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

Rich Eberwein

Illinois former pitching coach Drew Dickinson makes a visit to the mound during the game against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

Hartleb looks to keep team on track for spring

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer September 25, 2020
Chicago Cubs center fielder Ian Happ wears a mask in the dugout on July 20, 2020 during an exhibition game at Guaranteed Rate Park.

Opening day has finally arrived

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer July 24, 2020
Senior Garrett Acton winds up for a pitch during competition.

Illini bullpen impresses in 2010s

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer July 17, 2020
Senior Garrett Acton winds up for a pitch during competition.

Garrett Acton heads to Bay Area

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer June 30, 2020
A baseball with the MLB logo sits at Citizens Bank Park before a game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies on June 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MLB finally gets 2020 plan in motion

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer June 25, 2020
Members of the Fighting Illini Baseball Team complete warmups before practice on Feb. 10, 2019

Two deals shake baseball world

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer April 6, 2020
Illinois’ dugout on March 1 vs. Indiana State. The Illini won 5-2.

Hartleb stays positive despite slow start

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer February 20, 2020
Senior outfielder Kiana Sherlund celebrates a double against Purdue on May 5. Illinois competes against Notre Dame and North Carolina next weekend in Raleigh, N.C.

Illini pick up early season wins

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer February 10, 2020
ILLordle: Play now