Illinois Baseball Report

Kyle Hudson was spotted chatting with News-Gazette reporter Jeff Huth so expect to see something in the local news soon about the former Illini outfielder. No doubt, Hudson has been busy talking to the media since he got picked up by the Rangers organization in late January.  Not only that, he will join another former [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on February 7th, 2012 | Leave a Comment! »

After three productive seasons at the Iowa Cubs, former Illini catcher Chris Robinson will be heading on to a different venue.  Robinson has been signed by the Texas Ranger organization.  In my opinion, it’s a good move for Robinson, who hit .316 with 29 rbis in 2011.  Robbie has done well with the AAA I-Cubs [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on December 21st, 2011 | 1 Comment »

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 »

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 [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on October 9th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

On his fifth day on the roster of the Baltimore Orioles and his second game, former Illini outfielder Kyle Hudson got his first hit.  On Labor Day, the Orioles were playing the New York Yankees.  The Orioles lost to the Yanks 11-10 but Hudson singled to Curtis Granderson (who by the way graduated from University [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on September 6th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

Former Illini and current Iowa Cubs fan favorite Chris Robinson is getting is due at the last game of the season.  As a promotion on September 5, the AAA I-Cubs are recognizing the popular catcher by giving away jerseys commemorating him. From the Iowa Cubs website: Chris Robinson has been an I-Cub and a fan [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on August 27th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Will we see more of Wes Braun after his fantastic appearance at Busch? After traveling to St Louis to play in the Battle at Busch on Wednesday, the Illini don’t get much break in their traveling schedule.  They’re off to Iowa City to play the 10-15 University of Iowa Hawkeyes. All three of these games [...]

Filed under: Game Previews on April 9th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Illinois enjoyed a close win at Bradley tonight.  Down by a run in the eighth, the Illini scored two to go ahead for good.  Brian de la Torriente got the win in relief and Bryan Roberts closed out the game for the save.  Final score:  Illinois 11 Bradley 10. Brandon Hohl hit two homeruns the [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on April 6th, 2010 | Leave a Comment! »

Ok, this time, it’s for real.  No chance of a winter weather advisory down in Clearwater, Florida so Play Ball! The Illinois baseball team are probably on their way right now to Florida in order to participate in the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge (I once asked someone in the know why the “Big East” was [...]

Filed under: Game Previews on February 26th, 2010 | Leave a Comment! »

Hard to believe that one month from today when students are still in their first week of classes, Illinois is scheduled for their first game of the 2010 season.  It’s a HOME game to boot.  Some of the cynics out there are wondering if given our Illinois weather, we’ll be able to get our weekend [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on January 20th, 2010 | Leave a Comment! »