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The Joliet Slammers are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Joliet, Illinois, they are a member of the Frontier League.

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Tickets for the Big House Ballgame Go on Sale March 11

FL Joliet Slammers February 24, 2026 - JOLIET, IL - The Joliet Slammers announced today that tickets will go on sale for "The Big House Ballgame" on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This historic Frontier League exhibition will take place at the Old Joliet Prison (1125 Collins St.) on April 30, 2026 as part of the official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff celebration. Fans can sign up for early ticket access starting today at jolietslammers.com/bhbg. Early access buyers will be able to purchase tickets starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, with tickets becoming availab... Full Story
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Joliet Slammers Sign Trio of Players Ahead of Upcoming Season

FL Joliet Slammers January 13, 2026 - JOLIET, IL - The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce the signing of catcher Billy Sullivan and outfielders Jared Zimbardo and Josh Phillips ahead of the 2026 season. Billy Sullivan comes to the Slammers following his season in the MLB Draft League, bringing experience against high-level competition. He posted a .975 fielding percentage while providing reliability behind the plate. Jared Zimbardo joins the Slammers from the University of Notre Dame, where he competed at the Division I level, posting a .296 batting a... Full Story

Slammers Exercise 2026 Club Options

FL Joliet Slammers January 7, 2026 - JOLIET, IL - The Joliet Slammers have exercised contract options on 13 players as the organization continues to build its roster ahead of the 2026 season. The group of returning players features a balance of pitching and position players, providing the Slammers with a strong foundation as preparations begin for the upcoming season. Pitchers: Aiden McAvoy, Andrew Guardino, Chase Hopewell, C.J. Blowers, Eddie Kaftan, Gunnar Kines, Michael Grogan, Ryan Daly, Ty Rybarczyk Infielders: Braylin Marine, Ian Battipaglia O... Full Story

Joliet Slammers to Play Pre-Season Exhibition Game at Old Joliet Prison

FL Joliet Slammers December 11, 2025 - JOLIET, IL - On Thursday, April 30th, the Joliet Slammers will be locked in the gates of the Old Joliet Prison as they take the field for a one-of-a-kind exhibition game. This event will serve as the official kickoff to the Route 66 Centennial Celebration with a 3:05pm first pitch. The exhibition game will adopt the name "The Big House Ballgame" to represent the long history of organized baseball played at the prison. The first game was introduced in 1914 by Warden Edmund Allen as a way to improve morale and encourage goo... Full Story


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Joliet Slammers (FL) League: Frontier League
Home: Joliet, Illinois
Class: Independent
Website: Joliet Slammers site
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Sun., Aug 31
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 Lake Erie 1 at Joliet 5 Final
Sat., Aug 30
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 Lake Erie 1 at Joliet 2 Final
Fri., Aug 29
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 Lake Erie 2 at Joliet 3 Final
Thu., Aug 28
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 Washington 4 at Joliet 0 Final
Wed., Aug 27
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 Washington 6 at Joliet 2 Final
Tue., Aug 26
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 Washington 6 at Joliet 7 Final
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