Let's Play Two Apr 21, 2008
With the lyrics to the national anthem beginning to float across the parking lot, a doubleheader for the Penn State baseball team is just minutes from first pitch. Paul has to be there. (Daily Collegian, PA)
PSU practicing light Apr 18, 2008
During batting practice on the sun-drenched Medlar Field Wednesday, Penn State baseball coach Robbie Wine formed a double-play combination of himself, closer Drew O'Neil and freshman pitcher Drew Irsfeld. Fielding ground balls at second base and shortstop, Wine picked them from the dirt with ease before pivoting and making a strong throw to second while sophomore pitcher John Karr was diving all over the outfield trying to catch fly balls. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Bracket Bonanza Winners Announced Apr 9, 2008
O.J. McDuffie Autographed Penn State baseball. Penn State Basketball Polo Shirt: PSU Sports Marketing. (LionNews.com)
PSU avoids sweep in last game rout Apr 7, 2008
Players smacked high-fives as their cleats tapped a victorious march on the cement floor leading to the Penn State baseball team's locker room. Each time the locker room door swung open yesterday, hip-hop music blared louder. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions fall to Michigan Apr 5, 2008
Facing the Big Ten's top pitcher in Zach Putnam, the Penn State baseball team had an eighth-inning rally come up short in its 3-2 loss to Michigan on Friday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Nittany Lions struck out 12 times against Putnam. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Bison are stepping stone to Wolverines Apr 2, 2008
Occasionally, the Penn State baseball coach would take a swig of water, swish it around in his mouth and spit it onto the dirt. When his players moved on to stretching and fielding drills, Wine stepped into the sunshine of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park wearing shorts and a rare five o'clock shadow. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions' starters find niche against OSU Apr 1, 2008
Although they struggled at the beginning of the year, it looks like the Penn State baseball team's starting pitchers have turned a corner. In its first 18 games of the season, Penn State gave up 10 or more runs seven times -- with 18 unearned runs -- pushing the team ERA to 6. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Fundamentals are key in Lions' home opener Mar 21, 2008
As the sun began to set yesterday and practice came to a close, the Penn State baseball team huddled on the pitcher's mound. With coach Robbie Wine in the center, and the outfield scoreboard emanating a dim light just above centerfield, the team received one final piece of advice before dispersing to into the dugout. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions looking to use 'small ball' Feb 28, 2008
At practice Tuesday, as the Penn State baseball team ran infield drills, two sounds routinely reverberated off the walls at the Multi-Sport Facility. With a crack of the bat, the awaiting shortstop pursued the ground ball. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Early season errors not troublesome yet Feb 28, 2008
The defensive stats for the Penn State baseball team don't look good. Nine errors, three games. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Blackburn helps pitchers' ERAs Feb 26, 2008
It's a multi-step process the Penn State baseball team's All-America candidate takes each game. By analyzing each batter's strengths and flaws, Blackburn can determine what makes them struggle, then relays the information to his teammate on the mound. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Starting pitching solid in first series Feb 25, 2008
That hit completed the uplifting comeback 7-4 win for the Panthers, and in a series starting pitcher Mike Wanamaker said the team was "shaking off the cobwebs," the Penn State baseball team (1-2) dropped two of three games to host High Point. "This was not up to our expectations," Penn State coach Robbie Wine said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Athletes react to 'roids case Feb 14, 2008
As Roger Clemens and his former trainer took the stand and contradicted each other for more than five hours yesterday, members of the Penn State baseball team watched with interest ... Senior Penn State baseball captain Brian Ernst said the Mitchell Report and yesterday's hearing may be the beginning of the end for the Steroid Era. (Daily Collegian, PA)
PSU holds baseball camp Jul 26, 2007
While the State College Spikes hit the road for an extended trip, the Penn State baseball team takes advantage of their vacated ballpark ... Instead, Penn State baseball campers decided to stick out the quick summer storms. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Spikes season begins June 19 Jun 19, 2007
Infielder Matt Cavagnaro -- who the Pirates drafted earlier this month in the 21st round of the Major League Baseball Entry Draft -- played for the Penn State baseball team, which recently finished third in the Big Ten. Check the Collegian for continued Spikes coverage beginning July 3. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions looking for midweek rebound May 2, 2007
It didn't take long for the Penn State baseball team's clubhouse to come back down to earth. Fresh off of a seven-game winning streak that vaulted them into third place in the Big Ten and to their first. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions to face Ind. Apr 29, 2007
Times are changing for the Penn State baseball team. Gone are the days when a starting pitcher constantly worries about run support. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions rally to defeat Dukes Apr 25, 2007
Cavagnaro scattered two more hits in the next two innings and drove in a pair of crucial runs in the eighth, which propelled the streaking Penn State baseball team to a 12-8 victory against intrastate foe Duquesne last night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. After starting the season with just two wins in their first 14 games, the Nittany Lions (17-19, 9-5 Big Ten) are an impressive 15-7 in their last 22 contests and have won five games in a row. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Baseball looking to continue win streak Apr 24, 2007
Everything just seems to be going in favor of the red-hot Penn State baseball team. Over the past two weeks, the streaking Nittany Lions (16-19, 9-5 Big Ten) have erased the unsavory memory of their 2-12 start by winning eight of their last 10 games. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions punctuate series with big win over MSU Apr 17, 2007
Joe Blackburn said he wanted the Penn State baseball team to carry the momentum from its "emotional" come-from-behind win on Sunday into yesterday's series finale against Michigan State. Apparently the middle of the Nittany Lions' batting order was listening to the junior catcher. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Well-rested Lions set to travel to Michigan Apr 13, 2007
Such is the case for the Penn State baseball squad (9-17, 2-4 Big Ten), which will be taking to the road for a four-game series against Michigan State this weekend. But inclement weather has postponed the start of the series slated for today until tomorrow afternoon at 1. (Daily Collegian, PA)
'Back to basics' for Lions vs. TU Apr 11, 2007
Penn State baseball coach Robbie Wine stood on the grass at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, beating dirt out of his cleats with a bat. He was quiet and terse, and his body language couldn't hide what was on his mind. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Yodice treads father's path Apr 10, 2007
It was transformed and carried on by Yodice Sr. and passed on to Robert Yodice, a catcher for the Penn State baseball team. The name has become very American. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions to visit Iowa Apr 6, 2007
Exiting the field, coming back into a heated clubhouse on Wednesday, the Penn State baseball team was sniffling. As soon as the Nittany Lions warmed up, though, head coach Robbie Wine had a not-so-cozy message for his players, including his son, Cory. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Club team to play at Medlar Apr 6, 2007
So the club will try to make the most of the opportunity that has been given to it to play on the field that it shares with the Penn State baseball team and the State College Spikes. Chalfin hopes that his team can show off what they can do and earn the right to play on the field. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Freshmen propel squad in narrow win Apr 5, 2007
Playing freshmen is an adventure, but last night it turned out to be a fruitful endeavor for the Penn State baseball team. In the bottom of the seventh inning, with driving rain that would later turn into April snow, freshman second baseman Louie Picconi was set to lead off the inning, hitless on the day and still zeros for his entire upstart career. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Seventh-inning rally pushes PSU to victory Apr 5, 2007
It had been more than a month since the Penn State baseball team managed to produce a come-from-behind win. That was until last night, however. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Offense continues struggles at the plate after hot start Apr 4, 2007
Following a four-game stretch where its offense produced a total of seven runs, the Penn State baseball team looked as if it was finally starting to show some life during its at-bats. But after taking little time to build a five-run lead and chase Bucknell starting pitcher Andrew Clarke after just 2 1/3 innings, the Nittany Lions could not maintain the momentum and continued to struggle with the bat in their hands. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions preparing for midweek baseball Apr 3, 2007
Even after the Penn State baseball team's last game against Minnesota, a 9-2 defeat that lost the Nittany Lions their opening conference series, Wine was refreshed. The bright blue sky and watching his team take batting practice was almost enough. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Cancellation gives series to Minnesota Apr 2, 2007
Cavagnaro and the rest of the Penn State baseball team never got that opportunity, however, as yesterday's contest was canceled because of inclement weather. There are no plans for a make-up date. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions begin Big 10 season Mar 30, 2007
But when the Penn State baseball team (4-13) takes the field at 6:35 tonight at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park against Minnesota for its first Big Ten weekend series of the season, the Nittany Lions will have the opportunity to start anew. The four-game series will feature a doubleheader tomorrow. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Team enjoys time outside Mar 29, 2007
Dimly lit buildings, spongy turf and the inability to hit a routine fly ball have plagued Penn State baseball practices since early winter. But on Tuesday, the ceilings of the Multi-Sport Facility and Holuba Hall did not ricochet pop-ups in strange directions. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Clark, pitchers come up big Mar 27, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007. By Jon Blau Collegian Staff Writer. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions feel no urgency Mar 21, 2007
A 2-12 record through its first 14 games may not have been exactly what the Penn State baseball team was expecting when the season began. But it is going to take more than the Nittany Lions' worst start since stumbling out of the gates to a 1-13-1 mark to open the 1989 season, as well as their longest losing streak in a decade (eight games), before head coach Robbie Wine lunges for the panic button. (Daily Collegian, PA)
New coach ready for season Mar 21, 2007
Lippert is excited about his team's chances and thinks this could be the year the No. 2 Penn State baseball club wins its first World Series title ... The Penn State baseball club begins its season this Saturday at Kent State for a doubleheader at 1 p.m.. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Baseball building off upset Mar 9, 2007
Rob Yodice noticed something different about his teammates on the Penn State baseball team during practice this week. "I think guys are a little more comfortable now that we've played seven games," the Nittany Lions' junior catcher said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Gaffney succeeds as starting pitcher Mar 6, 2007
Prior to the Penn State baseball team's game against Centenary on Feb. 18, Scott Gaffney had not been a starting pitcher since he was 12 years old. But with the Nittany Lions seeking their first win of the year -- they were 0-3 at the time -- the junior from Westbury, N.Y., didn't allow the eight-year layoff to affect him in his first start since Little League. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lions head south to kick off season Feb 16, 2007
The Penn State baseball team ventured to Louisiana last February to open its season against Tulane, and returned home on the wrong side of three lopsided results. This weekend, the Nittany Lions will hope for a much better reception from the Bayou State as they gladly play their first four games of the new year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
New stadium, recruits excite baseball team Feb 15, 2007
In the Penn State baseball clubhouse, it's been hard to ignore the energy. A new stadium will be home for a team made up of fresh faces, giving new hope to a squad that puttered to a seventh place finish in the conference. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Sports in Brief Feb 13, 2007
The Penn State baseball program today announced the 2007 ticket prices for its inaugural season of play in the new Medlar Field at Lubrano Park ... All ticket sales for Penn State baseball will be handled by the State College Spikes ticket office, which is located in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Dylan to play concert at Medlar Field Jul 7, 2006
"It's a minor-league baseball park, it's the Penn State baseball team's park and it's going to host other events. "Concerts are a fickle thing. It depends on who's touring and who's promoting, and what the schedule is and what they are looking for. (State College Centre Daily, PA -- Entertainment)
New ballpark already a grand slam Jun 23, 2006
The furniture is brand new, the walls are bare and a few boxes have yet to be unpacked, but Medlar Field at Lubrano Park already feels like home for the Penn State baseball team ... It has 20 luxury box suites, seats 5,406 people and the the Penn State baseball team, which previously used the visitor locker room at Beaver Stadium as its clubhouse, has its own ... The Penn State baseball team will get its first full taste of its new home when they begin fall ball at start of the fall semester. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Opening Night Jun 22, 2006
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park opened its doors last night as the State College Spikes began its inaugural season in the future home of Penn State baseball. Blue White Illustrated photographer Mark Selders was there to capture images of the new ballpark along with a behind the scene look at Penn State's brand new clubhouse. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ballpark Finished on Schedule Jun 3, 2006
The Penn State baseball team will begin play there in the 2007 season. -30. (LionNews.com)
