The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are going solo on their concessions this season, offering a ballpark menu with no item costing more than $5. It’s a fairly dramatic move for the Rascals, who bought out their contract from Aramark and went in-house with food offerings. “It gives us more flexibility to run specials […]
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Illinois baseball: Changes for 2012
After a few years of turmoil and legal proceedings, things are settling down for three Illinois Frontier League and summer-collegiate teams: Joliet Slammers, Schaumburg Boomers and Springfield Sliders. Last year the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) put together a pretty debut despite not having much time to prepare: there may have been a few rough […]
Beach Bums bring better beer, BBQ to ballpark in 2012
Always worth a visit to Wuerfel Park, and this year that’s more true, as the team adds new food offerings and a Microbrew Pub to the home of the Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League). The Beach Bums do a nice job with the food at Wuerfel Park, and the additions raise the ante […]
Frontier League returning to Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, W.V., once the home to the Ohio Valley Redcoats, may see a return of independent Frontier League baseball if city officials move ahead with a new-ballpark plan. City officials met with Commissioner Bill Lee, Washington Wild Things managing partner Stu Williams and Tom Rooney, president of the Rooney Sports and Entertainment Group, at the […]
Wild Things to bring new team to Bridgeport, WV
The Washington Wild Things (independent; Frontier League) have entered an exclusive deal to bring pro baseball to the Charles Pointe Master Planned Community in Bridgeport, West Virginia in 2014. Charles Pointe is a $1.4-billion mixed-use community spanning over 1,700 acres in Bridgeport along the I-79 high tech corridor, combining commercial, residential and recreational opportunities, including […]
Kobayashi to make appearances in Schaumburg, Gary
Competitive-eating legend Takeru Kobayashi will once again take on the locals at ballparks this season, appearing at Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) and Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) games. Kobayashi is a legend in the competitive-eating world, winning six straight Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest titles and holding the unofficial world record for […]
Video, video: prepping for the season
Videos are increasingly important marketing tools for baseball teams at all levels. Here’s a look at how three teams — Fort Wayne TinCaps, Madison Mallards and Joliet Slammers — are deploying videos as part of their sales arsenal. The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) threw up a pretty slick website, 7gamepack.com, to promote the […]
Levy lands Schaumburg concessions
Levy Restaurants has landed the concessions deal for Boomers Stadium, home of the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League), including luxury-suite offerings and catering for picnics. “We couldn’t have found a better fit for the Boomers than with Levy,” said Boomers Owner/CEO Pat Salvi. “Levy has a history of exceptional quality food and service, an understanding […]
Northwoods League extends B.C. lease, eyes Kalamazoo
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League extended its C.O. Brown Stadium lease in Battle Creek and is looking at bringing a team to Kalamazoo’s Mayor’s Riverfront Park. The lease for the Battle Creek Bombers has been extended for five more years. Establishing the team has been an uphill battle: it sits outside the league’s main footprint in […]
RiverHawks: Ballpark foreclosure won’t affect season
Even though their home is going through a bank foreclosure, the owners of the Rockford RiverHawks (independent; Frontier League) say their 2012 season will go on. The ballpark was developed by Kurt Carlson, who owned a previous incarnation of the RiverHawks, which played in the independent Frontier and Northern League. Last season a group led […]
Kings suing Frontier League over dropped team sale
Owners of the defunct Kalamazoo Kings are suing the Frontier League over rejection of a possible sale that led to the eventual demise of the team and removal from the indy circuit. The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, names the Frontier League and commissioner Bill Lee […]
Boomers unveil new mascot in time for Valentine’s Day: Coop
The Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) unveiled mascot Coop, a male prairie chicken with his own Booming Dance — a mating strut to pitch the woo toward the lady chickens. “We’re so happy to have Coop as part of our family and as the official face of the Boomers,” Boomers President/GM Andy Viano said. “It’s […]
All Pro Freight Stadium lands Great Lakes League All-Star Game
News about another summer-collegiate All-Star Game: All Pro Freight Stadium, home of the Lake Erie Crushers (summer collegiate; Frontier League), will host the 2012 Great Lakes League All-Star Game. The Lake Erie Monarchs and Stark County Terriers are co-hosts of the July 11 event. “We are very excited to hold our All Star event in […]