The home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) will have a new name in 2021, as the former Sprenger Stadium becomes Mercy Health Stadium under a new three-year naming-rights deal. (more…)
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Lake Erie Crushers Unveil New Logo
Starting with the 2017 season, the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) will feature a new logo and color scheme. (more…)
New for 2017: Sprenger Stadium
The home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) is now known as Sprenger Stadium, as the team has announced a new naming rights agreement. Sprenger Health Care Systems, based in Lorain, OH, is taking on the name of the ballpark, which was formerly known as All Pro Freight Stadium. (more…)
Crushers Seeking New Naming Rights Partner
Naming rights for All Pro Freight Stadium are up for grabs, as the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) are seeking a new partner. The team has already begun the process of reaching out to prospective partners, and is working to have an agreement in place by next season. (more…)
Internet could manage Crushers
The Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) are set to turn over on-field management to a crowdfunded startup, America’s Ball Club, building a fan-run baseball team. (more…)
Lend an ear: The Infinite Frontier Podcast
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 […]
Personnel news in Pawtucket, Lake Erie, Auburn and MiLB
We have personnel news today for the Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League), MiLB, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League). First: Kenny Lindberg is the new Operations Manager for the Doubledays. Originally from Meadville, Pennsylvania, Lindberg most recently worked for the Jamestown Jammers, also […]
Gates new COO/GM of Bowling Green Hot Rods
Ryan Gates is the new COO/GM of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Sally League), assuming the chief operating officer duties following the departure of Brad Taylor for El Paso. Earlier today Taylor, who had been president of the Hot Rods, was named general manager of the El Paso team slated to begin […]
Rippers pull out of Frontier League; to be replaced by road team
Facing financial problems, the London Rippers (independent; Frontier League) ownership is withdrawing its membership in the circuit as of midnight tonight, replaced by the Road Warriors, with any home games moving to the opponent’s ballpark. The word comes from league officials, who have been presented with a steady deterioration in the team’s finances, a deterioration […]
Boomers, Rippers debut in Frontier League
The two newest teams in the independent Frontier League — the Schaumburg Boomers and the London Rippers — made their debuts last night, both on the road. Four Boomers pitchers combined to shut out the Lake Erie Crushers, 4-0, at All Pro Freight Stadium. The Boomers scored in the top of the first and never […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crushers announce All-Star plans
The Lake Erie Crushers are hosting the 2011 Frontier League All-Star Game at All Pro Freight Stadium on July 13, but the festivities kick off the night before with the Frontier League Fan Fest and Home Run Derby. The 2011 Frontier League Fan Fest will begin July 12 at 5:30 p.m. with All Star autographs […]