Baseball update

Auburn released its pitching probables for this weekend's series against No. 3 Arkansas.

Paul Burnside wasn't on it.

Coach Tommy Slater said during the SEC Teleconference on Thursday that Burnside is out with a biceps strain. I talked with Paul's father, Sheldon, today and he said Paul had an MRI after his (excellent) start last weekend against Alabama. Paul first felt some shoulder discomfort during the LSU series, but attempted to pitch through it.

The situation didn't abate during the next few weeks. Burnside then had the MRI, which failed to show any structural damage. Still, Sheldon said it's possible Paul has a small rotator-cuff tear. He didn't seem very concerned about it, though.

Paul could be available as a reliever on Sunday. That's about it.

Evan Crawford will start on Friday.
Taylor Thompson will start on Saturday.
Sunday's starter is TBA.