Joliet Slammers stay ‘up,’ open with win over Windy City ThunderBolts
Time is running out on the Joliet Slammers and Windy City ThunderBolts to move up in the Frontier League standings and get in the playoff race. If either is to...
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Slammers’ Michael Carden to pitch against team that cut him
Slammers left-hander Michael Carden will go to the mound Sunday with a little extra motivation to face Southern Illinois. The Miners released him in spring training. "If you're a competitive...
Joliet Slammers go on defensive, look to rediscover offense
A sweep of the Normal CornBelters, one of the top teams in the Frontier League this season, put the Slammers back in the playoff hunt. Two weeks later, the Slammers...
Joliet Slammers sign member of grounds crew to pitch out of bullpen
Going to the mound for his pro debut at Silver Cross Field had a familiar feeling to Adam Panayotovich. In more ways than one. The Slammers' newest reliever was a...
Mike Garza emerging as leader of Slammers
Mike Garza knew what to do Wednesday after the Slammers, who had won nine of their previous 13 games, suffered a 10-1 drubbing at the hands of the Frontier Greys...
Joliet Slammers’ Jack Cleary to play in Frontier League All-Star Game
Before the season, Jack Cleary wasn't going to be in the Joliet Slammers' starting lineup. Next Wednesday, Joliet's catcher will be in the Frontier League All-Star Game in Schaumburg. "I'm...
Hard-hitting Adam Giacalone pitching in to help Slammers
The pregame bio on Adam Giacalone, the Slammers' starting pitcher last Sunday, was more than a little unusual for a hurler: "Giacalone provided the pop for the Slammers in 2014,...
Joliet Slammers revive playoff hopes with resurgent offense
As much as pitching and defense are touted in baseball, offense has been more valuable this season in the Frontier League. Several teams, including the Joliet Slammers, have the numbers...
Slammers tinker with Sunday start time
The best starting time for Sunday games has long been a topic of discussion for Slammers management. Different times each of the past three seasons indicate the clock is still...
Pascual Santiago wants Joliet Slammers pitchers to pound strike zone
A doubleheader against the Frontier League team with the most home runs this season and a .270 team batting average. Saturday's games against the Normal CornBelters definitely were a challenge...