Nice honor for the folks working out of Boomers Stadium: the Schaumburg Boomers have been named Organization of the Year in the independent Frontier League. “For the Boomers, being named Organization of the Year is about as good as it gets, and we’re extremely humbled to be recognized this way by the 13 other outstanding […]
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Otters closing out successful season
Nice to see such good news coming from an old, historic ballpark: the Evansville Otters (independent; Frontier League) are wrapping up a very successful season, with attendance up some 700 fans a game. In fact, the Otters are poised to lead the indy circuit in attendance for the very first time, averaging some 3,309 fans […]
Slammers invite fans to redeem any ticket at upcoming game
The Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) are throwing the World’s Greatest Ticket Exchange Policy in Sports promo tomorrow night, where fans are invited to redeem any ticket for admission. Fans can redeem their ticket stubs from any sporting event (used or unused) for free admission to watch the Joliet Slammers take on the Frontier Greys […]
Boomers set franchise attendance record with sellout today
Big day for the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League): the team notched the first sellout in franchise history, drawing 7,578 to Boomers Stadium for the largest crowd in the ballpark’s history. It’s the second year for the Boomers, who set up shop in Schaumburg after the less-than-graceful exit of the Schaumburg Flyers (independent; Northern League). […]
Parkersburg businesses polled on ballpark viability
Proponents of a new Parkersburg (W. Va.) ballpark are polling local businesses to determine their potential financial support for a pro team and a pro venue. Several business groups, including the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Marietta Chamber of Commerce, Belpre Chamber of Commerce and the […]
Kalamazoo, Northwoods League agree on Stryker Field lease
UPDATED: The Kalamazoo (Mich.) City Commission approved a lease with the summer-collegiate Northwoods League for Homer Stryker Field, former home to pro baseball in the city. The league has been working with the city on a lease proposal for several months, a process delayed by the appointment of a new parks and rec director in […]
Parkersburg to study ballpark feasibility
Economic-development officials in Parkersburg (W. Va.) have commissioned AECOM to study the financial feasibility of a new ballpark. It’s no secret Parkersburg officials have sought a return of independent Frontier League baseball. So have officials from nearby Bridgeport. And while the approval of funding will certainly impact any chances of pro baseball for Morgantown (Bridgeport […]
Pat Salvi launches food/beverage company
Pat Salvi, who has emerged in recent years as an investor in independent and summer-collegiate baseball, is upping the ante with the formation of a food and beverage company. His first effort with Salvi Food & Beverage, LLC: Bringing Ben’s Soft Pretzels to the ballparks in Gary, Indiana and Schaumburg, Illinois. While Ben’s Soft Pretzels […]
Rooney: Frontier League to W.Va. could take years
Though there’s some excitement about bringing the independent Frontier League to West Virginia, consultant Tom Rooney warns that much, much more work needs to be done before any decisions are made. West Virginia has been a hotbed of activity the last 12 months when it comes to potential new ballparks: West Virginia University is moving […]
Rockford Foresters to play as road team in ’13
The Rockford Foresters (summer collegiate; Midwest Collegiate League) will play as a road team in 2013 after losing the lease for Marinelli Field to the Rockford Aviators (independent; Frontier League). The Foresters played at Marinelli Field for three seasons (2010-2012). No word on what baseball will be played at the former home of Midwest League […]
CornBelters unveil new unis for 2013
The Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) will have new home jerseys, road jerseys and hats for the 2013 season. The team will wear Wilson ProFusion jerseys and three different Game Pro hats produced by The Game. “The new looks have received a lot of positive feedback behind-the-scenes, and I’m excited to announce another new aspect of […]
Rockford Aviators unveil new logos
The newly rebranded Rockford Aviators (independent; Frontier League) unveiled their new logos for the 2013 season. The team’s colors remain navy, orange and Columbia blue. “We received a lot of great feedback last year when we added orange and Columbia blue to the already familiar navy and wanted to keep that look,” said team president […]
Wild Things to host ’13 Frontier League ASG
The Washington Wild Things will be hosting the 2013 Frontier League All-Star Game, and the event will have a unique twist: players will assist Habitat for Humanity in building a house. The event will take place July 15-18, culminating in the actual game. “We consider it an honor to be selected to host the event,” […]