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VU baseball falls to UIC, title game today

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | After 18 innings of even baseball, Valparaiso and Illinois-Chicago will play for all the marbles this afternoon.

VU baseball falls to UIC, title game today

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | After 18 innings of even baseball, Valparaiso and Illinois-Chicago will play for all the marbles this afternoon.

CHRIS SAROFF: C.P.'s Saroff having the last laugh at University of Indy

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

When Chris Saroff had Tommy John surgery and missed his sophomore season at the University of Indianapolis, a doctor told him he'd never pitch again or be able to lift weights.

SSC eliminated from NJCAA Region IV tournament

By Paul Honeycutt Times Correspondent

SOUTH HOLLAND | Its last loss was May 6 and before Saturday, Iowa Western outscored its last three opponents 44-12 in three straight wins.

VU baseball team clinches outright Horizon League title

By Andrew Stem Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University baseball coach Tracy Woodson was not going to be content with his team being co-champions of the Horizon League, and that's something he no longer has to worry about.

Schreiber has his Boilermakers poised for NCAA tourney bid

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

Lengendary high school coach Ken Schreiber wasn't one of those baseball dads who stood behind the backstop at games, muttering obscenities when their little boys booted a ball or whiffed.

Where Are They Now? Jerry Meyers

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

In high school, Jerry Meyers' baseball coach saw his potential for leading his own team one day.

Vavra defies the odds at Valparaiso

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | Tanner Vavra shows up to Emory G. Bauer Field every day with a chip on his shoulder.

Midwest Baseball League says 'Batter Up! to Whiting

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

WHITING | Mayor Joe Stahura's city by the lake is much more than pierogis and BP Amoco.

Whiting stadium home to new baseball team

By Steve Zabroski Times Correspondent

WHITING | College baseball players this summer can get some experience with the wood bat — and maybe catch a scout's eye — on a new team that calls downtown Oil City Stadium home.

Andrean grad writes book that exposes the sexual deviancy found in sports

By Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

Dr. Nick Pappas loved his time in the dorms at Penn State. He played three years of college hockey there. Then, he coached at the Nittany Lion's youth hockey camp from 1984 through 2008.

Some college baseball players might stay in school

By Janie McCauley AP Baseball Writer

BERKELEY, Calif. | Last year, California catcher Chadd Krist turned down close to $50,000 to return for his senior season in college rather than sign with the White Sox as a 13th-round draft pick.

Where Are They Now? Bruce Lindner

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

When the Harlem Globetrotters came to the Valparaiso Athletic and Recreation Center recently, Bruce Lindner attended with his grandson, Ryan Smith. Young Ryan could not help but notice all the people who were talking to his grandfather.

Where Are They Now? Casey Schmidt

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Despite his world travels as a basketball player and businessman, former Valparaiso High School, University of Arizona and Valparaiso University basketball star Casey Schmidt keeps coming back to the region.