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The rains have been the biggest player at Rosenblatt Stadium today. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

ASU's College World Series opener postponed until Monday

Follow along as ASU begins its College World Series run against Clemson.

By Nick Kosmider | June 18, 2010

Utah becomes Pac-10's 12th member

The University of Utah accepted an invitation to become the Pac-10's 12th member on Thursday.

By Nick Kosmider | June 17, 2010

Freshman Deven Marrero and the ASU baseball opens up College World Series play Sunday against Clemson.

Breaking down ASU's College World Series bracket

ASU's side of the College World Series bracket proves that nothing is a given in college baseball.

By Nick Kosmider | June 15, 2010

Texas declines invitation to join Pac-10, stays in Big 12

The University of Texas has declined an invitation to join the Pac-10 Conference and will remain a member of the soon-to-be 10-team Big 12, the school announced on Monday.

By Nick Kosmider | June 14, 2010

LOCKED IN: Jordan Swagerty's poise after giving up a game-tying home run was key to ASU clinching a second straight trip to the College World Series. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Rewind: Swagerty's poise key in Super Regional win

ASU closer Jordan Swagerty turned what could have been a catastrophic mistake into fuel for a stellar outing that helped send ASU to the College World Series.

By Nick Kosmider | June 14, 2010

Maggi's home run sends ASU to College World Series

With one swing, Drew Maggi erased a postseason full of frustration and sent his team to the College World Series.

By Nick Kosmider | June 13, 2010

Former Sun Devil Brooks Conrad finally got his Major League shot after seven years in the minors. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

Former Sun Devil makes waves after long journey to the majors

Former Sun Devil Brooks Conrad is enjoying life in The Show after seven season in the minor leagues.

By Nick Kosmider | June 13, 2010

Marrero’s walk-off lifts ASU in Super Regional opener

Deven Marrero sat behind a table during the post-game conference wearing an ear-to-ear grin and a Superman wristband.

By Nick Kosmider | June 12, 2010

ASU can draw on past 'Super' disappointment

The heartbreaking lost against Fresno State in 2008 cemented the idea that nothing comes easy on the journey to Omaha.

By Nick Kosmider | June 12, 2010

Colorado accepts invitation to join Pac-10 conference

Colorado President Bruce D. Benson said the Pac-10 is a perfect match for the university, both academically and athletically, and looks forward to a productive relationship.

By Nick Kosmider | June 10, 2010

Blair, ASU recruit Lindsey selected in MLB draft

ASU junior pitcher Seth Blair was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 46th selection (first-round compensation pick) in Monday's Major League Baseball draft.

By Nick Kosmider | June 7, 2010

ASU basketball adds pair to recruiting class

The ASU men's basketball team added two more players to its 2010-11 recruiting class over the weekend, putting the total of new faces coming into coach Herb Sendek's program next season at seven.

By Nick Kosmider | June 7, 2010

Jake Borup was starting pitcher for the Devils Sunday night in their win over Hawaii 8-4. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU tops Hawaii to advance to Super Regionals

Tested for the first time this postseason, the Sun Devils responded, riding a pair of home runs and a clutch two-run double by sophomore Drew Maggi to top Hawaii 8-4.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

Season sets for Softball, but optimism remains

For the Sun Devils, who finished their season with a record of 44-17, plenty of reason for optimism remains.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

Devil Dish: June 7

Florida International's Garrett Wittels extended his hitting streak Saturday to 56 games, leaving him just two short of Robin Ventura's NCAA record of 58 straight games with a hit.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

LEADING OFF: Riccio Torrez stole four bases in the first two games of the NCAA Tempe Regional. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball's running game wreaking havoc

There is no track and field meet taking place at Sun Angel Stadium this weekend, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been plenty of running going on in Tempe.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

COOL-HAND KELLY: Junior Merrill Kelly has been part of a starting rotation that has been among the nation's most consistent this season. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Despite departures, starting rotation excelling for ASU

The starting rotation has been one of the biggest factors for the success of ASU and its record fourth-straight Pac-10 title.

By Nick Kosmider | June 5, 2010

Blair, hot offense leads baseball in rout of Hawaii

While junior pitcher Seth Blair may not have treated his start in ASU's NCAA Regional game against Hawaii on Saturday night as a pro audition, those making the front office decisions were likely taking notice.

By Nick Kosmider | June 5, 2010

ASU pitcher Merrill Kelly lifts his hat to the crowd as he and his teammates make their way off the field after defeating the Milwaukee Panthers Friday night. Kelly now has record of 9-2 with and ERA of 3.75. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball defeats UWM, 6-2, in Regional opener

The first inning couldn’t have gotten much worse for Merrill Kelly in the ASU baseball team's NCAA Regional opener against Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Friday night.

By Nick Kosmider | June 4, 2010

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

Baseball Coach Tim Esmay officially takes the reins

At a team banquet on Tuesday night, ASU Athletic Director Lisa Love announced that the school was removing the “interim” label in front of Esmay's name, making him the next head coach of the storied ASU baseball program.

By Nick Kosmider | June 2, 2010

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