USC just announced Dan Hubbs will not return as baseball coach after seven seasons. “We want to thank Dan for his effort and service,” Lynn Swann said in a statement.  “Dan is a good man and a good coach and he always will be a great Trojan.  However, we felt that after seven years under Dan, our program needed new leadership and direction. “We have … Continue reading USC Finally Fires Dan Hubbs

The City Section usually holds its baseball semifinal playoff games at Dedeaux Field. But not this year, according to the L.A. Times. The rent just went from $2,000 to $19,000. I thought USC used to want to be a good neighbor? The City Section used to rent Dedeaux Field through the athletic dept. but now the university administration handles it. Amazing. UPDATED: The TImes changed … Continue reading USC Raises Rent From $2,000 To $19,000 For City Baseball Playoffs

USC led Oklahoma State, 6-0, at Dedeaux Field tonight. And then the Cowboys scored 7 runs in the third inning. And 4 more after that. Final score: 11-6. USC is now 4-8 overall. The Trojans play No. 18 Michigan tomorrow and No. 2 UCLA on Sunday. Continue reading USC Baseball Blows 6-0 Lead

Just a note to USC athletic director Lynn Swann on his golf day. USC baseball just lost to Grand Canyon, 7-3, in the first game of a doubleheader but already lost the series because the Lopes won the first game Friday night. The Trojans are 3-6 and have lost 6 of their past 7 games. They have only played home games. I’ve been hearing for … Continue reading At Least USC Baseball Is Back

You might have read in stories over the weekend on the death of President George H.W. Bush that he captained the Yale baseball team and helped lead them to the 1947 and 1948 College World Series. Well, Yale lost the 1948 College World Series to USC. The Trojans took 2 of 3 games and won the finale, 9-2. It was USC’s first baseball title. The … Continue reading There Is Always A USC Connection