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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

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...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9), right, steals home plate for a run as Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (34) reaches for the late tag in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

MLB trade-deadline predictions

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 26, 2018

There aren’t many sports with a trade deadline more exciting than the one the MLB provides. Most other sports have a bunch of big possibilities, most of which don’t pan out; baseball can have a...

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (34) during the second inning against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. Harper won the Home Run Derby. (Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald/TNS)

A Midsummer Classic for the books

Pat Lynch, [email protected] July 19, 2018

Another midsummer All-Star celebration culminated on July 16 and 17 with an epic Home Run Derby performance by Bryce Harper and an extra-inning All-Star Game won by the American League, giving players...

Iowas Kyle Crowl makes contact during Iowas Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Elion, Crowl enjoy summer baseball improvement

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 18, 2018

If summer leagues were meant to be a boring place for college players to keep to themselves while they work on their game, someone forgot to inform Lorenzo Elion. This summer, the junior is playing summer...

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Gant and the Cardinals take the field for a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Indians at Busch Stadium on Monday,  June 25, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. The Cardinals won, 4-0. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Kayser: MLB at the All-Star break

Anna Kayser, [email protected] July 16, 2018

The All-Star break is a stable in Major League Baseball ​— a time to judge the teams as they stand at the just-past halfway point and to evaluate the necessary additions (or subtractions) before...

Angels slugger/pitcher Shohei Ohtani hits a home run to bring the Angels ahead of the Dodgers in the seventh inning at Angel Stadium Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Anaheim, Calif. The Dodgers won, 4-3. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Hurt Ohtani still harmful

James Geerdes, [email protected] July 10, 2018

Baseball’s best two-way player, Shohei Ohtani, has been kept at bay the last month with a Grade 2 UCL sprain. In addition, a slow return onto the field left a haze of questions surrounding Ohtani....

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowas game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa seeks to keep winning after losing production

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 27, 2018

Next time country music blares over the PA system at Banks Field for Hawkeye batting practice, the Iowa baseball team is going to look different. The Hawkeyes lost their two best hitters, best starting...

Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer walks back to the mound during a game at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball competes around the country

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] June 25, 2018

While the college baseball season might be finished for the Iowa baseball team, that doesn’t mean the Hawkeyes are done playing baseball for the summer. In order to stay sharp and improve their skills,...

Iowas Cole McDonald delivers a pitch during Iowas Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Predicting Iowa baseball’s Friday night pitcher

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden June 19, 2018

Cole McDonald After the 2018 MLB Draft took five Hawkeyes from head coach Rick Heller’s 2018 squad, including its two best hitters, there’s a need for replacements more than just at the plate. Iowa...

Hawkeye infielder, Sophomore Lorenzo Elion, leisurely runs home during the eight run streak of the third inning during Mens Baseball at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 12-4. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball Hawkeyes start their summer leagues

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 18, 2018

With the regular season over, Hawkeye baseball players turn their attention to the summer leagues, playing across the country. Here’s a rundown of how the top Hawkeyes have been doing recently. Ben...

Chris Whelan bats during Iowas game against Michigan at Banks Field  on April 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 4-2. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball searches for replacement bats

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley June 14, 2018

Chris Whelan Any baseball team that loses its best two hitters will be in trouble. Just ask the Kansas City Royals. When Eric Hosmer and Lorenzo Cain left through free agency for San Diego and...

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