2016 Season News

Reserve Your 2017 Boomers Ticket to Win
Now through December 15th, all new and renewed Boomers Bundle and Season Ticket accounts will be registered and entered for a chance to win a four-pack of Bulls, Blackhawks, or White Sox Tickets.

Free Holiday Hotdogs with Santa Event at Boomers Stadium
Mark your calendar for Friday, December 16 as the Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, invite you to Boomers Stadium from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for free refreshments and photo opportunities with Santa and mascot Coop for our annual Hotdogs with Santa holiday event.

Give the Gift of Summer Fun With a Boomers Holiday Pack
Don’t be a Grinch this holiday season! Give the gift of Boomers summer fun! The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, have Holiday Packs on sale now starting at just $19!

2016 ChiTown Throwdown Food Drive
The Schaumburg Boomers have officially kicked off the 2016 ChiTown Throwdown Food Drive, benefiting the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Fans are asked to help the Boomers “take a strike at hunger” this fall for area families this season.

Boomers Bookworms Reading Program Returns for 2016-2017 School Year
The Schaumburg Boomers have announced the return of the team’s reading incentive program, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, for the 2016-2017 school year. The program, which debuted in 2012, promotes literacy and reading comprehension in children through a partnership with local schools.

Near No Hitter Lifts Boomers in Season Finale
Gunnar Kines didn't allow a hit until the eighth inning as the Boomers took the season finale 6-1 Sunday afternoon.

Offensive Outburst Downs Boomers
The Boomers allowed nine runs in three innings on their way to a 12-4 loss at the hands of the Windy City ThunderBolts.

Boomers Come Back Late in Win
The Boomers fell behind 3-0 before they scored four unanswered runs to take the opener against Windy City 4-3.

Webster Pitches Boomers to Road Win
Seth Webster struck out nine as the Boomers won the final road contest of the season at Traverse City

Schaumburg Boomers Named Organization of the Year
The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, have been selected by the Frontier League as the Organization of the Year for 2016.

First Inning Costs Boomers
Schaumburg managed just four hits and allowed four first inning runs in dropping a 7-1 decision at Traverse City

Boomers Drop Shortest Game in Team History
Gunnar Kines tossed a complete game in a contest the took less than two hours, but the Boomers managed only four hits in a 1-0 loss

End of 2016 Season Merchandise Sale
To show appreciation for the Boomers fan base and their dedication during the 2016 season, the Schaumburg Boomers will be holding an End of Season Sale this week at the Boomers Merchandise store.

Unused Ticket Weekend in Appreciation for 2016 Boomers Fans
SCHAUMBURG, IL - Combined with the final home series of the 2016 season, Boomers games on September 2nd – September 4th will also serve as a fan appreciation Unused Ticket Weekend.

Boomers Edge ThunderBolts to Break Streak
Mikal Hill produced an RBI single in the 7th inning to help the Boomers break a seven-game slide with a 3-2 win at Windy City

Early Runs Sink Boomers
Windy City scored in each of the first four innings to hand the Boomers a seventh straight defeat

Webster Sets Strikeout Record in Defeat
Seth Webster set the single season strikeout record bu the Boomers dropped a sixth in a row, falling 6-1 at Windy City

Boomers Blown Out in Series Finale
The Boomers allowed five runs in the first two innings and couldn't recover as they fell 14-1 Thursday night

Big Innings Sink Boomers
Three big innings for Lake Erie gave the Boomers their second consecutive loss, 10-3.

Boomers Drop Slugfest
The comeback fell just short for the Boomers as they dropped the opener to Lake Erie 9-8.

Big Inning Sinks Boomers
Washington scored six times in the third inning to win the rubber game of a road series on Sunday

Boomers Denied Late
Schaumburg loaded the bases in the ninth but consecutive strikeouts brought an end to a three-game win streak with a 2-1 loss at Washington

Boomers Log Second Straight Shutout
Brett Mabry tossed six blank frames as the Boomers won a third consecutive contest, shutting down Washington 5-0 in a second straight shutout

Boomers Toss Shut Out, Sweep Joliet
Boomers pitching baffled Joliet for the second consecutive game as they won 2-0 Thursday night.

Strong Pitching Leads Boomers to Victory
Kagen Hopkins kept the Joliet bats in check as the Boomers defeated the Slammers 2-1.

Boomers Offense Baffled in DH Sweep
The Boomers totaled just three hits in a pair of shutout losses to the Lake Erie Crushers on Sunday

Boomers Washed Out in Ohio
Schaumburg will play a doubleheader on Sunday following heavy rain in Ohio on Saturday, forcing the postponement

Boomers Rally Past Lake Erie in Extras
Rallying from down 4-0 early, the Boomers notched a 10-8 win in 11 innings at Lake Erie in the opener of a series on Friday

Boomers Swept By Joliet
The Boomers led down the stretch but couldn't hold on as they fell to Joliet 6-4.

Lots of Hits, Few Runs in Boomers Loss
The Boomers left 13 men on base in a 9-1 loss to the Joliet Slammers Wednesday afternoon

Middle Innings Cost Boomers at Joliet
Joliet, leaders of the East Division, scored nine runs in the middle innings en route to a series opening win over the Boomers

Tim Tebow Offered Contract By Schaumburg Boomers
The Schaumburg Boomers announced today that they have offered former NFL quarterback and Florida Gator, Tim Tebow, a contract to play as an outfielder for the franchise. Details about the contract have not been released.

Boomers Comeback Late to Win
The Boomers came back from an early deficit to take the rubber match from Gateway 4-3.

Boomers Out-Slugged by Gateway
Despite an early lead, the Boomers fell to Gateway 9-6 Friday night.

Boomers Shut Down Gateway
Gunnar Kines threw a gem as the Boomers took the opener against Gateway 2-0.

Boomers Fall in Florence Finale
Florence built a 7-0 lead in capturing the rubber game of a three-game series on Thursday

2017 Ticket Packages Available Now
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Boomers Split Wednesday Doubleheader
The Boomers split a doubleheader at Florence, winning the second game in 10 innings

Seth Webster Named Pitcher of the Week
After two victories this week, Seth Webster was named the Week 12 Frontier League Pitcher of the week.

Boomers Take Series Against Miners
The Boomers took the rubber match against the Miners 3-1.

Back and Forth Game Ends in Boomers Victory
The Boomers came back from an early deficit to beat Southern Illinois 7-5.

Late Rally Thwarted at Gateway
The Boomers placed the tying runs on base in the ninth inning but dropped a seventh consecutive rubber contest in the series finale at Gateway

FIREWORKS, Princess Night Highlight Weekend Series
Rest up for this weekend because it is going to be EXCITING! The second half of the 2016 home season continues with a three game weekend series against the Southern Illinois Miners including promotional nights, giveaways, fireworks, and more!

Gateway Walks Off in Nail-Biter
Gateway plated three runs in the bottom of the ninth to tally a 5-4 win over the Boomers in the middle game

Four-Run Fourth Propels Boomers
The Boomers scored four runs in the fourth inning to notch a 16th comeback win this year in the series opener at Gateway

Boomers Blown Out in Series Finale
The Boomers lost big Sunday afternoon in a 14-3 loss to the Evansville Otters

Boomers Win Rain-Shortened Affair
The Boomers won game two of their weekend series with Evansville 1-0 in five innings.

Boomers Blanked By Otters
The Boomers bats fell silent in the series opener against Evansville, losing 4-0.

Boomers Dropped in Finale at Normal
Schaumburg managed just three hits in dropping the finale at Normal

Boomers Split Doubleheader at Normal
Seth Webster took sole possession of the franchise's career lead for wins to help the Boomers split a twin bill at Normal

Boomers Postponed in Normal
Impending weather forced the postponement of a scheduled game between the Boomers and Normal. A doubleheader is scheduled for Wednesday at 5:35 p.m.

COUNTRY Financial Bat Kid Sweepstakes
Has your child has ever dreamt of being part of a professional baseball team, here is their chance! COUNTRY Financial is giving kids ages 8-14 the chance to be a Schaumburg Boomers Bat Kid for a day.

Boomers Return Home for Second Half of 2016 Season
The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, return home to Boomers Stadium following the Frontier League All-Star Game with three games beginning July 22 and continuing through July 24.

Kronenfeld Named Player of the Week
Paul Kronenfeld's hot start after the All-Star break earned him Player of the Week honors for July 11-18.

Boomers Fall Short in Finale at River City
The Boomers scored the final six runs including four in the ninth but could not overcome a 7-0 deficit in losing the rubber game at River City

Hill Helps Boomers Upend Rascals
Mikal Hill logged a two-out double in the eighth to score the game-winning run and Dexter Price tallied his 50th career save with the Boomers in a 5-4 win

Homers Drop Boomers in Second Half Opener
River City connected on five homers to tally an 8-4 win in the second half opener

Boomers Fall in First Half Finale
Washington's Trevor Foss tossed a complete game as the Boomers dropped an 8-1 decision headed into the All-Star break

Boomers Blanked in Middle Game at Washington
Schaumburg managed just five hits in a 5-0 loss at Washington on Saturday, the seventh shutout against the Boomers this season

Late Rally Presses Boomers Past Washington
The Boomers scored three times in the seventh and once in the eighth to record a series opening win at Washington

Boomers Drop Home Stand Finale
The Boomers were locked in a pitchers duel until a five-run eighth delivered an 8-2 loss Thursday night.

Boomers Score Season High in Blowout Win
The Boomers scored five in the first and never looked back as they swarmed Traver

Early Struggles Sink Boomers
A six-inning top of the first was too much for the Boomers to overcome as they fell 10-4 to Traverse City.

Three Boomers Named All Stars
Kagen Hopkins, Mark Nelson and Paul Kronenfeld will represent the Boomers in the 2016 Frontier League All Star Game in Florence, Kentucky.

Comeback Falls Short in Boomers Loss
The Boomers threatened in the ninth but failed to get the hit they needed as they fell to the Joliet Slammers 6-5.

Boomers Edged in Series Finale
The Boomers bats fell silent for most of the game as they dropped the finale to Normal, 3-1.

Boomers Fall in Pitchers Duel
The Boomers squandered another great from Kagen Hopkins as they fell 1-0 Saturday night.

Boomers Open Home Stand with Win
The Boomers relied on strong starting pitching and incredible defense in a 4-1 victory over Normal Friday night.

Boomers Swept in Extras
The Boomers could not hold a three-run lead and dropped a 6-5 contest in 11 innings to Southern Illinois, the seventh extra-inning contest of the season

Boomers Blanked at Southern Illinois
Schaumburg dropped a third straight game after being shut out for the fifth time this season on Wednesday, managing just six hits

Early Deficit Sinks Boomers
Southern Illinois chased Seth Webster early to win the opener of a series between the league's two hottest teams in the month of June

Red, White, and Boomers
Schaumburg, IL - Celebrate the Independence Day Holiday with the Schaumburg Boomers and THREE straight days of Fireworks on July 1, 2, and 3!

Pirates Purchase Contract of Nick King
he Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the contract of Boomers’ shortstop Nick King, the second straight shortstop to leave Schaumburg for the affiliated ranks.

Hopkins Tabbed as Pitcher of the Week
Kagen Hopkins was named Frontier Pitcher of the Week after two strong starts last week.

Original Boomer Departs to Become Lake Erie Manager
Member of the inaugural Boomers team, Cam Roth is the new manager of the Lake Erie Crushers.

Boomers Home Winning Streak Snapped
The Boomers had a lead slip away late as they lost the series finale to Washington 5-4.

Boomers Come From Behind to Tie Franchise Record
The Boomers scored six runs in the fifth inning to win their fifth consecutive game.

Boomers Win Four Straight
The Boomers won their eighth straight at home with a 6-4 victory over Washington.

Boomers Win Pitchers Duel, Sweep Lake Erie
The Boomers won a close game Tuesday night thanks in large part to a strong start from Seth Webster.

Disney Night, Halfway to Christmas, and Fireworks! OH MY!
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - As if Boomers Stadium wasn't already the Happiest Place on Earth, #BOOMerica gets a little more magical this weekend with Disney Night on Friday, June 24 and Halfway to Christmas on Saturday, June 25.

Boomers Ride Big Inning to Victory
A four-run second inning gave the Boomers the 6-3 win Wednesday afternoon

Boomers Win Series Opener
The Boomers returned to .500 as they defeated the Lake Erie Crushers 7-2.

Boomers Swept at Joliet
Joliet scored six times in the second inning and hit four homers to sweep the Boomers with a 12-4 win on Sunday

Boomers Bested at Joliet
A pair of four-run innings allowed Joliet to storm to a 9-1 win over the Boomers on Saturday

Streak Ends as Boomers Blanked at Joliet
An eight-game win streak came to a close as the Boomers managed just five hits in a 9-0 loss at Joliet


Boomers Sweep Second Straight Series, Extend Winning Streak to Eight
The Boomers completed the sweep of the Traverse City Beach Bums Thursday for their eighth straight win in a 6-3 victory.

Eight Run Outburst Gives Boomers Seventh Straight Victory
An eight-run first inning propelled the Boomers to tie the second longest winning streak in team history.

Boomers Owner Patrick Salvi Wins Tommy Lasorda Legends Award
The owner of the Schaumburg Boomers, Patrick Salvi, has added yet another accolade to his impressive baseball resume. On Monday, Salvi was awarded the inaugural Tommy Lasorda Legends Award. The award was created by the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame to honor contributions that a person has made to the game of baseball.

Third Inning Pushes Boomers to Sixth Straight
A five run third inning gave the Boomers their sixth consecutive win, 7-3 over Traverse City.

Boomers Sweep to Fifth Straight
Rallying to win for the 11th time this season, the Boomers won a fifth straight and swept Windy City on the road

Webster Matches Record as Boomers Claim Fourth Straight
Seth Webster struck out 11 and the Boomers won a fourth straight by a 6-2 final at Windy City

Boomers Rally to Third Straight
Erasing a 4-0 deficit, the Boomers rallied to a third straight win. The win marked the 10th comeback of the year.

Original Boomer Valadez Departs Organization
Schaumburg, IL - While his playing days are not over, the highly-decorated tenure of catcher Mike Valadez has concluded in Schaumburg as the Boomers have announced his unconditional release.

Ninth Inning Run Lifts Boomers
Scoring in the ninth for a second straight night, the Boomers won a road series at Traverse City

Boomers Announce Jewel-Osco Partnership, Summer Food Drives
The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, are teaming up with Jewel-Osco for two food drives during the 2016 season to benefit the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Ninth Inning Rally Lifts Boomers
Two ninth inning runs lifted the Boomers to an eighth comeback win of the year in Michigan

Boomers Edged Late
Trailing 4-0, the Boomers rallied to tie the game before a late homer enabled Traverse City to win the opener

Boomers Close Homestand With Win
Seth Webster went the distance as the Boomers beat River City 4-2 on Finding Dory Day at Boomers Stadium

Boomers Drop Pitchers Duel
Josh Heddinger's six innings of one-run baseball weren't enough as the Boomers dropped game two against River City 2-0

Boomers Streak Snapped at Four
The Boomers bats couldn't overcome a late rally by River City as they fell Friday night 5-1.

Summer Kicks into Gear with Boomers 3 Game Home Stand
The Schaumburg Boomers kick off summer with a bang this weekend beginning Friday, June 3rd and continuing through Sunday, June 5th against the River City Rascals. Celebrate the beginning of June and the end of school with the Boomers this weekend, featuring two post-game fireworks nights!

Boomers Sweep Florence
A four-run seventh inning extended the Boomers winning streak to four as the Boomers earned their first series sweep of the season

Boomers Win Third Straight
Mark Nelson drove in the game winning runs again Wednesday night as the Boomers took the middle game of a three game series against Florence 8-3.

Offensive Outburst Gives Boomers the Victory
The Boomers recorded a season high 15 hits in an 11-3 victory over Washington

Boomers Squander Early Lead
An early 4-0 lead didn't last for the Boomers as they dropped the series opener 6-4 to Washington

Boomers Win Series at Joliet in Extras
Playing in extra innings for the fourth time this season, a three-run double from Ino Patron enabled the Boomers to win a series at Joliet

Boomers Break Slide at Joliet
Behind seven innings from Seth Webster, the Boomers were able to split a doubleheader with Joliet and break an eight-game slide

Boomers Battle Back, Lose in Extras
The Boomers came back from a 4-1 deficit against the Joliet Slammers, but lost 10-7 in 12 innings.

Boomers Swept by Windy City
The Boomers dropped to 1-8 on the season as they lost the series finale Sunday afternoon to Windy City 6-3.

Boomers Drop Slugfest with Windy City
In a battle of the bats the Boomers fell just short of victory in an 8-6 loss to the Windy City ThunderBolts

Boomers Edged in Home Opener
4,677 fans came out to the 2016 home opener and witnessed a pitchers duel as the Boomers lost 2-1 to the Windy City ThunderBolts

Boomers Swept at Lake Erie
Despite rallying from down 3-0, the Boomers were swept at Lake Erie with a 6-4 loss and come home 1-5 from the season opening roadtrip

Clint Black to Perform at Boomers Stadium AUG . 19th
Prolific Country music singer-songwriter Clint Black will perform live in concert this summer at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg on Friday, August 19th.

Boomers Blanked in Matinee
The Boomers managed just three hits and dropped a third consecutive contest. All five games on the year have been decided by three runs or less.

Boomers Dropped in Extras
Playing in extras for the second time on the young season, the Boomers dropped a 5-4 11-inning decision

All-New Boomer Packs Have Arrived For 2016
With Opening Day 2016 just days away, Boomers fans now have the opportunity to take advantage of the hottest value in professional sports with the introduction of the all-new Boomers Pack!

Boomers Squander Late Lead
Evansville's Chris Sweeney played hero for the second time in the series as the Otters notched a series win

Boomers Rally to First Win
Behind seven extra-base hits, the Boomers rallied from down 5-1 to win for the first time

Boomers Drop Opener in Extras
After rallying to tie the game in the ninth, the Boomers dropped the season opener in 10 innings

Ruchim Contract Purchased by Chicago White Sox
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, are pleased to announce that the contract of outfielder Kyle Ruchim has been purchased by the Chicago White Sox.

BOOMERS ANNOUNCE 2016 COACHING STAFF
Schaumburg Boomers manager Jamie Bennett has made some bold moves to bolster the Boomers roster this off-season and his coaching staff was not neglected in the process.

Boomers Set for Opening Night May 20th
Gimme Five! The Schaumburg Boomers kick off the 5th season of Boomers Baseball on Friday, May 20th, at 6:30 p.m. against their local rival, The Windy City ThunderBolts. Don't miss the first night of family fun, fireworks and as always FREE PARKING! A spectacular summer awaits the Boomers 2016 Season presented by Wintrust Community Banks.

Boomers Stadium - The Ideal Group Destination this Summer
Don’t miss out on the group outing destination of the summer! Boomers Stadium is the ideal spot for family friendly fun. Whether it’s your company outing, family reunion, youth sports team, or any other group gathering, everyone will love attending a game at Boomers Stadium.

4th ANNUAL BALLPARK BREW FEST COMING TO BOOMERS STADIUM MAY 14
Schaumburg Boomers Baseball has once again partnered with Empire Productions for the 4th annual Ballpark Brew Fest presented by Bigby’s Pour House, being held at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 2-6pm for general admission ticketholders.

Boomers Announce Open Tryout Date for 2016
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, announce the date for the club’s open tryout for free agents in 2016.

Boomers Open Kids Club Enrollment for 2016
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — With free admission to every Sunday game during the 2016 season, the Schaumburg Boomers are excited to announce the 2016 Coop’s Kids Club presented by Wintrust Community Banks—once again completely FREE OF CHARGE to join!

Boomers Bring Back Former Ace and Star Hitter for 2016 Season
Boomers manager, Jamie Bennett, welcomes back Seth Webster, the ace pitcher for the 2013 and 2014 back-to-back champions, and infielder Mark Nelson, a 2014 rookie sensation, both return after having their contracts purchased by National League ball clubs in 2015.

Boomers Bennett Signed by San Francisco Giants
The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, are pleased to announce that infielder T.J. Bennett has been signed by the San Francisco Giants.

Single Game Tickets Go on Sale March 24!
Spring has sprung meaning baseball is back! Don’t miss out on the excitement of Boomers Baseball this season. Single-game tickets for the Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, will go on sale Thursday, March 24th at 10:00 AM.

BOOMERS LOOKING FOR PA ANNOUNCER, CONTEST ANNOUNCED
The Schaumburg Boomers are now taking applications for those interested in becoming the new voice of Boomers Stadium. The Boomers will be begin accepting online submissions immediately via YouTube. After reviewing the entries, which will close on Friday, April 22nd at 12pm.

BOOMERS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT SLATED FOR MARCH 26
Coop the Boomer invites you to bring your basket and come on out to the ballpark for one of the most popular family events of the year as the Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, host the fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt at Boomers Stadium on Saturday, March 26th at 10 a.m.

BOOMERS DEAL ALL-STAR PITCHER FOR MORE OFFENSIVE PUNCH
The Schaumburg Boomers have added a highly touted bat and potential cornerstone to their 2016 roster, acquiring first baseman Ino Patron and a player to be named later from the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association in exchange for starting pitcher Eddie Cody, a Frontier League All-Star in 2015.

BOOMERS TO HOLD JOINT TRY- OUT CAMP IN TENNESSEE
The Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League and The Gary SouthShore RailCats of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball are returning to Tennessee for their annual early spring try-out camp.

Boomers Release Fun-Filled Promotional Calendar
Highlighted by 20 spectacular fireworks dates, the Schaumburg Boomers presented by Wintrust Community Banks are rolling out a 2016 Promotional Schedule with a little bit of everything, from entertainment acts and giveaways, to everyone’s favorite theme nights and a few brand-new, wacky ideas you will have to see to believe.

Trio of All-Stars Return to Schaumburg
The Schaumburg Boomers quest to reclaim prominence in the Frontier League in 2016 will be bolstered by the return of three 2015 All-Stars as catcher Mike Valadez, second baseman Jordan Dean and pitcher Eddie Cody have agreed to terms, it was announced today.

Boomers Announce Dates for Youth Baseball Camps
Boomers announce the dates for their summer baseball camps. Camps will take place Thursday June 23rd and Friday June 24th, as well as Friday July 22nd, and Saturday July 23rd. Sign up today!

BOOMERS ADD ALL-STAR OUTFIELDER, PITCHING DEPTH TO 2016 ROSTER
Highlighted by the signing of 2015 Frontier League all-star outfielder Dusty Robinson, the Boomers are making key additions as manager Jamie Bennett re-shapes his roster for the 2016 season.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! Apply to Today for Positions in 2016
Love baseball and want to work in a fun, fast paced sports environment? Apply for Boomers Game Day positions today!The Boomers are hiring for everything from servers and cashiers, to ushers and camera operators. Fill out an application today! College Student? Check out our available internships!

Boomers Plan to Hire Hundreds at Job Fair Mar 19th
March 19th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM the Boomers are hosting our 2016 Job Fair. The Boomers are looking to hire up to 200 people in positions from food and beverage, to janitorial, to audio/visual positions. Please come by and see what the Boomers have to offer!

2016 Boomers Season Tickets Now on Sale
The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, are proud to announce that 2016 Boomers season tickets are now available for sale to the public. For more information, visit the Boomers box office or dial (847)461-3695