The former Springfield Sliders of the summer-collegiate Prospect League are no more, as new ownership means new branding for the 2022 season: the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. (more…)
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New Springfield Sliders owners include Jamie Toole, Jeff Jarrett
The new ownership group for the summer-collegiate Springfield Sliders (Prospect League) includes wrestling Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett and is led by industry veteran Jamie Toole. (more…)
It’s Gun Season for These Two Summer-Collegiate Teams
It’s gun season in summer-collegiate ball, as the Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods League) are encouraging fans to bring sidearms to C.O. Brown Stadium tonight, and the Springfield Sliders (Prospect League) are raffling off a rifle and a pistol as part of a promo Wednesday. (more…)
Sliders extend lease on Robin Roberts Stadium
The Springfield Sliders (summer collegiate; Prospect League) and the Springfield Park District signed a five-year extension for the Robin Roberts Stadium lease. The team signed a five-year contract to the ballpark when launching operations in 2008. —- Share your news with the baseball community. Send it to us at editors@augustpublications.com. Are you a subscriber to the […]
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 […]