The new independent professional baseball team, who will decide what their name is later this year, will play in the American Association which has 14 teams.
The Flyers were expected to vacate Alexian Field by midnight on March 10th.
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
New Independent Baseball Team to Play at Alexian Field in Schaumburg
The new independent professional baseball team, who will decide what their name is later this year, will play in the American Association which has 14 teams.
The Flyers were expected to vacate Alexian Field by midnight on March 10th.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Schaumburg Flyers Baseball Not Moved Out Yet
There are still three options on the table for finding a team for Alexian Field.
One is for the Flyers franchise to be purchased by a new owner and begin their season as scheduled. Second is to have a new team move in for the 2011 season and third is to have a new team identified and begin play in 2012.
The Flyers were officially evicted from Alexian Field on February 24th and ordered to pay over $500,000 in overdue rent.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Schaumburg Flyers Baseball Served Eviction Notice
The eviction order requires team ownership to pay more than $550,000 in overdue rent on the staduim. The order also issued a court order to return the lease to the village of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Park District.
Flyers' ownership is continuing to work towards the sale of the 12 year old independent team.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Court Postpones Schaumber Flyers Baseball Eviction
Village officials are trying to get more than $900,000 in unpaid rent from the team that plays at Alexian Field. If the team is sold the village is more likely to get paid according to village and team officials.
Both Flyers owner Rich Ehrenreich and village attorney Jack Siegel are hoping the sale goes through and should be finalized in about a month.
Village officials would prefer a sale over court proceedings since it would be more beneficial for the community and keep the Flyers at Alexian Field. But, if the sale is not finalized by next months eviction hearing, officials will move forward to push the team out and settle on final payments.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Chad Parker Named Schaumburg Flyers New Manager
Parker managed the Joliet JackHammers into the playoffs in 2010 a year after he won the Manager of the Year in the Frontier League with the River City Rascals.
Parker also was the head baseball coach at Brewton Parker College in Mt. Vernon GA from 2001-2006.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Joliet JackHammers, Lake County Fielders, Schaumburg Flyers and Rockford RiverHawks Join Newly Formed North American League
The league will cover many of the major markets in the U.S. and Canada and expand in 2012. The North American League will be second to Major League Baseball in terms of the number of teams and geographies. The existing leagues will keep their names and their business activities and will now adhere to a consistant set of league rules and by-laws. The league will have 16 - 20 teams in the U.S. and Canada in 2011.
Illinois teams from the Northern League who will be currently joining forces with the North American League are the Joliet JackHammers, Lake County Fielders, Rockford Riverhawks and the Schaumburg Flyers.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Schaumburg Flyers Baseball Hold Open Tryouts for Firefly Dance Team
Tryouts are free, but space is limited. The Firefly Energy Dance team will perform at all 50 Flyers home games as well as special events around the community. Schedules must be flexible and girls must be able to work most games. Firefly Energy Dance Team girls will also participate in ballpark activities and events like in-between inning promotions, greeting fans, and handing out giveaway items.
If you would like to visit the Firefly dance team's facebook page click on the link below.
Firefly Dance Team
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Pete LaCock Joins the Schaumburg Flyers Baseball as Hitting Coach
The Schaumburg Flyers have announced that former Chicago Cub Pete LaCock will take over as hitting coach for the 2010 season. LaCock, a former 1st round pick of the Chicago Cubs, and a nine year Major League veteran will be responsible for the team's hitting as well as coaching third base.
"Pete is a great additional to my staff with his experience and approach to the game.” Field Manager Mike Busch stated.
LaCock comes to Schaumburg via Tucson Arizona where he held a similar position with the Tucson Toros of the Golden Baseball League in 2009. "My sole focus is to help in any way to bring a Championship to Schaumburg" said LaCock.
Sitting next to Pete LaCock on the bench in 2010 and taking over the pitching coach duties will be former Schaumburg Flyer Drew Dickinson. Dickinson, who holds the all-time record for wins as a pitcher at the University of Illinois, looks to help the Flyers improve from a 5th place finish in team pitching from 2009.
The view from the dugout at Alexian Field is not an uncommon one for Drew as he spent the 2007 season with the Schaumburg Flyers. After his playing days were over, Drew’s passion of coaching took control as he became an assistant coach for the University of Illinois before finding his way back to Alexian Field.
Come talk to Mike Busch about his new staff at the 2010 Winterfest being held at Alexian Field on February 17th. Beat the winter chill during this tropical themed event featuring a Jimmy Buffett cover band, Hawaiian dancers, a tiki bar, the Firefly Dance Team and complimentary food and drinks should make the night unforgettable. RSVP by sending an email to info@flyersbaseball.com or by calling 847-891-2255.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Flyers Basebal, Andre Dawson Celebrity Softball at Alexian Field
Schaumburg, Illinois - Alexian Field, home of the Schaumburg Flyers Professional Baseball Club (Northern League), will host a celebrity softball event for Andre Dawson on July 28, 2010, three days after his induction into The National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The gates at Alexian Field will open at 3:30 p.m. on July 28th for the “Andre and Friends Celebrity Softball Event”, which will include a 4:30 p.m. Northern League game between the Joliet Jackhammers and the Schaumburg Flyers, free autographs from Andre and Friends (during the Flyers game) at the FansEdge Autograph Pavilion, a special free commemorative souvenir for every fan in attendance, all culminating in a 7 inning softball game exhibition with baseball and celebrity legends.
Among Andre’s Friends currently scheduled to celebrate on July 28th at Alexian Field are former teammates and on-field opponents like Bruce Sutter, Doc Gooden, Dave Parker, George Foster, and Steve Garvey, along with celebrity fans like Jeff Garland (TV’s Curb Your Enthusiasm) and George Wendt (Cheers).
For continuing details on this event, log onto www.flyersbaseball.com, or call the Flyers ticket office at 847-891-2255.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Schaumburg Flyers Trade Cephas Howard for Kelly Hunt
The Schaumburg Flyers traded RHP Cephas Howard for Wichita Wingnuts (American Association) 1B Kelly Hunt on Tuesday. Hunt batted .259 with 21 homers, 66 RBI and a .484 slugging percentage in 2009.
In seven minor-league seasons, Hunt has a career average of .261, with 137 home runs, 477 RBI, and at least 18 home runs in each of the last 6 seasons. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2003 out of Bowling Green State University, and won the Midwest League Championship with the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2004. Hunt’s best season came in 2007 when he hit 27 home runs and 77 RBI, with a .316 batting average and a .645 slugging percentage.
In 2009, Cephas Howard struck out 47 batters in 42.0 innings, with a 1.71 ERA. Howard was originally drafted in the 37th Round of the 2007 Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Schaumburg Flyers Hold Open Tryouts May 2nd, 2010
The Flyers will hold open tryouts at Alexian Field in Schaumburg on Sunday May 2nd, 2010. As second year manager Mike Busch starts to put his 2010 roster together, he's looking for that local diamond in the rough.
Players can sign up in advance to guarantee their spot at the tryout. The cost to participate is $40.00. The fee will be waived for anyone with Double-A experience or higher. Players who impress the Flyers coaching staff will be asked back for a private workout on Monday May 3, 2009. "Chicago is a strong baseball city, and I'm sure that there are players out there that the big league scouts have missed out on," said Flyers manager Mike Busch. "Hopefully we can spot one of those guys at this May tryout."
In a 1999 open tryout, Jim Rushford impressed then manager Ron Kittle, and. just two years later was named the Milwaukee Brewers’ Minor League Player of the Year. Rushford made his major league debut in the summer of 2002.
Registration forms are located on the Flyer website: http://www.flyersbaseball.com/
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Schaumber Flyers Announce "Two Dollar Tuesdays"
New for the 2010 season, the Schaumburg Flyers are introducing “Two Dollar Tuesdays”. Fans coming out to Alexian Field for all Tuesday home games can purchase Miller Lite and soda products for $2. There will also be a selected gift item available for $2.
Most importantly, fans can purchase one reserved ticket and get the second ticket for only $2. This offer includes eight Tuesday home games, including four in the month of June. For ticket information, visit www.flyersbaseball.com or call Dave Lesch at (847) 891-2255 Ext.111
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