The Village of New Lenox and Wintrust Financial Corporation have partnered to name the new 100-acre state-of-the-art sports venue Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex, which will feature 9 full size baseball fields, 22 youth baseball/softball fields and 11 multipurpose fields.
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Belmont Little League and Joliet Slammers Form Groundbreaking Partnership for Youth Baseball
The Joliet Slammers has partnered with Belmont Little League to provide support to their Senior Baseball Team for the 2025 season, including uniforms and interactive events to foster youth baseball in the Joliet community.
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Women are reclaiming their place in baseball
Many Americans see baseball as a sport for men and softball as a sport for women. It wasn’t always this way in the US – and it isn’t that way in the rest of the world.
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By Arthur Daemmrich, Arizona State University and Eric S. Hintz, Smithsonian Institution
When algorithms take the field – inside MLB’s robo-umping experiment
By Arthur Daemmrich, Arizona State University and Eric S. Hintz, Smithsonian InstitutionTechnological advances that lead to fairer, more accurate calls are often seen as triumphs. But new technology doesn’t mean perfect precision – nor does it necessarily create a better fan experience.
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Joliet Slammers 2025 single game tickets, new ticket packages, and a Lucky ticket special now on sale
The Joliet Slammers are excited to that single game tickets are now on sale to the general public online, over the phone and at the Slammers box office. As the Slammers’ have been gearing up for the season on the field, they have expanded their ticket offerings off the field, with new packages you don’t […]
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Joliet Slammers second round of 2025 promotional schedule dates
The Joliet Slammers are excited to introduce their 2025 promotional schedule, featuring a variety of theme nights including Kids Run the Ballpark, Slammers Smackdown, and Honoring the Negro Leagues, to celebrate the diversity of the community and provide new experiences for fans.
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Joliet Slammers first round of 2025 promotional schedule dates
The Joliet Slammers have announced their 2025 promotional schedule, including classic fan-favorite events and new surprises, with 10 nights of fireworks and new promotional nights, including First Responders Night and Princess Night.
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These 5 Super Bowl commercials deserve places in the advertising hall of shame
A depressed robot, a drugged Kenyan and a singing Saab driver − what could go wrong?
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After he reached the Super Bowl, Colin Kaepernick’s racial justice protests helped expose US views toward sports activism
For some Americans, athletes can and should be role models, according to a study. For others, athletes should only express their views under certain conditions.
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The Eagles and Chiefs have already made Philadelphia and Kansas City economic winners
Getting to the playoffs is linked to a $200 increase in local per capita income, while winning the Super Bowl is worth about $33 per person.
