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Salt River Fields will host collegiate exhibition games between ASU and the Arizona Diamondbacks beginning in 2015. (Photo courtesy of Melanie Newman)

Arizona Diamondbacks to host ASU baseball in 2015 exhibition game

The Dbacks' collegiate exhibition schedule includes games against ASU, UA, and GCU planned to take place at Salt River Fields over the next five seasons.

| November 24, 2014

Marlins' right fielder pays heavy price to sign MLB's biggest contract

$325 million may come at a price Giancarlo Stanton will regret.

| November 19, 2014

Diamonds in the rough: Three ASU baseball alumni journey to the Arizona Fall League

Baseball's best-kept secret can be found right here in the Valley.

By Stefan Modrich | November 10, 2014

Plaques hang on a wall in the inner concourse of Scottsdale Stadium, where the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame is headquartered. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

ASU baseball alumnus Dustin Pedroia inducted into Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame

The two-time World Series champion and former Sun Devil second baseman added another accolade to his resume Wednesday night.

| November 5, 2014

The ASU baseball team huddles around head coach Tracy Smith at the pitcher's mound at Packard Stadium during a break in Monday afternoon's practice. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

ASU baseball begins open practice

The ASU baseball team held its first official practice of the Tracy Smith era at Packard Stadium Monday.

By Stefan Modrich | October 20, 2014

October baseball, college football remains gold standard in sports television

A weekend in the Golden State convinced our assistant sports editor that October is the best sports month of the year.

By Stefan Modrich | October 7, 2014

Members of the ASU baseball team catch a ceremonial first pitch at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on April 23, 2013. The stadium will be the new home for the Sun Devils starting in 2015. (Photo by Danny Shapiro)

ASU baseball releases schedule for inaugural season at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

The ASU baseball program has a new coach and a new stadium. Which nonconference opponents will be visiting Tempe in 2015?

By Stefan Modrich | September 30, 2014

A Sun Devil fan guide to postseason baseball: Six ASU alumni to watch

Just 10 teams remain standing with the goal of playing deep into October. Which Sun Devils are left to compete on baseball's biggest stage?

By Stefan Modrich | September 30, 2014

Farewell to the Captain: Jeter hangs up his cleats

Baseball's best icon will soon hang up his cleats, lay down his bat and glove and walk away from the game he changed forever.

| September 28, 2014

Strike one: Remembering how baseball united the nation

In remembrance of the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, SPM contributor Stefan Modrich reflects on a time that galvanized American patriotism.

| September 11, 2014

Athletic Director Ray Anderson introduces new ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith at a press conference on June 26. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Tracy Smith officially introduced as ASU baseball head coach

In a press conference on Thursday, coach Tracy Smith talked about his decision to become a Sun Devil and his excitement to be a part of the baseball program.

| June 26, 2014

ASU has hired former Indiana coach Tracy Smith to head its baseball program. (Photo courtesy of Indiana University Athletics.)

ASU baseball hires former National Coach of the Year Tracy Smith

Smith, who is leaving Indiana to join ASU, coached the Hoosiers to a 44-15 record last season.

| June 24, 2014

ASU should remember athletic success

Rarely do ASU's football and basketball teams experience success in the same season. The 2013-14 year was one of those times.

By Justin Janssen | June 11, 2014

ASU athletics to benefit from culture shock in the long run

UCLA's dynasty era wasn't built in a day. Bringing ASU sports to the next level won't be easy, but Ray Anderson is the man to do it.

| June 11, 2014

ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay resigned Monday after five years with the team.

Tim Esmay resigns as ASU baseball head coach after five seasons

Esmay went 204-94-1 as head coach of the Sun Devils but was bounced out of the postseason early following a 33-22 regular season record.

| June 9, 2014

ASU baseball postseason recap

The Sun Devils lost two agonizingly close games and suffered another early playoff exit.

| June 3, 2014

ASU baseball season ends with 5-4 loss to Sacramento State

The Sun Devils lose the elimination game against the Hornets in the Cal Poly regional in San Luis Obispo, California.

By Hunter Kossodo | May 31, 2014

ASU baseball loses to Pepperdine 3-2 in first game of Cal Poly regional

The Waves spoiled a brilliant outing by freshman pitcher Seth Martinez.

By Hunter Kossodo | May 30, 2014

Current Sun Devil baseball players watch from the dugout as former Sun Devil baseball players compete against them during the 2014 Alumni Game. The current team beat the alumni 11-5 at the final installment of the game at Packard Stadium on Feb. 11.

ASU baseball is No. 2 seed at Cal Poly Regional

The Sun Devils will open up postseason play against Pepperdine in San Luis Obispo, California.

| May 26, 2014

PHOTOS: ASU baseball's 2014 season

[slideshow_deploy id='143654'] The Sun Devils finished their regular season with a 33-22 overall record and a 19-11 Pac-12 record and will begin its postseason play at 1 p.m.

By State Press Photo Staff | May 26, 2014

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