Illinois Field to Undergo $5 Million Renovation Before 2027 Season
The University of Illinois announced a major overhaul of Illinois Field, adding 1,500 seatbacks and upgrading facilities, with completion slated for spring 2027.
Jun 28, 2026
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University of Illinois Secures $5 Million Gift to Transform Illinois Field Ahead of 2027 Completion
A $5 million donation will fund a major overhaul of Illinois Field, adding expanded seating, upgraded dugouts and modern amenities, with construction slated for completion by spring 2027.
Jun 27, 2026
Big Ten Unveils 2027 Baseball Schedule for Illinois Fighting Illini
The Big Ten Conference announced the 2027 baseball schedule for the University of Illinois, setting a 10‑conference‑opponent slate that begins with a road series at Nebraska in March and culminates with a home series against Penn State in May. Head coach Dan Hartleb will begin his 22nd season.
Jun 26, 2026
University of Illinois Secures $5 Million Gift to Transform Illinois Field Ahead of 2027
A major $5 million donation will fund a comprehensive renovation of Illinois Field, adding new seating, upgraded dugouts and modern amenities, with completion targeted for spring 2027.
Jun 25, 2026
USA Baseball Announces 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp Roster
The roster, announced ahead of exhibition games in North Carolina and Virginia, includes players from Mississippi State and other SEC schools, with managers Dan Hartleb and Rick Eckstein set to lead the Stars and Stripes squads before the team heads to Taiwan for the first ever collegiate world championship.
Jun 24, 2026
USA Baseball Announces Coaching Staff for 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp
Fourteen experienced coaches will guide 56 elite non‑draft‑eligible players through a week‑long camp in North Carolina and Virginia before the team heads to Taiwan for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship.
Jun 12, 2026
Matt Hobbs Joins USA Baseball Coaching Staff, Chasing a Lifelong Dream
Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs has been named an assistant for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, a role he calls the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition. His appointment marks a rare shift in the team's traditional selection pattern.
Jun 12, 2026
Matt Hobbs Joins USA Baseball Coaching Staff for Historic World Championship
Matt Hobbs, the University of Arkansas pitching coach, has been named an assistant for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team tryouts and the first-ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, a milestone in his lifelong baseball journey.
Jun 12, 2026
Matt Hobbs to Coach USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at Taiwan Championship
Arkansas baseball pitching coach Matt Hobbs is set to guide the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan this July, marking his first national team coaching assignment.
Jun 11, 2026
Jonathan Hernandez Joins USA Baseball Coaching Staff for 2026 Training Camp
Head baseball coach Jonathan Hernandez of Bethune‑Cookman University has been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp staff, where he will guide the Stars Team before heading to the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.
Jun 11, 2026
USA Baseball Announces Coaching Staff for 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp
USA Baseball finalizes a 14‑coach roster for the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp, blending veteran expertise with fresh leadership ahead of competition in Taiwan.
Jun 11, 2026
Matt Hobbs Leads USA Baseball’s Stars Squad at Collegiate National Team Training Camp
Matt Hobbs, the Razorbacks’ celebrated pitching coach, has been appointed to guide the Stars Team at the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, where he will work alongside a distinguished staff in a high‑stakes international showcase.
Jun 11, 2026
Illinois Baseball Eyes Big Ten Tournament Success with Strong 2026 Campaign
The Illini enter the 2026 Big Ten Tournament as the No. 9 seed, riding a wave of recent breakthroughs that include a 600‑win milestone for head coach Dan Hartleb and standout performances by freshman Aidan Flinn.
May 19, 2026
Aidan Flinn Selected for 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp
Freshman pitcher Aidan Flinn, who posted a 2.67 ERA this season, has been invited to the 2026 USA Baseball training camp, where he will compete for a place on the national team heading to Taiwan.
May 18, 2026
Aidan Flinn Earns Spot in 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp
Aidan Flinn, a University of Illinois Fighting Illini freshman pitcher, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, setting the stage for a summer of high‑level play and upcoming tournament action.
May 17, 2026
Illinois Secures Ninth Seed in 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament
Illinois enters the 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament as the ninth seed, set to face Iowa on May 19 in Omaha, with all games broadcast on the Big Ten Network and FOX Sports App.
May 17, 2026
Illinois Eyes Big Ten Baseball Tournament Bracket as No. 9 Seed
Illinois enters the 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament as the ninth seed, set to face Iowa in Omaha with all games streamed on the Big Ten Network and FOX Sports App.
May 17, 2026