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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

A baseball lies on the ground before the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Point/Counterpoint | Who is the greatest Iowa baseball player of all time?

Jake Olson and Jackson Miller April 8, 2025

Mike Boddicker Mike Boddicker was a homegrown talent in Iowa, born in Cedar Rapids on Aug. 23, 1957, and raised in Norway just 25 minutes from the city. He attended Norway High School and won two...

Iowa pinch hitter Blake Guerin prepares to hit the ball during a baseball game at Duane Baseball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 9-2. Guerin had one at bat.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series win over Northwestern

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 6, 2025

The Iowa baseball team took two of three games from the Northwestern Wildcats over the weekend in Evanston, Illinois. The Hawkeyes won the first two contests by a combined score of 19-2, but the Wildcats...

Fans fill the bleachers during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Iowa Hawks Nest hosting tailgate event at Duane Banks Field on April 12

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2025

New Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum continues to generate excitement within the Hawkeye fanbase. On Thursday, Iowa Hawks Nest, the official student section of the Iowa Hawkeyes, announced...

Iowa pitching coach Sean Kenny takes questions from the media during Iowa baseball media day at the Jacobson Athletic Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The team and coaching staff took questions from the media.

New Iowa baseball pitching coach Sean Kenny looks to fix struggling pitching staff

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2025

Last year was a season to forget for the Iowa baseball team. The Hawkeyes were coming off a record-setting 44-win season and just their third NCAA tournament appearance in 33 seasons. Many key players...

Commentators John Evans and John Leo observe a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Northern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 14-6.

Meet the radio voices of Iowa baseball

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2025

Entering their third season of work, radio broadcasters John Evans and John Leo have become the well-known radio voices behind the Iowa baseball program. Their charismatic banter and detailed descriptions...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller throws a pitch during a baseball game between Michigan and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 3-2 in extra innings.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series sweep over Minnesota

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 31, 2025

The Iowa baseball team regrouped after losing to Illinois State on Tuesday with a three-game sweep against Minnesota in Minneapolis this past weekend. The Hawkeyes outscored the Gophers, 26-7, in...

Iowa pitcher Reece Beuter throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-6.

Iowa baseball pitcher Reece Beuter maintains strong start to 2025 campaign

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 25, 2025

Roster turnover is more prominent than ever in the world of college athletics. With professional sports, the transfer portal, and the new world of Name, Image, and Likeness, athletes are leaving programs...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller throws a pitch during a baseball game between Michigan and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 3-2 in extra innings.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series sweep over Ohio State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

The Iowa baseball team continued its winning ways this past weekend, sweeping Ohio State to  push their win streak to six games. The Hawkeyes outscored the Buckeyes 24-5 on Friday and Saturday’s contests...

Iowa designated hitter Reese Moore hits a ball down the right field line during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s obliteration of Augustana

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter March 11, 2025

The Iowa baseball team dominated Augustana, 16-1, on Tuesday evening at Duane Banks Field. Though the final score was lopsided, it was a close affair for the first six innings, as Iowa managed only three...

Iowa pitcher Aaron Savary sets up at the mound between innings during a baseball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Duane Banks Field on Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats in a tight 4-3 finish.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series victory over Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 9, 2025

The Iowa baseball team kicked off Big Ten play with a road series victory against Rutgers over the weekend. After dropping game one on Friday, 5-4, the Hawkeyes outscored the Scarlet Knights 28-6 in...

Iowa pitcher Benjamin DeTaeye pitches during a men's baseball game between Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on Mar. 3, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 11-3.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Loras

Samantha DeFily, Photojournalist March 4, 2025

Iowa defeated Loras College 11-3 at Duane Banks Field on Monday, March 3. This was their home opener, and they started off strong with four runs at the bottom of the first. Loras attempted to come back...

Iowa first basemen Blake Guerin prepares to reach home after hitting a home run during a men's baseball game between Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on Mar. 3, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 11-3.

Blake Guerin’s pinch-hit, three-run blast helps propel Iowa baseball past Loras

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter March 3, 2025

Leading 4-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning against Loras, Iowa baseball’s offense needed some help. The Hawkeyes could not muster a single run since the first inning, where they posted four.  With...