Hudson making the rounds with the media

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 [...]

Robbie on the move

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Hudson gets his first hit for the Orioles

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 [...]

Iowa Cubs giving out Chris Robinson jerseys Sept 5

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 [...]

Weekend Preview: Illinois vs Iowa Hawkeyes

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 [...]

Illinois ekes one out over Bradley 11-10

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 [...]

Illini Weekend Preview: Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge

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 [...]

One more month

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 [...]