Everything I say…
by Jack Warren, CornbeltBaseball.com editor
Absolutely no disrespect meant to the guests on Scott Laughlin’s show on WJBC radio this morning, but the questions brought up by…
Redbird baseball begins fall practice | GoRedbirds.com
NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State baseball program opens its fall practice schedule Tuesday afternoon at Duffy Bass Field, with the first of 21 team practices. The fall schedule culminates…
CornBelters lose pitchers’ duel
NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, could not win a pitchers’ duel falling 1-0 to the Florence Freedom Thursday night at the Corn Crib.
The CornBelters…
Florence drops ‘Belters, 10-6
NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, dropped a high-scoring affair 10-6 to the Florence Freedom on Wednesday night at the Corn Crib.
The Freedom opened the…
CornBelters drop series finale to Rockford
NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, dropped the weekend series finale on Sunday to the Rockford RiverHawks 4-3 at the Corn Crib.
The CornBelters opened the…
CornBelters drop wild one to Crushers
AVON, Ohio – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, dropped a wild affair by an 11-9 score to the Lake Erie Crushers on Thursday night at All Pro…
‘Belters fall at Lake Erie
AVON, Ohio – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, began a brief three-game road trip with a 7-1 loss to the Lake Erie Crushers on Tuesday night at…
Dan Blewett chronicles Tommy John surgery | DanBlewett.com
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Friend of CornbeltBaseball.com and former Normal CornBelters pitcher, Dan Blewett, talks about his recent Tommy John surgery in this video from DanBlewett.com. In Dan’s short time in Bloomington-Normal, he has…
Michael Kellar’s 2012 Scouting Road Trip — Halfmoon, New York
One would think that with school quickly approaching and the summer baseball season at a close, Michael Kellar would be done with his summer road trip. No! One would be…
‘Belters take series from Rascals
The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, took the series win with a 4-2 score in Sunday night’s game at the Corn Crib. Normal’s Tyler Lavigne (5-7) received the…
Cold bats lead to 2-1 loss for CornBelters
The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, had their bats go ice cold on a chilly night at the Corn Crib, falling to the River City Rascals by a…
‘Belters break losing streak
The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, broke a seven game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Wild Things Thursday on a chilly Thursday evening at…
Redbirds sign Indiana middle infielder | News-Sentinel.com
Norwell High School senior Josh VanMeter narrowed his college choices to five quality baseball programs, but a trip to Illinois State felt like a perfect fit.
He committed Sunday to…
Mascheri’s contract purchased by Yankees
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are proud to announce that left-handed pitcher Rich Mascheri’s contract has been purchased by the New York Yankees. The…
‘Belters drop seventh straight
Normal, IL – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, lost their seventh straight game, after falling to the Washington Wild Things 3-0 Wednesday night at the Corn Crib.…
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Heartland takes Region 24 crown
by CornbeltBaseball.com staff
It appears that someone has figured out the perfect pre-game meal or else assistant coach Ryan Knox has delivered a Lou Holtz-like motivational speech. Whatever it was,…
Heartland one game away from Enid
by CornbeltBaseball.com staff
The Heartland Hawks picked the right time to break out of their recent offensive drought, pounding out 12 hits for the second straight day on their way…
Redbirds win first outright conference title in school history | GoRedbirds.com
CARBONDALE, Ill.– Jeremy Rhoades’ 3-2, two-out breaking pitch fooled Southern Illinois (24-31, 6-15 MVC) outfielder Nick Johnson for strike three, securing a thrilling 9-8, 10-inning victory for Illinois State (36-18,…
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HCC’s Board would do well to examine the facts
Everything I say…
by Jack Warren, CornbeltBaseball.com editor
Absolutely no disrespect meant to the guests on Scott Laughlin’s show on WJBC radio this morning, but the questions brought up by…
Nate Metzger: Good Man
Everything I say…
by Jack Warren, CornbeltBaseball.com editor
I’ve known about some of what was going on with regard to the Heartland Community College athletic department for a little while,…
Cornball: Diamond Chatter with Tom and Jack »
Cornball: Diamond Chatter with Tom and Jack, episode 78 (audio)
Dan Blewett and the Warbird Training Academy
Tom and Jack sit down with former Normal CornBelter and owner of the Warbird Training Academy, Dan Blewett. Dan is about 10 months…
