A couple of quick questions come from IBR reader Mark. He asks: What does the pitching staff look like for 2018? What is the projected rotation pre opening? Before I answer, I will say this… Nothing is sure when it comes to college baseball. I have asked Coach Hartleb similar…
Ty Weber takes on the Wildcats Friday night Illinois Baseball is on its best this roll season. With its three-game sweep against Indiana State, two midweek wins, and a win versus Michigan, the Illini have won six of its last eight games! The boys in Orange and Blue will look…
Casey Dodge gets welcomed back to the dugout by Doran Turchin after hitting a homer on Sunday Illinois Baseball travels for their first road Big Ten series this weekend. Beginning Friday, they will take on a tough Michigan team. Currently ranked #18, Michigan is 10-1 on their home turf. Illinois…
Dan Rowbottom gives the fans something to cheer about on Sunday The Illini baseball team welcome the Indiana State Sycamores to Illinois Field for a three-game series this weekend starting Friday at 6pm. Illinois (6-16) is hoping to rebound from a four-game losing streak. That includes a three-game sweep on…
Pat McInerney made things interesting with his 5th homer of the year Despite Sunday’s exciting game against Southern Illinois, the Illini couldn’t take advantage of opportunities and ended up losing both ends of a doubleheader. Illinois lost the first game against Toledo 10-4. SIU took the second game 3-1. Illinois…
Second HR of the season for Bren Spillane on Friday If you had told me last week that Illinois was going to win one game against a ranked team that was the defending national champion, I would have pleasantly accepted that. Thing is, with baseball, you get greedy and you…
Ryan Thompson gets a shot against the Owls on Sunday With their 2-5 record, Illinois is traveling south again. This weekend, they are heading to Florida visiting Boca Raton where the Florida Atlantic Owls (4-3-1) will play host for three games. Illinois hopes to improve on their record. Their starting…
Pat McInerney wants to add another homer or two After a 1-3 opening weekend at the Lamar Cardinal Classic, Illinois baseball will travel back to Texas this weekend. This time they are visiting Corpus Christi and will hosted by the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi islanders. The islanders are hosting a tournament…
First career win for Shilling Battling the weather in Beaumont, Texas, the Illini came away with an opening day win at the Lamar Cardinal Classic this weekend. After that, it was a matter of bad timing. When they scored nine, their opponent scored 15. When they held their opponent to…
It’s a few days past Valentine’s Day and now we’re talking Opening Day? It’s hard to believe. It really snuck up on me. But boy, I am so glad that baseball season is finally here! The Illinois baseball team are on their way to Beaumont, Texas to take part in…