What a terrible move: the Los Angeles Police Department detained citizens, after being arrested while protesting the death of George Floyd, at a “field jail” at Jackie Robinson Ballpark until UCLA called for an end to the practice. (more…)
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UCLA: We want to keep Jackie Robinson Stadium, but we do have Plan B
After a court ruled the land underneath Jackie Robinson Stadium was confined to healthcare for veterans, UCLA asked the court to reconsider its position — but athletic officials hinted a new Bruins ballpark could be in the offing. It’s a sticky land-use situation: the ballpark, built in 1947 and upgraded in recent years, was built […]
Defense and pitching ruining College World Series?
With UCLA poised to capture a College World Series title with a team emphasis on pitching and defense, some purists say TD Ameritrade Park should be altered to showcase more offense from NCAA teams. UCLA won the first game of the final round last night, 3-1, in a game where the Bruins’ expertise with pitching […]
UCLA expanding Jackie Robinson Stadium
Here’s one reason why you want a successful baseball program: success is causing UCLA to expand Jackie Robinson Stadium in anticipation of postseason play. UCLA’s baseball program has always been decent, but in the past few years the school has moved to the upper echelon of NCAA baseball, sending high-level prospects to the pros and […]