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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 pitcher Ty Langenberg 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. Langenberg pitched five innings and struck out four batters.

Iowa baseball pitcher Ty Langenberg looks to take the next step

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 12, 2023

Iowa baseball has historically found success with its Friday night pitchers. Trenton Wallace, Iowa’s 2021 Friday night pitcher, was the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, going 7-1 with a 2.34...

Iowa pitcher Zach Voelker juggles baseballs during the Iowa mens baseball media day at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on February 8, 2023. With many new players on the field, head coach Rick Heller has his sights on Omaha.

Iowa baseball setting high expectations for 2023

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 8, 2023

The Iowa baseball team and head coach Rick Heller expressed high expectations for the 2023 season at the Hawkeyes’ annual media day on Wednesday at Duane Banks Field. After losing out on a NCAA...

Iowa mens baseball Outfielder Coy Sarsfield smiles during the Iowa menÕs baseball media day at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on February 8, 2023. With many new players on the field, head coach Rick Heller has his sights on Omaha.

Photos: Iowa men’s baseball media day

Darren Chen and Madyson Gomez February 8, 2023

Iowa baseball hosted a media day at the Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The Hawkeyes answered questions from the media and hosted an intrasquad scrimmage. Iowa...

Iowa assistant coach Robin Lund gives infielder Brendan Sher advice on first base during the game against Michigan State at the Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 7-5.

Pitching coach Robin Lund leaving Iowa baseball team, Hawkeyes hire Sean McGrath

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 16, 2022

Pitching coach Robin Lund is leaving Hawkeye baseball for an assistant pitching coach position with the Detroit Tigers, Iowa Athletics announced Tuesday. Lund has been with Iowa baseball for four...

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...

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