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UNDER FIRE: Former ASU baseball coach Pat Murphy addresses the media in Tempe last spring. The baseball program was sanctioned Wednesday for alleged violations during Murphy’s tenure. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

ASU self-imposes baseball sanctions, team vacates 44 wins

ASU will vacate 44 of 49 wins from the 2007 season, the year it won the first of back-to-back-to-back conference titles

By Nick Kosmider | April 21, 2010

Commentary: Esmay should transition from interim to permanent

However you want to phrase Esmay’s performance this year, the argument to retain him is so overwhelmingly strong that it would seem to defy the question itself.

By Nick Ruland | April 21, 2010

Magee makes his mark on diamond as well as gridiron

He’s here because he enjoys the camaraderie, reveling in the nuances and the atmosphere of a sport far different than the one he plays on Saturdays in the fall as a linebacker.

By Nick Kosmider | April 21, 2010

FAVORITE SON: ASU sophomore shortstop Drew Maggi records an out during ASU's 4-2 loss to U A on Tuesday. The Sun Devils will host Washington for a three-game se this weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Knutson faces former team as ASU welcomes Huskies

Knutson will be in a dugout opposite that of UW for the first time in his career, and his former team has struggled this year but has had a few miracles up its sleeve.

By Kyle Glaser | April 21, 2010

JUST IN TIME: ASU sophomore infielder Riccio Torrez catches an out at first base during the Sun Devils' 4-2 loss to UA on Tuesday night at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

No. 1 Sun Devils fall to rival Wildcats

Freshman Brady Rodgers was impressive and was burned only by a three-run fourth in which he hit and walked consecutive batters to start the frame.

By Nick Kosmider | April 20, 2010

Devil Dish: April 20

ASU baseball is on one heck of a roll.

By Tyler Emerick | April 19, 2010

THE CATS ARE COMING: ASU sophomore shortstop Drew Maggi leads off of first base during the Sun Devils' 11-6 win over San Diego earlier this month. ASU will face UA in a nonconference showdown Tuesday night at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils to face rivals in nonconference contest

The game won't count in the conference standings, but ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay knows that won't change the atmosphere.

By Nick Kosmider | April 19, 2010

BRING OUT THE BROOMS: ASU senior outfielder Kole Calhoun had two doubles and three RBI in the Sun Devils' 14-6 win over USC on Sunday. ASU swept the Trojans over the weekend to remain in sole possession of first place in the Pac-10. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball completes sweep of USC with 14-6 victory

ASU used 13 hits from eight different players to roll to a 14-6 victory over USC, completing a three-game sweep of the Pac-10 visitors.

By Nick Kosmider | April 18, 2010

UNSUNG HERO: ASU sophomore Mitchell Lambson has been a consistent force for the Sun Devils as a middle reliever the past two seasons. ASU will take on USC this weekend at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Lambson's consistency key for ASU pitching staff

Sandwiched between the big name starters and noteworthy closers, great squads are often incomplete without production from the oft-unheralded middle relievers.

By Nick Kosmider | April 15, 2010

Devil Dish: April 15

Shame on you, Los Angeles Dodgers. You just cut out an essential part of America’s pastime.

By Andrew Gruman | April 14, 2010

DIVING BACK: ASU sophomore shortstop Drew Maggi gets back to first base on a pickoff attempt during the Sun Devils’11-6 win over San Diego earlier this month. Maggi and the Sun Devils are currently tied for first in the Pac-10 and ranked No. 3 in the nation by Baseball America. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pac-10 Baseball Power Rankings: UCLA and ASU on top

After a year that saw just two Pac-10 baseball teams make it to the NCAA Tournament, the conference is back with a vengeance.

By Andrew Gruman | April 13, 2010

MacPhee named Pac-10 Player of Week

"ASU sophomore second baseman Zack MacPhee has been named the Pac-10 Player of the Week for the second time this season."

By Kyle Glaser | April 12, 2010

Devil Dish: April 13

The idea that Beane built his team through some stroke of genius is bollocks. Beane built a good, contending team exactly how every general manager did ever: he drafted well and made key trades.

By Kyle Glaser | April 12, 2010

Commentary: Mike Leake always a fighter

Leake is the kind of guy who stored all the moments of perceived disrespect into some kind of mental incinerator. Schoolyard slights were renewable ruminations to be set ablaze over and over.

By Nick Ruland | April 12, 2010

DEVILS DOWN: ASU sophomore infielder Zach Wilson had two hits in the Sun Devils’ 9-5 loss to Washington State on Sunday afternoon in Pullman, Wash. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball drops first series of season

Unable to cool the hot bats of Washington State or take advantage of opportunities at the plate, the No. 1 ASU baseball dropped its first series of the season after falling to the Cougars 9-5 on Sunday in chilly Pullman, Wash.

By Nick Kosmider | April 11, 2010

GATHER AROUND: ASU freshman infielder Deven Marrero, senior outfielder Kole Calhoun and sophomore infielder Zach Wilson gather during a pitching change in the Sun Devils' 11-6 win over San Diego on Tuesday at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball heads to Northwest for second straight week

ASU is headed back to the Pacific Northwest for its second straight conference road series — a three-game set with Washington State.

By Nick Kosmider | April 8, 2010

COMEBACK KINGS: Junior pitcher Jimmy Patterson delivers a pitch during the Sun Devils' 11-6 win over USD on Tuesday at Packard Stadium. Patterson was roughed up on the mound, but hit a home run to help ASU overcome a five-run deficit. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball rallies back from five-run deficit

Heading into Tuesday night's start against San Diego, junior pitcher Jimmy Patterson hadn't toed the rubber for the No. 1 baseball team in three weeks.

By Nick Kosmider | April 6, 2010

SCORING MACHINE: ASU sophomore Johnny Ruettiger went 2-for-3 with four runs scored in the Sun Devils’ 15-0 rout of San Diego Monday night at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils cruise past San Diego

After taking the loss on Friday night against Oregon in extra innings, the freshman Brandy Rodgers wanted another shot.

By Andrew Gruman | April 5, 2010

Maggi named Player of the Week

"The Pac-10 announced sophomore shortstop Drew Maggi as its Player of the Week on Monday for his performance in the Sun Devils' road series against Oregon over the weekend."

By Nick Kosmider | April 5, 2010

FROM HIS KNEES: Sophomore second baseman Zack MacPhee throws to second after making a diving stop last month against Houston. ASU won two of three in its road series against Oregon. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Winning streak ends but ASU bounces back in final game

The No. 1 ASU baseball teams saw its win streak end at 24 after a 12-inning loss to Oregon on Friday night in Eugene.

By Nick Kosmider | April 4, 2010

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