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Healthy again, Slammers’ Luis Cruz may leave soon for affiliated ball

June 3, 2018 at 11:46 a.m.

Three years ago, Luis Cruz was on the Houston Astros' 40-man roster going into spring training. Now the 26-year-old left-hander is trying to make his way from the Slammers back...

Spencer Navin of the Slammers is greeted by Juan Silva after scoring against the ThunderBolts on Friday. Gary Middendorf/Daily Southtown

Slammers catcher Spencer Navin returns after overcoming his bad break

June 3, 2018 at 12:13 p.m.

It was obvious in the Slammers' season opener that toughness wouldn't be an issue for catcher Spencer Navin. The 24-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, suffered a broken right hand in...

Duke von Schamann of the Slammers pitches against the Thunderbolts on Sunday. Mike Mantucca/Daily Southtown

Duke Von Schamann and Juan Silva help Slammers sweep ThunderBolts

June 3, 2018 at 12:49 p.m.

Slammers pitcher Duke Von Schamann gave an honest assessment of his recent outings and what he wanted to do about it. "I've had a couple rough ones lately," he said....

Shane Bryant of the Slammers pitches against the ThunderBolts on Friday. Gary Middendorf/Daily Southtown

Starter Shane Bryant pitches in as Slammers knock off ThunderBolts

June 3, 2018 at 1:14 p.m.

Fans behind the Slammers dugout stood and clapped for Shane Bryant as the Joliet right-hander walked off the field. Bryant's effort in 6 2/3 innings against Windy City — four...

Slammers outfielder Juan Silva catches a line drive against Normal earlier this month. Mike Mantucca/Daily Southtown

Veteran Juan Silva brings potent bat, useful advice to Slammers

June 3, 2018 at 1:20 p.m.

Juan Silva has contributed more than offense this season for the Slammers. The 26-year-old outfielder brought a good attitude to Joliet's Frontier League team even though he was released by...

Rich Central graduate Tyler House earns first win for Slammers

June 4, 2018 at 5:37 a.m.

Like the Slammers as a whole, Tyler House hopes his time has come. House earned his first win in six starts this season, and Joliet pushed its winning streak to...

Slammers find hitter they can count on in Tigers, Astros product Edwin Gomez

June 4, 2018 at 1:52 p.m.

Batting leadoff for the first time as a pro, the Slammers' Edwin Gomez homered to start Wednesday's game at Normal. "I was two strikes, one ball, and the pitcher hung...

Danny Zardon of the Slammers hits a three-run homer against Lake Erie on Sunday. Sean King/Daily Southtow

Ex-Phillies farmhand Danny Zardon gives Slammers a lift with bat, glove

June 4, 2018 at 3:05 p.m.

A week ago, Danny Zardon was a baseball player without a team and the Slammers were a team without many wins. Things are looking up for Zardon and the Slammers....

Well-traveled Ridge Hoopii-Haslam finds home at shortstop with Slammers

June 4, 2018 at 7:39 p.m.

Ridge Hoopii-Haslam has played baseball in a variety of places, including his native Hawaii, Tennessee, Texas and Winnipeg. He's also played a variety of positions, including left field, third base...

Jeff Isom of the Slammers was named the 2016 Frontier League Manager of the Year.

Finding players also part of the job for Slammers manager Jeff Isom

June 4, 2018 at 9:39 p.m.

The title on the wall outside of his Slammers office reads "Manager,'' but the job for Jeff Isom goes far beyond making out the lineup. Isom is responsible for finding,...

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