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Blair Field to receive new lights

October 3, 2018

One of the many upcoming renovation plans at Blair Field will be the installation of new stadium lights according to Long Beach State officials. The project was announced in 2009, but didn’t break ground unt...

Dodgers’ trade deadline strategy creates exciting way to lose

September 19, 2018

The Dodgers’ most electric offensive player and prized trade-deadline acquisition put on a show against the Cardinals last Thursday. Manny Machado’s 3-4 night included an edge-of-your-seat ...

Dirtbags show out in the MLB Draft

June 7, 2018

After a disappointing season, four Dirtbags will have the opportunity to make their mark in the MLB after being drafted this week. Junior second baseman Jarren Duran was selected in the seventh round by the B...

Dirtbags season drops in the dirt

Kevin Colindres, Assistant Sports Editor

May 13, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Commentary, Men's Sports, Sports, Today

At least it’s almost over. It’s been hard to watch most of the year. I came into this season ready for another playoff berth after the Dirtbags made an appearance in the NCAA Super Regional. The ...

The dollars and ‘sense’ of Long Beach State head coaching contracts

May 13, 2018

Long Beach State’s athletic program has seen much success recently with the men’s volleyball team after claiming the No. 1 spot in the nation and winning the NCAA Championship. Other teams, like the 2017-2018...

LBSU upsets No. 11 UCLA in midweek game

May 8, 2018

Tensions were high for the Long Beach State Dirtbags as the team held a 5-0 lead heading into the bottom of the ninth against No.11 UCLA. The Bruins managed to score a run to get on the board, following ...

International athletes are part of LBSU’s success

April 30, 2018

A recent trend among some of the successful sports teams at Long Beach State is the recruitment of international athletes. They travel thousands of miles to devote multiple years of work to a program, whi...

Long Beach drops rubber match against UC Davis

April 29, 2018

It was Bark at the Park day at Blair Field, but the only barks in the park came from the Long Beach fans after witnessing another disappointing performance by the Dirtbags. The bats came alive for the Agg...