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Boos & Bravos: April 24

Boo to the death of Gabriel García Márquez on April 17. The Nobel prize winner left an indelible mark on world literature that will be dearly missed. Boo to Netflix raising online streaming prices by $1 or $2 per month for new customers after reporting increases in members and net profit.

By Editorial Board | April 24, 2014

Albert Pujols' 500th home run less meaningful than others

Despite reaching one of baseball's most cherished milestones, nobody seems to be giving Albert Pujols any recognition.

By Evan Webeck | April 23, 2014

Freshman infielder/outfielder Dalton DiNatale slides safely into first after an attempted pick off move in a home game against California on April 13. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU baseball seeks complete effort, bounce-back performance in UA series

Drew Stankiewicz and the Sun Devils will try to align their trademark offensive firepower with their stellar pitching with the Territorial Cup Series point at stake against UA.

| April 23, 2014

Sophomore righthanded pitcher Darin Gillies releases a pitch at a home game against California on April 13. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU baseball switches Drew Stankiewicz back to shortstop

Drew Stankiewicz is back at shortstop after a stint at second base for the Sun Devils.

| April 22, 2014

Freshman infielder/outfielder Dalton DiNatale slides safely into second, defying a certain tag out. ASU lost 5-3 against California on April 13, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Pac-12 baseball power rankings: Oregon on the rise, ASU slips back to middle of the pack

It's rivalry week in college baseball, and conference races are heating up.

| April 21, 2014

ASU baseball returns to week off after losing Stanford series

The Sun Devils came up short in a series loss at Stanford, but they have a number of opportunities to improve in preparation for a showdown with UA next week in Tucson.

| April 20, 2014

ASU baseball falls 1-0 to Stanford, drops series

Despite another stellar effort from Darin Gillies, the Sun Devils dropped their Sunday game and ended their streak of four consecutive Pac-12 series wins.

By Stefan Modrich | April 19, 2014

Ryan Kellogg's arm, Brian Serven's bat power ASU baseball to 3-2 win over Stanford

ASU baseball bounced back from a heart-wrenching walk-off loss Friday to set up a rubber match with Stanford on Sunday.

By Stefan Modrich | April 19, 2014

Stanford walks off with 4-3 comeback win over ASU baseball

The Cardinal utilized situational hitting to tie the game, and another walk-off to win it, spoiling a spectacular outing for Brett Lilek.

By Stefan Modrich | April 17, 2014

Freshman infielder/outfielder Dalton DiNatale slides safely into second in a home game against California on April 13, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Pac-12 baseball power rankings: Washington holds top spot, OSU, ASU not far behind

While Washington nears closer to clinching the conference crown, a dogfight for the title of runner-up could go down to the wire.

| April 16, 2014

ASU is baseball heaven for aspiring pros

Two of ASU baseball's most decorated alumni have made a career out of the game they grew to love, playing under the lights at Packard Stadium.

| April 16, 2014

ASU baseball's youth movement carries Sun Devils to 5-2 win over UNLV

Thanks to a solid start from freshman Seth Martinez and inspiring performances from the relievers that followed, the Sun Devils responded to a weekend loss with a convincing win Tuesday night.

| April 15, 2014

Sophomore infielder Dalton DiNatale slides safely into first after an attempted pick off move. ASU played California on April 13, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU baseball caps homestand with midweek game against UNLV

After dropping two Sunday series finales in a row, ASU will host UNLV before traveling to Stanford on Thursday.

By Stefan Modrich | April 14, 2014

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Darin Gillies releases the ball in a home game against California on April 13. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU baseball hurt by continued bullpen woes in 3-2 loss to Cal

Ryan Burr was improved from his last appearance, but the bullpen couldn't take advantage of a quality start from Darrin Gillies.

| April 13, 2014

ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay earns 400th win as Sun Devils beat Cal 4-1

A brilliant outing from Ryan Kellogg paved the way for his head coaches' latest milestone.

| April 12, 2014

ASU baseball propelled to walk-off win over Cal by clutch hitting, stout defense

It was an epic, wire-to-wire pitcher's duel from the start in the desert Friday night.

| April 11, 2014

ASU baseball looking to bounce back against Cal

Continuing to chalk up wins over an extended homestand can accelerate ASU's path to the postseason.

| April 10, 2014

Untimely errors doom ASU baseball in Packard finale against UA

Thanks to a shaky outing from closer Ryan Burr and some untimely errors, UA stole a win in its last visit up north to Tempe's Packard Stadium.

| April 9, 2014

ASU baseball or the pros: How Sun Devils made their decisions

Nine Sun Devils were drafted in the MLB draft, but they opted for college instead.

By Justin Emerson | April 9, 2014

Final Territorial Cup Series baseball game at Packard Stadium set for Wednesday

UA returns to Tempe looking for revenge after ASU beat up the Wildcats earlier this season.

By Justin Emerson | April 8, 2014

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