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Major League Baseball’s owners have proposed a rule change that would bar high‑school players from signing professional contracts until they are at least 20 years old, prompting prospects like James Clark to weigh college baseball against early pro opportunities.
A new proposal from Major League Baseball would bar high school players from signing directly, requiring them to be at least 20 and two years out of high school, a shift that could boost college baseball and alter the draft landscape.
Major League Baseball is exploring a draft overhaul that would bar high school players from signing professional contracts until they turn 20, a move that could reshape the minor league system and boost college baseball's role in player development.
A new collective bargaining proposal would bar high school players from signing professional contracts until they turn 20 and complete two years after graduation, a move that could accelerate the shift toward college baseball as the primary development route.
MLB’s latest proposal would bar high school players from signing directly, require a minimum age of 20, and reshape the draft landscape, prompting concerns about the future of elite teenage prospects.
Baseball America’s latest awards highlight Landon Hairston’s record‑breaking performance and Nu’u Contrades’ standout contributions, underscoring Arizona State’s rise as a national contender
Landon Hairston, a First Team All‑American outfielder, has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, marking the tenth time a Sun Devil has reached the award’s final round.
The NCAA's baseball transfer portal opens June 1‑30, prompting notable player transfers from Arizona State, including Cooper Clouser to Michigan and commitments from Jaxsyn Durst to Nevada.
The Sun Devils fought valiantly in Lincoln, but situational hitting and a controversial call paved the way for Ole Miss to claim a 5‑4 victory in ten innings.
Arizona State’s baseball team rallied past Nebraska 11‑8, driven by Dominic Smaldino’s grand slam and solid pitching from Colby Guy and Derek Schaefer, and now prepares for a pivotal matchup against Ole Miss.
The Sun Devils erupted for 17 runs on 11 hits, highlighted by Nu’u Contrades and Austen Roellig’s slam‑hits, while pitcher Kole Klecker delivered a shutout with a personal best in strikeouts.
Brayden Randle's walk‑off single in a 14‑inning game propels Ole Miss past Arizona State, forcing a showdown with Nebraska in the Lincoln Regional.
The No. 18 Rebels travel to Nebraska to open against the Wildcats, carrying a 100‑home‑run season and a pitching staff that ranks among the nation’s best.
The NCAA Division I Baseball Championship's Lincoln Regional brings together two of the nation's elite college teams, each boasting elite talent and high stakes.
With a 37‑19 record and a No. 3 seed in the Lincoln Regional, Arizona State is being viewed as a legitimate contender for the 2026 College World Series. Experts highlight the team's elite hitting, national rankings and the impact of star sophomore Landon Hairston.
The Sun Devils, seeded third, aim to break a 14‑year drought and return to the College World Series, confronting a Mississippi team with a deep bullpen and a potent offense led by standout hitters.
After defeating Oral Roberts, the Jackrabbits head to Nebraska to face a familiar opponent in a regional that also includes Ole Miss and Arizona State.
After a 17‑year absence, the Nebraska baseball team will host an NCAA Regional at Hawks Field, facing South Dakota State, Ole Miss and Arizona State, with a strong chance to advance to the College World Series.
The Sun Devils will open against Ole Miss on May 29, facing a field that also features Nebraska, South Dakota State and Ole Miss, while key players look to build on last year’s early exit.
Arizona State’s left‑handed pitcher Cole Carlon is expected to take the mound against West Virginia in the Big 12 tournament semifinal, despite recent arm soreness.
Arizona State's baseball team secured a 10‑2 win over Cincinnati, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals with a historic night from Landon Hairston.
The Sun Devils clinched a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament, beating Cincinnati 10‑2. Landon Hairston smashed his 28th home run of the season, extending his reached‑base streak to 38 games.
With a 36‑18 record, ASU prepares to open the Big 12 Tournament against Cincinnati, led by Player of the Year Landon Hairston and guided by coach Willie Bloomquist.
Arizona State's baseball program, bolstered by homegrown talent and a coaching philosophy that values loyalty, is poised to make a deep run in the Big 12 tournament.