Tuesday, June 5 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-06-05 22:46:31 GMT
If the stars align just right, Gonzaga senior outfielder Royce Bolinger might continue playing baseball in Spokane after graduation as part of the Texas Rangers organization.More >>
If the stars align just right, Gonzaga senior outfielder Royce Bolinger might continue playing baseball in Spokane after graduation as part of the Texas Rangers organization.More >>
At first it was Taylor Ard and Derek Jones. On Wednesday, three more Cougars were selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft: outfielders Tommy Richards and Kyle Johnson, and third baseman Patrick Claussen.
Richards, from Coeur d'Alene, was taken by the Baltimore Orioles in the 24th round - the fourth pick of the round and 732nd overall.
"I couldn't be more excited," he said in a statement. "To be taken with other WSU seniors is an honor. I am and always will be a Cougar and it is so cool that a group of us were drafted together."
Johnson was the next player to go, going to the Los Angeles Angels in the 25th round. He was the 19th pick in the round and 777th overall. As a senior, he led the Pac-12 with 17 stolen bases in the regular season and helped the Cougars to a conference-leading 74 steals.
"I'm really happy to have a professional opportunity," said Johnson.
Claussen, from Renton, Wash., was taken in the 34th round by the Miami Marlins.
"I'm very blessed and fortunate" said Claussen. "I want to thank all my coaches throughout my career. Once a Cougar, always a Coug."
Claussen batted .301 in his final season at Washington State. His 17 doubles are tied for seventh in the Pac-12.
(with information from Washington State University Athletics)
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:44 AM EDT2013-05-18 06:44:19 GMT
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.More >>
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:31:47 GMT
Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.More >>
Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:58:18 GMT
Sean Sutton hit a walk-off single to give the Coeur d'Alene baseball team a 6-5 win over Eagle and lead the Vikings to the Idaho 5A state semifinals.More >>
Sean Sutton hit a walk-off single to give the Coeur d'Alene baseball team a 6-5 win over Eagle and lead the Vikings to the Idaho 5A state semifinals.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:11:40 GMT
Andy Pettitte and Chris Stewart became the latest Yankees to get hurt, and emergency Seattle starter Hector Noesi pitched into the fifth to lead the Mariners over New York 3-2 Thursday night.More >>
Andy Pettitte and Chris Stewart became the latest Yankees to get hurt, and emergency Seattle starter Hector Noesi pitched into the fifth to lead the Mariners over New York 3-2 Thursday night.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:17 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:17:41 GMT
Clayton Paull's hat trick led Ferris in the first round of the state playoffs to a 4-2 win over Mt. Rainier High School at Spokane Falls Community College.More >>
Clayton Paull's hat trick led Ferris in the first round of the state playoffs to a 4-2 win over Mt. Rainier High School at Spokane Falls Community College.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:44 AM EDT2013-05-18 06:44:19 GMT
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.More >>
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:06:30 GMT
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The Gonzaga University baseball team continued its struggle with the University Oregon by suffering a 4-1 defeat to the 10th-ranked Ducks Wednesday at PK Park.More >>
The Gonzaga University baseball team continued its struggle with the University Oregon by suffering a 4-1 defeat to the 10th-ranked Ducks Wednesday at PK Park.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:12 AM EDT2013-05-15 05:12:46 GMT
After tying the game in the eighth inning, the Gonzaga University baseball team suffered a 4-3 defeat as No. 10 University of Oregon walked-off in the ninth inning at PK Park Tuesday.More >>
After tying the game in the eighth inning, the Gonzaga University baseball team suffered a 4-3 defeat as No. 10 University of Oregon walked-off in the ninth inning at PK Park Tuesday.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-05-13 05:15:33 GMT
Six Gonzaga University baseball players spent the morning receiving their diplomasonly to battle in the series finale against Appalachian State University.More >>
Six Gonzaga University baseball players spent the morning at the Spokane Arena receiving their diplomas at the university's graduation ceremony only to battle in the series finale against Appalachian State University in the afternoon.More >>
MOSCOW, Idaho - Former University of Idaho football coach Robb Akey has confirmed to SWX that he has filed a lawsuit against the university.More >>
MOSCOW, Idaho - Former University of Idaho football coach Robb Akey has confirmed to SWX that he has filed a lawsuit against the university. Akey declined to comment on the lawsuit, but said he's been having fun chasing his two kids around and is looking forward to fishing this summer. He is looking to coach again, and has also considered doing some broadcast work.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:44 AM EDT2013-05-18 06:44:19 GMT
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.More >>
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:32:52 GMT
Washington State freshman guard Lia Galdeira has been selected to attend the 2013 National Team Trials and tryout for the FIBA U19 World Championship Team.More >>
Washington State freshman guard Lia Galdeira has been selected to attend the 2013 National Team Trials and tryout for the FIBA U19 World Championship Team.More >>
Sunday, May 5 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-05-06 00:51:05 GMT
Oregon took advantage of a Washington State error to scoring the winning run in the top of the 11th inning for a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball at Bailey-Bailey Field, Sunday.More >>
Oregon took advantage of a Washington State error to scoring the winning run in the top of the 11th inning for a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball at Bailey-Bailey Field, Sunday.More >>
Saturday, May 4 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-05 03:25:36 GMT
Each of Oregon's nine starters recorded at least one hit and the No. 6 Ducks defeated host Washington State 6-3 in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Saturday at Bailey-Brayton Field.More >>
Each of Oregon's nine starters recorded at least one hit and the No. 6 Ducks defeated host Washington State 6-3 in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Saturday at Bailey-Brayton Field.More >>
Saturday, May 4 2013 1:52 AM EDT2013-05-04 05:52:49 GMT
Two Washington State errors in the ninth inning led to a pair of unearned runs for Oregon and the Cougars dropped a 5-3 decision to the No. 6 Ducks on Friday.More >>
Two Washington State errors in the ninth inning led to a pair of unearned runs for Oregon and the Cougars dropped a 5-3 decision to the No. 6 Ducks on Friday.More >>
Sunday, April 28 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-04-29 00:57:55 GMT
PULLMAN, Wash. – In a game with eight errors and eight infield singles, it was one of each that ultimately decided Sunday's Pac-12 Conference baseball game between UCLA and Washington State. Collin SlaybaughMore >>
In a game with eight errors and eight infield singles, it was one of each that ultimately decided Sunday's Pac-12 Conference baseball game between UCLA and Washington State.More >>
Tommy Richards, from Coeur d'Alene, was taken by the Baltimore Orioles in the 24th round. (Photo: WSU Athletics)
