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 [...]

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

Midweek preview: hey, we played these guys before!

We play two 2010 repeats this week.  One team that we lost to and one that we beat (and not that long ago either)… Here are quick sum-ups:   Illinois State Redbirds April 20, 2010 6:05 pm ct Illinois Field Champaign, IL Program website link Record 18-15 (Missouri Valley 8-1) Head Coach: Mark Kingston Key [...]

Filed under: Game Previews on April 19th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Overdue report from the bush leagues

Catching up on some long overdue news regarding Illini players who’ve gone on to the wild blue yonder otherwise known as the minor leagues: Scott Shaw, who was drafted by the New York Mets in the 2008 draft, had a pretty awesome 2009 for the Port St Lucie Mets.  Shaw led the Mets in many [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on November 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Photos from Ohio St-Illinois “Bleacher Bum Barbeque”

What’s the recipe for a big crowd at Illinois Field? Start with two nationally ranked teams fighting it out for a conference title.  It doesn’t hurt to have free admission or free food.  The promise of fireworks at the end of the game is a good idea too. It seemed to work since tonight Illinois [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on May 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Bleacher Bum Barbeque on Friday: Come for the food, stay for the action

No doubt this weekend’s series with #27 Ohio State will be one of the most important of the year for the first place and #25 Illini.  The University of Illinois Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is hoping to make it even more fun as they are planning a Bleacher Bum Barbeque to kick off the first [...]

Filed under: Announcements on May 5th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

Promo Idea Best Left on the Drawing Board

Today’s University of Illinois baseball game is being billed as “Dog Day Afternoon”. It says in part: Bring your dog to the park and receive free admission for yourself and your four-legged friend Yes, and don’t forget to bring your pooper scoopers. And I’m sure your dogs will behave just fine with a hundred other [...]

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