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Baseball travels to Cincinnati for three-game series

Dillon Davis

March 15, 2012

As the MSU and Cincinnati men’s basketball teams prepare for the end of their season in the NCAA Tournament, the seasons of its respective baseball programs are just starting to come together. The Spartans (7-7) are looking for their bats to heat up and create a little March Madness this weekend in a three-game road series with the Bearcats (8-6) at Marge Schott Stadium in Cincinnati.

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Baseball looks forward to Cincinnati, then home opener

Dillon Davis

March 13, 2012

In spending the first 17 games of its season on the road, the prospect of making a return to McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field is more than appealing at this point to head coach Jake Boss and the MSU baseball team.

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Baseball play with last year’s loss in mind

Dillon Davis

February 29, 2012

It might be early in the season, but Justin Scanlon still hasn’t forgotten the way the last one ended. The senior shortstop and captain of the MSU baseball team walked off the field at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio, at the end of May 2011 with his head down and his dreams dashed, as Illinois beat the Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament championship game by a final score of 9-1.

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Pitching carries MSU to 3-1 weekend

Jeremy Warnemuende

February 27, 2012

MSU baseball head coach Jake Boss isn’t upset with his team’s 3-1 weekend at the First Pitch Invitational in Greenville, S.C.

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Baseball 'not satisfied,' looks to improve during weekend games

Dillon Davis

February 23, 2012

Even after getting a win last Friday against No. 11 St. Johns, junior second baseman Ryan Jones and the MSU baseball team weren’t entirely satisfied with the results of the opening weekend.

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Spartans’ practices, games benefit from mild weather

Dillon Davis

February 22, 2012

Most years when major league teams are headed to camp under the sunny skies of Florida or Arizona, head coach Jake Boss Jr. and the MSU baseball team are cooped up indoors.

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Baseball posts 1-2 record after opening weekend in Florida

Jeremy Warnemuende

February 19, 2012

Not too long ago, beating a top-25 team on opening day before losing the next two games of the weekend by a combined two runs might have been OK with MSU baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr. But after winning the program’s first Big Ten title since 1979 last year, Boss said expectations are higher.

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MSU opens season in Florida, will face ranked opponents

Jeremy Warnemuende

February 16, 2012

More than ever before, junior center fielder Torsten Boss and the MSU baseball team know how important every game can be.

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Big Ten names Spartan baseball championship favorite in preseason

Michelle Martinelli

February 14, 2012

After winning its first Big Ten Championship last season since 1979, the conference named the MSU baseball team the preseason favorite to win the 2012 Big Ten Championship, the conference announced Tuesday.

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Drafted freshmen opt for MSU, significant contributions expected

Jeremy Warnemuende

February 13, 2012

Entering his fourth season as MSU baseball’s head coach, Jake Boss Jr. can’t remember ever relying on so many freshmen.

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Morrall, Gibson to be honored

Dillon Davis

January 24, 2012

The Spartan baseball program will honor Earl Morrall as its Alumnus of the Year at the annual First Pitch Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Kellogg Center. In addition, former Spartan All-American and current Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson will be on hand for a jersey recognition.

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Boss announces 2013 baseball recruiting class

Dillon Davis

November 10, 2011

Only a day after Tom Izzo announced his strongest recruiting class in years, MSU baseball coach Jake Boss Jr.

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Face time with Jake Boss Jr.

Dillon Davis

October 24, 2011

After one of the most successful seasons in MSU baseball history, Jake Boss Jr. is hungry for more.

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Spartan baseball begins fall practice

Jeremy Warnemuende

September 12, 2011

The Spartans will travel to South Bend, Ind. to play Notre Dame, with the game scheduled to finish before the No. 15 MSU football team’s 3:30 p.m. game against the Fighting Irish.

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Despite location, Kirk Gibson remains close to MSU

Dillon Davis

August 14, 2011

The State News talked with legendary Spartan Kirk Gibson to discuss his illustrious past and his playoff aspirations as a manager of the MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Tigers need to stay consistent to make playoffs

Dillon Davis

August 1, 2011

With the additions of third baseman Wilson Betemit and pitcher Doug Fister, the Tigers have upgraded to make a serious run. Trade deadline deals Have gone poorly in the past, but Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski has an eye for talent and has added significant pieces at the deadline, such as Jhonny Peralta in 2010.

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Baseball duo impresses in summer league

Dillon Davis

July 31, 2011

As MSU baseball players Ryan Jones and Tony Bucciferro stepped on the field at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, in Boston, on Friday, they found themselves on hallowed ground.

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Pair of Spartans named to Cape Cod League All-Star team

Dillon Davis

July 25, 2011

Senior pitcher Tony Bucciferro and junior second baseman Ryan Jones have been selected to play in the 49th annual Cape Cod League All-Star Game on July 29 at Fenway Park in Boston.

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Former Spartan pitches well, records loss in return to Lansing

Michelle Martinelli

July 24, 2011

Former MSU pitcher A.J. Achter returned to Lansing Saturday night when he pitched for the Beloit Snappers against the Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law School Stadium. Achter took the loss as the Lugnuts defeated Beloit, 3-1.

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Recruit, draft selection could face decision

Michelle Martinelli

July 11, 2011

Jimmy Pickens verbally committed to play for MSU before his senior year of high school, and this summer, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 41st round of the MLB draft, leaving him with a choice between the Spartans or the Tigers.