On Wednesday, Oct. 6, Jayne and John Simmons, the long-time owners of the Southern Illinois Miners baseball team, announced they are retiring from Frontier League baseball ownership. And no, they are not selling. And yes, this means the 2021 season was the last season the Miners will be playing in Marion, Illinois, for the FrontierContinue reading “Southern Illinois Miners will no longer exist in 2022”
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Atlantic League of Professional Baseball 2021 Season Preview
As one of the most prestigious leagues in independent baseball, I always expect top-notch results from each organization. In this preview, readers will hear my takes on each team, along with how many titles they have obtained since joining the league.
Frontier League long-awaited season starts tonight
After 600+ days, the Frontier League is back and I cannot express how happy I am about it.
GALLERY: Evansville Otters v. Southern Illinois Miners 05/22/2021
The Evansville Otters and Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League played the traditional exhibition game at Paducah, Kentucky’s historic Brooks Stadium on May 22, 2021.
American Association of Professional Baseball 2021 Preview
Chelsea takes a look the the 2021 American Association of Professional Baseball.
Finding a home for Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced yesterday that the organization will start the American Association season in Jackson, Tennessee, home to the former Southern League Jackson Generals.
Springfield Cardinals return to Hammons Field
It has been over 600 days since Minor League Baseball was played. This week kicked off the 2021 season.
Frontier League announces 2020-21 Hall of Fame class
In a press release from the Frontier League’s Deputy Commissioner Steve Tahsler, it was announced the Hall of Fame Committee had selected six players from three different decades along with two special contributors.
In the Dugout with the Windy City ThunderBolts
In May, the sights and sounds of Ozinga Field will return as the Windy City ThunderBolts take the field.