The Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) have grown their charitable giving and local programs since the team started putting together its annual Report to The Community in 2015. Because of this continued growth, the Cougars are the winner of a Ballpark Digest Commitment to Charity Award. (more…)
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Kane County Cougars Pitch Ballpark Upgrades
To address the long-term status of their home ballpark, the Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) are pitching a public-private partnership to fund future upgrades. (more…)
Cougars unveil videoboard upgrade for Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
This is obviously the year of the videoboard upgrade, with the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Fifth Third Bank Ballpark joining the parade of teams and facilities installing high-def videoboards. (more…)
Cougars announce 2015 Fifth Third Bank Ballpark improvements
The Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) have announced a series of improvements to Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, including some player amenities built to Chicago Cubs specs — a sign the two teams are extending a PDC in the future. The announcement of a new player development contract between the Cougars and the […]
Early affiliation notes: Kane County and the Cubs
More affiliation talk for you: Even with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, the two sides haven’t extended their affiliation deal, due to expire at the end of the season. That lack of an extension — coming […]