San Francisco’s about to get its next raw deal when it gambles on the guy who struck out more hitters than a malfunctioning pitch meter. Sure, the Giants are “struggling,” but who wouldn’t be, stuck in a division with the Dodgers? Drafting Edwards is like ordering a pizza in the middle of a marathon—comforting, perhaps misguided, and sure to draw sideways glances. Yet here we are, cheering on the fact that a pitcher with an ERA less than half his strikeouts per inning could be the prescription for a franchise that’s been feeling more like a prescription for frustration.
Hometown Star: Jordan Slye’s Trojan Courtship
Salesian (Calif.) 2028 cornerback Jordan Slye Jr. returned to USC for an invite-only camp, praising coaches Trovon Reed and Chad Savage for genuine recruiting efforts. A local three-star recruit, he’s been on the Trojans’ radar since freshman year and cites USC’s tradition, campus, and L.A. opportunities as major draws. While USC’s recent strategy emphasizes retaining SoCal talent, Slye remains open, weighing offers from Oklahoma, Washington, UCLA, Miami, San Diego State, and Arizona. As June 15 approaches, he’s focused on finding the best fit for his family and future.
Welcome to college football recruiting—the weirdest Tinder you’ll ever see. Jordan Slye’s been swiping right on USC since he could spell “Trojan,” and now every coach from Lincoln Riley to the GM is sliding into his DMs with promises of free textbooks and Instagram posts. Meanwhile, other schools lurk in the shadows, whispering sweet nothings about playing time and mom-approved meal plans. It’s less of a campus visit and more of a high-stakes game of musical scholarships—just don’t forget to “like” their official Facebook page before you ghost them.
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