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Cougars in the pros: BYU pitcher makes Major League debut for Chicago Cubs

By Caleb Turner
August 03, 2021 12:00 AM
Former BYU pitcher Michael Rucker made his Major League Baseball debut on July 30 for the Chicago Cubs and BYU men's basketball star Yoeli Childs will be playing with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Summer League Aug. 8-17.
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MLB drafts BYU's Rucker, Lund

June 13, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU outfielder Brennon Lund steps out of the batter's box in a game against Gonzaga. Lund got drafted by the Chicago Cubs. (Natalie Stoker)
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Despite faltering, BYU baseball proud of 'special' season

June 03, 2016 12:00 AM
A BYU baseball player gets a hit against Pepperdine on March 13. The cougars battled multiple injuries this year on the mound to finish the season with a 37-19 record.
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BYU baseball players awarded WCC honors

May 25, 2016 12:00 AM
Keaton Kringlen (left) hit .368 for the Cougars and was named the West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. (BYU Photo)
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Michael Rucker: BYU baseball's ace taking team to new heights

May 24, 2016 12:00 AM
Michael Rucker watches from the dugout as BYU plays Saint Mary's. (Ari Davis)
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BYU baseball sweeps Santa Clara

May 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Michael Rucker throws to first base against Santa Clara. Rucker improved to 11-0 on the season on May 19. (Natalie Stoker)
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BYU baseball drops series to Pepperdine

May 08, 2016 12:00 AM
Jordan Wood delivers a pitch against UVU last week. The Cougars dropped two games against Pepperdine over the weekend. (Natalie Saunders)
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BYU baseball takes series against San Diego

April 09, 2016 12:00 AM
Michael Rucker pitches against the University of San Diego. Rucker is now 7-0 on the season. (Ari Davis)
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BYU baseball sweeps University of Portland

April 02, 2016 12:00 AM
Maverik Buffo delivers a pitch against the University of the Pacific. (Ari Davis)
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BYU baseball takes the series over Loyola Marymount University

March 26, 2016 12:00 AM
Right-handed pitcher Easton Walker delivers a pitch in the game against UVU. (Natalie Stoker)
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BYU baseball moves to 18-2

March 19, 2016 12:00 AM
Maverik Buffo delivers a pitch during the game against Pacific. (Ari Davis)
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BYU baseball keeps rolling, moves to 15-1

March 12, 2016 12:00 AM
Michael Rucker throws for BYU in the game against Niagara University on Thursday. Rucker had a career-high 10 strikeouts in the game. (Ari Davis)
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BYU baseball off to record-setting start

February 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Grant Hodges takes batting practice. (Natalie Stoker)
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BYU baseball aims for deep postseason run

February 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Head coach Mike Littlewood, right, speaks to the team after practice. Littlewood can secure his 100th win as the Cougar head coach this season; his current record stands at 82-78 in three years. (Natalie Stoker)
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Faith, love and baseball

June 28, 2015 12:00 AM
Mike Rucker winds up against a USF batter at Miller Park. Rucker led the Cougars with 6 saves this season. (Mark Philbrick)
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Cougar baseball team winds up for 2015 season

January 26, 2015 12:00 AM
From left, Brennon Lund, Jarrett Jarvis and Brock Whitney celebrate BYU's 20-3 win over Utah on March 4, 2014. (Elliot Miller)
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