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The Windy City ThunderBolts are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Crestwood, Illinois, they are a member of the Frontier League.

2026 Baseball Season Preview

April 24, 2026 - With spring training now underway and Opening Day less than two weeks away, Ozinga Field is abuzz with the sounds of baseball. First-year field manager Tom Carcione has officially announced his coaching staff for this season as well as his initial roster. Here is the first look at the new coaches and all 31 players who have been brought to camp. Coaches Hitting Coach Brian White comes to the ThunderBolts after spending last season on the staff of the Tri-City ValleyCats. Between college and the pros, White is in year n... Full Story

Bolts Jalen Evans Signs with the Detroit Tigers

March 17, 2026 - The Windy City ThunderBolts have announced that pitcher Jalen Evans has signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. Evans was a featured member of the ThunderBolts' bullpen in 2025. He signed in late June and over the course of the second half of the season, became one of the team's most reliable relief arms. In 21 appearances, the 26-year-old right-hander pitched 22.1 innings. He went 2-0 with a 4.43 ERA and 2 saves. The work with the Bolts was Evans's first professionally since 2023, when he started ... Full Story

Brand New South Side Saturdays Feature a Mix of Giveaways, Character Appearances and More

March 17, 2026 - The one thing that will always be a part of our South Side Saturdays is our famous postgame fireworks show! Some of the nights will also offer an amazing bundle that includes a ticket, $10 concession cash and an exclusive themed t-shirt all for $30. Check out all the details below for our nine South Side Saturday games during the summer of 2026! - The first of two Super Mega fireworks shows - This show will be longer, brighter and one of the best shows of the year! For full details on the May 9th SUPER MEGA Fi... Full Story

Tom Carcione Announced as New ThunderBolts Field Manager

November 14, 2025 - CRESTWOOD, IL - The Windy City ThunderBolts are excited to announce that Tom Carcione has been named field manager for the 27th season of ThunderBolts baseball in 2026. A veteran of the Frontier League and Partner League baseball, Carcione comes to the ThunderBolts from the Ottawa Titans, where he served a variety of roles over a four-year stint working with manager Bobby Brown. Most recently, he was the hitting coach in 2025. During his four years in Ottawa, the Titans made two trips to the playoffs and were eliminatedin... Full Story

• 2026 Baseball Season Preview - April 24, 2026
  
• Bolts Jalen Evans Signs with the Detroit Tigers - March 17, 2026
  
• Brand New South Side Saturdays Feature a Mix of Giveaways, Character Appearances and More - March 17, 2026
  
• Tom Carcione Announced as New ThunderBolts Field Manager - November 14, 2025
  
• Windy City ThunderBolts Unveil New Identity, Experience, & Merch for 2026 - November 7, 2025
  
• Season Now at 102 Games as Bolts Release 2026 Schedule - October 9, 2025
  
• Season Now at 102 Games as Bolts Release 2026 Schedule - October 9, 2025
  
• Bolts Lose in a Heartbreaker to End 2025 Season - August 31, 2025
  
• Milburn Dazzles But Thunderbolts Lose - August 30, 2025
  
• Thunderbolts Come up Short in Series Opener - August 29, 2025
  
• ThunderBolts Shut out in Road Finale - August 28, 2025
  
• ThunderBolts Drop Middle Game - August 27, 2025
  
• Inside Boomer: The Life and Times of the ThunderBolts' Most Enduring Star - August 27, 2025
  
• ThunderBolts Lose Late Lead to Schaumburg - August 26, 2025
  
• Bolts Close 2025 Season with a Fun Filled Labor Day Weekend - August 25, 2025
  
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League: Frontier League
Home: Crestwood, Illinois
Class: Independent
Website: Windy City ThunderBolts site
Schedule: Full Windy City ThunderBolts Schedule
Statistics: Full Windy City ThunderBolts Statistics

Sun., Aug 31	L	Mississippi 11 at Windy City 7	Final
Sat., Aug 30	L	Mississippi 1 at Windy City 0	Final
Fri., Aug 29	L	Mississippi 4 at Windy City 1	Final
Thu., Aug 28	L	Windy City 0 at Schaumburg 5	Final
Wed., Aug 27	L	Windy City 1 at Schaumburg 4	Final
Tue., Aug 26	L	Windy City 5 at Schaumburg 6	Final
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• Chicago Fire FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Chicago, Illinois
  
• Chicago Hounds (MLR) - Chicago, Illinois
  
• Chicago Sky (WNBA) - Chicago, Illinois
  
• Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) - Chicago, Illinois
  
• Chicago Steel (USHL) - Geneva, Illinois
  
• Chicago Triplets (BIG3) - Chicago, Illinois
  
• Chicago Wolves (AHL) - Chicago, Illinois
  
• Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) - Gary, Indiana
  
• Joliet Slammers (FL) - Joliet, Illinois
  
• Kane County Cougars (AA) - Geneva, Illinois
  
• Schaumburg Boomers (FL) - Schaumburg, Illinois
  
• Windy City Bulls (G League) - Chicago, Illinois
  

• Boomers clinch division title with win over Windy City - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 29)
  
• Boomers beat Windy City, move closer to division title - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 28)
  
• Boomers rally past Windy City, shrink magic number for division title - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 27)
  
• Crushers loses series finale at Windy City - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 22)
  
• Crushers wallop Thunderbolts, 14-3 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 21)
  
• Crushers fall, 6-3, to Windy City - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 20)
  
• Wild Things blown out at Windy City - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (July 24)
  
• Boomers rally past Windy City - FL Chicago Daily Herald (June 23)
  
• Boomers bash ThunderBolts in 12-6 win - FL Chicago Daily Herald (June 22)
  
• Schaumburg Boomers lose to Windy City for first time this season - FL Chicago Daily Herald (June 21)
  
• Matos, Schaumburg Boomers shut out Windy City - FL Chicago Daily Herald (June 8)
  
• Schaumburg Boomers use 10 walks to help beat Windy City - FL Chicago Daily Herald (June 7)
  
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