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'Keys to the car': Trevor Beerman and new faces lead EMU baseball into 2026

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

With upgraded facilities at Oestrike Stadium, a challenging non-conference slate and aspirations for the Mid-American Conference baseball tournament, the Eagles aim to turn early adversity into momentum for a championship push for Eastern Michigan University.

EMU baseball player, #17, in a white and green striped uniform running to first base.

EMU Baseball recovers from opening loss to split weekend games, drops three-day series at Little Rock

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026

EMU baseball fell short in its three-game series against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, only winning one game.

Eastern Michigan baseball opens 2026 season with 6-1 loss at Little Rock

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team opened the 2026 season with a 6-1 road loss to the Little Rock Trojans at Gary Hogan Field, despite taking an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. Little Rock responded with four runs in the bottom half and never relinquished control, spoiling the head coaching debut of interim head coach Trevor Beerman as Eastern Michigan fell to 0-1 on the year.

EMU Baseball adds pro expertise: Seth Caddell joins as assistant coach, recruiting coordinator

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan baseball reinforced its commitment to elite-level development ahead of the 2026 season by hiring former professional player and coach Seth Caddell as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.

#3, in a white jersey, shooting with Oakland players around, in black jerseys.

Eagles fall short in offensive battle against Bowling Green

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball showed offensive efficiency and resilience but fell 85–79 on the road to Bowling Green, despite two 22-point performances and a strong second-half push. The Falcons’ blistering three-point shooting, particularly in the first half, proved decisive as the loss dropped the Eagles to 9–10 overall and 3–4 in MAC play.

Robbie Britt steps down as Eastern Michigan baseball’s head coach for MLB opportunity

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Robbie Britt, Eastern Michigan University's head baseball coach, has stepped down to take on a role with the MLB's Boston Red Sox. EMU has appointed assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Trevor Beerman to an interim role ahead of the 2026 season.

Oestrike Stadium becomes first Division I baseball diamond to feature gray playing surface

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

From full-field turf installation, ESPN broadcast enhancements, a revolutionary all gray playing surface and much more, players, coaches and fans alike will have a vastly different experience at Oestrike Stadium when the 2026 season begins in February.

Eagles Sports Tips & Tales: Summer Edition

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, July 24, 2025

Get the scoop on some of the top recent stories in sports.

Close-up of musician Dixon Hammond, better-known by his stage name Dixon's Violin.

What's the Move? June 24-30

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

From a baseball game to a live concert, here are some of the events happening around the Ypsilanti area during June.

Eastern Michigan baseball sees MAC Tournament hopes dashed with loss to Ball State, 6-5

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

With a loss to Ball State University, Eastern Michigan University's hopes of playing in the second round of the Mid-American Conference tournament have been dashed. A three hour and 17 minute weather delay zapped away any momentum that Eastern Michigan had built up, and Ball State pounced on the opportunity, scoring three unanswered runs of their own over the next three innings to hold on and knock off the Eagles 6-5.

Eastern Michigan baseball clinches MAC Tournament berth for first time since 2018

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, May 17, 2025

While Eastern Michigan may have lost on the scoreboard, their season will not be coming to an end just yet. Courtesy of a Toledo victory over Central Michigan, the Eagles have secured the sixth and final spot in the season-ending Mid-American Conference Tournament, their first postseason berth since 2018.

Eastern Michigan baseball wages furious extra innings comeback, stuns Kent State 12-11

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, May 15, 2025

Cooper Vance’s walk-off two-run homer completed the Eagles’ astonishing five run comeback in extra innings, securing a 12-11 victory for the home team over Kent State and putting Eastern Michigan in the sixth and final conference tournament spot with just two games remaining.

Eastern Michigan baseball drops road thriller to Notre Dame despite late rally, 12-10

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, May 13, 2025

With a critical conference series against Kent State looming large in just a couple days, the Eagles did their best not to look ahead and put up a valiant effort against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Despite a furious late rally down the stretch, EMU fell short to Notre Dame 12-10.

Eastern Michigan baseball drops pivotal road series to Central Michigan

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, May 12, 2025

With the final bid in the season-ending Mid-American Conference tournament hanging in the balance, Eastern Michigan’s baseball team made a pivotal road trip to Mount Pleasant to face off against Central Michigan University, one of their direct competitors for the final spot.Although they entered the weekend holding the edge over the Chippewas in the standings, the Eagles proceeded to lose two of three games to their fellow in-state foe by a combined three runs and slip into a three-way tie for the final spot in the bracket.

Player number 48 stands with back facing camera in the background. Player number 47 squats with his hands on his knees in the foreground of the baseball diamond.

EMU baseball splits Saturday doubleheader, loses series to Northern Illinois

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, May 4, 2025

It was a tale of two games on Saturday for the Eastern Michigan baseball team. Fresh off a loss in the opening game of the series against Northern Illinois on Friday, the Eagles bounced back in a big way in the first game of the day with a 13-3 victory, ending the game in the eighth inning thanks to college baseball’s 10 run rule. However, the nightcap was all Northern Illinois. The Huskies destroyed the home team with a 17-1 win and left Oestrike Stadium with a series victory to boot.

EMU baseball loses 3 games in weekend series at Bowling Green

By Hugh Thorp · Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Eagles get swept for third time this season.

Eastern Michigan baseball dominates Youngstown State, posts 14-4 victory at home

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The only thing warmer than the weather at Oestrike Stadium was the offense of the Eastern Michigan baseball team. Scoring all of their runs in the opening four innings, the Eagles made quick work of Youngstown State by dispatching the Penguins in a dominant 14-4 victory to return to the win column for the second straight game.

EMU baseball triumphs in Albany road series

By Hugh Thorp · Saturday, April 19, 2025

Hugo hit two homers Thursday, April 17, 2025, and Kapa fans 11 Saturday, April 19, 2025 as the Eagles take the series from the Albany Great Danes.

Eastern Michigan baseball loses final game to Toledo, 6-2, drops series

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

The Eagles lost a 6-2 decision at Oestrike Stadium to lose their second straight Sunday afternoon matinee. They fell to 14-17 (9-9 MAC) on the campaign, while Toledo improved to 13-21 (7-11 MAC) with the win.

Eastern Michigan baseball loses heartbreaker 9-5, swept in series by Ball State

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, April 6, 2025

After losing the opening two games of the series to Ball State in Friday’s doubleheader, Eastern Michigan’s baseball team looked poised to end the weekend on a high note and get back into the win column in the Sunday matinee at Oestrike Stadium. Then, the ninth inning happened.