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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Iowa baseball splits four-game weekend set with Ohio State and Nebraska

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 14, 2021

On opening day two Fridays ago against Michigan, junior left-handed pitcher and this year’s ace of the starting rotation in Jack Dryer’s absence, Trenton Wallace had what Iowa head baseball coach...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin hits the ball during the baseball game against the Spartans at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Spartans 5-7.

Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Nebraska and Ohio Sate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

Senior Austin Martin was one of two Iowa baseball players to bat over .300 across 10 or more plate appearances in the Hawkeye’s season-opening, four-game series against Michigan in Round Rock, Texas,...

Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Iowa baseball drops three of four in season-opening series against Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 8, 2021

Iowa had a chance to surprise the college baseball world during the weekend of the Big Ten season as the unranked Hawkeyes battled No. 21 Michigan — the Big Ten title favorites — in a four-game...

Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes took the series by defeating the Matadors, 3-1.

Iowa baseball set for season-opening series against Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

For the first time in almost a year, Iowa baseball will take the field, beginning its 2021 season against No. 21 Michigan tonight at 6 p.m. in Round Rock, Texas. The Hawkeyes will play four games in...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller celebrates after a run during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, March 10, at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jayhawks, 8-0.

Iowa baseball keeping options open for Friday night starting pitcher

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2021

The coveted Friday night starting spot is up for grabs for the Iowa baseball pitching staff. Sophomore Jack Dreyer held the position in the shortened 2020 season, going 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA and 23...

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Alternative Baseball Organization exploring expansion to Iowa City

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2021

The Alternative Baseball Organization — a league for teens and adults aged 15 and older with autism and other special needs — wants to establish a team in the Iowa City area. The organization’s...

Head Coach Rick Heller speaks to members of the press during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa baseball pauses in-person activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 17, 2021

Iowa Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon that its baseball program has paused all team related in-person activities at the direction of the University of Iowa medical team. The stoppage is Hawkeye...

Kim Ng, seen here in 2018, is the first woman to be named the general manager of a Major League Baseball team. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Marlins General Manager Kim Ng makes history

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 18, 2020

Kim Ng shattered a glass ceiling for women in sports this week, becoming the first female general manager in Major League Baseball history. Ng was named General Manager of the Miami Marlins Nov....

Iowa infielder Dylan Nedved rounds the bases during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, March 10, at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jayhawks, 8-0.

Looking at Iowa baseball’s two-way players

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter November 17, 2020

Players that hit and pitch are considered out of the norm in Division I baseball with the difficulty level of success on both sides at such a high level of play. But the Hawkeyes will be carrying...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches the game from third base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Iowa baseball heads into offseason workouts

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter November 8, 2020

With the conclusion of Iowa baseball’s annual Black and Gold world series – an intrasquad, best-of-five matchup – the Hawkeyes will now start their offseason routine to prepare for the spring...

Iowa outfielder Ben Norman swings on a pitch during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, March 10, at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jayhawks, 8-0.

Gold team grabs win in Iowa baseball’s annual Black and Gold World Series

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter October 29, 2020

The Gold team grabbed the win in the annual Iowa baseball Black and Gold World Series — the Hawkeyes' yearly intrasquad game — clawing its way back after falling behind by two to take the five-game...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller gestures to his team during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Iowa baseball adjusts to aluminum bats after summer leagues

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter October 20, 2020

With the Hawkeye baseball team back in Iowa City for fall practice, many of its members have switched to using aluminum bats. A majority of the team participated in collegiate summer leagues around...

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