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NEW YEAR EXCITEMENT: Junior pitcher Mitchell Lambson, shown jogging, is one of several returning players from the Pac-10 champion squad excited for the upcoming season. ASU coach Tim Esmay, coming off a 52-10 record in his first year at the helm, understands the winning expectations associated with his team, and the pressure that accompanies it. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

With new attitude in place, ASU baseball building on 2010

After falling short in the College World Series last season, the ASU baseball team has adopted a mindset that was already starting to flourish under coach Tim Esmay.

By Nick Kosmider | November 2, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 21

Tuesday’s Game 4 of the ALCS between the Rangers and Yankees was one for the nostalgic record books.

By Tyler Emerick | October 20, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 27

Forget the opening weeks of the NFL and the start of conference play in college football. Pennant fever is on.

By Kyle Newman | September 26, 2010

Formal approval of Esmay’s contract Thursday

ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay will be officially considered for the full-time head coaching position Thursday at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

By Cale Ottens | September 20, 2010

Benefits of maple bats not worth risks

The recent injury to the Cubs’ Tyler Colvin stands as just another reminder of how dangerous maple bats can be.

By Nathan Meacham | September 20, 2010

Devil Dish: Spet. 16

Cy Young award winner, staff ace with a nasty sinker and reliable arm were all things once true of Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb.

By Greg Dillard | September 15, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 14

It’s the time of year to attend my first and last baseball game, or to be more specific, one of my favorite date places.

By Nathan Meacham | September 13, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 13

For the first time in 21 years on Saturday night, Pete Rose was allowed to grace a Cincinnati Red’s field.

By Kyle Newman | September 12, 2010

Former Sun Devil Wallace finding place in majors

By normal baseball standards, Brett Wallace made a quick run through the minor leagues. How he got there is an entirely different story.

By Andrew Gruman | September 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 3

I’d like personally to thank the Arizona Diamondbacks.

By Andrew Gruman | September 2, 2010

Though adorable, Little League World Series hard to stomach

I have a hard time watching the Little League World Series. It’s probably jealousy, but I’d like to call it something else.

By Nathan Meacham | August 29, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 26

With the sports world full of scandal and stardom, it’s time to appreciate one of the purest athletic platforms.

By Nicole Klauss | August 25, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 20

The news broke Thursday morning and started a lot of conversations. Roger Clemens has been indicted for perjury.

By Andrew Gruman | August 19, 2010

Catching up with former ASU star Ike Davis

Former ASU baseball star Ike Davis talks about his call-up to the Mets, his days as a Sun Devil and what it's like playing in New York.

By Eric L. Smith | July 25, 2010

Q&A with former Sun Devil baseball star Andre Ethier

Former ASU baseball player Andre Ethier has quickly become a star at the major-league level.

By Eric L. Smith | July 5, 2010

Devil Dish: Jackson's no-no a rare bright spot

Edwin Jackson's no-hitter last week was a rare bright spot in a miserable season for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

By Nick Kosmider | June 27, 2010

Drew Maggi and Zack MacPhee will return to anchor the top of the ASU lineup next season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU baseball to return key pieces in 2011

The Sun Devils, who finished the 2010 season 52-10, have plenty to look forward to as it prepares for next season.

By Nick Kosmider | June 27, 2010

Red-hot UCLA learned plenty from losses to ASU

The Bruins are 20-4 since being swept by the Sun Devils at home in late April.

By Nick Kosmider | June 23, 2010

ASU coach Tim Esmay said the 2010 season will go down as one of his most memorable. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Despite CWS exit, Esmay to remember 2010 season fondly

Despite an early exit in the College World Series, ASU coach Tim Esmay called the 2010 season one of the most rewarding in his coaching career.

By Nick Kosmider | June 23, 2010

Members of the ASU baseball team wait in the dugout before their game against South Carolina at the College World Series. ASU was eliminated with an 11-4 loss. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Stellar season comes to end for ASU at College World Series

The ASU baseball team, the top national seed at the College World Series, was eliminated from the tournament after an 11-4 loss to South Carolina at Rosenblatt Stadium on Tuesday.

By Nick Kosmider | June 22, 2010

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