Category: Michigan State Spartans

Former MSU pitcher Anthony Misiewicz claimed by New York Yankees

A former Spartan will now be wearing the New York Yankees iconic pinstripes:

Former Michigan State pitcher Anthony Misiewicz has carved out a very nice MLB career for himself as a left handed relief pitcher. He has spent the past four seasons pitching for the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers. He has pitched in 127 games over those seasons.

After battling some injury problems in Arizona this season, the Diamondbacks designated Misiewicz for assignment, and the Tigers jumped on the opportunity to get the lefty from Anchor Bay.

Now, after just one appearance in Detroit, the Tigers have moved on and a new team has claimed the former Spartan. Misiewicz will be headed to New York to wear the iconic pinstripes for the Yankees.

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Top three inside linebackers in the Big Ten for 2023

A Buckeye linebacker makes the top inside backer list #GoBucks #B1G

We arrive to another position of strength in the Big Ten. This conference is full of star middle backers that can take the head off ball carriers. This conference has at least four legitimate cases to be made for this list, but one of those guys is a transfer.

I gave the edge to the backers that return to defenses they are already familiar with. These three names are fairly unique and one Buckeye does make an appearance, but that should not be surprising. We also have a Wolverine and Spartan appear. Let’s dive into the top inside linebackers in the Big Ten.

 

Top three defensive tackles in the Big Ten for 2023

Ohio State football may have the two most talented defensive tackles in the Big Ten #GoBucks #B1G

The Big Ten is incredibly deep at the defensive end position with a few unique pass rushers set to turn the college football world on its head, but the interior is a different story.

It was hard to narrow the defensive end list to three, but for the defensive tackle list, it was hard to find three even worthy of mention. We saw two Ohio State players be ranked in the top two spots at end and it appears that the interior rankings will have the same outlook, but much like at end these rankings are based more on projections than confirmed production.

Former Michigan State golfer Ryan Brehm makes cut at Rocket Mortgage Classic

Former Spartan Ryan Brehm has made the cut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

Many in the Detroit area are aware and actively paying attention to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, a PGA Tour event being hosted at the Detroit Country Club in Detroit, Michigan. As the tournament goes on, Spartan fans should be paying attention to Ryan Brehm, an MSU alum who is on the PGA Tour.

Brehm shot a -2 (70) on Thursday and followed it up with a -3 (69) on Friday, allowing him to make the cut at the event.

Brehm is a one time winner on the PGA Tour, winning the 2022 Puerto Rico Open.

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Michigan State women’s basketball lands big time commitment

MSU’ women’s basketball has landed a commitment from Juliann Woodard

New Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick has been making waves in East Lansing since she took over for Suzy Merchant, and now she has added another strong recruit to the puzzle.

MSU has landed the commitment of Juliann Woodard beating out Butler and Marquette, among others.

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DeJuan Jones earns his first cap with USA Men’s National Team

A former Spartan looks to make a major impact for USMNT in the Gold Cup

DeJuan Jones is making a name for himself in the soccer world, with Lansing native looking to play a big role for team USA in the Gold Cup. After making his debut earlier this year, Jones has officially gotten his first cap in world competition in the red, white and blue.

The 26-year old is currently playing for the New England Revolution in the MLS following outstanding careers at Michigan State and East Lansing High School.

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Detroit Tigers call up former Michigan State LHP Anthony Misiewicz

A former MSU pitcher has been called up by his hometown Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers had acquired Anthony Misiewicz from the Arizona Diamondbacks just over a week ago and now the former Spartan is being called up to the Major Leagues.

Misiewicz was a pitcher for Michigan State from 2013-2015 before making the move to professional baseball, where he has had a successful 8 year career with the last four being in the major leagues.

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2023 Buckeyes Wire Preseason All-Big Ten team: Linebackers

Only one Ohio State Buckeye made out All-Big Ten team #GoBucks #B1G

The 2023 college football season is right around the corner, and the Big Ten is loaded with top-notch talent. Predicting who will end up on the All-Big Ten has proven challenging. Not only was it hard to choose one player over another, but it was hard to admit some of Ohio State’s most prominent rivals have some serious dogs on their squad.

This list dives into the linebackers — and as expected — the Big Ten has dominant linebackers that make it very hard to narrow it down to just four. This list has some fairly obvious selections, but I tried to include an underrated flyer making his Big Ten debut in 2023.

In the age of the transfer portal, it is possible for a complete dark horse to rise as a front-runner, but we do our best to provide the most educated guess based on previous performances and situations.

Two former Michigan State hockey members being inducted in Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Two MSU hockey greats are being inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Ryan Miller and Rick Comley are officially going to be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2023 class.

Miller was a standout goaltender for the Spartans and won the Hobey Baker Award in 2001, along with several CCHA goaltender of the year awards before having a very successful 20 year pro career.

Comley was a longtime college hockey coach in the state, spending 1973-1976 at Lake Superior State before 1976-2002 with Northern Michigan and then 2002-2011 with Michigan State, where he won the 2007 National Championship.

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Michigan State alum DeJuan Jones makes USA’s Gold Cup roster

DeJuan Jones will be joining USA for a major tournament upcoming:

DeJuan Jones is carving out a very nice professional career for himself, and he has just added another accolade to the ledger. Jones has been named to USA soccer’s Gold Cup roster for the second biggest tournament on the calendar for the Americans.

The Lansing native attended East Lansing High School before Michigan State, and now is playing professionally for the New England Revolution in the MLS.

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