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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 smiles during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller receives contract extension through 2029

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller received a contract extension through 2029, Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced Friday. Since Heller became head coach in 2013,  the Hawkeyes have averaged...

The movie site for The Field of Dreams is seen before the Minor League Field of Dreams Game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels, playing as the Bunnies, and the Quad Cities River Bandits, playing as the Blue Sox, in Dyersville, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

Minor League Field of Dreams game draws fans from all over the Midwest

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter August 10, 2022

Fans turned up from all over the midwest for the Minor League Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on Tuesday. Attendees complimented the Field of Dreams for its history, mystique, and beauty...

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mazur threw for just over eight innings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

San Diego Padres select Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur in 2022 MLB Draft

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 17, 2022

The San Diego Padres selected Iowa redshirt sophomore pitcher Adam Mazur in the second round of the 2022 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. Drafted at the No. 53 overall pick, Mazur is the highest...

Iowa left fielder Sam Petersen celebrates a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Petersen drove in three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Opinion | Three rising sophomores that will make a leap next year for the Hawkeye baseball team

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter July 10, 2022

After a season in which Iowa came close to a college baseball regional berth yet again, the next thing to do is to look ahead. Iowa was one of the youngest teams in all of college baseball in 2022...

Iowa centerfielder Kyle Huckstorf prepares to hit the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Huckstorf had four at bats and one strikeout. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 5-2.

Tracking Iowa baseball players in summer leagues

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 7, 2022

Just because the college baseball season ended a few weeks ago doesn’t mean Iowa’s players are taking the summer off. Nearly 30 players from last year’s roster are playing in summer leagues around...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller walks back to the coaching box after disputing a call with the home plate umpire during a baseball game between Iowa and Maryland on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 8-6.

Opinion | Why Iowa baseball didn’t make a regional

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter June 30, 2022

Another year, another controversial ending. The Iowa baseball team is left out of the NCAA Tournament again. This time, not by the fault of the selection committee, but by the fault of the team. The...

Iowa starting pitcher Adam Mazur throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Mazur went five innings and struck out five batters. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Adam Mazur voted Daily Iowan 2021-22 Newcomer of the Year

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter June 19, 2022

Iowa baseball’s Adam Mazur added a trophy of the utmost value to his decorated 2021-22 campaign after The Daily Iowan’s sports staff voted Mazur Newcomer of the Year. The Hawkeye hurler earned...

Iowa players celebrate after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Indiana during the Big Ten Womens Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers, 74-67.

Daily Iowan sports section names 2021-22 best of the year award winners

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor June 14, 2022

In 2021-22, both the Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams stood their tallest in March. While neither squad made a deep run in March Madness, both groups cut down the nets after making their...

Coach Rick Heller takes the field during the game against Bradley on March 26, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawks took the victory, 4-2.

Michigan ends Iowa baseball’s five-game run at Big Ten Tournament

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor May 29, 2022

The Iowa baseball team was eliminated from the 2022 Big Ten Tournament on Sunday. The Hawkeyes fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 13-1, in seven innings. Sunday’s loss ended Iowa’s five-game run...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller smiles during the first baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 4-2.

Iowa baseball focusing on momentum heading into Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter May 24, 2022

As Iowa baseball student-athletes and head coach Rick Heller addressed reporters on Monday morning, it became clear the Hawkeyes are trying to maintain their momentum.  After sweeping Indiana last...

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

Iowa’s Adam Mazur and Keaton Anthony honored with Big Ten baseball awards

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor May 24, 2022

Iowa baseball players Adam Mazur and Keaton Anthony were honored as Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year, respectively, the conference announced Tuesday.  Mazur is the second...

Iowa pitcher Beutel pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 2-1. Beutel pitched two innings and received his fourth save of the season.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs. Indiana – game three

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist May 22, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 2-1, during the final game of the regular season at Duane Banks Field on Saturday. Iowa finished off the regular season with a 33-17...

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