June 29 – July 6

Santa Barbara native Virgil Vasquez  gets beat by the Cubs in his second start with the Pirates. READ MORE

Vasquez’s first Major League win gets rave reviews for the new Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher. READ MORE

Former Gaucho Eric Avila, a key member of UCSB’s 2006 National Championship, wins the goal of the week competition for his first career MLS score. READ MORE

Rookie Chris Pontius is turning heads as a key contributor to D.C. United’s success. READ MORE

Colorado Rockies Ryan Spilborghs hits a two-run-homer against Los Angles Dodgers. READ MORE

Keep up with Santa Barbara’s Major Leaguers and MLB.com!

Ryan Spilborghs -Colorado Rockies

Skip Schumaker – St. Louis Cardinals

Michael Young – Texas Rangers

Barry Zito – San Fransico Giants

Delwyn Young – Pittsburgh Pirates

Virgil Vazquez – Pittsburgh Pirates