SOUTHPAW FOX JOINS MINERS MARION, Ill. - All-star left-handed pitcher Trevor Fox joins the Miners from Sioux City to complete a trade from July. - read more
MINERS MAKE 2 CHANGES TO 2010 SCHEDULE MARION, Ill. - The season will now begin a day earlier in May, and the home finale will be one day earlier. - read more
MATEO BOLSTERS MINERS BULLPEN MARION, Ill. – Former Rockford RiverHawks reliever Jose Mateo has signed with the Miners for the 2010 season. - read more
MINERS HIRE ASSISTANT G.M. MARION, Ill. – Billy Richards has been hired as the assistant general manager to oversee corporate sales for the upcoming 2010 season. - read more
LEFTY BATE JOINS PITCHING STAFF MARION, Ill. – The Miners have signed pitcher Craig Bate. The 6-foot-5-inch, 225-pound hard-throwing lefty played college ball at Eastern Michigan University. - read more
MINERS ADD 3 PLAYERS AT FL TRY-OUT SAUGET, Ill. – The Miners drafted and signed three players from the Frontier League Fall Try-Out/Work-Out, which was held this weekend at GCS Stadium in Sauget, Ill. - read more
MINERS SIGN SIU CATCHER KELLY MARION, Ill. – Former SIU catcher Mark Kelly has signed with the Miners for 2010. - read more
MINERS RELEASE 2010 SCHEDULE MARION, Ill. – The Frontier League has announced the schedule for the 2010 season. For the first time ever, the Miners will open season at home when the season begins on Friday, May 21 at 7:05 p.m. - read more
YARD SALE RETURNS TO RENT ONE PARK MARION, Ill. – The Miners and River Radio will host the second Miners Dyn-O-Mite Yard Sale at Rent One Park on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free. The sale will feature over 60 vendors selling crafts, jewelry, memorabilia, clothing and more. - read more
PROVEN WINNER FUSSELL JOINS PITCHING STAFF MARION, Ill. – Right-handed pitcher Eric Fussell is the Miners first off-season signing of the year, strengthening a pitching rotation that finished 2009 with three starters ranked in the top 12 in the Frontier League in ERA. - read more
MVP METRO NAMED TO ALL-INDY TEAM MARION, Ill. – Miners slugger Joey Metropoulos celebrates his 26th birthday by being named to Baseball America’s 2009 All-Independent Leagues First Team as a designated hitter. - read more
TICKETS ON SALE FOR LATEST MMA EVENT AT RENT ONE PARK MARION, Ill. – MMA fighting will return to Rent One Park with Fight Factory IV on Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Rent One Park box office and on-line at www.southernillinoisminers.com. Fans can also purchase tickets by calling the box office at (618) 998-8499. - read more
MINERS WIN, 11-6, FALL SHORT OF POST-SEASON MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners completed their part of the playoff equation with an 11-6 victory over the RIver City Rascals Sunday night. Unfortunately, the Windy City ThunderBolts defeated the Rockford RiverHawks earlier in the evening to officially eliminate the Miners from playoff contention. - read more
MINERS PLAYOFF HOPES TAKE A HIT IN 4-3 LOSS MARION, Ill. - Southern Illinois lost a heart-breaker, 4-3, in their bid to even the series with River City and move into a tie for the division lead. Instead, the Miners watched the Rascals celebrate a West Division title on the field at Rent One Park Saturday night. - read more
MINERS LOSE GAME, DIVISION LEAD MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners fell out of a tie for first place in the Frontier League West Division with a 7-4 loss to the River City Rascals Friday night at Rent One Park. The good news for Southern Illinois is that the Windy City ThunderBolts also lost. The Miners are now a full game out of first place. Their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to two. - read more
WINDY CITY BLOWS MINERS AWAY, 17-4 MARION, Ill. - With a playoff berth available for the taking Thursday night, Southern Illinois turned in one of its worst performances of the season, losing 17-4 to Windy City at Rent One Park. With the loss, the Miners fell back into a virtual tie with River City atop the Frontier League West Division. - read more
MINERS GOLDEN IN 9-3 WIN MARION, Ill. - Brad Goldsmith's four RBIs helped the Southern Illinois Miners increase their lead in the West Division to two games, with a 9-3 victory over Windy City Wednesday night at Rent One Park. - read more
MINERS SURGE PAST BOLTS, 5-4 MARION, Ill - The Miners rebounded from an early 4-0 deficit to beat the ThunderBolts, 5-4 on Tuesday night. With the win, the Miners moved into first place all alone with five games left in the regular season. - read more
MINERS REBOUND WITH 10-0 WIN IN NIGHTCAP LOVES PARK, Ill - Ryan Kussmaul tossed a two-hit shutout and struck out 11 RiverHawks as the Miners blew out Rockford, 10-0 Saturday night. It was the Miners fourth shutout this season. With the victory, the Miners split a doubleheader with the Hawks and remained a half-game up on second place Windy City. - read more
HAWKS HALT MINERS WIN STREAK IN GAME 1 LOVES PARK, Ill. – Rockford touched up all-star Ryan Bird for seven runs and beat the Miners, 7-3, in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday night in Rockford. The game ended the Miners record winning streak at 10 games and cut their first place lead to just a half-game. - read more
WET FIELD CONDITIONS POSTPONE DOUBLEHEADER LOVES PARK, Ill. - Despite clear skies, large puddles in leftfield at Road Ranger Stadium postponed the Miners doubleheader with Rockford Friday evening. That makes three days in a row that Rockford has been rained out. - read more
EARLY RALLIES HELP MINERS EXTEND WIN STREAK TO NINE EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Southern Illinois set a new franchise record Wednesday night by winning their ninth game in a row. A five-run third inning proved to be the difference as the Miners held on for a 9-4 win in Evansville. With the win, the Miners stayed in first place head of Windy City. - read more
EIGHT-RUN INNING EXTENDS WIN RECORD WIN STREAK TO EIGHT EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Miners offense exploded early against Evansville as the Miners began their three-game series with a 12-6 win over the Otters. Landon Camp’s grand slam highlighted an eight-run first inning for Southern Illinois. The win extended the Miners win streak to eight games, matching a franchise record. - read more
STREAKING MINERS FINALLY BREATHE EASY, WIN 7-2 MARION Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners extended their winning streak to seven games, with a 7-1 victory over the Midwest Sliders Sunday evening at Rent One Park. The infamous "Leroy the Rally Skunk" was not needed as Miners starter Ryan Bird dominated the Midwest line-up to win his second straight start. The win broke a streak of four consecutive days of walk-off wins for the Miners. - read more
SKUNK STREAK STRETCHES TO 4 MARION Ill. - There was another "Leroy the Rally Skunk" spotting at Rent One Park Saturday night as Jereme Milons' walk-off single in the 10th inning gave the Miners the 5-4 victory. Southern Illinois has now won four consecutive games, all in walk-off fashion since the now famous skunk ran onto the field at Rent One Park in the top of the ninth inning on Wednesday night. - read more
MINERS RALLY, EXTEND CLUTCH STREAK MARION Ill. - Brad Miller gave the Miners their third straight walk-off victory with a single in the ninth inning, as Southern Illinois defeated Midwest 5-4 on Friday night at Rent One Park. - read more
MINERS WALK-OFF INTO FIRST PLACE TIE MARION Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners needed a walk-off single by Jereme Milons in the 10th inning to defeat Lake Erie, 4-3, putting them in a three-way tie for first place. - read more
"BLOCK"-OFF WINNER FOR MINERS MARION, Ill. - Will Block's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Landon Camp from third, giving Southern Illinois the walk-off winner, 5-4, Wednesday night. It was Block's second game winning hit of the season. - read more
MINERS, BIRD SOAR PAST LAKE ERIE, 5-1 MARION, Ill.- Miners starter Ryan Bird was nearly flawless coming off 12 days rest, leading the Miners to a 5-1 victory over Lake Erie Tuesday night at Rent One Park. - read more
AUGUSTINE PROPELS MINERS OVER ROCKFORD, 5-4
MARION, Ill. - Joe Augustine dominated the RiverHawks in 90-degree heat on Sunday evening, as the Miners defeated Rockford in the rubber match, 5-4, at Rent One Park. Augustine has now won six consecutive decisions.
MINERS GET EVEN, WIN 11-5 MARION, Ill .-Southern Illinois quickly forgot about Friday night's 13-7 loss at the hands of the Rockford RiverHawks and responded with an 11-5 win of their own Saturday night at Rent One Park. - read more
RIVERHAWKS BLAST MINERS, WIN 13-7 MARION, Ill.- Brett Scarpetta put the Southern Illinois Miners in a hole out of which they could not climb, as they fall to the Rockford RiverHawks 13-7 at Rent One Park Friday night. - read more
MINERS MAUL GRIZZLIES, 11-5 MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners scored in bunches and used solid relief pitching to win the series against Gateway. The Miners crushed the Grizzlies at Rent One Park, 11-5. - read more
BLOCK BLASTS MINERS TO VICTORY, 2-1 MARION, Ill.- Miners second baseman Will Block ended the game in the twelfth inning with his first career professional home run. Block's blast gave Southern Illinois the 2-1 victory over the Gateway Grizzlies Sunday night at Rent One Park. - read more
GRIZZLIES ROLL MINERS, 18-8 MARION, Ill.- The Gateway Grizzlies put on a hitting clinic at Rent One Park Saturday night, as they defeated the Miners, 18-8. Gateway outfielder Jareck West recorded five hits including a grand slam and became the first ever Grizzlies player to hit for the cycle. - read more
MINERS SWEPT IN DOUBLE DIP MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners found themselves on the wrong end of a pitchers duel in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Friday night at Rent One Park, as they fall to the River City Rascals 2-1. - read more
MINERS, RASCALS WASHED OUT
MARION, Ill.- The second game of a three-game series between the River City Rascals and Southern Illinois Miners was postponed due to rain. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Friday, July 31. The first game is scheduled to begin at 5:05 p.m., with the second game to follow approximately thirty minutes after the completion of Game 1. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
AUGUSTINE DOMINATES, MINERS WIN, 6-2 MARION, Ill.- Miners starter Joe Augustine was dominant Wednesday night in his best outing of the year. He led the Miners to a 6-2 win over the River City Rascals at Rent One Park. - read more
MINERS, GRIZZLIES SWAP ALL-STARS IN 4-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER DEAL MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have acquired all-star outfielder Stephen Holdren and left-handed reliever Adam Revelette from the Gateway Grizzlies in exchange for all-star closer Chris Wiman and outfielder Kevin Koski. - read more
MINERS DROP BOTH ENDS OF DOUBLE DIP MARION, Ill.- Soutern Illinois lost both games of a doubleheader for the first time since 2007, as the Washington Wild Things won both games at Rent One Park on Wednesday, 3-1 and 8-2. - read more
MINERS GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners and Washington Wild Things game on Tuesday at Rent One Park was postponed due to heavy rain. - read more
MINERS HOLD OFF LATE RALLY, DEFEAT WASHINGTON, 7-5
MARION, Ill.- Miners starter Danny Zeffiro pitched six solid innings as the bullpen held on to defeat the Washington Wild Things, 7-5, Monday night at Rent One Park.
MINERS HOST PRO WRESTLING NIGHT AT RENT ONE PARK MARION, Ill. – Live professional wrestling will precede a Miners game as the Southern Illinois Miners will host the first ever Pro Wrestling Night at Rent One Park on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. - read more
FREEDOM BLANK MINERS, 10-0 MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners could not complete the three-game sweep against the Florence Freedom at Rent One Park as they lost, 10-0, Sunday night. - read more
MINERS BREAK OUT, WIN 6-3 MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois bats came alive, while a strong outing from starting pitcher Joe Augustine helped the Miners take Game 2 of their series against the Florence Freedom, 6-3, at Rent One Park Saturday night. - read more
SCARPETTA GEM GIVES MINERS 5-2 WIN MARION, Ill.- The Miners began the second half of the season with a 5-2 victory over the Florence Freedom Friday night at Rent One Park. - read more
RENT ONE PARK TO HOST RELAY FOR LIFE THIS WEEKEND MARION, Ill. – A Relay for Life walk will be held at Rent One Park this weekend. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and run until 6 a.m. Saturday. - read more
FOUR MINERS VOTED TO ALL-STAR TEAM MARION, Ill. – Four Southern Illinois Miners have been voted to represent the Miners in the 2009 Frontier League All-Star Game. Tony Roth has been named the starting shortstop. He will be joined by first baseman Brad Miller and pitchers Ryan Bird and Chris Wiman. - read more
UNLIKELY HEROES POWER MINERS PAST OTTERS, 7-6 MARION, Ill. - Chris Crescenzi's solo home run in the sixth inning Sunday night at Rent One Park broke a 6-6 tie and Southern Illinois hung on to defeat Evansville, 7-6. - read more
OTTERS LIGHT OWN FIREWORKS, BEAT MINERS, 6-4 MARION, Ill. - Southern Illinois starter Ryan Mitchell was chased from the ball game Saturday night at Rent One Park after just 3.2 innings of work as the Miners fell to the Evansville Otters in Game 2 of the series, 6-4. - read more
MINERS START HOLIDAY CELBRATION EARLY WITH 6-5 WIN MARION, Ill.- Andrew Sweet's pinch-hit RBI single scored Mike Higa from second, breaking a 5-5 tie in the bottom of the eighth as the Miners held on for a 6-5 win Friday night. - read more
PINTO EARNS 200TH MANAGERIAL WIN CRESTWOOD, Ill. - Southern Illinois Miners Manager Mike Pinto recorded his 200th career victory Wednesday night with a 13-5 win over the Windy City ThunderBolts. Since joining the Miners prior to the inaugural 2007 season, Pinto has led the franchise to a 131-103 record, with a winning percentage of .560. - read more
BULLPEN COLLAPSE COSTS MINERS GAME, IN 10-7 LOSS MARION, Ill. - With the bases loaded in the ninth at Rent One Park on Friday, Southern Illinois closer Mike Phelps served up a bases clearing double to Rockford's Robert Sabates to give the RiverHawks the series, winning the finale, 10-7. - read more
MILLER BLOWS OUT CANDLES, MINERS WIN, 3-2 MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners needed late inning heroics from Brad Miller to take Game 2 from the Rockford RiverHawks 3-2, on Miller's 26th birthday at Rent One Park Thursday night. - read more
MINERS OFFENSE STRUGGLES IN 7-2 LOSS MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners dug themselves a deep hole early and were never able to climb out at Rent One Park Wednesday night, as they lost the first game of a three-game set against the Rockford RiverHawks, 7-2. - read more
GRIZZLIES SLIP, MINERS SWEEP WITH 2-1 WIN MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners capitalized on two Grizzlie errors and received a dominant pitching performance from starter Brett Scarpetta (1-0) to defeat Gateway, 2-1 Tuesday night. - read more
METRO, MILLER GO DEEP, MINERS CRUISE, 9-2 MARION, Ill.-Solid starting pitching and three RBI apiece from Brad Miller and Joey Metropoulos lifted the Southern Illinois Miners to a 9-2 win over the Gateway Grizzlies Monday night at Rent One Park. - read more
MINERS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH WALK-OFF WIN
MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois bullpen blew a four-run lead in the ninth, but Kevin Koski was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Miners the 10-9 victory over the Gateway Grizzlies at Rent One Park on Sunday evening.
RAINED OUT IN WINDY CITY CRESTWOOD, Ill. – Friday night’s Southern Illinois Miners game against the Windy City ThunderBolts has been postponed due to heavy rains and wet field conditions. The game will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5:05 p.m. on Saturday night at Windy City’s Standard Bank Stadium. - read more
SOLID START, LATE RALLY DO IN MINERS, 5-1 MARION, Ill.- Miners starter Joe Augustine (0-3) had his longest outing of the season Sunday night at Rent One Park, but it wasn't enough as the Miners struggled late and lost, 5-1. - read more
SCARPETTA STRONG, MILLER LONG IN 4-3 WIN MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners relied on strong starting pitching and the long ball on Saturday night at Rent One Park as they defeated the Windy City Thunderbolts 4-3. - read more
SCARPETTA RETURNS TO ROTATION MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners have activated right-handed pitcher Brett Scarpetta and released left-handed pitcher Tim Dennehy. Scarpetta is scheduled to start and make his season debut Saturday against Windy City. - read more
NO LIGHTNING JUST THUNDER, MINERS LOSE, 5-1 MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners failed to capitalized on Windy City mistakes Friday night at Rent One Park, as they lost, 5-1. Southern Illinois squandered just two hits, but they drew eleven walks and stranded 11, while pushing just one run across the plate. - read more
MINERS SLAM OTTERS EARLY, CRUISE, 12-4 MARION, Ill.- Jereme Milons hit his second grand slam of the year in the first inning Thursday night at Rent One Park giving the Miners a big lead to start the game as they coasted to victory, 12-4. - read more
MINERS DROWN OTTERS WITH 5 RUN 5TH, WIN 6-1 MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners were on the plus side of a big inning Wednesday night at Rent One Park as they used a five run fifth inning to put them in command as they would go on to win a rain-shortened game, 6-1. - read more
OTTERS WALK ALL OVER MINERS, TAKE OPENER, 13-6
MARION, Ill.- The Southern Illinois Miners pitching staff walked nine batters on Tuesday night at Rent One Park as the Evansville Otters showed some disciple at the plate in route to a 13-6 victory.
JASON ALDEAN HEADLINES MINERS MUSIC FEST MARION, Ill. – Peoples National Bank, Miller Lite – Koerner Distributor and New Country Z100 present Miners Music Fest featuring Jason Aldean with special guests LoCash Cowboys and Caitlin & Will on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Rent One Park. - read more
MINERS FINISH OFF BUMS, TAKE FINALE, 7-1 MARION, Ill.- The Miners bats came alive Thursday night against Traverse City, as Southern Illinois took two of three against the Beach Bums, winning the finale, 7-1. - read more
MINERS STRAND 15, FALL TO BEACH BUMS 4-2 MARION, Ill.- The Miners head plenty of baserunners on Wednesday in Game 2 of their series with Traverse City, but were unable to do any significant damage as they fell to the Beach Bums, 4-2. - read more
MINERS, MILONS SLAMS BUMS, 8-1
MARION, Ill.- Jereme Milons' eighth inning grand slam broke up a tight game as the Miners won, 8-1, against Traverse City Tuesday night.
MARION, Ill.-On super-hero night at Rent One Park, the Miners didn't need any caped crusaders to save the day as they sent ten batters to the plate in the bottom of the first inning and won 11-4.
MINERS DEFEAT KINGS, 4-2, IN SWEET FASHION MARION, Ill. - Andrew Sweet's two-run, sixth inning home run proved to be the difference in the Miners 4-2 victory in Game 2 of the three-game series against the Kalamazoo Kings. - read more
MINERS DETHROAN KINGS, 5-4, IN HOME OPENER
MARION, Ill. The Miners scored twice in the bottom of the sixth inning to take the lead for good and defeat the Kalamazoo Kings in front of a crowd of 5,714 at the Miners home opener at Rent One Park, 5-4. Jereme Milons singled to left, scoring Brad Miller and Joey Metropolous giving the Miners the lead for good.
MINERS, BEACH BUMS RAINED OUT TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Wednesday night’s game in Traverse City has been postponed and will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5:05 p.m. Central Time on Thursday. - read more
MINERS RELEASE VICTOR, SIGN MOLINA TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Southern Illinois Miners have released utility man Mike Victor and signed third baseman Randy Molina. - read more
S.I. LEAVES DOOR OPEN FOR OTTERS COMEBACK EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Miners blew a five-run lead on a rainy night in Evansville to lose, 7-6. Frank Meade was the hero for Evansville, delivering a two-run single just inside the third base line in the eighth inning, giving the Otters their first lead of the night. - read more
MINERS ROLL, 13-1, IN OPENER EVANSVILLE, Ind. - With 16 hits, the Miner offense was off on the right step Friday night with a 13-1 win on Opening Day in Evansville Friday night. - read more
ZAVADA TAKES WIN IN MLB DEBUT MIAMI, Fla. – Left-handed pitcher Clay Zavada become the first Southern Illinois Miner to appear in a Major League game and also earned his the win Thursday night. - read more
ALL-STAR BAILEY DEALT TO SIOUX CITY MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have traded all-star relief pitcher Griffin Bailey to the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association in exchange for a player to be named later. - read more
SUTTLE PROMOTED IN ASTROS SYSTEM LANCASTER, Calif. – Former Southern Illinois Miners outfielder Eric Suttle has been promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks, the Houston Astros advanced single-A affiliate. - read more
ZAVADA BECOMES FIRST MINER IN MAJOR LEAGUES PHOENIX, Ariz. – Left-handed pitcher Clay Zavada has become the first Southern Illinois Miner to join a Major League roster. The Arizona Diamondbacks called up Zavada from their double-A affiliate on Tuesday. - read more
WEATHER POSTPONES TICKET SALES MARION, Ill. – Due to Friday’s storm and mass power outages across Southern Illinois, the first sale of Miners individual tickets for 2009 will be postponed one week. Tickets will now be available at the Rent One Park box office beginning Saturday, May 16 from 10-3 p.m. - read more
MINERS, WITHERS FORM NEW RADIO NETWORK MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners are excited to announce, in conjunction with Withers Broadcasting, the creation of the newly formed Miners Radio Network. The network is composed of five Withers radio stations and affiliates and will allow thousands more fans in Southern Illinois and the surrounding areas to listen to the play-by-play for all 96 Miners games on the radio. Withers radio affiliate 97.7 The Bear will continue to be the team’s flagship station. - read more
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE MAY 9 MARION, Ill. – Miners individual tickets will go on sale on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Rent One Park box office. Individual tickets are also available by calling the box office at (618) 998-8499. - read more
5K HOME RUN CHALLENGE SET FOR MAY 16 MARION, Ill. – The Miners will host the second annual 5K Home Run Challenge on Saturday, May 16 at Rent One Park. The race is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Rent One Park and will conclude on the field at home plate. - read more
MINERS LAND CATCHER KETRON MARION, Ill. – Former Washington Wild Thing and Yankees farmhand Brandon Ketron has signed on with the Miners for 2009. - read more
FRONTIER LEAGUE TRYOUT CAMP AND DRAFT STARTS MAY 4TH WASHINGTON, PA. - The Frontier League will hold its 17th annual Tryout Camp and Draft next Monday and Tuesday at CONSOL Energy Park, home of the League’s Washington Wild Things. - read more
MINERS RE-SIGN KOSKI MARION, Ill. – Centerfielder and former SIU Saluki Kevin Koski has re-signed with the Southern Illinois Miners for the 2009 season. - read more
MAJ, ZEFFIRO JOIN IMPRESSIVE PITCHING STAFF MARION, Ill. – Two more former major league pitching prospects will be with the Miners when they start camp in two weeks. Today the team signed former Cardinals right-handed prospect Jameson Maj as well as former Cincinnati Reds right-handed prospect Danny Zeffiro. - read more
SIU, ILLINOIS TO BATTLE AT RENT ONE PARK MARION, Ill. – Southern Illinois University's baseball team will face the University of Illinois for the 2nd Annual Interstate Baseball Classic presented by the Southern Illinois Miners at Rent One Park on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. - read more
BIRD BACK WITH MINERS MARION, Ill. – Ryan Bird, the 2008 Frontier League Pitcher of the Year and Miners all-time leader in wins, strikeouts and ERA, returns for 2009 after stint with Cardinals. - read more
HARD-THROWER AUGUSTINE SIGNS WITH MINERS MARION, Ill. – The Miners signed another Royals pitching prospect, right-handed starting pitcher Joe Augustine. - read more
MINERS ADD ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE ARM Marion, Ill. - Left-handed pitcher Anthony Bradley joins the Miners following two very strong seasons in the Kansas City Royals farm system. - read more
MINERS ADD DEPTH WITH 2 ROOKIES MARION, Ill. – The Miners signed two rookies, Blaine Rutledge out of Central Missouri State University and infielder Tyler Kmetko who played last season with the Corpus Christi Beach Bums of the Continental League. - read more
MINERS RE-SIGN PAIR OF ALL-STARS
MARION, Ill. – The Miners shored up their bullpen Thursday by announcing the re-signing of all-star relief pitchers Griffin Bailey and Jake McMurran for the 2009 season. - read more
FORMER CARDS PICK JOINS PITCHING STAFF MARION, Ill. – Zack Pitts has signed with the Miners. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Pitts in the 24th round in 2008. - read more
MINERS LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES MARION, Ill. – The Miners are looking for fans interested in joining the Miners family by becoming a host family for the 2009 season. - read more
MILLER'S BIG BAT IS BACK MARION, Ill. – Brad Miller has re-signed with the Southern Illinois Miners for the 2009 season. Despite injuries, the slugger hit .310 with five home runs and 32 RBI in 47 games last year. - read more
ALLEN, PAULA DEALT FOR OUTFIELDER MILONS MARION, Ill. – Right-handed pitcher Chris Allen and infielder Manny Paula have been traded to the Ottawa Voyageurs of the Can-Am League in exchange for outfielder Jereme Milons. - read more
NEW LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM MARION, Ill. – This season the Miners will be giving back to area Little Leagues with the new Miners Little League Fundraiser. Participating leagues can sell tickets to Miners home games and keep half of the ticket money they sell. - read more
HARD-THROWING JORDAT JOINS MINERS MARION, Ill. – Today the Miners signed right-handed pitcher Don Jordat., a former 38th round of the 2004 draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers. - read more
SUTTLE SIGNS WITH ASTROS KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Outfielder Eric Suttle joins the Astros and becomes the seventh Miner to sign with an MLB organization since the beginning of spring training 2008. - read more
YANKS DRAFT PICK JOINS MINERS MARION, Ill. – Left-handed pitcher Tim Dennehy joins the Miners after two seasons in the Yankees organization. - read more
MINERS ACQUIRE OUTFIELDER JACKSON MARION, Ill. – The Miners have traded right-handed pitcher Cardoza Tucker to the Orange County Flyers of the Golden League in exchange for outfielder Travon Jackson. - read more
PHILLIES PICK UP AKASHIAN CLEARWATER, Fla. – Former Miners catcher Brendan Akashian has joined the World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies organization and hopes to earn a spot with one of Philadelphia’s affiliates. - read more
MINERS MOURN LOSS OF FORMER RADIO VOICE SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Former Miners play-by-play announcer Mike Lockert died suddenly of an apparent heart attack in his sleep at his home in South Bend Thursday night. Lockert was the Miners radio voice for the team’s inaugural 2007 season. - read more
METRO BACK WITH MINERS MARION, Ill. – All-star Joey Metropoulos has re-signed for the 2009 season. He hit .315 with 20 home runs and 66 RBI last season while splitting time between first base, right field and designated hitter in 93 games. - read more
MINERS DEAL CARRASCO FOR MOCHIZUKI MARION, Ill. – Shortstop/centerfielder Gered Mochizuki added to the mix as reliever Armando Carrasco dealt to Orange County of the Golden League. - read more
PRESEASON WILL START IN CAPE CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – For the first time in team history, the Miners have scheduled a game in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The preseason exhibition game against the Florence Freedom is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Capaha Field, home of the Southeast Missouri State baseball team. - read more
DOOLEY AND ROSA HEADED BACK TO MINERS MARION, Ill. - The Miners re-signed relief pitcher Kevin Dooley and catcher Randy Rosa. Both Dooley and Rosa joined the team in the middle of last season. - read more
MINERS RE-SIGN CLOSER PHELPS MARION, Ill. – The Miners re-signed closer Mike Phelps. The former Cubs prospect was nearly unhittable in 2008. - read more
MINECAST RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON MARION, Ill. – The Miners and iBN Sports will broadcast all 48 Miners home games live over the Internet once again in 2009. - read more
MINERS SIGN LEFTY LAPINSKI MARION, Ill. – Former Houston Astros prospect Cory Lapinski signed with the Miners. The left-handed reliever was the 11th round pick of the Astros in 2005. - read more
MINERS RE-SIGN ALL-STAR ROTH MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have re-signed all-star second baseman Tony Roth for 2009. - read more
MINERS DEAL HOUSE, BENNETT MARION, Ill. – The Miners have traded outfielder Kevin House and infielder Andrew Bennett to the Edmonton Cracker-Cats of the Golden League for a player to be named later. - read more
MINERS SIGN RELIEVER TYLER DAVIS MARION, Ill. – The Miners signed former Padres prospect and right-handed relief pitcher Tyler Davis. - read more
MINERS SOLIDIFY COACHING STAFF MARION, Ill. – Assistant coaches Bart Zeller, Ralph Santana and Ron Biga will return for the 2009 season. - read more
CRESCENZI GIVES MINERS DEPTH BEHIND PLATE MARION, Ill. – The Miners have signed former Evansville catcher Chris Crescenzi. - read more
FORMER MINER MAKES NATIONAL HEADLINES
Former Miners' pitcher Clay Zavada is making headlines across the country. He joins the 40 man roster for the Arizona Diamondbacks but there's more to this story than just a top prospect pitcher.
ODENREIDER, PRESTON JOIN MINERS MARION, Ill. – The Miners have signed former Yankees minor leaguer and Creighton infielder Chase Odenreider as well as first baseman Andy Preston. - read more
MINERS SIGN WIMAN, HIGA MARION, Ill. – The Miners have signed right-handed pitcher Chris Wiman out of Abilene Christian University and second baseman Mike Higa from the University of Hawaii Hilo. - read more
MINERS SIGN SHORTSTOP LOPEZ MARION, Ill. – The Miners have signed switch-hitting shortstop and former Cubs minor leaguer Pedro Lopez. - read more
SAGARA NAMED NEW PITCHING COACH MARION, Ill. – Brendan Sagara joins the team as the team’s new pitching coach for 2009. Sagara spent the 2008 season as the Evansville Otters pitching coach. - read more
MINERS TRADE VICTOR, ADD LEE MARION, Ill. – Infielder Mike Victor has been traded to the Florence Freedom for right-handed starting pitcher Gary Lee. - read more
ANGELS SIGN DORN MARION, Ill. – The Miners have sold the playing contract of all-star first baseman Tim Dorn to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. - read more
MINERS ADD RELIEF, COMPLETE DEAL MARION, Ill. – The Miners have acquired the rights to right-handed relief pitcher Cardoza Tucker. The 24-year-old Tucker is the player to be named later from the deal that sent pitcher Reid Price from Southern Illinois to the Ottawa Rapidz of the Can-Am League on July 9 of this past season. - read more
COACH HALL SIGNS WITH NATS MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners are proud to announce that Pitching Coach Brad Hall has accepted an offer to join the Washington Nationals organization as a strength and conditioning coach for the 2009 season. - read more
MINERS ACQUIRE PITCHER BARNARD MARION, Ill. - The Miners have acquired right handed pitcher Chandler Barnard as the player to be named later in the trade that sent outfielder Josh Farkes to Worcester on June 21. - read more
SCANZANO SIGNS WITH ATLANTIC CITY MARION, Ill. – Two-time Southern Illinois Miners all-star shortstop Mike Scanzano will continue his career with the Atlantic City Surf of the Can-Am League in 2009. - read more
ZAVADA ADDED TO ARIZONA’S 40-MAN MARION, Ill. – Former Miners left-handed pitcher Clay Zavada has been added to the Arizona Diamondbacks 40-man roster. He is the first former Miner to be added to a major league team’s 40-man roster. - read more
MINERS HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR TELETHON MARION, Ill. – This past weekend a couple of Southern Illinois Miners were on hand for the Telethon of Stars at the Carson Center in Paducah as the Miners helped raise nearly $5,000 for the event. The money raised will go to provide therapy services and necessary equipment for area children with disabilities. - read more
MINERS ANNOUNCE PROMO NIGHTS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have released the team’s 2009 promotional schedule. The 2009 schedule will feature a different promotion for every day of the week including two new day-of-the-week promotions, Little League Mondays and Spotlight Saturdays. - read more
SUNDAY GAMES MOVE TO 5:05 P.M. MARION, Ill. – Southern Illinois Miners fans will be able to avoid the heat at Rent One Park on Sundays in 2009. Standard Sunday game times will move from 2:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. for the upcoming season. - read more
YARD SALE, FALL FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT SATURDAY AT BALLPARK MARION, Ill. – This Saturday the Southern Illinois Miners and River Radio will have fun for the whole family at the first ever Fall Festival and Yard Sale at Rent One Park. The event will run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. - read more
MINERS RELEASE 2009 SCHEDULE MARION, Ill. – The Frontier League announced the 2009 schedule earlier today. The Miners will open the season on the road with three games against the Evansville Otters beginning on Friday, May 22. The home opener at Rent One Park is scheduled for Friday, May 29 against the Kalamazoo Kings. - read more
BIRD RECEIVES MORE POST-SEASON HONORS MARION, Ill. – Ryan Bird has become the first Miners player to be named to Baseball America’s All-Independent Leagues First Team and was also a finalists for Baseball America’s Independent Leagues Player of the Year. - read more
ZAVADA NAMED TOP PROSPECT MARION, Ill. – Baseball America has named former Southern Illinois Miners pitcher Clay Zavada the top independent league prospect who signed with an affiliate club. The southpaw posted a 2-1 record and a 1.72 ERA in 12 relief appearances with the Miners in 2007 before signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 18. - read more
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT YARD SALE MARION, Ill. – Flu and pneumonia shots will be available at the Southern Illinois Miners Fall Festival and Yard Sale, presented by River Radio, at Rent One Park on Saturday, Oct. 18. VNA TIP Homecare will host a flu clinic at the Yard Sale. - read more
MINERS ANNOUNCE PROMOTIONS, ADDITIONS TO FRONT OFFICE STAFF MARION, Ill. – Following the 2008 season, the Southern Illinois Miners have solidified their staff. The Miners have named Brad Grenoble assistant general manager and Kyle Bass director of ticket operations. The organization has also added Client Services Representative Sarah Chamness and Merchandise Manager Justin Moore to the full time staff. Both Chamness and Moore interned with Southern Illinois this summer. - read more
MINERS, RIVER RADIO HOSTING YARD SALE AT RENT ONE PARK MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners will host the team’s first ever Fall Festival and Yard Sale at Rent One Park on Saturday, Oct. 18. The event, presented by River Radio, will run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. - read more
RYAN BIRD SOARS TO CARDINALS MARION, Ill. – The St. Louis Cardinals have purchased the contract of Miners right-handed pitcher Ryan Bird. - read more
MINERS TAKE HOME POST-SEASON AWARDS FROM FRONTIER LEAGUE MARION, Ill. – The Frontier League has announced its 2008 post-season awards, and the Miners were well represented. - read more
MINERS ANNOUNCE GAME TIMES FOR POTENTIAL PLAYOFF HOME GAMES MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have set times for potential home games in the 2008 Frontier League Playoffs. Earlier this week the Miners clinched the first playoff berth in team history. - read more
MINERS EXTEND PINTO'S CONTRACT MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners and Manager Mike Pinto have agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2011 season. Pinto is currently in his second season with the Miners and has led the team to a 103-81 record since being hired as the first manager in team history. The Miners are alone in first place and clinched their first ever playoff berth last night. - read more
MINERS CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners have clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history. With Traverse City's loss to Florence and Gateway losing to River City in 12 innings Tuesday night, the Miners are now assured of at least a wildcard spot. - read more
MINERS TAKE CUBS, CARDS RIVALRY TO RENT ONE PARK
The Southern Illinois Miners have invited all fans to come out to Rent One Park on Tuesday, August 26th for Cubs / Cards Rivalry Night.
MINERS PITCHER TO APPEAR ON ESPN2’S FIRST TAKE MARION, Ill. – Southern Illinois Miners relief pitcher Mike Phelps will appear in a live interview segment on the morning sports talk show program First Take on ESPN2 Thursday at 10:30 a.m. CDT. Phelps will discuss his famous name and his success since joining the Miners. - read more
ROTH BACK FROM DL, FORMER SALUKI LAIRSON RELEASED MARION, Ill. – Southern Illinois Miners all-star second baseman Tony Roth has been activated off the disabled list and is expected to be in the starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Florence Freedom. - read more
NEAL BACK TO SCHOOL, MINERS SIGN CUBS' PHELPS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have announced that left-handed relief pitcher Josh Neal is leaving the team today for the remainder of the season to complete his degree at Oklahoma State University. He has been placed on the retired list and will be eligible to return to the team next season. In a subsequent roster move, the team has signed former Chicago Cubs minor leaguer Michael Phelps. - read more
MINERS TRADE WILBURN, SIGN GUZMAN MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have traded left-handed relief pitcher Brian Wilburn to the San Angelo Colts of the United League in exchange for future considerations. The Miners have also signed second baseman Juan Guzman who will be active for tonight’s game against Rockford. - read more
MINERS, FOLEY-SWEITZER TO GIVE AWAY MERCEDES AT FRIDAY’S GAME MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners and Foley-Sweitzer Motors will be giving Miners fans Keith and Debbie Hughes a new Mercedes Benz C280 during a ceremony in the middle of the sixth inning of the Miners 7:05 p.m. game against the Traverse City Beach Bums on Friday, July 11. - read more
MINERS TRADE PRICE, SIGN NEAL MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have traded left-handed pitcher Reid Price to the Ottawa Rapidz of the Can-Am League in exchange for future considerations. The Miners have filled Reid’s spot on the roster by signing left-handed relief pitcher Josh Neal from Oklahoma State University. - read more
MINERS McMURRAN, ROTH JOIN PINTO ON ALL-STAR TEAM MARION, Ill. – Miners Manager Mike Pinto has added Southern Illinois pitcher Jake McMurran and second baseman Tony Roth to the 2008 Frontier League West Division All-Star team. Pinto earned the right to manage the West Division in the All-Star Game by virtue of the Miners being in first place at the end of play on Sunday. - read more
JONES, HUGHESES DRIVE HOME WINNERS IN FOLEY-SWEITZER FOUL POLE HOME RUN CHALLENGE MARION, Ill. - Southern Illinois Miners third baseman Brandon Jones drove home five runs Sunday against the Sliders and also let Keith and Debbie Hughes drive home in a new Mercedes Benz C280 courtesy of Foley-Sweitzer Motors. - read more
MINERS PLACE HOPE ON IR LIST, SIGN RIGHTY ROQUE MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners placed relief pitcher Travis Hope on the injured reserve list on Saturday with tightness in his rotator cuff. To fill Hope's spot on the roster, Southern Illinois has signed right-handed pitcher Ulysses Roque out of Bellevue (Neb.) University. Roque (pronounced ROW-kay) is slated to start tonight's game against the Midwest Sliders. - read more
MINERS, OTTERS SUSPENDED, WILL RESUME MONDAY MARION, Ill. – The Miners and the Evansville Otters game was suspended in the middle of the fifth inning Sunday night at Rent One Park. The game will resume Monday night at 6 p.m. and will be immediately followed by the regularly scheduled game. The first game is scheduled for nine innings, but the second game is only scheduled for seven innings. - read more
5-K HomeRun Challenge Final Results Here is the complete results for the 2008 Miners 5-K Home Run Challenge - read more
MINERS, RENT ONE PARTNER WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners and Rent One are proud to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Illinois (BBBSSCI) has been selected as the beneficiary of the organizations’ Opening Week charity events. The Miners and Rent One will donate net proceeds from upcoming opening week events, including the Miners 5K Home Run Challege, today’s Gateway Getaway road trip to the Miners road opener against the Gateway Grizzlies and Friday’s upcoming Movie Night at Rent One Park. - read more
MINERS 1ST 5K HOME RUN CHALLENGE A SUCCESS May 17, 2008 MARION, Ill. – Over 70 runners competed in the first annual Southern Illinois Miners 5K Home Run Challenge Saturday morning at Rent One Park. Scott Ishman of Carbondale finished first with a time of 19:20. Kenya Garner of Herrin was the overall female winner with a time of 21:55. - read more
Miners Draft Choice Photographs Click here to view the Miners two picks from the 2008 Frontier Leauge Draft. In the 31st overall pick in the draft, the Miners selected catcher Joey Huskins. With the 40th overall and last pick in the 2008 draft, the Miners selected 2nd baseman, Robert Ninfo. - read more
INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE SATURDAY MARION, Ill. – Fans can purchase tickets for individual Southern Illinois Miners home games at Rent One Park starting Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Rent One Park box office as well as the Miners website, www.southernillinoisminers.com. - read more
MINERS ANNOUNCE PRESEASON EVENTS SCHEDULE MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have scheduled preseason games as well as a week’s worth of festivities leading up to the May 24 home opener at Rent One Park. Proceeds from many of the preseason events will help to benefit Miners charities. - read more
MINERS ANNOUNCE WEBCASTS FOR ALL 2008 GAMES MARION, Ill. – Thanks to a deal with Interactive Broadcast Network Sports (iBN Sports), fans can watch and listen to all 96 Miners games live over the Internet this season. - read more
KEENE, SUTTLE SET TO RETURN MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners are announcing the return of outfielders Eric Suttle and Willie Keene for the 2008 season. Both players were members of the Miners 2007 inaugural team. - read more
MINERS WILL HOST LEAGUE TRYOUT AND DRAFT MARION, Ill. - On Sunday, May 4 and Monday, May 5, the Frontier League will host its annual tryout camp and draft at Rent One Park. The Southern Illinois Miners will serve as the host team. - read more
MINERS INK BIDDLE FOR ’08 SEASON MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed right-handed pitcher George Biddle for the 2008 season. Biddle spent the 2007 season with the Kansas City Royals organization. - read more
MINERS OFFER OPPORTUNITY TO HOST PLAYERS FOR 2008 SEASON MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners are looking for fans interested in joining the Miners family by becoming a host family for the 2008 season. - read more
MINERS LOGO VOTED BEST IN MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MARION, Ill. – After a grueling tournament, Big John the Miner can enjoy his one shining moment. The Southern Illinois Miners logo was voted to be the best in all of Minor League Baseball Wednesday morning after defeating the Wichita Wingnuts in the championship match. - read more
FORMER SLU PITCHER JOINS MINERS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed right handed pitcher Ryan Bird for the 2008 season. Bird, 23, spent the 2007 season with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. - read more
MINERS LOGO READY FOR TITLE FIGHT MARION, Ill. – With the Final Four set in college basketball, the Southern Illinois Miners are preparing for Tuesday’s championship match in the tournament to determine the best logo in minor league baseball. - read more
MINERS ADD NORTON TO PITCHING STAFF MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed right handed pitcher Ben Norton for the 2008 season. Norton, 23, was recently released from the Kansas City Royals organization. - read more
MINERS’ BIG JOHN ADVANCES TO FINAL FOUR OF LOGO TOURNEY MARION, Ill. – Thanks to a late surge of fan voting Wednesday afternoon and evening, the Southern Illinois Miners logo defeated the Grand Prairie Airhogs logo to advance to the Final Four of the first annual minor league logo tournament. - read more
SIU TO HOST ILLINI AT RENT ONE PARK MARION, Ill. – College baseball will take center stage at Rent One Park on Tuesday, April 1, when the Southern Illinois Salukis face the Illinois Fighting Illini at 6 p.m. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and full concessions will be available at the stadium. - read more
MINERS SWING FOR FINAL FOUR MARION, Ill. – The Miners logo advanced to the Elite Eight of the minor league baseball logo tournament Tuesday and will face the Grand Prairie Airhogs Wednesday for a spot in the Final Four. - read more
MINERS RE-SIGN BAILEY, VICTOR MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have re-signed infielder Mike Victor and right-handed pitcher Griffin Bailey for the 2008 season. - read more
MINERS LOGO IN SWEET 16 MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners logo advanced one step closer to being named the best logo in minor league baseball Thursday morning. The team’s logo advanced to the third round of the 64 team tournament to determine the best logo. - read more
MINERS LOGO ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners logo has advanced to the second round of the 64 team tournament to determine the best minor league team logo. The Miners logo defeated the Pensacola Pelicans by 16 percent in the voting that took place Wednesday. - read more
MINERS SIGN TOP ILLINI PITCHER MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed right handed pitcher Tanner Roark from the University of Illinois. Roark went 12-2 in his two seasons with the Illini. - read more
MINERS DEAL SIMON FOR ROTH MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have acquired infielder Tony Roth from the Evansville Otters in exchange for first baseman Scott Simon and a player to be named later. - read more
MOFFITT RE-SIGNS WITH MINERS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have re-signed outfielder Drew Moffitt for the 2008 season. Moffitt hit .288 with eight extra base hits in 18 games with the Miners in 2007. - read more
RENT ONE PARK HOSTS WEEKEND FULL OF COLLEGE BASEBALL MARION, Ill. – Local baseball fans can enjoy a full schedule of college baseball at Rent One Park this weekend. Both the Southern Illinois Salukis and the John A. Logan Volunteers will be in action all weekend. - read more
MINERS RE-SIGN LITTLE MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners have re-signed right-handed pitcher Chris Little for the 2008 season. Little went 8-8 with a 3.80 ERA in 2007 as he split time between the Miners and the Gateway Grizzlies. - read more
MINERS RE-SIGN FORMER SALUKI KOSKI MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have re-signed centerfielder Kevin Koski for the 2008 season. The former Southern Illinois Saluki hit .297 as a rookie with the Miners in 2007. - read more
MINERS RENEW RADIO DEAL WITH 97.7 THE BEAR MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners and Clear Channel Radio have renewed a deal that will have all 96 Miners games broadcast live on WQUL-FM 97.7 The Bear for the second year in a row. - read more
MINERS TRADE FOR DIAZ, RE-SIGN METROPOULOS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners strengthened the right side of the infield this week. The Miners re-signed first baseman Joey Metropoulos for the 2008 season and acquired second baseman Jason Diaz from the Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League in exchange for a player to be named later. - read more
MINERS ADD FIRST BASEMAN ALLEN MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners have acquired the rights to former John A. Logan College first baseman/designated hitter Eric Allen from the Edinberg (Texas) Coyotes of the United League in exchange for a player to be named later. - read more
HOPE, TISONE RE-SIGN WITH MINERS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners will have two important arms back this year as they have re-signed pitchers Travis Hope and Nick Tisone for the 2008 season. - read more
MINERS ADD CATCHER, SECOND BASEMAN MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed catcher Beau Milner and second baseman Robert Ninfo for the 2008 season. - read more
ALL-STAR SCANZANO RE-SIGNS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have re-signed all-star shortstop Mike Scanzano for the 2008 season. - read more
MINERS OFFER HONORARY GAME DAY POSITIONS FOR KIDS MARION, Ill. – Miners fans 12 and under will have a chance to work for the team during 2008 home games. - read more
MINERS PICK UP FARKES, ZAVADA MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed former University of Connecticut outfielder Josh Farkes and former SIU Edwardsville pitcher Clay Zavada for the 2008 season. - read more
MINERS GAME WORN JERSEYS AVAILABLE FOR AUCTION MARION, Ill. – Starting this week fans will have a chance to buy official game worn jerseys from the Southern Illinois Miners inaugural 2007 season. Every week two jerseys will be auctioned individually on eBay. - read more
MINERS TRADE FOR CATCHER MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have acquired the rights to catcher Jake Smith from the Sioux Falls Canaries of the Northern League for a Player to be named later. - read more
ARNETT, McMURRAN JOIN MINERS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed third baseman/outfielder Brad Arnett and right handed pitcher Jake McMurran for the 2008 season. - read more
MINERS BOLSTER PITCHING STAFF WITH FIRST SIGNINGS OF 2008 MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have signed left-handed pitcher Jon Bjelland and right-handed pitcher Nick Starnes for the 2008 season. This is the beginning of Manager Mike Pinto’s commitment to add even more quality arms to the Miners pitching staff. - read more
LOGAN SIGNS WITH WHITE SOX CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox have purchased the contract of 2007 Miners all-star pitcher Brian Logan. The 21-year-old lefty will report to White Sox spring training in Arizona where he will be designated for assignment for the 2008 season. - read more
RALPH SANTANA TAKES ON NEW ROLE AS COACH MARION, Ill. – Former Miners second baseman Ralph Santana will stay with the team as the first base coach for the 2008 season. The 27-year-old all-star will also coach infield and base running. - read more
SIMMONS NAMED EXECUTIVE-OF-THE-YEAR MARION, Ill. – Southern Illinois Miners owner Jayne Simmons has been selected by the Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago to receive the Club’s Minor League Executive-of-the-Year Award. Simmons will be honored at the organization’s annual awards banquet on Jan. 20 at the Donald E. Stephens Center in Rosemont, Ill. - read more
MINERS DOUBLE HOSPICE’S WINNINGS FROM CELEBRITY SHOOTOUT MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have donated an additional $500 to Hospice of Southern Illinois after Manager Mike Pinto won the Southern Illinois Celebrity Shootout during halftime of the SIU men’s basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 1. Because of Pinto’s victory, Old National Bank contributed $500 to Hospice of Southern Illinois. With the Miners contribution, the total donation is $1,000. - read more
PINTO SHOOTING FOR HOSPICE AT SATURDAY’S SIU GAME MARION, Ill. – Southern Illinois Miners Manager Mike Pinto will compete in the Southern Illinois Celebrity Shootout during halftime of the SIU men’s basketball game against the Indiana Hoosiers this Saturday, Dec. 1. Pinto will shoot free throws on the court of SIU Arena and try to win $500 for Hospice of Southern Illinois as he competes against three other local celebrities. - read more
MINERS RELEASE 2008 SCHEDULE MARION, Ill. – The Miners will open the season on Wednesday, May 21, on the road against the Gateway Grizzlies. The home opener is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 at 7:05 p.m. against the Evansville Otters. - read more
MINERS ACQUIRE JONES TO COMPLETE JULY TRADE MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners have acquired the rights to infielder/outfielder Brandon Jones from the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association. Jones is the player to be named later from the Miners’ July 23 trade that sent pitcher Rob Wooley to the Explorers. - read more
GENERAL STORE ANNOUNCES EXTENDED HOURS FOR HOLIDAYS MARION, Ill. – As the holiday season approaches, fans will have more time to shop for Southern Illinois Miners gear at the official team merchandise store at Rent One Park. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 23, the General Store will open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The store will be open from noon until 5 p.m. on Sundays. - read more
MINERS OFFER 10 GAME HOLIDAY PACK MARION, Ill. – This holiday season the Miners are offering fans a great gift idea, a holiday pack of 10 box seats for only $80. The 10 Game Holiday Pack offer is good for any 2008 Miners home game, excluding Opening Day. Holiday Packs will be available beginning on Friday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Miners General Store at Rent One Park. - read more
NEW RADIO VOICE JOINS MINERS MARION, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Miners will have a new voice on the team’s radio broadcasts for the 2008 season. Scott Gierman joins the Miners as the new play-by-play announcer and media relations director. - read more
