It's been a rough start for Pepperdine Baseball.The Waves returned home following a three-game road trip to San Diego for the Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament from Feb. 21-23. Going 1-2 on the weekend, Pepperdine picked up their first win of the season against San Diego State University, 7-4, on Feb. 23.Coming back home 1-7 on the season, the Waves welcomed the No. 18 University … [Read more...] about Baseball Falls Against No. 18 Gauchos
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Hotshots: Spread the Love Around America
Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The year is 2025. The Oakland Athletics have played their final game in the city of Oakland, marking the third departure the city has seen from a professional sports team since the 2010s. Granted, although all the Golden State Warriors really did was just move the stadium across the bridge to San Francisco, … [Read more...] about Hotshots: Spread the Love Around America
Different Visions, Same Purpose Reflected Across Pepperdine Athletics
Three new head coaches joined the Pepperdine family this past summer, each coming from a multifaceted journey across the country as they bring their past successes and experience to the Malibu campus, eager to unleash their vision upon Pepperdine.At a Division I level collegiate athletic program, pressures and stakes are high as each new season brings forth new challenges and … [Read more...] about Different Visions, Same Purpose Reflected Across Pepperdine Athletics
Letter from the Editor: Embrace the Change
As a religious follower of baseball, there was one man who I never wanted to see making headlines — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. My issue with Manfred was how it seemed like every year, he wanted to change something about the game I loved. Since becoming commissioner in 2015, Manfred has implemented a handful of rule changes, added a lottery system to the draft, expanded … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Embrace the Change
‘The Genesis of Greatness’: MLB Recognizes the Negro Leagues as Major Leagues
Editor’s Note: While the MLB recognizes seven leagues from 1920-1948 as Major Leagues, there were other leagues operating before, during and after this time period. The “Negro Leagues” referred to in this reporting is referring only to the seven leagues considered to be Major Leagues. This designation was determined by criteria created by the MLB. Jackie Robinson broke the … [Read more...] about ‘The Genesis of Greatness’: MLB Recognizes the Negro Leagues as Major Leagues