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Jun 17, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins center fielder Payton Brennan (11) hits a RBI single against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the ninth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

The Bruins are set to have a monumental bounce-back season in 2026

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Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach John Savage watches the team warm up before the game against the Murray State Races at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

John Savage is bolstering a College World Series roster primed to leap this season.

Jun 16, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach John Savage walks off the field before the game against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

John Savage and his squad are already projected to be college baseball's top team in 2026.

Bruins reliever Christ Grothues shares his testimony and journey to Westwood.

Aug 28, 2021; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker JonJon Vaughns (21) in the fourth quarter against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

JonJon Vaughns is fully committed to the football field, but he admits balancing the two was difficult at the time.

John Savage is wasting no time trying to improve a roster that just made an impressive run to the College World Series.

Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach John Savage on the field before the game against the Murray State Races at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

The Bruins are welcoming in two MLB Draftees that are foregoing their professional contracts to play their freshman seasons in Westwood.

Sep 10, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins athletic director Martin Jarmond reacts against the Alabama State Hornets in the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Martin Jarmond had time at Big Ten Media Days.

The Bruins bolstered their pitching rotation, adding MLB talent fresh off a College World Series run.

Jun 17, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins starting pitcher Cody Delvecchio (2) pitches against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the fourth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Let's see where the Bruins rank on these 'way too early' 2026 top 25 rankings.

Jul 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) drives against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

From a stubborn 18-year-old to a two-time WNBA Champion, Jordin Canada has built a reputation as one of the most relentless players in the league.

Jun 15, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning (46) walks to the dugout during the middle of the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Canning is in high hopes despite a ruptured Achilles ending a career year.

Jul 8, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) hits a two run home run against Colorado Rockies pitcher Jake Bird (59) in the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The UCLA Alum has been on a bit of a downward spiral in his last few appearances.

Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky (1) fields a ground ball against the Murray State Racers during the ninth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Roch Cholowsky is the early favorite to go No. 1 in next year's MLB draft.

Apr 21, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Nick Nastrini (43) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

It's been a bumpy road for Nick Nastrini since getting drafted to MLB, and now he enters a team right where it started.

Jun 17, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins left fielder Dean West (36) and center fielder Payton Brennan (11) and right fielder A.J. Salgado (24) wait out a pitching change against the LSU Tigers during the fourth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins baseball program continues to evolve as a baseball powerhouse with one commit taken in the MLB Draft.

After a tremendous run to the College World Series, the UCLA Bruins retained their manager, with eyes on something bigger.

Jul 8, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Jake Bird (59) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jake Bird is having the best season of his career. Here's why.

Jul 4, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies first base Michael Toglia (4) is congratulated by Colorado Rockies outfielder Yanquiel Fernández (35) while scoring a run against the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chet Strange-Imagn Images

The Colorado Rockies teammates are trying to shine in a fleeting season.

Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky (1) completes a double play against the Murray State Racers during the second inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Following a stellar season, the UCLA infield tandem will be representing the Bruins for USA Baseball.

The Bruins star shortstop will likely finish his collegiate career under Savage's new contract.

Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster reacts during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

On today's episode, we recap two recruitment battles the Bruins lost on Saturday and baseball extending John Savage.

The 21-year head coach will remain at the helm after a College World Series appearance in 2025.

Jun 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning (46) pitches in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The six-year righty was having the best season of his career before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.

Apr 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) holds the handle of his broken bat against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Even with all-world talent, the road to becoming a consistent MLB player hasn't been very easy for this center fielder who spent three years with the UCLA Bruins.

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