We don’t often cover baseball podcasts because there are so darn many of them, but this one is worth a listen: The Infinite Frontier Podcast from Tim Calderwood and Andy “Bull” Barch. Now. we’re a little biased as fans of both broadcasters, and it’s good to hear both voices chat it up with news about […]
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Boomers shop ballpark naming rights
With the Boomers brand now fairly established, the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) front office is shopping naming rights to Boomers Stadium for the coming season and beyond. “Thanks to the early success we’ve enjoyed, the brand we partner with on Naming Rights will become the first name that pops into people’s minds when they […]
Boomers hit Kickstarter goal: fans fund zombies promotion
The Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) successfully raised $5,395 from fans on Kickstarter and will play as the Schaumburg Zombies on June 7. Kickstarter is a website that allows individuals and organizations to raise funds from fans and others using crowdsourcing. Rewards are based on the amount of money pledged: in this case, $25 gets […]
Boomers go adults only, complete with beer pong, for May 29 game
The heck with family entertainment: the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) are launching a 21-and-over night at Boomers Stadium this May, complete with beer pong and jello shots. “Yes, we’re usually about family entertainment at Boomers Stadium, but it’s going to be a heck of a lot of fun to flip the script for one […]
Proposed for 2014: the Schaumburg Zombies
Professional baseball teams are always looking for a new way to reach fans, and the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) have come upon a unique marketing tool: a Kickstarter campaign to finance and promote a Schaumburg Zombies night at Boomers Stadium. You can view the Kickstarter campaign here. The premise of Kickstarter is simple: supporters […]
Pat Salvi profiled in Chicago Lawyer
No great profundities on our part, just some friendly advice: Team owner Pat Salvi was profiled in the latest issue of Chicago Lawyer, and it’s worth a read. Salvi owns the Gary-Southshore RailCats (independent; American Association), Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) and North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures League). Besides being a very good team […]
The Week That Was: Sept. 1-6, 2013
Lease negotiations in Anaheim, a potential extension of pro ball in Tucson, attendance records going by the wayside, and more. The top stories this week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Angels casually threaten move during lease negotiationsMountainStar Sports Group extends Kino Stadium leaseBrown leaving River Bandits, Modern Woodmen ParkAliens take in Canadians […]
Calderwood is Frontier League Broadcaster of the Year
More postseason plaudits: Tim Calderwood, the voice of the Schaumburg Boomers, has been named broadcaster of the year in the independent Frontier League. Ne earned the award for the second time in his career, with the first coming in 2009 during his time with the Traverse City Beach Bums. “I am humbled to receive this […]
Boomers named FL Organization of the Year
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
Laven joins Salvi Sports
Pete Laven, of late the GM of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is joining Chicago-based Salvi Sports Enterprises as president. Laven was relieved of his duties at the end of the 2012 season, replaced by Paul Allen. He joins the sports organization formed by attorney Pat Salvi, which currently includes two pro teams […]
Despite blowout, a good night for Salvis
Notre Dame was blown out in the BCS Championship Game last night, but it still was a great night for Pat Salvi, the owner of several independent and summer-collegiate teams: two sons were in uniform for the Fighting Irish. Salvi owns the Gary-SouthShore RailCats, Schaumburg Boomers (both independent; Frontier League) and the North Shore Navigators […]