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Arizona Athletics With a veteran-laden team, one that features upperclassmen starting most positions in the field and comprising a big chunk of the pitching staff, Arizona could be losing a lot of the roster that has gotten it back to the College World Series. Of the starting nine, seven are either seniors or eligible for the 2025 MLB Draft, with juniors Brendan … [Read more...] about Arizona baseball: Wildcats building 2026 roster ahead of College World Series appearance

Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Arizona fans love holding a grudge. When Wisconsin came to Tucson in December 2023 for a nonconference men’s basketball game, for many it conjured up painful memories of the back-to-back Elite Eight losses to the Badgers almost a decade earlier. In baseball, that flashback-inducing opponent is Coastal … [Read more...] about College World Series: Coastal Carolina expert previews Arizona matchup, makes a prediction

Editor’s note: With several sports going on, Wildcat Wrap serves as a recap that focuses on the Arizona programs that we do not have the time to cover on a regular basis but are certainly worthy of recognition. The Arizona track and field team will have a super fan supporting them at NCAA Outdoor Championships this week: new head coach Andrew Dubs. “I’m here to just be the … [Read more...] about Wildcat Wrap: New Arizona track and field coach Andrew Dubs motivated to get distance program up to speed

Arizona Athletics Professor Shutdown has added another title: All-American. Arizona’s junior closer Tony Pluta has been named a First Team All-American by the National College Baseball Writers’ Association. It’s his second AA nod, joining a Second Team selection from Perfect Game. One of the best relief seasons in program history? You know that's gonna land some … [Read more...] about Arizona closer Tony Pluta earns NCBWA All-American honors

Arizona Athletics First to play, first to show up. Arizona was the first of eight 2025 College World Series qualifiers to arrive in Omaha, touching down on Tuesday afternoon after spending an extra night in Chapel Hill, NC, following its Super Regional series win at North Carolina. First to arrive, last to leave? Time will tell. Welcome to the 2025 #MCWS, … [Read more...] about College World Series notebook: Arizona first to arrive in Omaha ahead of Friday opener