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UCLA's baseball team welcomes transfer‑portal center fielder Brandon Leon, whose .458 batting average and 33 steals at College of the Desert signal a potent offensive addition. His arrival comes as the program seeks to fill gaps left by recent departures and strengthen the bullpen.
Outfielder Payton Brennan has entered the transfer portal, joining two other Bruins who have left the program this month, reshaping the team’s outfield heading into the next campaign.
A 3-2 loss to Saint Mary's tested UCLA's depth, with injuries to second baseman Aidan Aguayo and outfielder Payton Brennan compounding earlier absences of ace Logan Reddemann and center fielder Will Gasparino.
UCLA entered the NCAA Regionals as the nation’s top seed but was upset by St. Mary's in a 3‑2 thriller. Injuries and a poor offensive night added to the Bruins' woes, and they now face a must‑win game on Saturday.
UCLA's baseball team has surged to the top of the national rankings, posting a 51-6 record and a wire-to-wire No.1 position in the D1Baseball Top 25 poll. Led by standout Roch Cholowsky and a dominant pitching staff, the Bruins are poised for a deep NCAA Tournament run.
UCLA’s baseball squad rallied from deficits across three days to win the Big Ten Tournament, highlighted by a disputed 11th‑inning pitch that secured a 3‑2 victory over Oregon. The Bruins will now host an NCAA Regional, though they’ll be without star Will Gasparino.
UCLA edged Oregon 3-2 in an extra‑inning battle at Charles Schwab Field, earning their first tournament championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
In a dramatic finish at Omaha, the UCLA baseball team rallied to defeat Oregon 3‑2, completing a sweep of both the regular season and tournament titles — the first such achievement since Maryland in 2023.
Mulivai Levu’s three‑run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a 7‑5 victory over USC, marking UCLA’s first 50‑win season and setting up a championship clash.
UCLA’s late rally, fueled by key hits and solid relief pitching, propels the Bruins into a semifinal showdown with USC.
UCLA rallied from an early deficit to defeat Purdue 4-3, highlighted by Mulivai Levu's game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.
UCLA’s Bruins secured a 4‑3 win over Purdue on May 22, 2026, highlighted by Brandon Rogers’ home run, Easton Hawk’s dominant pitching, and a clutch error by the Boilermakers’ catcher.
With the regular season in the books, analysts re-examine the eight programs that were projected to contend for Omaha, highlighting standout performances, pitching strengths and offensive firepower.
The latest batch of Big Ten baseball weekly awards highlights top pitchers, fielders and batters, reflecting the conference’s deep talent pool and the influence of national polling agencies.
The top-ranked UCLA baseball team fell 8-0 to Washington in Seattle, with Colton Bower’s three homers leading the Huskies' offense and setting up a Friday rematch.
The No. 1‑ranked UCLA baseball squad entered Husky Ballpark on Friday night with a perfect‑season buzz, only to watch their unbeaten streak evaporate in an 8‑0 loss.
The Big Ten has recognized a series of standout performances across its member schools, highlighting pitchers, position players and freshmen who have excelled in weekly competitions.
UCLA erased a 6-1 deficit with a sixth-inning grand slam from Dean West and three shutout relief innings to beat Oregon 9-6, positioning the team for a final series against Washington.
The Bruins have locked up the Big Ten regular‑season championship and are preparing for the conference tournament with a focus on culture and mentorship.