Baseball

Column: New facilities to change the face of IU baseball and softball

By Caitlin Ursini · Tuesday, Feb. 7,2012 11:31 p.m.

It has been a long time coming. The sign has said “Coming Soon” for years now. People inside and outside of IU’s baseball and softball programs having been waiting for construction to start on their new facility.

A look at who will be missing from the diamond this spring

By Micah McVicker · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 12:18 a.m.

The 2011 Indiana Hoosiers baseball team lost eight players from last season. Two were selected in June’s 2011 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 7

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Oct. 16,2011 11:37 p.m.

Host Max McCombs is joined by basketball beat writer and former baseball beat reporter Kevin Bowen to discuss the IU baseball Fall series and offer an early preview of the 2012 IU baseball team.

Column: Rightfully spitting in the face of tradition

By Caitlin Ursini · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 1:12 a.m.

With USA Today’s front page article this week, it is clear the habit doesn’t get MLB Commissioner Bud Selig too excited. He has taken up the battle to ban smokeless tobacco in clubhouses and dugouts for major league teams.

56-game schedule announced for IU’s expected final season at Sembower

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Aug. 28,2011 11:22 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ 56-game schedule for what is expected to be the IU baseball team’s final season at Sembower Field was released Friday.

New baseball/softball complex will displace intramural athletes

By Matt Callahan · Friday, Aug. 26,2011 12:20 a.m.

The new varsity baseball and softball stadiums will take the place of the intramural fields on the north edge of campus near 45/46 and Fee Lane and will leave the nearly 10,000 participants of intramural sports without a home field.

New baseball and softball facilities approved, will open in 2013

By Kevin Bowen · Friday, Aug. 26,2011 12:17 a.m.

On Aug. 19, the IU Board of Trustees approved construction of a new baseball and softball complex to be built north of the Indiana Tennis Center and Mellencamp Pavilion. Ground is scheduled to be broken in spring 2012. The stadiums should be ready for the 2013 season.

Trustees approve baseball, softball complex

By IDS staff · Friday, Aug. 19,2011 10:41 a.m.

IU baseball and softball will have a new complex for the 2013 baseball and softball seasons. The Board of Trustees approved the construction on Thursday with the goal of starting construction in spring 2012 and completing it for the 2013 seasons.

IU alumnus Alex Dickerson steps up to the plate

By Ben Simmons · Wednesday, Aug. 3,2011 9:17 p.m.

Before former IU baseball standout and recent MLB draftee Alex Dickerson ever swung for the fences in a cream and crimson uniform, he was confronted with a decision that would determine his future both on and off the field.

Baseball alumni Dickerson and Sabourin meet in minors

By Ben Simmons · Wednesday, July 27,2011 9:10 p.m.

Former Hoosier baseball stars Jerrud Sabourin and Alex Dickerson’s paths, as different as they are, intersected once again last week.

Dickerson leaves IU, signs with Pittsburgh Pirates

By Max McCombs · Sunday, July 17,2011 8:29 p.m.

Outfielder Alex Dickerson, the former Big Ten Player of the Year for IU, signed a professional baseball contract July 15 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, officially foregoing his senior season with the Hoosiers.

Breaking up is hard to do

By Sean Logan · Sunday, July 10,2011 7:06 p.m.

One of life’s toughest challenges is coming to grips with the end of something special. This past winter, when Derek Jeter was negotiating his new contract, the Yankees were prepared for this sobering reality. Their hard-line financial stance was a clear indication that they thought Jeter had little left in the tank.

IU's Dickerson, Monar selected in MLB Draft

By Kevin Bowen · Monday, June 6,2011 7:52 p.m.

Dickerson, who is tied for the school's all-time home runs lead, was selected in the third round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a first baseman, and left-handed pitcher Monar was taken by the Washington Nationals in the draft's 12th round.

IU baseball players earn All-Big Ten honors

Tuesday, May 24,2011 7:29 p.m.

Junior Alex Dickerson and freshman Joey DeNato each were named First Team All-Big Ten. Sophomore Micah Johnson earned Third Team honors, and DeNato and fellow freshman Dustin DeMuth were selected to the conference's All-Freshman squad.

Baseball closes season after being swept by Illinois

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, May 22,2011 8:23 p.m.

Needing one win to advance to the Big Ten Tournament, IU lost on walkoff home runs twice in the three-game series and lost 13-12 in the other game.

Sabourin goes out as IU’s all-time hits leader

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, May 22,2011 8:01 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ season-ending three losses last weekend at Illinois closed Jerrud Sabourin's record-breaking career. He leaves IU as the school’s all-time hits leader.

Baseball slips before finale at Illinois

By Drew Allen · Wednesday, May 18,2011 7:06 p.m.

Senior Dylan Swift provided some fun and sparked a rally in the Hoosiers' 8-4 loss to Louisville on Tuesday at Sembower Field, but coach Tracy Smith said he believes the team is mentally ready for its final regular-season series this weekend at Illinois.

Baseball sweeps Michigan State, stays in Big Ten race

By Drew Allen · Sunday, May 15,2011 7:54 p.m.

Fighting to keep its postseason hopes alive, IU won three games, including a 13-12 marathon victory in 15 frames Saturday and Sunday, to claim a crucial series sweep of Big Ten-leading Michigan State at Sembower Field.

Baseball falls 8-5 to Kentucky, readies for Michigan State

By Kevin Bowen · Tuesday, May 10,2011 10:52 p.m.

The Wildcats outhit the Hoosiers 17-10 with seven of nine Kentucky starters recording multi-hit games and four of them hitting solo home runs.

DeNato named top Big Ten pitcher of week

Monday, May 9,2011 3:54 p.m.

Freshman pitcher Joey DeNato started a Friday game for the first time in his collegiate career May 6 against Northwestern. His eight shutout innings and seven strikeouts in the Hoosiers’ 5-0 win against the Wildcats earned him the conference’s Pitcher of the Week award.

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