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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A Pitt player pitches during a game on Feb. 23.

Pitt baseball wins Las Vegas Classic

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Pitt baseball (8-1,0-0 ACC) traveled to Las Vegas on Friday hoping to strike it lucky in Sin City. After two blowout victories against Oklahoma and California, the Panthers did just that, winning the ultimate...

Pitt baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on March 24 at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt baseball shows promise in weekend series in Texas

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Pitt baseball (5-1, 0-0 ACC) left Corpus Christi, Texas, this weekend with three huge early season wins. The Panthers defeated Washington in dramatic fashion on Friday night before losing to the defending...

A right-handed pitcher throws the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Takeaways | Pitt baseball sweeps Maine in season opener

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Following a disappointing 2023 campaign, Pitt baseball started off its 2024 season with a bang, sweeping its first series against Maine. The Panthers won their games against the Black Bears 10-7, 7-4 and...

Pitt junior infielder Brock Franks (11) high fives another player during their game against Clemson on March 25, 2022.

Pitt baseball sweeps Maine in season opener

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt baseball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) kicked off its 2024 season with a series sweep against Maine in Port Charlotte, Florida, this weekend. The Panthers' explosive start to the season came in the form of the offensive...

Pitt baseball players look out for the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Pitt baseball hopes to rebound in 2024

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

As the spring sports season rapidly approaches, Pitt baseball enters its 2024 campaign looking to exceed expectations despite placing at the bottom of Atlantic Coast Conference preseason rankings. Following...

First-year right-handed pitcher Aidan Coleman (44) throws the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Friday.

Photos: Blue/Gold Fall World Series

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor October 29, 2023

A Pitt baseball player amid a pitch during the game against Akron in Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 20.

Photos: Pitt baseball vs Akron on Oct. 20

By Colleen Nguyen, Senior Staff Photographer October 23, 2023

Pitt’s baseball team huddles on the field during its game against Louisville on April 3, 2022.

Pitt baseball looks ahead to 2024 season during fall exhibition games

By Tommy O'Connor, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

While the 2024 baseball season is still months away, that doesn’t stop Pitt baseball from looking ahead. The Panthers kicked off their fall exhibition schedule with a 10-8 win over Toledo on Oct. 13.  As...

PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Column | The Pirates commit to competing now with decision to draft Paul Skenes

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer July 11, 2023

Last Sunday, July 9, the Pirates drafted LSU right-hander Paul Skenes with the first overall selection in the 2023 Major League Baseball amateur draft. Widely regarded as the best pitching prospect since...

Pitt’s baseball team huddles on the field during its game against Louisville on April 3, 2022.

Feature | Former Pitt pitcher Blair Calvo representing the Panthers in the Big Leagues

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer June 13, 2023
Pitt baseball is gaining some representation in the MLB, as former pitcher Blair Calvo made his professional debut with the Rockies last week. But Calvo’s path to the majors wasn’t easy, as he battled through some adversity along the way.
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