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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Kyle Russell fields and throws the fall toward Sam Brown at first, May 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Meet the 2024 baseball team – position players

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 12, 2024

It’s just a few days until the start of the 2024 WSU baseball season. To get prepped and ready for the season, let’s get to know some of the players to look out for.  “Everyone has improved....

James and Ali.

The life of the Coug behind Butch T. Cougar

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 10, 2024

On the very first Butch T. Cougar skit of the 2021 WSU football season, the plan was for Butch to propose and marry one of the cheerleaders. Originally not even supposed to be the one working that game,...

WSU volleyball coach Jen Greeny talks with her players during an NCAA volleyball match against UW, Nov. 25.

WSU’s greatest athletes: from football to volleyball

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 16, 2023

For over a century, WSU has fielded top-level athletic programs for student-athletes across the country. For years, these athletes have found success both in Pullman and professionally, whether nationally...

WSU defensive back Derrick Langford Jr. jumps over UW wide receiver JaLynn Polk during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

Huskies-Cougs, rivals to the very bitter end

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 15, 2023

Whether you attend University of Washington or go to WSU, you know about the historic rivalry of the “Apple Cup” and the bragging rights it brings. But, the rivalry between the two schools runs far...

Paul Dennis reveals himself as Butch. T. Cougar during the home opener of the 2023 football season, Sept. 9.

Behind Butch: Reflecting after an identity uncovered

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 12, 2023

When someone is selected to be Butch T. Cougar, they commit a lot of their college life to representing the university in a meaningful way without telling the people closest to them about what they are...

Dakota Hawkins celebrates to his dugout vs. UW, May 5.

Hawkins leaves mark on WSU, bound for New York Mets organization

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor July 25, 2023

Early in WSU baseball’s 2023 season, senior pitchers Dakota Hawkins and Caden Kaelber took a look at WSU’s record book. “I was talking to Caden [Kaelber] beginning of the year, just going over some...

Seattle hosted the MLB All-Star Game for the first time since 2001, July 11, 2023 at T-Mobile Park. The event attracted 47,159 devoted baseball fans.

Should we be concerned about the Mariners?

Seth Stern, Evergreen reporter/Copy Editor July 20, 2023

The 2023 Seattle Mariners had high expectations going into the new MLB season after the accomplishments they had in their previous two seasons. Last year, the Mariners made the playoffs for the first time...

Sam Brown leads Cougs out ahead of first pitch against Stanford, May 19.

Four Cougs earn pro baseball opportunity

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor July 20, 2023

Four difference makers for Cougar baseball have the chance to play at the highest level after joining four different Major League Baseball organizations. All-Pac-12 centerfielder Jonah Advincula...

Seattle hosted the MLB All-Star Game for the first time since 2001, July 11, 2023 at T-Mobile Park. The event attracted 47,159 devoted baseball fans.

Emerald City Shines as host of MLB All-Star Game

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor July 12, 2023

SEATTLE --- A sports town known for its seismic enthusiasm and deafening pride did not disappoint Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park where the baseball world watched the brightest stars stand side by side. The...

WSU baseball head coach Nathan Choate poses for a picture with Assoicate Athletic Director Mitch Straub and WSU President Kirk Schulz, June 29, 2023 in Pullman, WA-Courtesy WSU Athletics

‘To whom much is given, much is required,’ baseball coach Nathan Choate outlines program philosophy

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor July 8, 2023

Nathan Choate addressed a room full of players, alumni, faculty, staff and family for the first time as WSU baseball head coach. His first comment was a proud declaration that he had nailed the fight...

The view inside the Mariners home Kingdome during the 1996 Season.
 Blake Handley via Wikimedia

For the Mariners, it may be 1996 all over again

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor July 6, 2023

As I walked out of T-Mobile Park, June 27, I passed the Seattle Mariners clearance sale of 2022 Postseason merchandise. It was minutes after the Mariners failed to score a single run in the bottom of...

Then-freshman infielder Kyle Manzardo waits for an incoming pitch, March 28, 2019.

Pro Coug Kyle Manzardo named to Futures Game in Seattle

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor June 29, 2023

Pro Coug Kyle Manzardo will return to the Pacific Northwest with an invitation to the MLB Futures Game, a part of Seattle's 2023 All-Star Week at T-Mobile Park. Manzardo will represent the Tampa Bay Rays...

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