After 32 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. For more than three decades, Dodgers fans all across the country have been waiting to see their beloved southern California team take the gold. With many celebrations come many frustrations on the opposing side. Among one of the happy fans was lifelong Dodgers fan, Cassandra Gonzales. Gonzales, a child development major and a junior at Cal Poly Pomona, has long waited for the moment to see the boys in blue hold up the commissioner's trophy. Gonzales stated, "I have wanted to see the Dodgers win the World Series for years now! It's the first time I get to see my team hold up the trophy and I hope that they will do it … [Read more...] about Students react to Dodgers’ victory
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Major League Baseball is officially back
The 2018 MLB season may have started on March 29, the earliest Opening Day in MLB history, but nearly two weeks later, some of the teams were still hosting their own home openers. Of the 30 teams, 13 started at home on March 29, while two other home teams were delayed a day due to inclement weather. The other teams who started the season away from their home fields had their home openers spread throughout the first two weeks of April, with the last home opener going to the Cubs on April 9. Each team had new ways to celebrate the 2018 season, with the most popular being changes or additions to their in-stadium food selection. Other teams also upgraded their scoreboards in one way or … [Read more...] about Major League Baseball is officially back
October is For Baseball
October has finally arrived, and while most people are excited for fall festivities and haunted hayrides, the forgotten gem of the month is the baseball postseason. For the casual baseball fan, this is the time of year to turn on some games and see those special moments. Last year's playoffs featured one of the most memorable outcomes in recent history that was full of unforgettable plays and moments. Ultimately, the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians made it to the World Series, two teams that hadn’t won a title in 108 years and 68 years, respectively. Last year’s World Series was a thrilling seven-game series that featured the Cubs coming back from being down by three runs to take … [Read more...] about October is For Baseball
Minor leagues makes fun for everyone
By Jessye Gentry |Staff Writer| College students like to go out and have fun, but often times cannot afford to. The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes baseball team is a great and affordable way to enjoy a night off from school for students who commute to CSUSB from cities like Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario and Upland. Students can have a fun night out with their friends, family, and on select nights, pets, with tickets starting at just $9. The Quakes offer different promotional nights that offer great discounts, giveaways and prizes. The Quakes start off the week on Sundays by giving kids a free Tremor meal and letting them run the bases at the end of the game. "Social Media Mondays" are … [Read more...] about Minor leagues makes fun for everyone
L.A. pros taking sports world by storm
By Jessica Bracamontes |Staff Writer| Lately, the city of Los Angeles has been on top of the sports world, with the Dodgers, Lakers, Clippers, and Kings making noise in their respective sports. The hype from these Los Angeles teams has made its way to CSUSB, as the Coyotes cheer on and support their favorite local sport teams year round. Student Valeria Barragan is an avid Dodgers fan who attends multiple games each season and is convinced that this season will be quite successful for the boys in blue. “Los Angeles Dodgers are doing extremely good this season with a 24-13 record so far. With their new ownership, it gives the team the motivation to focus more on the game,” said … [Read more...] about L.A. pros taking sports world by storm
SoCal teams sweatin’ into dog days of summer
By Mackenzie Von Kleist |Staff Writer| Major League Baseball is beginning the dog days of summer and local teams the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres are all in different places for the season. Angels are currently tied for first in the American League West Division and doing it with a young core of rookies. Starting pitcher and Redlands native Tyler Chatwood and reliever Jordan Walden are earning their halos. “I think the season is going well so far,” said student Mike Perez, an Angels fan. “They have a few players that are pretty young but have done a lot for their success including their 23-year-old center fielder Peter Bourjous and their 21-year-old … [Read more...] about SoCal teams sweatin’ into dog days of summer