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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 head coach Rick Heller calls to the bullpen for a pitching change during Iowas game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14.

New season, new team for Iowa baseball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 15, 2019

Going into the 2018 Big Ten Tournament, Iowa baseball boasted a 33-18 record and had won seven of its previous 10 games. The Hawkeyes had hopes of taking a second-consecutive conference tournament title....

Iowas Ben Probst pitches during the Iowa/Southeastern Community College baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blackhawks, 23-5.

Iowa baseball searching for go-to closing pitcher

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 14, 2019

With Iowa baseball’s season-opener on Friday, the Hawkeyes have their three starting pitchers narrowed down: Cole McDonald for Friday, Jack Dreyer for Saturday, and Grant Judkins for Sunday. What head...

University of Iowa baseball player Chris Whelan rounds second during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4.

Iowa baseball’s Whelan takes on leadership role

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 13, 2019

A new season for Iowa baseball means new producers at the plate and new leaders. With outfielder Robert Neustrom and catcher Tyler Cropley — Iowa’s top two performers in 2018 — gone to professional...

Lorenzo Elion talks to the press for interviews during baseball media day at the Hansen Football Performance Facility on Thursday,   Feb. 5, 2019.

Iowa baseball lineup taking shape

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2019

Hawkeye baseball lost some of its biggest hitters in the offseason, leaving gaping holes in the lineup card for head coach Rick Heller. Tyler Cropley and Robert Neustrom, just to name a couple, both departed...

Iowa Baseball Cole Mcdonald #11 poses for a portrait at the Iowa football practice facility on Febuarary 5, 2018.

McDonald embracing Friday night role

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 6, 2019

The Iowa baseball team saw many familiar faces depart for the major leagues and graduation this past offseason, and one of those Hawkeyes was pitcher Nick Allgeyer. The Friday night starter threw a 2.41...

Infielder Brayden Frazier hits a ball during Iowas game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on September 21, 2018.

Breaking down the Iowa baseball roster

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 30, 2019

Wind chills cold enough to cancel classes don’t scream “baseball season,” yet the Hawkeye baseball team will kick off its season in just under two weeks. With Robert Neustrom, Tyler Cropley, Nick...

Outfielder Zeb Adreon next at bat during Iowas game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on Sept. 21, 2018.

Iowa baseball’s annual Black and Gold World Series kicks off

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2018

Iowa baseball closes out its fall season with a three-day accumulation of the skills it has worked on throughout competition: the Black and Gold World Series. The event — and intrasquad scrimmage —...

Hawkeye at bat during Iowas game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on Sept. 21, 2018.

Iowa baseball moves on following departures

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

As the weather cools down, the fall schedule heats up for Iowa baseball, but the squad is missing some familiar faces. After a season with at least 30 wins for the fifth-consecutive year, the Hawkeyes...

DITV: Kyle Crowl leaves UI baseball program

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 24, 2018

Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl prepares to swing during mens baseball Iowa vs. OSU at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 9-5. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shortstop Kyle Crowl leaves Hawkeye baseball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 21, 2018

Former Iowa starting shortstop Kyle Crowl will leave the Hawkeye baseball program, Crowl confirmed to The Daily Iowan on Sept. 21. Crowl is not listed on the Iowa baseball roster and did not play in...

Iowas Connor McCaffery warms up his arm during the Iowa/Southeastern Community College at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, September 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blackhawks, 23-5. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball crushes Southeastern in fall ball opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 21, 2018

Iowa baseball took care of business in its return to the diamond, beating Southeastern Community College, 23-5, under the lights in its first fall exhibition game at Banks Field on Sept. 20. It was...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks with a photographer before kickoff of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

AD Barta, Iowa baseball’s Heller receive contract amendments

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 24, 2018

Hawkeye Athletics Director Gary Barta has received a contract amendment in which he will forgo his scheduled pay increase for 2018, the University of Iowa announced on Aug. 24. According to a statement...

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