SI Miners owners announce retirement; future of Rent One Park unclear
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — The owners of the Southern Illinois Miners are retiring. Jayne and John Simmons made the surprise announcement Wednesday that the recently wrapped 2021 season was the franchise’s last. The couple, who have
Steve Marino Retires From Baseball
Marion, Ill. (March 2, 2016) – The Southern Illinois Miners announce that third baseman Steve Marino has decided to retire from professional baseball, ending a five-year Frontier League career, the last three years of which were spent
Cummins Signs With Cubs
Marion, Ill. (February 21, 2017) – The Southern Illinois Miners announce that Brandon Cummins has been picked up by the Chicago Cubs. The outfielder, who made his pro debut with the Miners in 2016, becomes the 47th former