Illinois Baseball

2025 MLB Draft has deep Illinois baseball flavor

The key to Illinois baseball success for the 2026 season

A new baseball season brings new challenges for the Illinois baseball team

Illinois Baseball roster set for major changes after key departures

The vitality of the transfer portal for Illinois baseball

May 31, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini infielder Drake Westcott (34) runs to third base during the eighth inning against the Indiana State Sycamores at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Illinois baseball opens the 2025 season against a tough Abilene Christian squad

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini catcher Camden Janik (17) gets ready for a pitch during the third inning against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois baseball leading hitter selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024 MLB Draft

May 31, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini pitcher Jack Crowder (39) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Indiana State Sycamores at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles snag big-time Illinois baseball pitcher in 2024 MLB Draft

May 31, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois pitcher Jack Crowder (39) throws a pitch during the first inning of a NCAA Division I Baseball Championship game between the Indiana State Sycamores and Illinois Fighting Illini at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois baseball pitcher has legendary outing in journey to the College World Series

Mar 8, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) slaps

Illinois baseball players who are on an MLB Opening Day roster

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TORONTO, ON - JULY 16: Michael Massey #19 of the Kansas City Royals singles in the fourth inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 16, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Former Illinois baseball star Michael Massey starting well with Kansas City Royals

CHICAGO - MAY 13: A detailed view of official Major League baseballs as seen during batting practice prior to the Chicago White Sox game against the New York Yankees on May 13, 2022 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Illinois Baseball: Recap of the 2021-22 season and future outlook

OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 29: Members of the ground ready the field before the start of the Vanderbilt Commodores and Mississippi St. Bulldogs game two of the College World Series Championship at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha on June 28, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

A look at Illinois baseball and softball heading into the College World Series

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Baseballs on the field during batting practice before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 7, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Illinois Baseball: Illini bullpen shaky in first series of 2022

Illinois pitcher Riley Gowens (42) is greeted by teammates after closing out an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.210516 Ill Iowa Bsb 025 Jpg

Illinois Baseball: Starting rotation is set for Illini season opening series

A baseball left inside a dugout at the baseball field at Maurer Geering Park on March 16, 2020.Empty Ball Fields

Illinois baseball: Illini look to wrap up the 2021 season

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Three Rawlings baseballs sit on the field before a MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Illinois baseball: Illini look to get back on track against Purdue

Omaha, NE - JUNE 24: A general view of a baseball and glove in the the field, prior to game one of the College World Series Championship Series between the Michigan Wolverines and Vanderbilt Commodores on June 24, 2019 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Illinois baseball: Recap of the Illini series with Nebraska

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Baseballs are seen during a preseason game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox at Surprise Stadium on March 03, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Illinois Baseball: Illini finish strong in weekend series with Ohio State

Dec 15, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) celebrates during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini win over Minnesota

A baseball left inside a dugout at the baseball field at Maurer Geering Park on March 16, 2020.Empty Ball Fields

Illinois Baseball: Illini announce awards from 2020 fall ball

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: A general view of a group of official Major League Baseball Spring Training baseballs as pictured in the visitors dugout, during the game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals on March 8, 2020 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Illinois Baseball: A series win over Elon keeps Illini on winning track

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: A general view of a baseball during a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park on September 20, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Baseball: Illini gaining momentum after solid Frisco Classic showing

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: The game ball is left on the mound prior to Game One of the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Illinois Baseball: Pitching staff leads Illini to win over No. 21 Texas A&M

Omaha, NE - JUNE 24: A general view of a baseball and glove in the the field, prior to game one of the College World Series Championship Series between the Michigan Wolverines and Vanderbilt Commodores on June 24, 2019 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Illinois Baseball: Illini trying to find balance in restructured lineup

April 23, 2014: University of Illinois Fighing Illini baseball bags before the NCAA baseball game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Missouri Tigers at Busch Stadium in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jonathan Street/Icon SMI/Corbis via Getty Images)

Illinois Baseball: Illini set to make a run to the College World Series

Apr 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a baseball on the field prior to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Baseball: Interview with Coach Dan Hartleb

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