Michael Massey 4th round – 109th overall Kansas City Royals A hearty congratulations goes to Michael Massey! The junior second baseman was picked by the Kansas City Royals organization in the 4th round (109th overall). According to FightingIllini.com, Massey is now considered the highest drafted Illini infielder. Massey is known…
Losing both of their Big Ten Tournament games and their first two Oxford Regional games, the 2019 season ended with a whimper for the normally tough Illini baseball team. For some players, there is still exciting times ahead this year. The MLB Draft starts tonight! Here is the draft schedule…
Even though Illinois made a quick exit from the Big Ten Tournament last week, they had something to celebrate this morning. The 64 teams for the NCAA Baseball Tournament were announced on ESPNU and the Illinois players were assembled to watch. Players, staff and media assembled at the Urbana Country…
Yesterday, the Big Ten announced the 2019 individual player honors and awards. Not surprisingly, many Illini were among them. In fact, four Illinois players were listed on the All-Big Ten First Team. Second baseman Michael Massey, outfielder Zac Taylor, starting pitcher Andy Fisher and closer Garrett Acton all earned First…
This weekend the Illini (22-13, 3-6 Big Ten) host slumping Penn State (17-15, 1-10 Big Ten) at Illinois Field for a three-game series. Illinois hopes to build on their 2-1 series win against Minnesota last weekend. Starting Friday, you will be able to buy beer at Illinois Field (conditions apply).…
The past few weeks have a been a bit of a roller coaster ride for Illinois baseball. Two weeks ago, Illinois was a ranked team and it seems like they couldn’t be beat. Then Iowa took them for three games. Illinois invited nationally ranked Coastal Carolina for two midweek games…
It’s time for Big Ten baseball! This weekend, Illinois travels to Iowa City for a three-game set against the Iowa Hawkeyes. For Illinois, it will be the Big Ten opener. Iowa is still looking for its first conference win after Indiana swept them last weekend. Speaking of sweeps, Illinois is…
In their home opening series, Illinois baseball got down to business this past weekend. Winning their fourth weekend sweep in five weekend against the Southern Illinois Salukis (10-8), the 2019 Illinois team is off their best start in 30 years. Illinois won two hard played one-run games in a doubleheader…
Another weekend, another sweep. This past weekend, Illinois baseball (10-3) easily defeated the Grand Canyon University Lopes (6-9) in three straight games down in Phoenix, Arizona. Illinois had solid pitching giving up just twelve hits in the three games. Jack Yalowitz and Michael Massey put in some great offensive performances…
This weekend, undefeated Illinois (3-0) travels to Boca Raton, Florida to take on Florida Atlantic Owls (3-1). FAU just came off a midweek loss against tough Miami but Illinois and Coach Dan Hartleb hope to keep their wins comin’. Teamwork is key to winning baseball games. These are the players…