Posts Tagged: ASU Baseball

Some Thoughts on NCAA Sanctions

The US Justice System is widely regarded as the truest form of justice in the world. There are checks and balances, appeals processes, and most importantly – precedence. Precedence basically states that the judgment of a Justice in good standing [...]

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OMAHA, NE - JUNE 23:  Head Coach Pat Murphy #42 of the Arizona State Sun Devils complains during game 13 of the 59th College World Series with the Florida Gators at Rosenblatt Stadium on June 23, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska.  The Gators won 6-3 to eliminate the Sun Devils from the tournament. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)328 Comments

I don’t imagine former Sun Devil Brooks Conrad is the most popular guy in Atlanta right now

It was a tough day for former ASU baseball player Brooks Conrad, who committed three errors in the Braves’ 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of the National League Divisional [...]

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Atlanta Braves second baseman Brooks Conrad dives for a single hit by San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff during the eighth inning in Game 3 of the MLB National League Division Series baseball playoff series in Atlanta, Georgia October 10, 2010.  REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY)No Comments

Former Sun Devil baseball player wins CBS’ Big Brother

If you’re an ASU baseball fan, you may or may not remember the name Hayden Moss. Moss played a total of 7 games for the Sun Devils in 2008, going 0-for-6 with 5 strikeouts and 1 rbi for then-head coach [...]

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Sun Devils getting close to the century mark in supplying the big leagues with players

Former Sun Devil Eric Sogard, who played baseball in Tempe from 2005 to 2007, became the 96th former ASU player to play in the major leagues on Tuesday night. Sogard, who’s with the Oakland A’s, got the call-up and faced [...]

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FOR SPORTS - Missions' Eric Sogard fields a ball hit by Naturals' Mario Lisson Thursday April 9, 2009 at Wolff Stadium. Lisson was thrown out at first Photo via Newscom542 Comments

TUESDAY LYNX: D-backs don’t sign Loux

The D-backs return home, without signing their first round draft pick, the head Cardinal is not pleased and will Fitz’ injury strain more than an MCL? • The midnight deadline to sign draft picks came and went for the Arizona [...]

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It’s official. Drew Maggi not returning to ASU

With the deadline to sign draft picks just hours away, the Pittsburgh Pirates inked former ASU shortstop/outfielder Drew Maggi to a contract, meaning the All-Pac-10 selection won’t be back in Tempe next season. Maggi, who hit .326 and led the [...]

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MONDAY LYNX: If the brace Fitz…

Hope you enjoyed your busy Phoenix sports weekend…now back to the grind. • Larry Fitzgerald‘s career with the Arizona Cardinals has been punctuated by many things…spectacular catches, big plays in big games, Pro Bowl appearances, and of course, durability. Fitz [...]

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FLAGSTAFF, AZ - AUGUST 01: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald  of the Arizona Cardinals warms up for training camp at Northern Arizona University Walkup Skydome on August 1, 2010 in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

Former Sun Devil Wakamatsu fired by Mariners

The expectations were high this year for the Seattle Mariners. With a starting rotation that boasted a 1-2 combo of Cliff Lee and Felix Hernandez, many were picking the M’s to win the A.L. West this season. Unfortunately, the Mariners [...]

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Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu watches his team take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 15, 2010. UPI/Bill Greenblatt Photo via NewscomNo Comments

Former Devil Larish drives in 10 during doubleheader

You may remember Arizona State’s Jeff Larish hitting 3 home runs in a game against Nebraska in the College World Series in 2005. Well the former Sun Devil had a double header on Friday that brought back memories of his [...]

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OMAHA, NE - JUNE 22: Jeff Larish #11 of the Arizona Sun Devils bats during game 11 of the 59th College World Series with the Florida Gators at Rosenblatt Stadium on June 22, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska. The Devils won 6-1. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)642 Comments

Former Sun Devil Davis honored with unique bobblehead

Former ASU first baseman/pitcher Ike Davis has made quite the splash in his rookie season with the New York Mets–including a couple of spectacular reach-over-the-railing snags of foul balls that have landed him on highlight shows all over the country. [...]

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New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis reaches over the dugout railing to make the final out on Washington Nationals batter Ian Desmond in the ninth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in New York May 11, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)74 Comments