Schaumburg’s Village Expected to Approve Revised Ballpark Lease with Boomers

Three months after becoming sole owners of Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, village officials are poised tonight to enact revisions to the baseball team’s lease agreement they say are in the best interests of both parties.  Read more here.

Officials Shelve Upgrades for Schaumburg Ballpark

Ambitious and costly upgrades planned for the 20-year-old baseball stadium that houses the Schaumburg Boomers are being shelved for now after competition for fans with Rosemont’s new Impact Field in 2018 proved less than anticipated.  Read more here.

Schaumburg Officials Endorse $10.5 Million in Upgrades to Boomers Ballpark

Schaumburg (IL) village board members Tuesday joined their counterparts on the Schaumburg Park District board in endorsing a four-year, $10.5 million plan to upgrade the nearly 19-year-old baseball stadium the two governments co-own.  Read more and view renderings here.

Boomers Hire New General Manager

RESS RELEASE – The Schaumburg Boomers, a professional minor league baseball team serving Chicago’s northwest suburbs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Larson as General Manager.

Schaumburg Ballpark Upgrades Coming, Will be Phased in Over Time

A consultant this month recommended nearly $13 million in improvements to Schaumburg Boomers (Independent Professional, Frontier League) Stadium. Officials from the village of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Park District, which co-own the stadium, said the implementation of upgrades will be phased over several years.  Read more and view renderings here.

Boomers Announce New GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Schaumburg Boomers, a professional minor league baseball team serving Chicago’s northwest suburbs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Chase as General Manager.

RailCats, Boomers, Navigators Owner Named Top 10 Super Lawyer

Patrick A. Salvi, owner of the Gary SouthShore RailCats (American Association, Independent Professional), Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League, Independent Professional), and North Shore Navigators (Futures League, Summer Collegiate), has been selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers Top 10 List for 2017.  This is his fourth year receiving the honor.  Learn more here.

Fourth Annual Ballpark Brew Fest Coming to Boomers Stadium May 14

PRESS RELEASE – Schaumburg Boomers Baseball has once again partnered with Empire Productions for the fourth 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 Unveil First-of-its-Kind Signage

PRESS RELEASE – The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, are excited to partner with EYEopener, Inc. to unveil their new sign technology with a unique application for professional baseball stadiums.

Boomers Unveil 2015 Promotional Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – Highlighted by an unprecedented 21 fireworks dates, the Schaumburg Boomers presented by Wintrust Community Banks are rolling out a 2015 Promotional Schedule full of famous entertainment acts, gotta-have-em giveaways, tried-and-true theme nights, and as the centerpiece – the 2015 Frontier League All-Star Game.

’21 and Over Night’ in Schaumburg: A Game Kenny Powers Would Love

It began with a beer toast, and then it was jello shots, beer pong, a “swear off,” kilt-clad waiters and waitresses from the The Tilted Kilt “breastuarant” and more, as the indy pro Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League) held “21 and Over Night” last Thursday.  Read more here.  Reported attendance was 2,297.  The Boomers lead the league in attendance with 3,768 fans per game after five games.  It will be back to normal Friday, June 6, as the Boomers host Superhero Night — for the kids!

Boomers Selling Ballpark Naming Rights

PRESS RELEASE – Corporate brands seeking a way to make an unparalleled splash throughout Chicagoland need look no further than Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, where it was announced today that Stadium Naming Rights are available.

Leave the Kids at Home: Boomers to Hold ’21 and Over Night’ Promo

PRESS RELEASE – This is one promotion where Clark the Cub definitely won’t be invited. The Schaumburg Boomers invite you to leave the kids at home and join us for an evening of grown-up fun at the ballpark for a special 8 p.m. game on 21 and Over Night on Thursday, May 29 at Boomers Stadium.

For One Night Only: The Schaumburg Zombies

PRESS RELEASE – Baseball isn’t just for the living anymore; at least, we hope it’s not. The Schaumburg Boomers are planning the first-ever crowd-funded minor league baseball entertainment event when we host the Schaumburg Zombies and the Field of Screams on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 6 p.m.

Boomers Named Frontier League Organization of the Year

PRESS RELEASE – The Schaumburg Boomers, playoff bound in just their second season, were voted the 2013 Frontier League Organization of the Year, it was announced today.

Boomers Break Franchise Attendance Record with First-Ever Sellout

PRESS RELEASE – In front of 7,578 and the first sellout crowd in franchise history, the Schaumburg Boomers continued a sensational start to their second season with a 4-1 win Wednesday afternoon over the Frontier Greys for a club-record sixth straight to move within a half game of first place.

Boomers Hold First-Ever Beer Tasting Event

The indy pro Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League) held their inaugural Ballpark Brew Fest on Saturday at Boomers Stadium (formerly Alexian Field).  The event showcased the newest batches of craft beers by well-known and up-and-coming brewers, including the country’s first vegan brewery.  Live music was provided by a Talking Heads tribute band.  Read more and view photo gallery here.

Pete Laven Named President of Salvi Sports Enterprises

PRESS RELEASE – Salvi Sports Enterprises, LLC will be adding a new leader to its roster. Pete Laven has been named President of Salvi Sports, which owns and operates two minor league professional baseball franchises in the Chicagoland area and a collegiate summer baseball team in Massachusetts. Mr. Laven brings 20 years of professional baseball experience and most-recently served

Boomers Unveil 2013 First Half Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – Experience the BOOM in Schaumburg this summer as the Boomers get ready to roll out a second season full of outrageous theme nights, gotta-have-em giveaways, and wacky promotions–all presented with the first-class brand of family-friendly, affordable fun and entertainment fans have come to associate with Chicagoland’s newest minor league baseball franchise.

Boomers Make Successful Home Debut

Baseball finally returned to the former Alexian Field Friday night, as the expansion indy pro Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League) defeated the Florence Freedom 5-2 in front of a reported crowd of 6,067.  Read more here.  View photo gallery here.

Railcats, Boomers Owner Becomes Partner in Martha’s Vineyard Franchise

PRESS RELEASE – Salvi Sports Enterprises, LCC announced today that Patrick Salvi has become a partner in one of the premier summer collegiate baseball franchises, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks.  Located in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, Salvi joins other franchise owners, including well known Hollywood actor Bill Murray, Sharks President Hannah Schley, and Van Schley, one of the founding members of modern

Finalists Selected for Boomers PA Announcer Contest (Video/Audio Samples Provided)

PRESS RELEASE – The Schaumburg Boomers have invited the 10 finalists in the Public Address Announcer Contest to compete at Boomers Stadium located at 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg to audition for Boomers staff and fans at a free event open to the public from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 28.

Boomers Announce PA Announcer Contest

PRESS RELEASE – The Schaumburg Boomers are now taking submissions via YouTube for those interested in entering the two-part contest to become the voice of Boomers Stadium during the Inaugural Season of Boomers Baseball.

World Famous Eater Kobayashi to Munch at Boomers Stadium

PRESS RELEASE – The face of competitive eating for his six consecutive Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest Titles, Takeru Kobayashi will make his first visit to Schaumburg when he eats for Boomers fans as the Schaumburg Boomers take on the Florence Freedom at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 26th.

Boomers Select Award-Winning Concessionaire

PRESS RELEASE – The Schaumburg Boomers are proud to announce today that Levy Restaurants is the official restaurant partner of Boomers Stadium. Levy brings world class food and hospitality to the Stadium, including catering for picnics, luxury suites and the Schaumburg Club along with the main concourse concession areas. Chicago-based Levy Restaurants is a James Beard and Ivy

Boomers Introduce Mascot

PRESS RELEASE – The newest member of the Schaumburg Boomers family, Coop the Boomer, was introduced to the world in front an assembly of fans at his official unveiling ceremony at the Community Recreation Center in Schaumburg Thursday afternoon.

Boomers to Unveil New Video Scoreboard on Opening Day

The indy pro Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League) plan to unveil a new 450-square-feet Daktronics HD video scoreboard during the team’s inaugural opening day on May 25.  Read more here.

Boomers Offer Sears Major Incentives to Stay Local

PRESS RELEASE – As politicians and corporate executives negotiate in Springfield, the Schaumburg Boomers – Chicagoland’s newest professional baseball team – are offering Sears Holding Corporation all the incentive it needs to keep its corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, a mere 10 miles down the road from the Boomers home ballpark.

Inaugural Boomers Get New Turf

PRESS RELEASE – When the Schaumburg Boomers take the field for the first time on May 25, 2012, Chicagoland’s newest professional franchise will do so on a brand-new playing surface.

It’s the Schaumburg Boomers!

As we correctly predicted back on October 9 on www.aabfan.com, the name for the new indy pro Frontier League team in Schaumburg (IL) is the “Schaumburg Boomers.”  The team will begin play at the former Alexian Field next season.