University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Baseball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Baseball
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Illinois baseball adjusts weekend schedule due to weather concerns
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, Illinois baseball has announced a change in the schedule for its weekend series against Texas State.
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Illini baseball legend Itch Jones dies at age 87
Richard C. "Itch" Jones, a renowned figure in college baseball coaching, passed away at the age of 87 in Gore, Oklahoma.
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Illinois rallies past Abilene Christian for series win
Illinois baseball team secured a series win against Abilene Christian at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Illinois falls to Abilene Christian in extra innings during season opener
Illinois baseball team began their 2025 season with a narrow loss to Abilene Christian, falling 10-9 in extra innings at Whataburger Field.
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Illinois baseball players earn Big Ten preseason recognition
A trio of Illinois baseball players has been recognized as Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch, according to an announcement from the conference.
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Illinois baseball opens season against Abilene Christian in Corpus Christi
Illinois baseball is set to commence its 146th season with a three-game series against Abilene Christian at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Big Ten reveals TV schedule for 2025 baseball season
The Big Ten Conference has released its television schedule for the 2025 baseball season.
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Mark Allen remembered for contributions to collegiate and professional baseball
Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen has died at the age of 49, as announced by his family.
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Illinois to host Michigan in baseball series at historic Holman Stadium
Illinois baseball will host Michigan in a three-game series at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Florida.
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Zach Luevanos joins Illinois baseball as new pitching coach
Illinois baseball has welcomed Zach Luevanos to its coaching staff, as announced by head coach Dan Hartleb.
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Illinois baseball announces signing of seven athletes for 2025 class
Illinois baseball has announced the signing of seven student-athletes to a Big Ten Athletics Scholarship Agreement.
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Illinois baseball team reveals full schedule for the upcoming 2025 season
The University of Illinois has released its baseball schedule for the 2025 season. The team is set to play a total of 52 games, with 21 of those taking place at their home venue, Illinois Field. The season will kick off on February 14 against Abilene Christian at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Big Ten announces expanded baseball schedule for Illinois
Illinois baseball has announced its 2025 Big Ten schedule, which includes a 30-game slate for the first time, expanding from the previous 24 games. The conference play will start on March 7 and continue until May 17. The Big Ten Tournament is scheduled to be held at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
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Kansas City's Michael Massey set for postseason debut
Michael Massey, second baseman for the Kansas City Royals, had a productive 2024 season, appearing in 100 games. He achieved a slash line of .259/.294/.449 with 17 doubles, 14 home runs, and 45 RBIs. The Palos Park, Illinois native also posted career-high marks in runs (45), triples (2), average, slugging, OPS and OPS+ (105). Defensively, he recorded a .990 fielding percentage with only three errors in 302 total chances at second base.
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Illinois baseball announces fall schedule with free admission games
Illinois baseball has announced its upcoming fall schedule. The 2024 Big Ten Champions will play two games at Illinois Field this week, with free admission to both events.
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Illinois baseball earns fifth consecutive academic excellence award
Illinois Baseball Earns 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
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Illinois baseball stars drafted by Orioles and Pirates
Illinois baseball saw two of its players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. Right-handed pitcher Jack Crowder was picked by the Baltimore Orioles, while catcher Camden Janik was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Illinois baseball team joins second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic
Illinois baseball is set to compete in the second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, in partnership with Peak Events LLC, at the Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. The tournament will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Joining the Fighting Illini will be Texas, Texas Tech, and Washington.
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Big Ten awards postgraduate scholarships to Illinois athletes Duong and Milton
The Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship award winners were announced by the league office on Wednesday, July 10. Fighting Illini women's tennis player Kate Duong and baseball player Connor Milton received the prestigious awards from the conference.
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Camden Janik earns third-team All-America honors from ABCA/Rawlings
Illinois catcher Camden Janik has been recognized as a member of the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-America Third Team, according to an announcement made today. Janik is the first Illinois player to receive All-America honors since Garrett Acton in 2019. He becomes the 36th All-American in the history of the program and is the 17th player during Dan Hartleb's tenure as head coach, which began in 2006, to achieve this distinction.