They might have been launched as a creative response to COVID-19 shutdowns, but at least two summer-collegiate single-site leagues are returning for the 2021 season. (more…)
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Normal CornBelters to Prospect League
The status of the Normal CornBelters for 2019 is now clear: the team is joining the summer-collegiate Prospect League after being sold to an existing circuit ownership group. (more…)
Frontier League to Field 10 Teams in 2019
After losing two markets to the summer-collegiate ranks, the independent Frontier League will field 10 teams during its 2019 season. (more…)
CornBelters Leaving Frontier League for Summer-Collegiate Circuit
The Normal CornBelters are departing the independent Frontier League, and will join a summer-collegiate circuit beginning in 2019. (more…)
Normal CornBelters: No Decision on 2019 League
There is discussion that the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) may move to the summer-collegiate Prospect League for 2019, but the club has not made a final decision. (more…)
Normal CornBelters Staying in Frontier League
After indicating that they could shift to affiliated or summer collegiate baseball, the Normal CornBelters are now planning to remain in the Frontier League. (more…)
Normal CornBelters Consider Frontier League Exit
The Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) are looking at a move to either summer-collegiate or affiliated baseball, according to team president Steve Malliet, perhaps as soon as 2018. (more…)
Personnel News from Normal, Charleston
We have personnel news today from the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Siegal Joins CornBelter’s Coaching Staff
Justine Siegal is joining the coaching staff of the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League). This will make Siegal the first woman to coach a Frontier League team. (more…)
Personnel news for Tri-City ValleyCats, Normal CornBelters
We have personnel news today from the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
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 […]
Frontier League at 13 teams for 2013
The independent Frontier League will be at 13 teams, plus a travel squad, for 2013, as the circuit releases a schedule for next season. The Frontier League will again consist of 14 total teams with two, seven-team divisions. The East Division consists of the Evansville Otters, Florence Freedom, Frontier Greys (travel team), Lake Erie Crushers, […]
Frontier League
The Frontier League goes back to 1993 as an early independent league; after some early struggles and uncertainty in some markets, it’s now an established league with little franchise turnover and a unique emphasis on young player development. Independent / 1993-present Current TeamsEvansville OttersFlorence FreedomGateway GrizzliesLake Erie CrushersJoliet SlammersNormal CornBeltersRiver City RascalsRockford RiverHawksSouthern Illinois MinersTraverse […]