Baseball
Shortened spring season sees success for a few Penn teams
Despite COVID-19 restrictions across the Ivy League limiting athletic participation in spring 2021, several athletics teams in that part of the season were able to participate in limited capacity.
Jake Cousins becomes first Penn alum to pitch in MLB playoffs since 1905
Although the Brewers were swiftly eliminated, Penn alumnus Jake Cousins got a chance to pitch in the postseason, becoming the first Quaker to do so in over a century.
After almost calling it quits, Penn alum Jake Cousins excelling in MLB
After a series of arm injuries while playing in the Nationals' minor league system, Jake Cousins nearly decided that his professional baseball dreams were over. Now, he's a standout reliever for the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.
Penn baseball's Peter Matt and Josh Hood taken in 2021 MLB Draft
Matt and Hood, who both earned first team All-Ivy nods during their time with Penn, were drafted into the MLB, where they'll have to perform at an extremely high level to make it to the majors.
Ranking the top four home run hitters in Penn baseball history
Before the MLB Home Run Derby kicks off on Monday night, here's a look at the players in Penn baseball history that have hit the most amount of homers.
Penn alum Jake Cousins called up to MLB to pitch for Milwaukee Brewers
For the first time since 2013, Penn will be represented in the MLB, as Jake Cousins was called up from the minor leagues to play for the Milwaukee Brewers.
The best of graduating seniors: Spring Edition
While it didn't end as abruptly as last year's season, this year's athletics season was marred by cancellations and a lack of play. For many of Penn's graduating seniors, this meant that they had no traditional senior night. In honor of these soon-to-be graduates, here's a look at some of the seniors from spring sports that impacted their respective programs the most.
Penn baseball overcomes rough first inning to win in walk-off fashion
The Quakers secured their first walk-off win of the season in their last opportunity to do so; their remaining four games will be on the road.
15 questions with... Sam Bennett, a Penn baseball pitcher
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Sam Bennett of Penn baseball 15 questions about his time with the team, his experience at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the junior pitcher had to say.
Penn baseball drops rubber match against La Salle after a wild first inning
Penn baseball showed some fight but ultimately could not overcome a four-run first inning from La Salle University as they lost 6-4 on Wednesday, handing the Explorers a temporary head-to-head edge on the season.
Junior pitcher Joe Miller is refining his technique in hopes of making the MLB
Hailing from Hatboro, Pa., junior pitcher Joe Miller is known for having a solid changeup and slider and has become a leader for Penn baseball as he has progressed in his time with the program.
Meet Penn baseball's assistant coaches
Head coach John Yurkow is not without the help of his three trusty assistant coaches that work behind the scenes to make sure the Quakers are ready come game day. The Daily Pennsylvanian takes a look at Penn baseball's assistant coaches:
Penn baseball splits weekend series versus La Salle
After dropping the first two contests to the Explorers, the Red and Blue took both games of Saturday’s doubleheader to split the series at two wins apiece.
Tracing Penn baseball's many home bases
We take a look at every stadium the Penn baseball team has called home over the years.
15 questions with... Brendan Bean, a Penn men's baseball senior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Brendan Bean of Penn men's baseball 15 questions about his sport, his time at Penn, and life overall. Here’s what the senior had to say.
Penn baseball swept by Villanova in long-awaited return to intercollegiate play
Following a hiatus that lasted over a year, Penn baseball was finally back in action at Meiklejohn Stadium this Saturday.
Checking in with former Penn athletes who transferred schools for their final year of eligibility
Prior to the Ivy League's announcement granting senior student-athletes graduate eligibility, many Penn athletes solidified transfer plans, in hopes of finishing their careers in action rather than on a practice field. The Daily Pennsylvanian checked in with four former Quakers at their new schools.
Former Penn star Mark DeRosa continues to do it all after retirement from MLB
The 17-year MLB veteran became known for his ability to slide into any position and any role with virtually any team across the league and perform at a high level no matter the situation.
Black History Month: Doug Glanville’s journey from Phillies fan to Phillies legend
The Teaneck, N.J. native grew up a Phillies fan, less than a hundred miles away from the university he would attend and the stadium in which he would play a majority of the games in his Major League career.