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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

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

Four Cougs earn pro baseball opportunity

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing 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...

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 managing 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...

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 managing 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...

The Oregon Ducks beat the WSU Cougars in two consecutive games to take the series including their first win, 14-8 March 18, 2023 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

WSU expected to hire Nathan Choate as baseball head coach

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor June 20, 2023

WSU baseball has reportedly hired Nathan Choate, Loyola Marymount University head coach, to fill their head coach vacancy.  A college pitcher for four years at Santa Ana College and Cal Poly, Choate’s...

WSU Infielder Cam Magee high fives one of his coaches after an NCAA baseball game against Gonzaga, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Four Candidates (and one fantasy) for the next WSU baseball head coach

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor June 8, 2023

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the number of freshmen who have decommited from the program WSU is in the market for a head baseball coach after former coach Brian Green...

Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker winds up to throw a pitch against USC on Friday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Former WSU pitcher debuts with Giants; Gueye, Powell committed to NBA Draft

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor June 8, 2023

Another pro Coug made it to the big leagues, Elyse Bennett is back to scoring goals in Washington and Mohammed Gueye and Justin Powell are committed to the NBA Draft. Baseball Ryan Walker, who...

Its our responsibility to be great off the field and if we can do that, we can be great on the field, Brian Green stated at his introductory press conference in 2019. In his four year tenure, the Cougs failed to reach the postseason.

Brian Green leaves WSU for … WSU

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor June 6, 2023

After four years at the helm of WSU baseball, the Cougars’ skipper Brian Green is expected to take the head coaching job at Wichita State. Overall, Green owned a winning record at WSU of 91-79, but...

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

WSU baseball earns five All-Pac-12 selections

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor May 25, 2023

WSU baseball fell short of its goal to qualify for the 2023 Pac-12 Baseball Tournament but was nonetheless home to five All-Pac-12 honorees, including first-team selections senior Jacob McKeon and transfer...

Jacob McKeon embraces his head coach during his senior night, May 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs lose final game of the year on Senior Day

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor May 23, 2023

Brian Green embraced each of his graduating seniors in front of home plate, prior to their final game in the crimson and gray. It was already clear the Cougs had fallen short of their goal to qualify for...

Kyle Russel rounds third as he scores second WSU run, May 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: No. 3 Stanford sweeps WSU to end Cougs season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief May 23, 2023

WSU baseball (29-23, 10-19 Pac-12) lost in a sweep to No. 3 Stanford (37-14, 23-7) to finish their season and end on the outside looking in of the Pac-12 Tournament. Game 1:  The 'almost Jacob...

WSU takes a mound visit to game plan ahead of Carter Grahams at-bat, May 18.

Cougar baseball drops game one versus No. 3 Stanford in ‘almost Jacob McKeon game’

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor May 19, 2023

It was close. Perhaps too close to call. But Pac-12 umpires determined that WSU center fielder Jonah Advincula was tagged out at home plate by Cardinal catcher Malcolm Moore while attempting to steal home...

WSU Outfield Jonah Advincula runs to third base at an NCAA Baseball Game against Santa Clara April 22, 2023. Pullman, Wash.

Cougars clobber Cal two games out of three

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor May 18, 2023

Friday’s game had barely begun before WSU center fielder and leadoff hitter Jonah Advincula sent the third pitch of the game sailing over the right field fence. Advincula’s lead-off home run was...

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