In a constant effort to improve, the Oregon baseball team has seven athletes participating in summer baseball of some form. Most notably would be pitcher Tommy Thorpe.

Thorpe is representing the United States as a part of the national team playing in the 39th USA-Japan series.

However, Thorpe isn’t alone. Garrett Cleavinger, Scott Heineman and Darrell Hunter are all playing for the Cape Cod League.

Nick Catalano is playing for the Alaska Baseball League, while Mitchell Tolman and Kevin Minjares are playing in the California Collegate League.

All-American Cole Irvin played three games with the Collegiate National Team but was recently released. Irvin had a 0.00 ERA in 5.2 innings pitched, allowing just two hits while striking out nine.

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As the active NBA offseason continues, rumors of trades for Blazers All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge have been everywhere. Most recently, it is believed that the Golden State Warriors are seeking the Portland big man. The Oregonian has more.

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With back up guard Eric Maynor inking with the Washington Wizards, the Blazers first round pick, C.J. McCollum, has been given the spot of first guard off the bench. Is he ready for serious NBA minutes?