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The University of Iowa baseball program has released its 2026 autumn schedule, featuring games against Madison College, Missouri, Kirkwood Community College and Kansas, with tickets for the Dyersville showdown already sold out.
The University of Iowa announced the hiring of Blaine Harpenau, a celebrated high school pitcher, to lead its pitching development efforts, alongside assistant coach Matt Gabriel.
The University of Iowa announced the hiring of Matt Gabriel as assistant athletic performance coach and Blaine Harpenau as director of pitching development, enhancing the program’s infrastructure ahead of the upcoming season.
Casey Day, a former Iowa Hawkeye pitcher, has been named pitching coach for the University of Iowa baseball team, bringing professional experience and a strong work ethic to the role.
The University of Iowa baseball team will square off against Kansas at the historic Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa, on October 10, 2026, with tickets priced at $12.
A rare convergence of college baseball tradition and cinematic history is set to unfold this fall, as the University of Kansas and the University of Iowa meet on the hallowed grounds of the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa.
On October 10, the University of Kansas and the University of Iowa will meet for the first Division I college baseball game at the Field of Dreams Ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa, an event that blends sports history with community development.
On Oct. 10, the University of Kansas baseball team will meet Iowa at the famed Field of Dreams site, marking the first Division I game at the location made legendary by the 1990 film.
Kansas and Iowa will meet at the famed Field of Dreams site for a one‑off exhibition, marking a milestone for college baseball and drawing on the legacy of the beloved film.
The 2026 Iowa baseball team finished with a 33-23 record, marking the eleventh consecutive Big Ten Tournament berth. Coach Rick Heller reached his 400th win at Iowa and his 1,100th career victory, while two players earned MLB draft picks and multiple All-Big Ten honors.
The Kansas baseball team will meet Iowa at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville on October 10, a game born from a coach's friendship and the Jayhawks' recent dominance in the Big 12.
University of Iowa senior Kooper Schulte was chosen by the New York Mets in the 20th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a collegiate journey that saw the Hawkeyes clinch a Big Ten Tournament berth for the 11th straight year.
Former Iowa baseball infielder Kooper Schulte was chosen by the New York Mets in the 20th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a collegiate career that included strong offensive numbers and solid defensive work.
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Iowa infielder Gable Mitchell in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a collegiate career that blended offensive firepower with elite defense.
The Ducks will face Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Iowa, and Oregon State in a three‑day event that tests their rebuilt lineup and new coaching strategies.
Kyle Alivo’s standout two‑way performance earns him Pitcher of the Week and a return to Iowa for his sophomore season.
The University of Iowa and the Big Ten Conference unveiled the 2027 conference baseball schedule, highlighting home games at Duane Banks Field and road trips to major programs. The full schedule, including non‑conference matchups, will be released later this summer.
After a 33‑23 campaign that ended with a 15‑15 Big Ten record, the Hawkeyes must replace Tyler Guerin, whose transfer portal entry leaves a sizable hole in the rotation.
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost 8-1 to Purdue in a Big Ten Tournament elimination game, concluding a 33-23 season that included a late surge but ultimately fell short.
The University of Iowa baseball team lost 4-3 to Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament, with key performances from Swails, Mitchell and Frost unable to prevent a ninth‑inning defeat.
Iowa erased a four‑run hole, driven by clutch hits from Max Burt and Joey Nerat, to defeat Illinois 10‑6 and advance to face Michigan State.
In a recent Hawk Fanatic podcast appearance, Coach Rick Heller discussed Iowa’s seeding, tournament legacy, and the looming clash with Illinois.
The Hawkeyes closed a three‑game series against Purdue with a 15‑9 win, finishing the Big Ten season at 15‑15 and securing the eighth seed for the upcoming tournament.
Iowa’s bats exploded after an early Purdue lead, with a combined 12‑run burst and stellar pitching securing a 14‑5 victory.