Local Roundup: Slammers’ Jeremy Nowak gets boost from Pete Rose
In his first at-bat with the Slammers, Jeremy Nowak got thrown out at second base Wednesday when he tried to stretch an RBI single into a double. But Nowak wasn't...
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Local Roundup: Slammers fans give Pete Rose a warm welcome
Amid the lengthy debate and controversy that has followed Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader remains a great baseball player to many fans. "Exactly,'' Slammers season ticket holder Craig Lichtenwalter...
Local Roundup: Alfredo Rodriguez heats up for Slammers
The day before all-time hits leader Pete Rose will be at Silver Cross Field, Alfredo Rodriguez could take pride in the numbers he has with the Slammers. Rodriguez has started...
Slammers try to stay positive despite recent struggles
Three quarters of the way through a frustrating season, the Slammers could use a boost from a scene in "The Rookie.'' The 2002 film tells the true story of Jim...
Well-traveled Joe Staley may have found a home with Slammers
Joe Staley, the newest member of the Slammers, has lived the ups and downs of independent baseball the past two seasons. The burly 6-foot-1, 245-pound Texas native was a Frontier...
Rigors of pro ball don’t faze Slammers rookie Phil Bates
The only wall outfielder Phil Bates might have in the back of his mind is at Silver Cross Field, not the subconscious wall rookies can hit. Slammers manager Jeff Isom...
Ex-Cubs prospect Charlie White turns into steal for Joliet Slammers
A couple pitches after Charlie White led off the fifth inning of Friday's game with a base hit, he was back in the dugout and the Slammers had another run....
Joliet Slammers turn corner with series win over Schaumburg
A series win over Schaumburg, the defending Frontier League champion, put the plug back in the wall for the Slammers going into the last full month of the season. Three...
Gordie Gillespie’s granddaughter named Lewis’ women’s basketball coach
When the women's basketball coaching position opened up at Lewis after a 31-3 season, Kristen Gillespie didn't waste any time applying for the job. "Coach (Lisa) Carlsen's press conference was...
Ransom LaLonde powers up ThunderBolts for series win
From the No. 7 spot in the lineup, ThunderBolts shortstop Ransom LaLonde isn't expected to deliver power numbers. "Just been trying to do jobs, get guys over and put myself...