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ASU baseball prepares to have multiple players taken in 2020 MLB Draft

Multiple ASU baseball players, such as first baseman Spencer Torkelson and shortstop Alika Williams, may hear their name called in the 2020 MLB Draft.

By Alex Coil | June 10, 2020

ASU coaches, players speak on racial injustices in the US

Various coaches, athletes and the athletic department released comments and statements calling others to create change following the death of George Floyd on May 25.

By Alex Coil | June 3, 2020

ASU baseball's Tracy Smith discusses MLB draft changes, potential picks

Tracy Smith discussed how the current state of college baseball has been affected by recent changes in the structure of the developmental systems of MLB.

By Alex Coil | May 20, 2020

Former Sun Devil baseball skipper Bobby Winkles dies at 90

Winkles, a pioneer for the Sun Devil baseball program, passed away at the age of 90.

By Avery Klatsky | April 19, 2020

In 'Jesse,' ASU alumni explore the life and controversy of renowned trumpeter Jesse McGuire

Filmmakers and ASU alumni Anthony Janssen and Ryan Dent explore the life of renowned trumpeter Jesse McGuire in "Jesse," including his 2001 World Series Game 7 performance.

By Koki Riley | April 3, 2020

ASU baseball sweeps Fresno State behind Workman's two home run day

Junior third baseman Gage Workman hit home runs from both sides of the plate for the first time ever on Sunday.

By Alex Coil | March 8, 2020

Jump, Baez power five-run sixth in ASU baseball's 9-4 win over Fresno State

Hunter Jump and Nathan Baez combined for seven RBIs in ASU baseball's win over Fresno State.

By Jeffrey Horst | March 8, 2020

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ASU baseball defeats Fresno State after Jump's late RBI single

Junior outfielder Hunter Jump drove in the game-winning run for ASU's 11th win of the season.

By Alex Coil | March 6, 2020

ASU baseball scores in five consecutive innings, defeats Nebraska 14-1

ASU baseball scored eight runs in at-bats with the bases loaded in a 14-1 rout of Nebraska.

By Jeffrey Horst | February 29, 2020

No. 8 ASU baseball's explosive fourth contributes to 13-5 rout of Nebraska

The No. 8 Sun Devils recorded 13 runs on 11 hits to hand the Cornhuskers their sixth loss in a row.

By Avery Klatsky | February 29, 2020

No. 8 ASU baseball finds offensive groove, downs Boston College 8-4

No. 8 ASU picked up its fourth win on Saturday night and will look for the sweep over Boston College on Sunday afternoon.

By Avery Klatsky | February 23, 2020

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No. 8 ASU baseball records 18 strikeouts in 2-1 loss to No. 24 Oklahoma State

Alika Williams notched ASU's only RBI in Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to No. 24 Oklahoma State, despite its pitchers recording 18 strikeouts.

By Avery Klatsky | February 19, 2020

Thornton shines in debut, ASU baseball defeats Villanova 6-4

Three Sun Devils notched an RBI in ASU's second victory of the 2020 season.

By Harry Croton | February 16, 2020

Bats go ice-cold for ASU baseball, lose to Villanova and No. 8 Michigan

ASU baseball struggled to plate runs, leading to being upset by both Villanova and No. 8 Michigan.

By Jeffrey Horst | February 16, 2020

Torkelson homer and three-run seventh lifts ASU baseball in win over Villanova

A home run from Spencer Torkelson sparked ASU's offense in the fourth, with the team later producing a three-run seventh inning to win 4-1 over Villanova.

By Jeffrey Horst | February 14, 2020