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”
Tag Archives: Frontier 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.
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 Press Box with the Evansville Otters
The Evansville Otters are looking for a successful 2021 season after missing a year due to the global pandemic.
A New Frontier, A Year Later
After a year of incredible feedback on my first piece and many changes within independent baseball, I decided to write a follow-up in the hopes of continuing to inform and spread the word of independent baseball.
In the Dugout with Mike Pinto
Mike Pinto’s journey into independent baseball began when he stepped foot on the diamond as a coach for his son’s little league team. What started as a father teaching his son and teammates the game of baseball led to Pinto crouching behind home plate at Rent One Park, catching first pitches from his son andContinue reading “In the Dugout with Mike Pinto”
Frontier League Add Former Houston Affiliate
Frontier League adds new family member to their league.
Changes Within Frontier League
President of the Board of Directors of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball, Rich Sauget Sr., announced his retirement from the position after serving the league for 17 years.