Normal CornBelters Prepare to Open First Summer-Collegiate Season

After nine seasons as an independent professional team in the Frontier League, the Normal CornBelters prepare to open their first season as a franchise in the summer collegiate Prospect League.  Read more here.

Prospect League Expects to Add One More to 2019 Lineup

The Prospect League (Summer Collegiate) has already added the Cape Girardeau (Missouri) Catfish and formerly professional Normal CornBelters to next season’s line up.  The league expects to announce one more team soon to get to twelve.  Read more here.

Prospect League Adds CornBelters to 2019 Lineup

PRESS RELEASE – Today marks a momentous occasion in Normal CornBelters baseball history, as the announcement has been made that they will begin play in 2019 as members of the summer collegiate Prospect League. It is also being announced that the Corn Crib is being sold to Corn Crib Associates and that the Normal Prospect League Membership will now be operated by Normal Corn Belters Baseball, including Mr. Rick DeStefane, Mr. Jimmie Louthan and Mr. Matt Stembridge. All three are current members and operators of Prospect League teams in Hannibal, MO and Quincy, Illinois.

Confirmed: CornBelters to Become Summer Collegiate Franchise

Normal CornBelters (Independent Professional, Frontier League) team president Steve Malliet confirmed this week that the team is  — as expected — leaving the independent professional Frontier League and will be a part of a summer collegiate wood bat league for the 2019 season.  The Northwoods League, Prospect League and Great Lakes League have been mentioned.  Read more here.

‘Belters Next to Leave for Summer Collegiate Ranks?

The Traverse City Beach Bums formally left the Frontier League (Independent Professional) on Wednesday, as new ownership announced the team would shift to the Northwoods League (Summer Collegiate) for 2019.  Are the Normal CornBelters next to depart the Frontier League?  The chatter is that the team will switch to the Prospect League (Summer Collegiate) for next season.  Read more here.

CornBelters Again Contemplate Future as a Pro Team

Like this time last year, the Normal CornBelters (Independent Professional, Frontier League) are pondering an off-season move from the Frontier League to a summer collegiate circuit — possibly the Northwoods League or Prospect League.  Read more here.

CornBelters Work to Improve Fan Experience

Always striving to put a better team on the field, the Normal CornBelters (Independent Professional, Frontier League) have placed an added emphasis on improving the product off the field with the season opener approaching Friday.  Read more here.

Veeck to Unleash CornBelters’ Untapped Potential

Renowned baseball owner/showman Mike Veeck has been part of the Normal CornBelters’ ownership group from the inception of a Frontier League franchise that completed its seventh season in September.  For the 2017 season and the offseason preparation for it, Veeck will “absolutely” be more involved in what he promises will be a change in direction for the occupants of the Corn Crib.  Read more here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: The Corn Crib (Normal, IL)

Stadium Journey correspondent Richard Smith recently visited The Corn Crib, home of the Normal CornBelters (Independent Professional, Frontier League).  Read more and view photos here.

Renegades, CornBelters, Osprey Unveil 2016 Promo Schedules

The Hudson Valley Renegades (Single-A, New York-Penn League), Normal CornBelters (Independent Professional, Frontier League), and Missoula Osprey (Rookie, Pioneer League) have unveiled their 2016 promotional schedules.  View Renegades schedule here.  View CornBelters schedule here.  View Osprey schedule here.

Hudson Valley Renegades unveil 2016 promo schedule

CornBelters Announce Concert Series

PRESS RELEASE – New for the 2014 season, every Thursday home game for the Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, will feature post-game concerts on the new “Grieder’s Patio At The Park.” The CornBelters will play their first regular season home game of the 2014 season (“CEFCU Opening Night”) at The Corn Crib on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. versus the Evansville

Mike Veeck Headlines Cornbelters Hot Stove Banquet

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, announces Morton Community Bank as the presenting sponsor of the hot stove banquet on Jan. 23. The reception and silent auction will start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner starting at 6 p.m. and take place at the Marriot in Uptown Normal. The CornBelters will play their first regular season home

CornBelters Unveil New Website

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are pleased to unveil the new redesign of their website, http://www.normalbaseball.com. The CornBelters will play their first game of the 2012 season at the Corn Crib on Friday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. (CEFCU Opening Night).

CornBelters Name New GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are proud to announce Kyle Kreger as the new General Manager. He transitions within the CornBelters organization after most recently serving as Assistant General Manager/Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. The CornBelters will play their first game of the 2012 season at the Corn Crib on

CornBelters 2012 Promotional Calendar Set

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are pleased to unveil the 2012 promotional calendar which features excellent entertainment acts, fantastic food specials, earlier game times and the 2012 Frontier League All-Star Game, presented by State Farm! The CornBelters will play their first game of the 2012 season at the Corn Crib on Friday, May 18 at 6:30

CornBelters Welcome Gilligan’s Island Star for Starstruck Saturday Tonight

PRESS RELEASE –  On Saturday, July 30, State Farm Starstruck Saturday presents Dawn Wells!  Many may also refer to her as Mary Ann Summers from the hit TV show Gilligan’s Island. This talented actress has had a remarkable career, not only appearing on Gilligan’s Island, but also performing in nearly one hundred theatrical productions.

Movies at the Corn Crib Presented by Frontier

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by the Illinois Corn Farmers, are thrilled to host three FREE movie nights at the Corn Crib presented by Frontier.  Following a six-game road trip to begin the second season, the CornBelters will play their first home game of the 2011 campaign at the Corn Crib on Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. versus the Southern Illinois Miners (CEFCU Opening

CornBelters Announce 2011 Promo Calendar

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by the Illinois Corn Farmers, is excited to announce the 2011 promotional calendar. Following a six-game road trip to begin the second season, the CornBelters will play its first home game of the 2011 campaign at the Corn Crib on May 27 at 7 p.m. versus the Southern Illinois Miners on CEFCU Opening Night!

CornBelters to Host 2012 All-Star Game

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, and the Frontier League are proud to announce that the 2012 Frontier League All-Star Game will be held at the Corn Crib. Following a six-game road trip to begin their second season, the CornBelters will play their first home game of the 2011 campaign at the Corn Crib on Friday, May 27 at 7pm versus the Southern Illinois

CornBelters Launch Community Poster Contest

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are beginning a Community Poster Contest this week. Families and groups can create CornBelters posters that will be displayed at local businesses throughout Bloomington-Normal.

Former Cubs, Cards to Play in Legends Game at the Corn Crib

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by the Illinois Corn Farmers, will beginning selling tickets for the “State Farm Legends Reception,” and “State Farm Legends Game,” on Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at only $7 each. Yet, through Friday, June 25 at 5 p.m., CornBelters package ticket holders have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for either event in advance!

CornBelters Debut in Front of 5,865

The Normal (IL) CornBelters, the newest franchise from the indy pro Frontier League, made their first appearance at home on Tuesday night in front of 5,865 fans at the Corn Crib.  The CornBelters lost to the Windy City Thunderbolts 3-2.  Read more here.

A Video Tour of the ‘Corn Crib’

Columnist Bill Flick from Pantagraph.com takes a close look at the new home for the Frontier League’s expansion Normal (IL) CornBelters, as he tours the “Corn Crib” with team president Steve Malliet.  The ballpark claims to sport “The World’s Greatest Restroom” for the ladies.  As Malliet puts it, the tinkle room is “way over the top.”  Not surprisingly, corn is actually being grown on site too.  View video here.

CornBelters Announce 2010 Promo Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by the Illinois Corn Farmers, have announced their 2010 promotional schedule.  The schedule consists of fantastic weekly, and daily, promotions that highlight family, fun entertainment all season long! The CornBelters will play the first home game of their inaugural season at the Corn Crib on Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. versus the Windy City Thunderbolts.

CornBelters Name Director of Media Relations/Broadcaster

PRESS RELEASE – The Normal CornBelters, presented by the Illinois Corn Farmers announce today that Garry Griffith will be their Director of Media Relations/ Broadcaster for their inaugural season. Griffith’s baseball resume includes working asthe Director of Broadcasting for the Knoxville Smokies, the double AA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, in the Southern League for two seasons.

CornBelters Welcome Youngest Staff Member

PRESS RELEASE – Husker is a Yellow Labrador retriever.  He is just about 2 months old and was born on November 1, 2009.  Husker will be at all of the forty eight (48) home games for the CornBelters this season at the Corn Crib.

Press Release: ‘The Corn Crib’ Naming Rights Deal Announced

In the multi-year naming rights agreement reached between the Normal CornBelters and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB), the organizations determined that a name that has both agricultural and pop-culture connotations would be the most appropriate.

CornBelters’ Operation Coming Together

CornBelters president Steve Malliet and his staff have a full plate as preparations continue for the team’s 2010 inaugural season.  Read more here.

Normal Ballpark Taking Shape

Construction of the new ballpark for the Normal (IL) CornBelters is well under way.  Read more here.  While there is not yet much to see, you can view photos here.  The ‘Belters are expected to begin play in the independent professional Frontier League in 2010.