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Apr 23, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning (47) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

UCLA Alum Lands in New Home

Former UCLA Bruin pitcher Griffin Canning was granted a new beginning with the New York Mets. Can he find success in Queens?

Dominic Minchella
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Apr 23, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning (47) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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UCLA Alum Lands in New Home

Former UCLA Bruin pitcher Griffin Canning was granted a new beginning with the New York Mets. Can he find success in Queens?

Dominic Minchella
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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Former UCLA Bruin and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole received high praise from the Yankees' newest free-agent signing.

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Sep 6, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia (4) hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Sep 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (47) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images
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Can Change of Scenery Help UCLA Alum?

The Los Angeles Angels traded former UCLA Bruin Griffin Canning, but he remains a free agent. Will a new team be a place for Canning to thrive?

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Jun 21, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA;  Former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley waves to the crowd after his retirement ceremony before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-Imagn Images
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UCLA Alum Has Second Shot at Hall of Fame

UCLA alum and Bruins Hall of Famer Chase Utley is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the second time.

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McClain (78) comes in to score on a Henry Ramos single in the eighth inning of the MLB Cactus League spring training game between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds at Scottsdale Stadium in Goodyear, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Giants came back in the ninth inning to win on a walk-off single off the bat of Will Wilson.

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Former UCLA Star Looking to Bounce Back

Former UCLA Bruin and current Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain is in search of a bounce-back 2025 season after being sidelined in 2024.

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Nov 1, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) celebrates with the Commissioner’s Trophy during the 2024 World Series championship parade near Los Angeles City Hall.  Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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UCLA to Recognize Hall-of-Fame Alum at USC Game

UCLA will be recognizing two-time World Series manager Dave Roberts on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) celebrates after winning the 2024 MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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UCLA Legend's World Series the Latest Testament to Career of Defying the Odds

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A federal judge ordered the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs to lock down UCLA's Jackie Robinson Stadium on the VA's West Los Angeles campus Wednesday.

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UCLA Baseball: Bruins Fall Flat, Drop College Baseball Classic to UC Irvine
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UCLA Baseball: Bruins Fall Flat, Drop College Baseball Classic to UC Irvine

UCLA falls at Dodger Stadium.

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UCLA Baseball: Bruins Land Game at Dodgers Stadium For NCAA Classic
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UCLA Baseball: Bruins Land Game at Dodgers Stadium For NCAA Classic

The Bruins will be participating in an awesome event!

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UCLA Baseball: Bruins Honor the Legacy of Jackie Robinson

The UCLA Bruins baseball program honored the birthday of Jackie Robinson with a social media post on Wednesday.

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UCLA Baseball: Bruins Among 4 Teams Being Considered By "Japanese Prince Fielder"

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UCLA Baseball: Experts Consider Incoming Bruins Recruits Best In College

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UCLA Baseball: Multiple Former Bruins Achieve MLB Dreams
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UCLA Baseball: Multiple Former Bruins Achieve MLB Dreams

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UCLA Athletics Announces Star-Studded 2023 Hall of Fame Class
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UCLA Athletics Announces Star-Studded 2023 Hall of Fame Class

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Report: UCLA Baseball Pitcher Kelly Austin Enters Transfer Portal
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Report: UCLA Baseball Pitcher Kelly Austin Enters Transfer Portal

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Former UCLA Baseball Star Matt McLain Called Up By Cincinnati Reds
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Former UCLA Baseball Star Matt McLain Called Up By Cincinnati Reds

Less than two years after going in the first round of the MLB Draft, the infielder has officially made it to the big leagues.

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UCLA Football Early Signing Day Breakdown: WR Grant Gray
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UCLA Football Early Signing Day Breakdown: WR Grant Gray

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UC Regents Approve UCLA's Move to Big Ten, Impose Tax to Support Cal

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UC Regents Push Decision Date For UCLA's Big Ten Move to December

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UC Regents Allude to Action Against UCLA Regarding Big Ten Move

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Tracking Every NLI UCLA Received on 2023 National Signing Day

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UCLA Baseball LHP Gage Jump Out for 2023 After Tommy John Surgery

One of the Bruins' top pitchers missed the second half of 2022, and is set to miss all of next season due to an elbow injury he suffered over the summer.

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WATCH: JonJon Vaughns on Football-Baseball Balance, Bonds at UCLA

The dual-sport athlete recorded his first career interception in the Bruins' win over South Alabama on Saturday.

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