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Michigan State's Ryan McKay fields a ball for an out against Ohio State during the fifth inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing.

Spartans Drop Series Opener With Bitter Rival

The Michigan State Spartans dropped Game 1 of their rivalry series with the Michigan Wolverines on Friday.

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Michigan State's Ryan McKay fields a ball for an out against Ohio State during the fifth inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing.
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Spartans Drop Series Opener With Bitter Rival

The Michigan State Spartans dropped Game 1 of their rivalry series with the Michigan Wolverines on Friday.

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Michigan State's Tyler Horvath pitches to an Ohio State batter during the seventh inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing.
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Spartans' Horvath Named to National Award Watch List

Michigan State right-handed reliever Tyler Horvath has been named to the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List.

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Michigan State's Sam Busch, left, crosses home plate after a home run against Ohio State during the fifth inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing. From left, MSU's Ryan McKay, Nick Williams and Parker Picot greet Bush at the plate.
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Spartans Prepare for Road Series Against Wolverines

The Michigan State Spartans are looking toward their most anticipated series of the year, heading to Ann Arbor to face bitter rival, Michigan. Two teams fighting for a Big Ten Tournament spot, this three-game set is pivotal.

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Michigan State's Joseph Dzierwa delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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REPORT: Spartans' Dzierwa Projected to Win Major Conference Award

One NCAA baseball personality has predicted Michigan State Spartans lefty pitcher Joseph Dzierwa to win a major award this year.

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Michigan State's Sam Busch, left, crosses home plate after a home run against Ohio State during the fifth inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing. From left, MSU's Ryan McKay, Nick Williams and Parker Picot greet Bush at the plate.
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MSU Baseball Gets First Conference Series Sweep Since 2023

Michigan State had a great weekend at McLane Stadium, beating the Ohio State Buckeyes in three straight games.

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Michigan State pitcher Joseph Dzierwa (16) returns to the dugout after closing out an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Spartans' Dzierwa Named to National Award Watch List

Michigan State junior left-hander Joseph Dzierwa has been the No. 1 arm on the pitching staff all season. He was recently named to an elite award watch list for the top pitcher in the country.

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Michigan State's Sam Busch celebrates his home run against Ohio State during the fifth inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing.
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Offensive Explosion Pushes Spartans Past Ohio State

The Michigan State Spartans scored early and often to nab Game 1 of their weekend series with the Ohio State Buckeyes in East Lansing.

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Michigan State's Sam Busch gets a hit against the Lugnuts in the first inning on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.
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Spartans' Big Hitter Having Incredible Senior Season

Michigan State senior infielder Sam Busch is putting together an incredible final season in the Green and White. He has emerged as the team's top hitter with immense power.

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Michigan State's Joseph Dzierwa delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Michigan State Ace Struggles Against Indiana

Michigan State left-handed pitcher Joseph Dzierwa gave up a season-high four earned runs in his first loss of the season.

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Michigan State's Joseph Dzierwa delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Dzierwa Talks Team Success, Returning to MSU, Coach Connection

Michigan State junior left-hander Joseph Dzierwa is taking the Big Ten, hurling the best innings of his career in 2025. He sat down with "Perfect Game" to discuss his team's success, returning to MSU, and connection with Coach Jake Boss Jr.

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Michigan State's Randy Seymour, right, celebrates after scoring against the Lugnuts in the third inning on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Spartans Make History in 'Crosstown Showdown'

The Michigan State Spartans did something they had not done in almost 15 years on Tuesday.

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Michigan State's Joseph Dzierwa delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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REPORT: MSU's Star Pitcher Enters Top 50 Draft Projection

Michigan State junior left-hander Joseph Dzierwa has shined bright in his first several starts in the 2025 campaign. A recent report has Dzierwa slated as a top -50 draft pick in the upcoming MLB Draft in July.

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Michigan State's head coach Jake Boss Jr., left, Athletics scout Rich Sparks, center, and Lugnuts' manager Craig Conklin, right, meet with the umpire on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, before the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Spartans Travel to Face Penn State for Second Big Ten Series

The Michigan State Spartans are gearing up for their second conference series of the season, traveling to play the Penn State Nittany Lions. It will mark the second road series in the past week for the Spartans as they seek to spark a winning streak.

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Detroit Tigers legend Kirk Gibson throws ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of ALDS between Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
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Spartan Great Makes Pivotal Career Announcement

Former Michigan State Spartan baseball and football legend Kirk Gibson will not be returning to the Detroit Tigers broadcasting booth for the upcoming season.

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Michigan State's head coach Jake Boss Jr., center, talks to the team during a pitching change in the second inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown against the Lugnuts at Jackson Field in Lansing.
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Spartan Baseball Prepares for First Meeting with In-State Rival

The Michigan State Spartans are off to a hot start to the 2025 season and will square off with their bitter, in-state rival for the first time this season. The Spartans come to East Lansing for the first time this season to battle the Michigan Wolverines.

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Michigan State's head coach Jake Boss Jr., right, talks with Sam Thompson in the dugout during the first inning in the game against Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the McLane Baseball Stadium in East Lansing Mall.

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Spartans' Jake Boss Jr. Reaches Key Milestone

Michigan State Spartans 17th-year head coach Jake Boss Jr. has earned a major milestone as the third-winningest coach in program history after Friday morning's walk-off win.

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Michigan State's coach Jake Boss Jr. looks on during the sixth inning in the game against Michigan on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Spartans Earn Another Series Sweep, Dismantle Harvard

The Michigan State Spartans continue to thrive as they took the Harvard Crimson to the woodshed this weekend in a dominant, three-game sweep. The Spartans are now 9-1 to start the 2025 campaign.

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Michigan State's head coach Jake Boss Jr. looks on from the dugout in the third inning on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, during the Crosstown Showdown against Lugnuts at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Spartans HC Speaks on Impressive 6-1 Start

The Michigan State Spartans have gotten off to their best start in nearly a decade with an impressive 6-1 start. Coach Jake Boss Jr. spoke to the media earlier this week regarding his team's chemistry and strong showing out of the gate.

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Michigan State's head coach Jake Boss Jr., right, talks with Sam Thompson in the dugout during the first inning in the game against Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the McLane Baseball Stadium in East Lansing Mall.

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Spartan Baseball Nationally Ranked, First Time in Almost 10 Years

The Michigan State Spartans are reaping the benefits of an impressive start to the season as they have entered the NCBWA Top 25 National Rankings. It marks the first time the Spartans have been ranked in almost a decade.

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Michigan State's Joseph Dzierwa delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Spartans LHP Has Potential to be Big Ten's Best

Michigan State Spartans junior left-hander Joseph Dzierwa is the real deal. His first two starts of the 2025 season have been nothing short of sensational as he is making an early case for a Big Ten pitching award and potential pro contract.

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Michigan State's coach Jake Boss Jr. claps in the second inning on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, during the Crosstown Showdown against the Lugnuts at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Spartans Off to Impressive Start to 2025 Campaign

The Michigan State Spartans are on a roll to start the season, winning their first five games. This team has a dominant starting pitcher with the bats to back it up and a real contender for a Big Ten title.

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Spartan LHP Named First Big Ten Pitcher of the Week

Michigan State junior left-handed pitcher Jospeh Dzierwa earned the very first Big Ten Pitcher of the Week Award of the season for his efforts as the Opening Day starter against Western Michigan.

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Michigan State's coach Jake Boss Jr. looks on during the sixth inning in the game against Michigan on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Michigan State Begins the Baseball Season 2-0 With Big Wins

Michigan State baseball won both games of its season-opening doubleheader against Western Michigan.

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Michigan State's head coach Jake Boss Jr., center, talks to the team during a pitching change in the second inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown against the Lugnuts at Jackson Field in Lansing.
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Spartans' Big Ten Preseason Watchlist Breakdown

As the Michigan State Spartans prepare for their season opener on Friday, the Big Ten released a preseason watchlist that included three standout Spartans to keep an eye on this year.

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Jun 6, 2024; Cary, NC, USA; Tampa Spartans Andrew Carson (17) during the DII Baseball Men's College World Series at USA Baseball National Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Camarati-Imagn Images
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Former Spartan RHP Signs Minor League Deal

Former Michigan State right-handed pitcher Andrew Carson will be entering the professional ranks after signing a minor league deal with the New York Mets earlier this week.

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