Hamblin, Scott take home gold with Canada
3 DAYS AGO - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former Oregon State standouts Ruth Hamblin and Jamie Scott (Weisner) Expand
3 DAYS AGO - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former Oregon State standouts Ruth Hamblin and Jamie Scott (Weisner) helped Canada’s Senior Women's National Team take home a gold medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup on Sunday night, the second straight gold for Canada in… Collapse
OSU men's basketball: Berger brings experience, leadership
7/22/2017 - In Seth Berger, Wayne Tinkle sees maturity, toughness and leadership, attributes the Oregon State Expand
7/22/2017 - In Seth Berger, Wayne Tinkle sees maturity, toughness and leadership, attributes the Oregon State men’s basketball coach says his team lacked last season on its way to a 5-27 record. Collapse
Wiese adjusting to new role in WNBA
7/14/2017 - Sydney Wiese took some time to explore the waterfront area on a picturesque July afternoon in Expand
7/14/2017 - Sydney Wiese took some time to explore the waterfront area on a picturesque July afternoon in Seattle last Saturday. Collapse
OSU men's basketball: Pac-12 weekly pairings announced
6/29/2017 - The Oregon State men’s basketball team will open Pac-12 Conference play this coming season with Expand
6/29/2017 - The Oregon State men’s basketball team will open Pac-12 Conference play this coming season with three straight games at Gill Coliseum. Collapse
MLB Draft Recap And Predictions
6/15/2017 - Who will stay? Who will go? The 40 round marathon that is the MLB Draft ended earlier today with Expand
6/15/2017 - Who will stay? Who will go? The 40 round marathon that is the MLB Draft ended earlier today with five current Beavers and two potential future Beavers hearing their names called, and one unexpected Beaver heading to the minor leagues as an undrafted free agent.
Who was drafted?
Drew Rasmussen- 1st round, Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay was obviously not too concerned with Drew’s injury history, spending the 31st overall pick on the right hander out of Spokane. For Drew it represents a rather large payday, as the approximate value of the 31st pick according to mlb.com is signing bonus of over 2 million. Rasmussen will likely work slowly through a pitching progression this season in either the low minors or the Rays rookie ball team, as he still recovers from Tommy-John surgery. While Tampa has not had as much success as of late, they have been known to develop some very good young pitchers throughout the years and will likely a Rasmussen suiting up in Tropicana field in a few short Collapse
Oregon State Football: Opponent Spring Preview – USC Trojans (Game 6)
6/15/2017 - After a 1-3 start, the 2016 Trojans reeled off win after win—finishing the season as one of the Expand
6/15/2017 - After a 1-3 start, the 2016 Trojans reeled off win after win—finishing the season as one of the hottest teams in the nation. Game Information
Date: Saturday, October 7th
Time: TBD
Location: L.A. Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, CA)
TV Coverage: TBD
2016 Recap
After a 1-3 start to the 2016 football season, the University of Southern California Trojans were in disarray. They were outclassed and outgunned by Alabama in a humiliating 52-6 blowout loss to open the season. And, although they won handily the next week against Utah State, they followed that up with dispiriting performances against Stanford and Utah as they tumbled from the Top-25.
Although few would have predicted it at the time, the October 1st game against Arizona State marked a turning point in the season. Starting that week, with a 41-20 thrashing of the Sun Devils, USC reeled off nine consecutive wins—including a defining triumph on November 12th in Seattle, as the Trojans upset the undefeated Huskies on their Collapse
Pittsburgh Pirates select Michael Gretler in the 39th Round
6/14/2017 - Gretler will have a choice to make after the College World Series
39 (1168): @Pirates select Expand
6/14/2017 - Gretler will have a choice to make after the College World Series
39 (1168): @Pirates select Oregon State 3B Mike Gretler. https://t.co/O9RTvtaR6I #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) June 14, 2017
The waiting game is over for third baseman Michael Gretler. With the 1168th pick in the 39th round the Oregon State junior was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gretler was also drafted out of high school in the 39th round by the Boston Red Sox, but declined to sign at that time.
Gretler arrived at OSU in 2015 to high expectations, after batting .500 with a 1.597 OPS (!) as a senior in Bonney Lake, WA. Although Gretler started 31 games as a freshman, it took him some time to adjust to college pitching. Although he gained confidence as the season went on, his final line was only .171/.267/.181. As a sophomore, Gretler filled a reserve/utility role for the Beavers and flashed a vastly improved bat (albeit in fewer PAs), slashing .339/.391/.448.
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Keli’l Montibon Commits to Oregon State Football
6/14/2017 - The Beavers land an excellent JC offensive lineman Keli’l Montibon is a 6-foot-3, 290-pound Expand
6/14/2017 - The Beavers land an excellent JC offensive lineman Keli’l Montibon is a 6-foot-3, 290-pound offensive lineman from Hawaii, who last played for Riverside Community College in California. Montibon announced his decision to commit to Oregon State, Tuesday evening via Twitter.
Next Step... #GoBeavs ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/q5Ok80FZ25— Keliʻi Montibon (@Kelii_Montibon) June 14, 2017
Keli’l Montibon holds at least 9 FBS offers including: Cal, Houston, Nevada, UCF, UMass, UConn and others. Montibon’s junior college experience was crucial for his development and he has the potential to provide immediate help to an Oregon State offensive line that is trying to replace Sean Harlow, Gavin Andrews, Will Hopkins and others. Montibon will finish up at Riverside C.C. in June and then will have four years to play three for Oregon State starting this fall.
Keli’l Montibon marks the sixth commit for Oregon State's 2018 football class. He joins Jake Dukart (QB), Spencer Petras (QB), Isaac Hodgins (DT), Collapse
Oregon State Football: Opponent Spring Preview - Washington Huskies (Game 5)
6/13/2017 - Fresh off a magical 2016 season, the Huskies hope to exceed expectations once again this fall. Expand
6/13/2017 - Fresh off a magical 2016 season, the Huskies hope to exceed expectations once again this fall. Game Information
Date: Saturday, September 30th
Time: TBD
Location: Reser Stadium (Corvallis, OR)
TV Coverage: TBD
2016 Recap
Who were one of college football’s biggest surprises and feel good stories, the Washington Huskies have retaken control of the Pac 12, heading into what I would appropriately deem a golden age. Led by superstar quarterback Jake Browning, the Huskies paved their way to a 12-2 record, (8-1 in conference), earning their first ever birth into the College Football Playoff. Browning threw for 3430 yards, completing 62.1 percent of his passes, with 43 touchdowns to nine interceptions.
Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images
However, he will be without his go to wideout in John Ross, a lethal catalyst and force offensively. Ross posted 1500 yards on 81 receptions in 2016, finding the end zone 17 times, while averaging 14.2 yards per catch. Collapse
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OSU men's basketball: Beavers prepare for Spain trip
6 DAYS AGO - Wayne Tinkle’s No. 1 goal for his team’s upcoming trip to Spain is to return with everyone healthy.
OSU men's basketball: Hollins reaches his goal
7/20/2017 - While friends were out partying or hanging out, Alfred Hollins was in the gym and staying on top Expand
7/20/2017 - While friends were out partying or hanging out, Alfred Hollins was in the gym and staying on top of his schoolwork, working toward his goal. Collapse
OSU men's basketball: Reichle more than just a shooter
7/14/2017 - Thoughts of becoming a Division I basketball player first crossed Zach Reichle’s mind while in Expand
7/14/2017 - Thoughts of becoming a Division I basketball player first crossed Zach Reichle’s mind while in eighth grade. Collapse
Previewing Bracket 1 of CWS Play
6/16/2017 - The Beavers face Fullerton in game 1 on Saturday. As a reminder for those unfamiliar with the Expand
6/16/2017 - The Beavers face Fullerton in game 1 on Saturday. As a reminder for those unfamiliar with the format in Omaha, the eight teams are divided into two four team brackets. Similar to regional play, each bracket plays double elimination until all but one team has lost twice. The winners of each bracket then play one another in a best of three series to determine the national champion.
Oregon State:
The 54-4 number one overall seed have found ways to win all year. They’ve stormed through the postseason up to this point sweeping both the Corvallis Regional and Super Regional. Holy Cross, Yale, and Vanderbilt combined for 9 runs in postseason play against an OSU squad that’s tallied 44 in the postseason. Their current win streak sits at 21 games as the Beavers look like the most complete team of the tournament. OSU is playing for their third overall championship and their first since 2007. Even with a major departure from their pitching lineup, the Beavs are set to make some noise in Omaha. Collapse
Oregon State Football: Opponent Spring Preview - Colorado Buffaloes (Game 7)
6/15/2017 - From doormat to first in the South, do the Buffaloes keep the momentum going? Game Expand
6/15/2017 - From doormat to first in the South, do the Buffaloes keep the momentum going? Game Information
Date: Saturday, October 14th
Time: TBD
Location: Reser Stadium (Corvallis, OR)
TV Coverage: TBD
2016 Recap
Head coach Mike MacIntyre’s year number four was the turnaround year for the Colorado Buffaloes after they had been the doormat for Conference of Champions since their inclusion. The Buffs turned heads with a talented wide receiving core and stellar secondary on their way to Pac-12 South Champs. They finished the 2016 regular season at a 10-2 record, capping what had been a huge success, before getting blown out in their final two games against Washington in the Pac-12 title game and then against Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl.
2017 Outlook
With nine starters returning on offense for the Buffs, including a scary group of wide receivers, their ability to put points on the board should be OK. The defense, on the other hand, may be questionable after losing eight of its starters, Collapse
Oregon State No Longer In The Mix For 2018 4-Star Prospect Kevin Porter Jr.?
6/15/2017 - It’s more questions than answers on the recruiting trail at the moment for Oregon State. Just over Expand
6/15/2017 - It’s more questions than answers on the recruiting trail at the moment for Oregon State. Just over a week ago, Oregon State was a surprise inclusion to four-star prospect Kevin Porter Jr.’s final list of six schools, despite the fact that the Beavers were the only program in the mix that had yet to officially offer him a scholarship. And yet, just days later, it seems that the product of Rainier Beach High School (WA) has already begun to look past the Corvallis program and focus on some other Pac-12 schools instead.
Of the six schools that Porter Jr. had previously narrowed his search down to, which included the likes of California, Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA, USC and Washington, the 6’ 5”, 190 pound guard has also begun to look away from the Golden Bears program and focus more on newcomer Washington State instead. Speaking to Corey Evans of Rivals.com, Porter Jr. stated that ”Washington, Oregon, USC, UCLA and Washington State” were the schools that are “trying to recruit (him) the Collapse
Oregon State Commits Kevin Watson and Kevin Abel Selected In MLB draft
6/14/2017 - The high school prospects will have to decide whether to go pro or come to Corvallis
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6/14/2017 - The high school prospects will have to decide whether to go pro or come to Corvallis
Kevin Watson Jr:
The center fielder out of Beaverton High school was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round of today’s draft. The 6 foot 1 Watson originally committed to OSU in the fall, but will now have to decide if he wants to turn pro early. Watson boasts great range in center field and is considered a plus athlete with above average speed. If he is to join OSU next season the left handed hitting Watson would have to compete with several returning veterans for playing time. Turning pro would possibly give him the opportunity to begin his career in nearby Hillsboro with the Diamondback’s single-A affiliate the Hillsboro Hops.
Kevin Abel:
The 6-2 175 lb RHP pitcher committed to OSU last year, but that could be in doubt with today’s selection in the MLB draft. The San Diego native, who was drafted by his home town Padres in the 35th round, is regarded by most to be the top recruit Collapse
Jake Thompson Drafted By The Boston Red Sox In The 4th Round
6/13/2017 - With the #131 pick the Red Sox select RHP Jake Thompson The Boston Red Sox have selected Oregon Expand
6/13/2017 - With the #131 pick the Red Sox select RHP Jake Thompson The Boston Red Sox have selected Oregon State right-handed pitcher, Jake Thompson, with the 131st overall in the 4th of the 2017 MLB Draft.
Beavers. Baseball. Boston.Jake Thompson is headed to the @RedSox!#MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/UglsX0d3hM— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) June 13, 2017
Jake Thompson has been unbelievable this year for the 54-4, Omaha bound Beavers. After an up-and-down Oregon State career the redshirt junior engineered one of the best pitching seasons in recent memory. His 14-0 record places him first in the nation for wins and holds an insane 1.52 ERA. He’s pitched 118.1 innings and struck out 113 batters; all while allowing opponents to hit a paltry .184 from the plate.
Not enough can be said about the improvements Jake Thompson has shown. He’s developed into one of the premier “aces” in the nation when few expected him to do so.
Just look at his improvements year-to-year at Oregon State:
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Oregon State Basketball: Recruiting Targets Update
6/13/2017 - A mid-June look at Oregon State’s recruiting targets in P.J. Fuller, Emmitt Matthews Jr. and Expand
6/13/2017 - A mid-June look at Oregon State’s recruiting targets in P.J. Fuller, Emmitt Matthews Jr. and Jarvis Thomas. P.J. Fuller - 2019 (Nathan Hale HS/Seattle, WA)
One of the hottest rising talents in the country, Fuller is beginning to receive more of the national attention that was expected to come during last season’s break-out campaign with high school powerhouse, Nathan Hale. Oregon State offered Fuller back in late April and since then, the 6’ 4”, 160 pound guard has also added scholarships from Arizona State, California, Florida State, Utah State and UT-San Antonio, to add to a list that already included Montana, Tennessee and Washington.
In early June, at the Pangos All-American Camp, Fuller took part in the “Cream of the Crop Top 60 Game”, in which he scored 20 points on a stunning 8-8 performance from the field in just 13 minutes of action. Despite being a regionally-based player, the Beavers will have to continue to work for Fuller’s eventual services, as he nears potential Collapse
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OSU men's basketball: Beavers announce Spain trip schedule
8/3/2017 - The Oregon State men's basketball team will embark on a trip to Spain, giving the Beavers Expand
8/3/2017 - The Oregon State men's basketball team will embark on a trip to Spain, giving the Beavers competition against quality opponents that will benefit the mixture of veterans and newcomers heading into the 2017-18 season. Collapse
OSU men's basketball: Thompsons reunited in Corvallis
7/16/2017 - Basketball has been all about family for Ethan Thompson for a long time.
OSU men's basketball: Beavers honored by NABC
7/12/2017 - The Oregon State men’s basketball team was honored by the National Association of Basketball Expand
7/12/2017 - The Oregon State men’s basketball team was honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) with a Team Academic Excellence Award on Wednesday. Collapse
Oregon State Wide Receiver Hunter Jarmon Quits Football, Signs With San Diego Padres
6/16/2017 - Despite a potential big season awaiting him on the gridiron, Jarmon is switching sports to pursue Expand
6/16/2017 - Despite a potential big season awaiting him on the gridiron, Jarmon is switching sports to pursue a professional opportunity in baseball. With the start of his senior football season for the Beavers only months away, wide receiver Hunter Jarmon was expected to be a steadily-relied upon piece within Oregon State’s offense. Instead, Jarmon will be nowhere in the mix, as he’s decided to forgo his final year of college football eligibility to sign a professional baseball contract with the San Diego Padres. Jarmon made the news public via a post on his Twitter account.
pic.twitter.com/nwtZeC3a49— Hunter Jarmon (@HunterJarmon2) June 15, 2017
The news came as a stunning surprise to most of those in Beaver Nation, since Jarmon hasn’t pursued much of a baseball career at all since playing sparingly for Oregon State’s baseball team over the course of a four-game span during the 2014 season. However, on the football depth chart, Jarmon was believed to be a contending with Timmy Hernandez, Collapse
Quick Links: “The Diamond - Episode 7” Is Releasd
6/15/2017 - The journey leading up to the Beavers clinching their trip to Omaha is chronicled in the 7th Expand
6/15/2017 - The journey leading up to the Beavers clinching their trip to Omaha is chronicled in the 7th episode of “The Diamond” series.
“The Diamond: A Season With Oregon State Baseball” is a video series produced by the Oregon State athletic department that has followed the program around all-season long, documenting the long and grueling effort behind a full season of college baseball. In the latest episode, released on Wednesday, the old familiar voice of Mike Parker narrates the Beavers through the Corvallis regional and super regional until that unforgettable moment when they punched their ticket to Omaha.
As part of Oregon State athletic department’s “Everyday Champions” series, Beavers’ outfielder Jack Anderson was recognized for his development from a once walk-on to a now featured part of the program’s top-ranked team. Despite a logjam at his position over the years and complete uncertainty that he’d ever regularly see the field, Anderson’s perseverance to continuously improve and Collapse
Max Engelbrekt to the Washington Nationals in the 40th Round
6/14/2017 - The Oregon State lefty can check “Get Drafted by an MLB Team” off his bucket list With the 1213th Expand
6/14/2017 - The Oregon State lefty can check “Get Drafted by an MLB Team” off his bucket list With the 1213th pick, in the 40th round, the Washington Nationals have selected Oregon State senior LHP Max Engelbrekt. Congratulations, Max!
40 (1213): @Nationals select Oregon St U LHP Max Engelbrekt. https://t.co/uEuiyjbemD #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) June 14, 2017
For those unfamiliar with the lefty, Engelbrekt is a smart pitcher who plays within himself. Although he doesn’t dominate hitters with his high-80s fastball, he’s been very effective over his career by mixing pitches and changing speeds.
A fifth-year senior, he’s a older than the average prospect and he’s coming off of not one, but two, tears of his ACL. These things would seem to work against him, but Engelbrekt is as steady and accomplished a college reliever as you’re likely to find at this point in the draft. In his career, he’s made 80 appearances for the Beavers, with an excellent 1.97 ERA against Collapse
Quick Links: “We Know We’re Better Than Them”
6/14/2017 - Cal State Fullerton pitcher Connor Seabold didn’t hold back in his comments about Oregon State. On Expand
6/14/2017 - Cal State Fullerton pitcher Connor Seabold didn’t hold back in his comments about Oregon State. On the mound, Cal State Fullerton Connor Seabold is one of the best arms that college baseball has to offer. Off the mound, he may have become one of it’s biggest “bulletin board material” guys, when he told the Orange County Register on Tuesday that the Titans welcomed a match-up with Oregon State because they feel they are the better team. It’s brash confidence from a talented player that could be used to ignite a fire within his own team...or possibly fuel the Beavers heading into Saturday’s showdown.
Sticking to the diamond, a handful of Beavers have already been taking in the 2017 MLB Draft, including Oregon State slugging star K.J. Harrison, who was plucked with the #84 overall pick in the third round of this year’s selection process by the Milwaukee Brewers. Now part of a new organization, the catcher-turned-first baseman may be returning to his roots behind the plate, as Milwaukee Collapse
KJ Harrison Drafted By The Milwaukee Brewers In The Third Round
6/13/2017 - With the #84 pick the Brewers select KJ Harrison The Milwuakee Brewers have selected Oregon State Expand
6/13/2017 - With the #84 pick the Brewers select KJ Harrison The Milwuakee Brewers have selected Oregon State first baseman KJ Harrison with the 84th overall pick in the third round
With the 84th pick of the 2017 #MLBDraft, the @Brewers select @BeaverBaseball catcher KJ Harrison: https://t.co/oUUGXftEPh pic.twitter.com/TxpwuONSnr— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) June 13, 2017
Oregon State first baseman KJ Harrison has been selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2017 MLB draft. Milwaukee used their third round pick to acquire the rights to the 6 foot 210 pound Hawaii native who has spent the last three years representing Oregon State.
KJ Harrison, who was drafted in the 25th round by Cleveland out of high school, has been a steady contributor to the middle of the lineup his entire Oregon State career. The catcher turned first baseman is in the midst of a junior season that has seen him hit .330 with 8 home runs and 39 RBI while playing solid defense at first base. Harrison improved from a down Collapse
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