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Eric Melbostad settles into setup role for ASU baseball heading into final Packard showdown vs. UA

Unheralded and flying beneath the radar, Eric Melbostad has become a key piece of the bridge between ASU's starters and closer Ryan Burr.

By Stefan Modrich | April 8, 2014

Junior catcher Nate Causey stops a USC player from stealing second base at a home game on April 6, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU baseball's late rally falls short, drops series finale to USC

The No. 25 Sun Devils mounted a rally late, but could not come all the way back.

By Matthew Tonis | April 6, 2014

Freshman lefthanded pitcher Ryan Kellogg winds up for a throw in a match against USC on April 5, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

RJ Ybarra's walk-off bails out ASU baseball's bullpen collapse

It almost went into Sunday, but ASU baseball came out on the winning end of an wild extra-inning affair against USC on Saturday night.

| April 6, 2014

Sophomore catcher Brian Serven avoids the tag at home plate to score in the third inning of an ASU baseball game against USC on April 4, 2014. ASU won, 5-3. (Photo by Benjamin Margiott)

ASU baseball survives blown late lead, beats USC 5-3

Ryan Burr blew his first save of the season, but ASU answered right back in the same inning to take the win.

By Justin Emerson | April 4, 2014

Three MLB players you didn't know were still playing

A quick guide to who you forgot about in Major League Baseball.

| April 3, 2014

Boos & Bravos: April 4

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By Editorial Board | April 3, 2014

Justice studies freshman Erin Schulte will be a fellow with the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict here at ASU for 2014 and 2015. Schulte will participate in a special class with the center’s director and work with faculty members on research projects. (Photo by Micaela Rodriguez)

ASU baseball hosts USC for three-game series

After winning a series against UCLA, ASU baseball will look to continue that against Los Angeles' other school.

By Justin Emerson | April 3, 2014

Jake Peevyhouse's hot streak gives ASU baseball a good problem to have

The ASU baseball outfield is packed with too many players for too few spots.

By Justin Emerson | April 1, 2014

ASU baseball comes back in the ninth and beats UCLA in 10 to win series

It was the second time ASU was down to its final strike and won the game.

By Justin Emerson | March 30, 2014

Angels on the outskirts: The Los Angeles identity crisis

Two wealthy baseball teams took similar approaches. Why did one win the division, while the other limped to a third-place finish?

| March 30, 2014

ASU baseball evens series against UCLA with 8-5 win

The offense was good and the pitching was good enough in a Saturday matinee.

By Justin Emerson | March 29, 2014

UCLA snaps ASU baseball's win streak with a 7-3 win

ASU's loss dropped the team back under .500 in Pac-12 play.

By Justin Emerson | March 28, 2014

Defending national champion UCLA awaits ASU baseball for weekend series

The Sun Devils took care of the 2012 national champions against UA Wednesday, and turn their attention to the 2013 champs Friday.

By Justin Emerson | March 27, 2014

NFL's big hits and MLB's line drives make sports harder to watch

We need to address the head injuries in baseball and football. The fans are depending on it.

By Shane Theodore | March 27, 2014

ASU baseball blows out UA behind 10-run sixth inning

The last time the Sun Devils plated 10 or more runs in an inning also came against UA — April 29, 2009.

By Evan Webeck | March 26, 2014

Yasiel Puig doesn't appear to be working on discipline

Two games into his second season, it is reported that Cuban native Yasiel Puig is already frustrating his coaches and teammates.

By Logan Newman | March 26, 2014

ASU baseball freshmen Colby Woodmansee and Brian Serven starting sooner than anticipated

Colby Woodmansee and Brian Serven have forced the hand of the ASU baseball coaching staff with their play, and found their way into the starting lineup.

By Justin Emerson | March 26, 2014

ASU baseball returns home for rivalry game with UA

The Territorial Cup Series resumes Wednesday on the baseball diamond.

By Justin Emerson | March 25, 2014

ASU baseball beats No. 4 Oregon State 7-3, wins series

ASU baseball won a series on the road against Oregon State for the first time since 2007.

By Justin Emerson | March 23, 2014

Down to final out, ASU baseball rallies and beats No. 4 Oregon State in 10 innings

ASU was one out away from dipping below .500, but tied it in the ninth and won in the 10th.

By Justin Emerson | March 22, 2014

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