Sunday, July 12

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Dizon’s Disposition: UCLA baseball draft profiles 2026: part 2

The 20-round 2026 MLB Draft will take place Saturday and Sunday. UCLA baseball boasts 23 players who could be selected in the First-Year Player Draft, meeting the draft’s eligibility requirement of being at least 21 or spending at least three seasons at a four-year university. Read more...

Photo: Junior right-hander Cal Randall crouches as he screams toward the sky and walks off the mound. (Design by Karina Aronson/Design director, Photo by Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin staff)


Pro Bruin Rundown: UCLA men’s basketball stars take on international league, NBA

As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams. Throughout the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of current and former UCLA athletes as we count down the days until fall. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. dribbles past an opposing Argentinian defender. Dailey helped Team USA go 18-0 at the Americas North division of the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League. (Courtesy of USA Basketball)


Dizon’s Disposition: UCLA baseball draft profiles 2026: part 1

The 20-round 2026 MLB Draft spans Saturday and Sunday. UCLA baseball boasts 23 players who could be selected in the First-Year Player Draft, meeting the draft’s eligibility requirement of being at least 21 or spending at least three seasons at a four-year university. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility Phoenix Call backflips on the infield dirt. (Design by Karina Aronson/Design director, Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)




2026 Big Ten Preview: Illinois

UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...

Photo: Defensive back Matthew Bailey stands ready for the play to begin. Bailey has led the Fighting Illini in tackles the past two seasons, recording 76 the most recent year. (Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director, Photo courtesy of Brett Moore/Illinois Athletics)


UCLA baseball celebrates in front of its dugout after a home run. With a flurry of draft-eligible juniors and seniors, the 2027 Bruins may look very different from their 2026 rendition. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

CJ Weinstein flips from LSU baseball, commits to UCLA

UCLA baseball landed its best 2026 recruit yet Sunday. Shortstop CJ Weinstein announced his commitment to UCLA via Instagram on Sunday afternoon, flipping from LSU.  Perfect Game’s No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA baseball celebrates in front of its dugout after a home run. With a flurry of draft-eligible juniors and seniors, the 2027 Bruins may look very different from their 2026 rendition. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

UCLA baseball celebrates in front of its dugout after a home run. With a flurry of draft-eligible juniors and seniors, the 2027 Bruins may look very different from their 2026 rendition. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)