8th May | Story

Under the Golden Arches

One of the larger collections of McDonald’s memorabilia provides a glimpse into the company’s history on the site of its first restaurant — all less than two miles from where the Inland Empire 66ers play their home games.

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3rd Jun | Story

A Chicago original

For more than 40 years, Nancy Faust serenaded Chicago White Sox crowds. Now, more or less retired, she plays Sunday afternoons 45 miles to the west for the Kane County Cougars and their fans.

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28th Apr | Story

You want me to manage? That could be fun

Former Rangers third baseman Steve Buechele spent more than a decade in Major League dugouts. He has spent spent the last back in dugouts — in the minors.

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31st May | Story

A room and a view

Every season, thousands of host families open their homes to young players. There are 21 host families in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including Don and Robin Grawe, who landed a pair of future all-stars in their spare bedroom.

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3rd Apr | Story

Catharsis of the written word

Five years ago, Dirk Hayhurst was a middle reliever in the low minors. Today, he writes bestsellers about the game. What changed?

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07 Jul | Videos

Jonny Gomes

Before he played in the majors, Jonny Gomes hit 63 homers in the minors, suffered a heart attack and, on a lighter note, became a certified personal trainer.

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21 Jul | Photos

Dayton Dragons

The Dragons faltered on their way to a 9-1 loss to the Kane County Cougars, but fans were still entertained between innings ... by the ZOOperstars.

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Our 2013 schedule still is in development.