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Junior pitcher Brady Rodgers fields questions from the media at ASU Baseball Media Day Feb. 7. Rodgers finished the 2011 season with a 9-4 record and expects to be a major part of the team going forward. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Rodgers, Barrett to lead ASU pitching staff

At the top of the ASU baseball team’s pitching staff is a group of veteran arms poised to build off a strong 2011 campaign, but behind the returners is uncertainty.

By Tyler Emerick | February 7, 2012

Hamilton's relapse unworthy of media attention

Sure, Hamilton is a superstar in every sense of the term, but is a news frenzy really necessary every time he relapses?

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2012

Sun Devil baseball looks to woo recruiters

Despite not being eligible for post-season play, MLB recruitment expectations remain high for the 2012 Sun Devil baseball team.

By Tiana Chavez | February 2, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 3

Sure, I know the Super Bowl is Sunday, but I’m excited about baseball. Why? Three reasons.

By Devin McIntyre | February 2, 2012

Former ASU baseball player Andre Ethier talks to children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Andre Ethier talks goals, following dreams with local youth

Miles from where he grew up and blocks from where he now calls home, Andre Ethier spent his Saturday answering questions from a gymnasium full of children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA.

By Tyler Emerick | January 29, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 18

Twenty guys riding bikes in the dirt at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross event drew almost 10,400 more fans than the Diamondbacks did in their postseason game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

By Tyler Emerick | January 17, 2012

Devil Dish: Nov. 22

Should a pitcher win an MVP award?

By Greg Dillard | November 21, 2011

NCAA denies appeal, baseball ineligible for 2012 postseason

On May 16, the ASU athletic department closed its eyes, took a deep breath and made a wish. When it opened its eyes almost six months later, the candle was still lit. The NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee upheld penalties Friday imposed by the NCAA Infractions Committee last year on the ASU baseball team. The most noteworthy punishments include a one year postseason ban and three years probation.

By Tyler Emerick | November 4, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 31

Baseball reminded us fans just why it’s so exciting last Thursday in Game Six of the 2011 World Series.

By Greg Dillard | October 30, 2011

Cardinals’ Pujols needs to get the contract he deserves

The Cardinals owe their current position in the Fall Classic to the efforts of Albert Pujols.

By Kyle Newman | October 19, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 20

This game will break your heart.

By Devin McIntyre | October 19, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 14

Does the term “lockout” sound familiar?

By Justin Janssen | October 13, 2011

Using ‘sources’ in sports writing has to stop

Sports fans are now living in what I like to call the ‘Sources Said’ Era.

By Kyle Newman | October 12, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 12

Teams need to save the champagne for a truly special occasion.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 11, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 7

This Diamondbacks team has the heart and soul of a champion, but it is disappointing to see such low attendance numbers, especially during the playoffs.

By Danny Shapiro | October 6, 2011