JOLIET, IL - The Joliet Slammers are proud to announce the addition of Luis Reyes as the club’s hitting coach ahead of the upcoming season. Reyes joins the Slammers after spending the last four seasons as a hitting coach in the Minnesota Twins’ minor league system. During his time in the organization, he worked with four first-round draft picks and helped develop four players who reached the Major Leagues. In 2023, Reyes helped lead the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels to a franchise-record of 103 home runs while the club led the Florida State League in slugging percentage (.388). The following year, in 2024, his hitters ranked second in the league in slugging percentage (.363). Reyes also brings valuable international professional experience to the Slammers. In 2023, he served as the assistant hitting coach and first base coach for the Caribes de Anzoátegui in the Venezuelan Winter League in his hometown of Puerto La Cruz. In 2024, he worked as a hitting analyst for Team Venezuela during the WBSC Premier12 tournament held in Mexico and Japan.  Before entering professional baseball, Reyes spent eight seasons coaching at the collegiate level, at schools like Clark University, Murray State College, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and Texas A&M International University. With Reyes joining the staff, the Slammers continue to strengthen their player development resources as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Slammers will open up their 2026 season on Friday, May 8th at 6:35pm against the Washington Wild Things! Single game, season, group, and suite packages are available for the 2026 season! To see the full 2026 promotional schedule, information on ticket packages, and more, visit www.jolietslammers.com or call 815-722-2287 today!

WASHINGTON, Pa. (March 12) – The Washington Wild Things are thrilled to announce the contract of infielder Cole Fowler has been purchased by the New York Mets organization, allowing Fowler’s to become the 51 st contract in team history officially purchased from the team. Fowler will be the third this offseason to move into affiliated ball, joining LHP Trey Cooper and OF Alex Ungar, who were set for their first pro contracts with the Wild Things before having those transferred to the White Sox organization. Fowler is the second Wild Thing to have their contract purchased by the New York Mets in team history (Leon Byrd, 2017). Alex Carrillo (2024), who made his big-league debut in 2025 and was with Team Mexico during the World Baseball Classic, was signed by the Mets in free agency last offseason. Cole moving into affiliated ball gives the Wild Things a dozen former players in MLB organizations, along with five in staff roles. More than 20 former Wild Things have moved into affiliated ball since the start of 2021. “It’s always a great day here in Washington when one of our players gets the opportunity with an MLB organization. [We’re] really happy for Cole [and] I know he is super pumped about joining the Mets and getting his first taste of affiliated ball,” said Wild Things manager Tom Vaeth. “Although he was only with us for a short time, it was great having him in our clubhouse and watching him develop on the field. It’s been a good offseason here in Washington for players getting signed by MLB. We look to continue that tradition and keep building on our reputation as one of the best places in independent baseball for players to get an opportunity.” Fowler enjoyed quite a bit of success in a 25-game stint last year to start his pro career, which helped lift the Wild Things to the team’s fourth division championship in five seasons. In 94 plate appearances, he doubled twice, tripled once and hit four home runs to go with 20 RBI and a slash line of .341/.409/.537. His career certainly started with a bang in a pinch-hitting situation July 22 at Windy City. In his first pro PA, Fowler delivered a go-ahead, two-strike, two-out, two-run single, breaking a 2-2 tie. He hit safely in his first four games of the season and homered for the first time in a series opener against Lake Erie that ended in a sweep and put the Wild Things right back in the thick of the division race. The New Jersey native played his last two collegiate seasons at Lynn University (Division II), where he played in 48 games in 2025. He slashed .438/.472/.810 (1.281 OPS) with 15 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 64 RBI. He struck out only 14 times in 230 plate appearances and was named All-American by three major organizations: ABCA/Rawlings, the Conference Commissioners Association and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America. He was voted First-Team All-American by ABCA/Rawlings and Second-Team by CCA and NCBWA, becoming the first Fighting Knight to receive All-American recognition since 2018. The season ranked third in single-season program history in batting average, hits, homers, slugging percentage and total bases. He was also selected as ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team and South Region Position Player of the Year as well as NCBWA and D2CCA South Region Player of the Year. In 2024, Fowler played in 50 games and slashed .318/.391/.512 with 14 doubles, two triples, seven long balls and 44 RBI before being named All-SSC First Team. He played in 2023 at Rowan, an NJCAA school, where he slashed .416/.448/.719 (1.167 OPS) with 24 doubles, a triple and 10 homers to go with 66 RBI. Rowan won the NJCAA title and Fowler was First-Team All-Conference and First Team All-World Series. He spent 2022 at Division II Goldey-Beacom, where he appeared in 30 games and drove in seven. Fowler had signed a new contract in early January, which will allow the Wild Things to keep Fowler’s Frontier League rights through the end of the contract term, which has a team option for 2027. The Wild Things wish Cole the best in his continued journey with the Mets’ organization! Single-game tickets for the 2026 season, which opens on May 7, 2026, away from home, go on sale along with the announcement of the 2026 promo schedule Monday, March 16 at 10 a.m. The 24 th home season of Wild Things baseball in the MLB-partnered Frontier League begins at home with the homer opener scheduled for Friday, May 15 against the Schaumburg Boomers at EQT Park. For updates, season ticket membership information and more, visit washingtonwildthings.com or follow the team on social media at facebook.com/WashingtonWildThings or @WashWildThings on other platforms.

Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club announced today its intentions to break the Frontier League single-game attendance record and sell out its 2026 Home Opener on Friday, May 8, with the return of a jersey giveaway to the first 5,000 fans. As the Titans prepare for their fifth thrilling summer in Canada’s Capital, the Club is striving to break a 29-year-old Frontier League single-game attendance record and achieve the first sellout since the Ottawa Lynx in September of 2002. With first pitch at 7:00 p.m. against the four-time defending Frontier League champion Québec Capitales, Opening Day 2026 will be a milestone event that launches an exciting new campaign. “Opening Night in Ottawa is always special,” said Martin Boyce , General Manager of the Ottawa Titans. “Last year’s 7,000-plus fans brought incredible energy, and the response to our jersey giveaway was overwhelming. This season, we’re raising the bar – and giving away even more jerseys with a bigger goal in mind.” The previous mark for the highest-attended Frontier League game was set on July 4, 1997, by the Johnstown Steal with 10,250 fans. The celebration is in full swing with live pre and in-game entertainment, food trucks, and the jersey giveaway to the first 5,000 fans who enter Ottawa Stadium. Note, all jerseys are size XL and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. “We are going into our fifth season, and we’ve seen tremendous growth,” added Boyce. “We can’t wait to launch our summer with a record attendance thanks to our thousands of passionate Ottawa/Gatineau fans.” Fresh off welcoming nearly 100,000 fans through home games alone, the Club increased total attendance by 16% from the previous season. It was the third consecutive year – every year of the team’s existence – with double-digit percentage growth in attendance, underscoring the National Capital Region's growing love for a traditional summer pastime. With an expected sellout, the Club also has its sights set on the largest single day of fundraising for the Ottawa Titans Field of Dreams Foundation to date. Fundraising includes auctions throughout the game, donation opportunities, and the largest 50/50 draw – the record funds raised will support children’s charities in the National Capital Region. “With such a historic day planned, we are looking forward to being able to give back to the community through our Field of Dreams Foundation,” said Regan Katz , Ottawa Titans Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “With our largest crowd to date, and knowing the generosity in our community, we anticipate the fundraising will be the best ever.” Since its inception, the Ottawa Titans Field of Dreams Foundation has distributed more than $100,000 to registered children’s charities throughout the National Capital Region. After the final out of the Home Opener, fans will be treated to spectacular fireworks. Following the show, fans can head to Autograph Alley at the bottom of Section OO to meet and greet their favourite Ottawa Titans players. The Ottawa Titans encourage fans to arrive early, take in pre-game festivities, and bring the energy inside the ballpark as the team launches a new season. Since opening its doors in 1993, Ottawa Stadium has not seen a home crowd for professional baseball eclipse 10,000-plus spectators since a sellout of 10,332 on September 1, 2002. Originally home to the International League’s Ottawa Lynx, who were the Triple-A affiliate of the Montreal Expos (1993-2002), Baltimore Orioles (2003-2006), and Philadelphia Phillies (2007), the Lynx sold out 59 home games during their 15-year tenure, including 43 in their inaugural 1993 season. How to Purchase Online: Visit here , or our Ticket Packages Page to select and purchase your desired packages for the 2026 season. In-Person: Visit the Ottawa Stadium Box Office at 300 Coventry Road during regular business hours (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday) Contact: For more information or assistance, reach out via phone (343-633-2273) or email ( boxoffice@ottawatitans.com ). The 2026 Home Opener is presented by CAA North & East Ontario and TSN 1200. Flex Plan redemption for the 2026 Home Opener is also available now. Single-Game Tickets for the remaining 2026 Ottawa Titans regular season games, along with Flex Plan redemption for all games, will go on sale Monday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m. For information on Ottawa Titans’ 2026 Season Tickets, Group Outings, and 10-Game Mini Packs, visit the Titans’ official website at www.ottawatitans.com .

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.