Former Illini Robinson helps Canada take gold in the Pan Am Games

Former Illini catcher Chris Robinson spurred his Team Canada to victory over the USA in the final game of the Pan Am Games.  Canada defeated the US team 2-1. Robinson played a big part in his team’s victory.  His base hit in the sixth inning started a two-out rally.  Robinson eventually scored the tying run. [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on October 26th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Big Ten updates their Records Book

The Big Ten Records Book has now been updated to reflect the 2011 season.  For those of us interested in Big Ten Baseball here is their Baseball Records page. The Records Book includes records of every type of category.  It begins with an overview of the 2011 season then includes standings for every year of [...]

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Robinson joining up with Team Canada

Now that his minor league season with the Iowa Cubs is finished, former Illini Chris Robinson will once again join up with Team Canada.  Team Canada’s web site has the full roster. More specifically, Robbie and and Canadian teammates will be taking part in the 2011 IBAF World Cup in Panama and the Pan-Am Games [...]

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Illini baseball’s Orange and Blue World Series wraps up

Reid Roper awaits a pitch during the last game of the Orange and Blue World Series Today was the last game of Illinois Baseball’s Orange and Blue World Series.  Having split the first two games, this was the rubber game and I’m sure competitive juices were flowing. Among the fans who came by to watch [...]

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2012 Big Ten/Big EAST Challenge schedule announced

The schedule for the 2012 Big East/Big Ten Challenge has been released.  You can find it at http://www.bigtenbigeastbaseballchallenge.com/ Relevant to our interests, here are the Illinois games: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 1:00pm Notre Dame at Illinois (Walter Fuller Complex – Field #1, St. Petersburg, FL) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 4:00pm Louisville at Illinois (Al Lang [...]

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Orange and Blue World Series is in full swing

Illini freshman David Kerian rounds third base for the Blue team I’ve spent the last two afternoons at the ballpark and it’s a joy to see an Illinois  baseball game even if it’s just a scrimmage among the team. It’s nice to see the new guys… the freshmen and transfers who will help the team [...]

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Come out for the Orange and Blue World Series this week!!

Tyler Hamer throwing from the mound at last year’s Orange and Blue World Series It’s time for some October baseball.  Yes, Cardinals fans, I know your team is in the playoffs but I’m talking about Illinois Baseball Orange and Blue World Series.  Once again, the annual split squad series is upon us.  Here’s your chance [...]

Filed under: Off Season Happenings on October 2nd, 2011 | 1 Comment »