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The Lake Erie Crushers are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, they are a member of the Frontier League.

Crushers Sign Royals Farmhand Fraynel Nova, Nathan Shinn, and Nick Chavez

March 31, 2026 - Avon, OH - Three more new faces are joining the Lake Erie Crushers roster: LHP Nathan Shinn, RHP Fraynel Nova, and C Nick Chavez. Crushers roster updates are presented by BCT Alarm Services, Inc. LHP Nathan Shinn is a 5'10", 195lb southpaw from Pleasanton, California and a graduate of San Francisco State University (DII). He sported a 4.71 ERA in four college seasons in a hybrid starting/relieving role, displaying great control with just 2.2 walks per nine innings. He also missed plenty of bats, striking out almost exact... Full Story

Crushers Launch Frontier League's First-Ever Ballpark Pass at ForeFront Field

March 26, 2026 - Avon, OH - The Lake Erie Crushers are proud to become the first team in the Frontier League to feature a Ballpark Pass - a ticket option allowing fans general admission access to all 51 Crushers home games at ForeFront Field in the 2026 season at a one-time cost of just $99. The general admission ticket is standing room only and does not include a permanent seat-back. Fans can enjoy the game from the Left Field Grass Berm area or the 3rd Base Picnic Plaza when space permits. Once purchased, fans will have the chance t... Full Story

ForeFront Field to Host Inaugural Season of North American Fall League

March 20, 2026 - Avon, OH - The Lake Erie Crushers and ForeFront Field, in partnership with Commissioner Michael Janos, are excited to announce the inaugural season of the North American Fall League (NAFL), a brand-new professional showcase baseball league. The NAFL is designed for free agents, contracted players, undrafted prospects, and overlooked talent. It will provide baseball players with a fully immersive, month-long minor league schedule to develop and showcase their skills while demonstrating their ability to compete at the profe... Full Story

Crushers Sign Three Dominican Righties to 2026 Roster

March 18, 2026 - Avon, OH - Skipper Jared Lemieux has announced the signing of three Dominican right-handed pitchers to the upcoming 2026 roster: RHP Xavier Ruiz, RHP Jean Calderon, and RHP Randy Berigüete. Crushers roster updates are presented by BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Xavier Ruiz is a 6'1", 180lb right handed pitcher and a former San Diego Padres farmhand. He was signed in 2022 as a 19 year-old out of the Dominican Republic. Across four minor league seasons, Ruiz pitched for Single-A Lake Elsinore and High-A Fort Wayne and had a... Full Story

• Crushers Sign Royals Farmhand Fraynel Nova, Nathan Shinn, and Nick Chavez - March 31, 2026
  
• Crushers Launch Frontier League's First-Ever Ballpark Pass at ForeFront Field - March 26, 2026
  
• ForeFront Field to Host Inaugural Season of North American Fall League - March 20, 2026
  
• Crushers Sign Three Dominican Righties to 2026 Roster - March 18, 2026
  
• Crushers Add Three Ohio-Native Players to 2026 Roster - March 10, 2026
  
• MAC Baseball Championship Tickets on Sale Now - March 6, 2026
  
• Crushers Sign Trio of Lefties to Bolster Pitching Staff - March 5, 2026
  
• Crushers Unveil 2026 Promotional Schedule, Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - March 2, 2026
  
• Crushers Process Three Trades, Reinoso Signs to Banana Ball League - February 25, 2026
  
• Journey, Taylor Swift Tribute Bands Coming to 2026 Summer Crush Concert Series at ForeFront Field Presented by Achieve Credit Union - February 23, 2026
  
• Country Rising Festival Debuts at ForeFront Field on July 24th - February 10, 2026
  
• Crushers to Host Job Fair on February 28th at ForeFront Field - February 4, 2026
  
• Tacos & Tequila Festival Returns to ForeFront Field on July 26 - January 27, 2026
  
• Crushers Eight-Game Ticket Plans Available Now - January 26, 2026
  
• Crushers Make Two Mountainous Additions for 2026 - January 16, 2026
  
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League: Frontier League
Home: Cleveland, Ohio
Class: Independent
Website: Lake Erie Crushers site
Schedule: Full Lake Erie Crushers Schedule
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Fri., Sep 5	L	Lake Erie 3 at Schaumburg 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., Sep 3	L	Schaumburg 9 at Lake Erie 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Aug 31	L	Lake Erie 1 at Joliet 5	Final
Sat., Aug 30	L	Lake Erie 1 at Joliet 2	Final
Fri., Aug 29	L	Lake Erie 2 at Joliet 3	Final
Thu., Aug 28	W	Down East 2 at Lake Erie 8	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Lake Erie Crushers:

• Akron RubberDucks (EL) - Akron, Ohio
  
• Cleveland Charge (G League) - Cleveland, Ohio
  
• Cleveland Monsters (AHL) - Cleveland, Ohio
  
• Kentucky Barrels (AF1) - Highland Heights, Kentucky
  
• Lake County Captains (MWL) - Eastlake, Ohio
  
• Cleveland (WNBA) - Cleveland, Ohio
  
• Forest City Cleveland (MLS NEXT Pro) - Cleveland, Ohio
  

• Brett Much back home, set to coach hitting for Crushers and LCCC - FL Chronicle-Telegram (January 27)
  
• Crushers extend contract for manager Jared Lemieux - FL Chronicle-Telegram (December 13)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers extend Manager Jared Lemieux - FL Lorain Morning Journal (December 12)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers sell naming rights to stadium - FL Cleveland Plain Dealer (November 10)
  
• Crushers home has new name: ForeFront Field - FL Chronicle-Telegram (November 10)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers' stadium renamed ForeFront Field as part of new partnership - FL Lorain Morning Journal (November 10)
  
• Schaumburg rallies for three runs in ninth to end Crushers' season, 5-3 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (September 6)
  
• Schaumburg Boomers beat Lake Erie, sweep playoff series - FL Chicago Daily Herald (September 6)
  
• Boomers blast Crushers in Game 1 of Frontier League playoff series - FL Chronicle-Telegram (September 4)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers face elimination after Game 1 loss to Schaumburg, 9-3 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (September 4)
  
• Schaumburg Boomers open wild-card series with road victory - FL Chicago Daily Herald (September 4)
  
• PHOTOS: Crushers vs. Boomers, Sept. 3, 2025 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (September 4)
  
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