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Thursday, March 14, 2013  The baseball Broncs of Texas-Pan American are putting their teamwork skills to good use off the diamond, recruiting bone marrow and blood donors, shaving their heads, all in support of their biggest little fan.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Too many free passes led to early Longhorns runs, and 23rd-ranked Texas used those runs to beat the UTPA Broncs in Austin.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  McAllen Rowe RHP/SS Andrew Padron is joining the University of Texas-Pan American baseball team.

Monday, November 19, 2012  He's been verbally committed to the Longhorns for a full year, but Sharyland baseball star Tres Barrera put his decision in writing during the early signing period, he's going to play catcher for legendary UT coach Augie Garrido.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The Texas-Pan American baseball players and coaches all shaved their heads in solidarity with a young Brownsville boy undergoing chemotherapy.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Former San Benito and UT-Brownsville pitcher Dan Garza has a new team, signing to play at Jarvis Christian College. Garza, a right hander, has three years of eligibility remaining as JCC fields their first-ever team next spring.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Serendipity on the diamond, as Harlingen was looking for a new boys baseball coach at the exact same time Scorpions head coach Bryan Aughney was looking for a new job after UTB eliminated his program.

Monday, July 16, 2012  While trying out for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Weslaco, former McHi pitcher Alexis Garza tells Action 4 Sports he is transferring from New Mexico to play college baseball closer to home.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  After years of keeping their alma mater at a distance, UTPA alums in the Valley baseball community are starting to send their top recruits the Broncs' way once again.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  UTPA infielder and Sharyland HS graduate Angel Ibanez was taken with 1st pick of 28th round (849th overall) of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft by the Houston Astros.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  PSJA shortstop Bryan Ramirez, the reigning District 31-5A offensive player of the year, signs a scholarship to stay close to home and play for the Baseball Broncs of Texas-Pan American.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A late-season committment to facial hair seems to have stirred the Texas-Pan American offense, and the Broncs continued their hot play at the Great West Conference baseball tournament in Utah.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Texas-Pan American pitcher Jonathan Sa threw a complete game shutout against Houston Baptist in his final start of the regular season.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Having helped guarantee the Baseball Broncs their 1st winning season in a dozen years, ten UTPA seniors now prepare to say goodbye.

Monday, May 21, 2012  UTPA blew a 2-run lead in the 7th and went on to drop game one of a doubleheader to Northern Colorado 7-5 in 14 innings. Game two was shorter, but no more satisfying for the baseball Broncs, who are shutout 4-0.