Former Illini Chris Robinson stays positive despite short trip to the bigs

It was less than two weeks ago when it was announced that former Illini catcher Chris Robinson made the jump to the Major Leagues.  Unfortunately for Robinson, that stint lasted all of three days.  Those of us Illini fans who remember Robbie when he played for the Illini have been…

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Illinois baseball news wrapup: Casey Fletcher, Roper marathon and Lindauer’s first pro dinger

After my summer trip to Alaska, I’m getting back in the swing of things.  Checking the news, it looks like the commitment of Casey Fletcher to the Illinois Baseball program is getting some media attention now.  The Champaign News-Gazette has a feature article on Casey and the familial connection with…

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