MORGANTOWN — It is not sunshine and rainbows that mark the beginning of Steve Sabins’ career as West Virginia’s head baseball coach. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. “We’ve got a […]
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WVU baseball picked fourth in Big 12, Logan Sauve named preseason first team
MORGANTOWN — WVU baseball coach Steve Sabins was a part of history Thursday, and he’s yet to coach the Mountaineers in a game. Coming off its first-ever appearance in a […]
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Jedd Gyorko wearing many hats in return to WVU baseball
MORGANTOWN — Jedd Gyorko takes a left turn each morning on his way to work. It’s a left onto 2040 Gyorko Drive, the street named in his honor that leads […]
COLUMN: Taking stock in WVU athletics shows potential for great growth, but also a chance for disaster
MORGANTOWN — The wait has now gone from months to just weeks. Aside from the beginning of the women’s soccer season, a historic Big 12 sports year will soon be […]
After a tough year of rehab, Dayne Leonard is back behind the plate and looking for another shot at the pros
GRANVILLE — If Dayne Leonard had his way, he’d never play another game for the West Virginia Black Bears. It’s not that Leonard dislikes playing for the Black Bears. Quite […]
Tyler Switalski taken in 16th round by San Francisco, but draft does not dismantle WVU’s roster
MORGANTOWN — WVU starting pitcher Tyler Switalski was selected in the 16th round Tuesday by the San Francisco Giants, but the final day of the Major League Baseball draft concluded […]
Sabins dealing with hectic roster management as MLB Draft approaches
MORGANTOWN — It is hectic, yet hectic with a purpose, that being the world of roster management for any college baseball coach. Steve Sabins, in his first weeks as WVU’s […]
Steve Sabins paid plenty of dues in working his way to becoming WVU’s head baseball coach
MORGANTOWN — Steve Sabins could only chuckle at the notion, but there may be no college baseball coach in the country who understands the ins and outs of transferring like […]
Randy Mazey has more than earned his retirement
Retirements are a particular kind of bittersweet goodbye, especially when the retirement is well-earned. You’re mostly happy for the retiree, but there’s a part of you that mourns the loss […]
NEXT IN LINE: Steve Sabins knows there’s big shoes to fill in replacing Randy Mazey
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Steve Sabins had barely taken more than a few steps onto the playing field at Boshamer Stadium before he whipped out his cell phone and began […]
