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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Senior outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at a pitch during Illinois' game against Milwaukee at Illinois Field on Wednesday March 14, 2018.

Colorado Rockies draft Yalowitz in 10th round

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor June 4, 2019
Designated hitter Michael Massey stretches during a break in game two of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini lost 8-4.

Kansas City Royals draft Michael Massey

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor June 4, 2019
Catcher Jacob Campbell (right) celebrates with third baseman Grant Van Scoy (left) after hitting a homerun during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini won 5-1.

Baseball drops two at NCAA regional

By Rachel Spencer, Assistant Sports Editor June 2, 2019
Illinois' Aleks Kovacevic swings at the ball during the match against Duke at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 1, 2019. Kovacevic was one of the 73 Illinois student-athletes to be named to the spring Big Ten  Academic All-Conference team.

Big Ten recognizes UI athletes’ academics

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief May 30, 2019
Pitcher Andy Fisher delivers the pitch during the game against Indiana State at Illinois Field on  September 24. Seven Illini, including Fisher, signed with professional teams following the MLB draft earlier in June.

Illinois earns NCAA regional spot

By Rachel Spencer, Assistant Sports Editor May 28, 2019
Members of the Illinois infield look to the bullpen for the next pitcher during the game against Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament at TD Ameritrade Park on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The Illini lost 6-2.  Austin Yattoni of The Daily Illini.

Illinois falls to Maryland despite top-notch defense

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor May 24, 2019
Catcher Jacob Campbell (right) celebrates with third baseman Grant Van Scoy (left) after hitting a homerun during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini won 5-1.

Men’s baseball make a comeback

By Miles Powers, Staff Writer May 2, 2019
ILLordle: Play now