SCHAUMBURG, IL — REV Entertainment, the official sports and entertainment company of the Texas Rangers, today announced the purchase of the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League. The acquisition of the four- time Frontier League champions (2013, 2014, 2017, 2021) — tied for the most championships in league history — represents a significant expansion of REV’s growing team ownership portfolio. With the addition of the Boomers, REV Entertainment now owns and operates teams across the country’s top MLB Partner Leagues, including the American Association of Professional Baseball (Cleburne Railroaders and Kane County Cougars — the 2024 & 2025 League Champions), the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (Long Island Ducks), and the Frontier League (Schaumburg Boomers). “We’re thrilled to welcome the Schaumburg Boomers into the REV family,” said Sean Decker, President of REV Entertainment. “Pat and Lindy Salvi have built a successful and respected organization in Schaumburg. Our goal is to build on the strong foundation they established, continue investing in the fan experience at Wintrust Field, strengthen local partnerships, and ensure the Boomers remain a cornerstone of entertainment in the Chicagoland area for years to come.” The Schaumburg Boomers joined the Frontier League in 2012 and play their home games at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg, IL, outside of Chicago. Pat and Lindy Salvi have owned the Boomers since the club’s inception, during which time the team has led the Frontier League in attendance every season and earned Frontier League Organization of the Year honors five times. “The decision to sell the Boomers was bittersweet for my wife, Lindy and I,” said Patrick A. Salvi. “Owning the Boomers over the last 14 years has been a great joy, and I am very proud of the work we have done to become an anchor of the community and entertainment destination in Schaumburg and throughout the Northwest Suburbs. I am grateful for the support and relationships that I have built with our fans, partners, players, and the Village of Schaumburg, which I will cherish forever. REV Entertainment, led by Sean Decker, is the right organization to carry this franchise forward, and I am excited to watch them build upon our successes and lead the Boomers into the future The Boomers’ front office will continue to be led by Michael Larson, Executive Vice President & General Manager. REV Entertainment’s Sports Management division will oversee all business operations moving forward, with a focus on preserving the Boomers’ unique identity, deepening community relationships, and creating new opportunities for growth and innovation. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING “The Schaumburg Boomers have long been a source of pride for our community, and I want to thank Pat and Lindy Salvi for their years of dedication in building a championship organization and a first-class experience at Wintrust Field. We’re excited to welcome REV Entertainment to Schaumburg and look forward to working together to continue the Boomers’ tradition of excellence, community engagement, and family-friendly entertainment for residents and visitors alike.” – Tom Dailly, President of the Village of Schaumburg “I want to sincerely thank Pat and Lindy Salvi for their years of dedication and stewardship of this organization. Their commitment laid the foundation for what this team means to our fans and our community. At the same time, I’m excited to welcome REV Entertainment and look forward to what we can build together. This is a new chapter rooted in respect for our past and enthusiasm for what’s ahead.” – Michael Larson, Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Schaumburg Boomers “We are excited to welcome REV Entertainment to the Frontier League. Pat and Lindy Salvi have been great partners during their time in the Frontier League and have evolved the Boomers into our flagship operation. We look forward to REV Entertainment continuing this momentum and bringing their expertise to us.” – Steve Tahsler, Commissioner of the Frontier League  About REV Entertainment: REV Entertainment, the official sports and entertainment company of the Texas Rangers, is setting a new standard across the industry. Through its three core divisions – REV Events, REV Sports Management, and REV Sports Marketing – the company focuses on enhancing the sports and entertainment business nationwide. REV’s Sports Management division oversees all business operations for its partner teams, including the Cleburne Railroaders and Kane County Cougars (American Association of Professional Baseball), Long Island Ducks (Atlantic League of Professional Baseball), Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League), and the New Mexico Goatheads (East Coast Hockey League), as well as venues such as Mansfield Stadium (Mansfield, TX) and The Arena at Innovation Mile (Noblesville, IN). For more information, visit REVEntertainment.com.

SAUGET, ILL. – The Gateway Grizzlies announce that D.J. Stewart has been named the club’s hitting coach for the 2026 season. No stranger to Gateway, Stewart starred on the field for the Grizzlies as a corner infielder for the last three years, earning Midseason all-star selections in the Frontier League each season. He capped his professional career in 2025 by hitting .305 while leading Gateway in home runs (18), RBIs (80) and total hits (109), with his homer and RBI totals placing inside the Frontier League’s top-10. “I am excited to welcome D.J. to our staff,” Grizzlies manager Kyle Gaedele said. “I had the honor of being his coach and teammate the past three seasons, and he brings knowledge and experience that will help our team continue to grow and get better. I’m looking forward to seeing him thrive in his first professional coaching role.” Overall, in three seasons in Sauget as a player, Stewart played in 267 games, amassing 317 hits, 53 doubles, 44 home runs, 223 runs batted in, a .307 batting average, and 166 runs scored, placing him in the Grizzlies’ career top-10 in each category. Originally from St. Louis, Stewart was selected in the 39th round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies out of Westminster Christian Academy, playing five seasons in their system before coming to the Frontier League.

PEARL, Miss. (January 23, 2026) — The Mississippi Mud Monsters have been selected to host the HBCU Power Series , a multi-day Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) baseball showcase held in conjunction with Major League Baseball , February 12–15 at Trustmark Park . The event will bring six tradition-rich HBCU Baseball teams to Central Mississippi for a weekend built around high-level collegiate baseball, school pride, and celebration in a professional ballpark setting. Participating schools include: Texas Southern University Prairie View A&M University Alabama A&M University Grambling State University Jackson State University Alcorn State University The HBCU Power Series will feature three days of games from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, with three game time slots per day. All games will be nine innings with a 10-run rule, creating a true collegiate showcase environment that balances competition with fan experience. The event officially begins on Thursday, February 12 with a non-game, pre-event day focused on team workouts, arrivals, media moments, and pageantry. That opening day is designed to highlight the pride, tradition, and culture surrounding HBCU athletics before the first pitch is ever thrown. The Mississippi Mud Monsters, a member of the Frontier League (an MLB Partner League) , were chosen in recognition of Trustmark Park’s facilities , the organization’s event experience, and its commitment to creating inclusive, community-forward baseball events. “This is a huge honor for our organization and our community,” said Andrew Seymour, General Manager of the Mississippi Mud Monsters . “Being selected by and partnering with Major League Baseball speaks to what this ballpark and this team are capable of. This weekend is going to feel loud, joyful, and intentional. It’s great baseball, incredible traditions, and an atmosphere that welcomes everyone through the gates.” Ticket pricing has been intentionally designed to keep the event accessible and fan-friendly: $10 for adults $5 for kids ages 14 and under Free admission for students from participating schools with a valid student ID While the competition on the field will take center stage, the atmosphere around it will be just as important. Fans can expect a weekend filled with school colors, state-to-state matchups, music, tradition, and shared moments that celebrate HBCU athletics on a professional stage. Tickets for the HBCU Power Series are on sale now and available online at: https://www.tixr.com/groups/mudmonstersbaseball The full schedule of games is as follows: Day 1 – Friday, February 13 11:00 AM – Texas Southern vs. Alabama A&M 2:30 PM – Alcorn vs. Grambling 6:00 PM – Prairie View vs. Jackson State Day 2 – Saturday, February 14 11:00 AM – Grambling vs. Texas Southern 2:30 PM – Prairie View vs. Alcorn 6:00 PM – Alabama A&M vs. Jackson State Day 3 – Sunday, February 15 11:00 AM – Texas Southern vs. Prairie View 2:30 PM – Alabama A&M vs. Grambling 6:00 PM – Jackson State vs. Alcorn

AVON, OH – The Frontier League of Professional Baseball, a Partner League of Major League Baseball, has announced that the 33rd Annual Tryout Camp and Draft will take place on Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The event will be hosted at ForeFront Field, the home of the Lake Erie Crushers, in Avon, OH. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2026 TRYOUT CAMP AND DRAFT Along with managers from all 18 Frontier League clubs, scouts from several MLB teams and other independent leagues will also be present. "The Crushers host more than 200 events a year at ForeFront Field, but this one is particularly special because it acts as a gateway for young ballplayers to play professional baseball," said Crushers Team President Vic Gregovits. "We are proud and honored to host the 2026 Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft. Every story needs a beginning, and we look forward to being on the first page of many ballplayers' stories." Tryout activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. on April 20 and will include fielding, throwing and baserunning drills for all position players; all position players will also participate in batting practice. Pitchers will throw bullpens in front of team and league evaluators and scouts. The field managers will then post which players are to be invited back for Tuesday's simulated intrasquad game. Following the game, there will be a 30-minute break to allow each team to prepare for the draft. “With the Tryout Camp and Draft leading directly to our spring trainings, managers use this event to fill out their rosters and provide competition for the regular season team,” said Frontier League Commissioner Steve Tahsler. “The number of players who make impacts on playoff teams each season demonstrates our highly teams value this event each year.” Any interested players can sign up for the 33rd Annual Tryout Camp and Draft using the following link: https://frontierleaguetryouts.eventbrite.com/ . Of the 49 players taken in the 2025 draft, 21 saw regular season action in the Frontier League and four more played in other MLB Partner Leagues. Players originally signed through the Tryout Camp and Draft have been acquired by Major League Baseball organizations in each of the past four seasons. ForeFront Field is located off I-90 at exit 151/Colorado Ave in Avon, OH, approximately 30-45 minutes from Cleveland and 25 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The 2026 Frontier League Draft will be streamed live on social media. Further details will be released closer to the date of the draft.

Avon, OH - The Lake Erie Crushers have extended the contract for field manager Jared Lemieux into the 2027 season. Lemieux joined the Crushers in 2023, and in 2024 he led the franchise to its first playoff appearance in five years with a 51-44 record and a top three pitching staff in tow. With the team parched for their first playoff win since 2013, the Crushers skipper urged Lake Erie to a remarkable 10-8 victory over the Gateway Grizzlies in the Wild Card Game to send his squad to the Divisional Round. Lemieux’s second offseason saw the addition of many key pieces to a very successful 2025 squad. The imports of Dylan Spain, Brandyn Sittinger, Davie Morgan, and Derek Vegas paired with the mid-season acquisitions of Dario Gomez and Kenen Irizarry were crucial to the team’s success. The snake-bitten offense of 2024 was patched up and made playable by Lemieux’s offseason efforts, and another top three pitching staff in the Frontier League powered the Crushers to a 52-41 record, the team’s most wins in a season since 2019. Jared Lemieux became the first manager in Lake Erie Crushers history to make the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, and his 103-86 record over the last two seasons speaks to the trajectory he has set the organization on. Perhaps the most impactful and telling quote from his quotebook, Lemieux’s favorite philosophy is: “Baseball is a game, and games are meant to be fun…but it’s always more fun when you win.” Fresh off his induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024, Skipper Jared Lemieux looks to continue the winning standard in Avon in 2026 and beyond - looking for that next, elusive Frontier League title for Lake Erie since 2009. The Lake Erie Crushers will open their 17th season at newly named ForeFront Field in Avon on Friday, May 8th, 2026 in a playoff rematch against the Schaumburg Boomers. For information on season ticket memberships visit lakeeriecrushers.com , and be sure to follow our socials @LECrushers on Instagram/Facebook/X.

JOLIET, IL - On Thursday, April 30th, the Joliet Slammers will be locked in the gates of the Old Joliet Prison as they take the field for a one-of-a-kind exhibition game. This event will serve as the official kickoff to the Route 66 Centennial Celebration with a 3:05pm first pitch. The exhibition game will adopt the name “The Big House Ballgame” to represent the long history of organized baseball played at the prison. The first game was introduced in 1914 by Warden Edmund Allen as a way to improve morale and encourage good behavior. Baseball remained a constant at the Joliet Prison for nearly a century until the facility closed in 2002. The Slammers are proud to be a part of a once in a lifetime celebration of the famous Route 66 and excited to help usher in a new era of baseball and community connections in Joliet. “The Big House Ballgame” will serve as the kickoff to a full slate of programs and community-wide activities throughout the city. “The Big House Ballgame” is locally supported by Will County Government, Heritage Corridor Destinations, and Sportsfields Inc. “‘The Big House Ballgame’ is exactly the kind of big idea event that gets us fired up as a team,” said Night Train Veeck. “We love being a part of these special moments that bring people together, surprise them a little, and give them a memory they’ll be talking about for a long time. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial, Joliet’s storied history and Slammers Opening Week.” Keep an eye out in the upcoming weeks for information on tickets and event details! If you are interested in attending the game, please visit https://jolietslammers.com/bhbg/ to sign up early. Looking for more information on partnerships or all things “The Big House Ballgame” please email bighouseballgame@jolietslammers.com .

SAUGET, ILL. – The Gateway Grizzlies announce that Kyle Gaedele will take over as the club’s field manager in 2026, making him the seventh manager in team history. The change is effective immediately. Gaedele will take over for Steve Brook, who will become the Grizzlies’ Director of Baseball Operations following four successful seasons as manager that included three straight playoff appearances from 2023-25. In this new role, Brook will assist Gaedele with player procurement among other duties. “Kyle has shown that he is a natural leader in his various roles with the organization,” Grizzlies general manager Kurt Ringkamp said. “His knowledge of the game and everyday commitment will lead to success, both on and off the field.” Originally from the Chicago area and now residing in Arizona, Gaedele has served as the Grizzlies’ hitting coach for the last three seasons, spearheading an offense that has consistently ranked among the best in the Frontier League. In 2023 and 2024, he also was a player-coach, notably hitting .286 with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs in only 37 games down the stretch in 2023 (his first on-field action in five years) to help lead the Grizzlies to their first West Division title in 16 years. Gaedele first came to the Frontier League as a player for Brook in 2016 with the River City Rascals, putting up all-star caliber numbers after a five-year career in the San Diego Padres organization where he advanced as high as Double-A. He was a sixth-round pick of the Padres in 2011 out of Valparaiso University in Indiana. “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the Sauget family for the opportunity to build upon the standard set by Steve, Kurt, and the entire Gateway Grizzlies organization,” Gaedele said. “I am excited for the work ahead, and deeply appreciative for the chance to contribute to the success and culture of this team.” The rest of the Grizzlies’ coaching staff will be finalized at a later date. Be sure to follow along on GatewayGrizzlies.com or on the Grizzlies’ social media accounts for updates throughout the offseason as they prepare for 2026!

TROY, NY — The Tri-City ValleyCats announced their latest Building the Roster Update presented by Curtis Lumber, headlined by 2025 All-Star 3B Ian Walters, who is returning for his fourth season. Tri-City also handed extensions to the following players: RHP Austin Dill, RHP Gino Sabatine, OF Dylan Broderick, INF Josh Leslie, INF Amani Larry, RHP Nate Nabholz, UTL Jancarlos Colon, C Ranko Stevanovic, and OF David Glancy. Additionally, the ‘Cats signed C Mike Campagna, who played for the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers in the Pioneer Baseball League last season. Walters earned his second Midsummer Classic nomination, and first since 2022 when he was with the Washington Wild Things. Originally acquired by Tri-City in a 2023 midseason trade, Walters has been one of the best defenders at the hot corner in the Frontier League. The Southern Illinois University product took his offensive game to the next level this season, putting together career highs in nearly every category, batting .288 with 17 big flies and 76 RBI. Highlights for the Paducah, KY native this year included driving in the go-ahead run at the Frontier League All-Star Game presented by Rensselaer County IDA at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. He also crushed the first postseason home run for the ‘Cats in Frontier League history and went deep in each of the first three games in the playoffs. Dill, Sabatine, and Broderick are returning for their third season. Dill sealed the ValleyCats second consecutive postseason berth, nailing down the save over the New York Boulders in a twinbill sweep at “The Joe” on August 21st. Sabatine was utilized in high-leverage situations, working 33.1 innings in 2025, and finishing 11 games. Meanwhile, Broderick has reached base at a .360 clip during his first two years in the Capital Region, and his power numbers improved upon the 2024 campaign. Leslie, Larry, Nabholz, Colon, Stevanovic, and Glancy are suiting up for their second campaign. Stevanovic, Leslie, and Larry batted .300 or higher. Leslie paced the team with 31 stolen bases as the everyday shortstop. Glancy also hit for average in the postseason, batting .375, and played in all six playoff games. Additionally, Nabholz pitched to a 2.61 ERA over 31 frames, racking up 30 strikeouts. Meanwhile, Colon provided solid defense primarily as a middle infielder. Campagna more than held his own for the High Wheelers in 2025. The backstop hit .284 with seven home runs and 27 RBI through 49 games. The University of San Francisco product collected nearly as many walks than strikeouts, a rarity in today’s game. These transactions follow the earlier signings of OF Aaron Whitley and LHP Luis Misla, two players with local ties, as well as a contract extension for manager, Greg Tagert. The 2026 season begins on Friday, May 8th as the ‘Cats travel to New Jersey. Opening Night at “The Joe” is scheduled for Friday, May 15th with Tri-City hosting the Québec Capitales in a rematch of the Atlantic Conference Finals.