Dominic Minchella

Joined: Nov 4, 2024

Dominic Minchella holds a communications degree from Eastern Michigan University. He is a former MLB writer and joins our team as an NFL/College team reporter On Sports Illustrated

Oct 11, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins interim head coach Tim Skipper looks up at the video board in the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Sep 27, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; UCLA Bruins interim head coach Tim Skipper takes the field against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster watches game action against the Utah Utes during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

May 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird (59) delivers the ball in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Baseball

Oct 1, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) addresses the fans following the final game of the season, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Baseball

Former Bruin and long-time San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will be inducted into UCLA's Hall of Fame.

May 9, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) walks off the field after rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Football

Former UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger landed a fully guaranteed rookie contract as a second-round draft pick, something other second-round draftees are looking for.

May 23, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning (46) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Baseball

Former UCLA Bruin and starting pitcher for the New York Mets, Griffin Canning, didn't last long in his last outing and looks to combat that against the Chicago White Sox today.

May 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia (4) hits a double in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Baseball

Former UCLA Bruin and current infielder for the Colorado Rockies, Michael Toglia, has been on a cold streak at the plate, much like the entire Rockies franchise.

Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) warms up prior to the game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Football

Former UCLA Bruin Quentin Lake gave his take on the Los Angeles Rams adding Jalen Ramsey to the squad again.

Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Krys Barnes (51) against the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Former UCLA Bruin and current free agent Krys Barnes is looking to land somewhere for the 2025 campaign.

May 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates possess one of the best young pitchers in the MLB in Paul Skenes, but the Pirates are struggling. The last star pitcher the Pirates had was former UCLA Bruin Gerrit Cole, and he made his way out of Pittsburgh.

Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

Football

Former UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet has a ton riding on him to have an excellent season in 2025.

Mar 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) reacts as he runs to home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Baseball

Former UCLA Bruin turned Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman has been one of the most consistent hitters for the franchise this season.

Sep 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (97) celebrates a sack during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Football

Former UCLA Bruin Laiatu Latu had a strong first season with the Indianapolis Colts and has been named a player to keep an eye out for in his second season.

Feb 15, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) participates in spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Baseball

Two New York Yankees made former UCLA Bruin Gerrit Cole's children's day during batting practice.

May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) on a drive in the second quarter during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Former UCLA Bruin and current Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook's season has come to a close after being eliminated from the NBA playoffs. What's next for the longtime veteran?

Dominic Minchella

Joined: Nov 4, 2024

Former Bruin Emerging as a Trade Candidate

Baseball

2-Time World Series Champion to Join UCLA's Hall of Fame

Football

UCLA's Carson Schwesinger Avoids Second-Round Draft Trend

Baseball

Former Bruin Looking for Bounce-Back Against White Sox

Baseball

Former Bruin Falls Below Mendoza Line With Recent Struggles

Football

Former Bruin Hopeful Rams Bring in Jalen Ramsey

Football

Will Former Bruin Land a Job For 2025 Season?

Will Pirates' Pitching Star Follow Former Bruin's Footsteps?

Football

All Signs Point to Former Bruin Having an Excellent Season

Former Bruin Heineman is Tearing the Cover off the Baseball

REPORT: Former Bruin Named Second-Year Breakout Candidate

Yankees Stars Make Former Bruin Gerrit Cole's Kids' Day

What's Next for UCLA Legend Westbrook?