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The Lake Erie Crushers are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, they are a member of the Frontier League.

Crushers Concert Series Coming to Crushers Stadium this Summer

April 24, 2025 - Avon, OH - This summer, Crushers Stadium becomes Northeast Ohio's premier outdoor concert venue with the launch of the first-ever "Lake Erie Crushers Concert Series" featuring the stage at second base. The seven-show lineup features the nation's top tribute bands performing music from rock, pop, and country legends. The series opens on Friday, June 13 with "Mr. Speed - A Night of KISS," celebrating 30 years as the premier KISS tribute band, with special guest The Michael Weber Show. The next night, Saturday, June 14, fea... Full Story

Crushers Bring Back Frontier League All-Star Jack Eisenbarger and Setup Man Sammy Tavarez

April 21, 2025 - Avon, OH - Two key pieces from the 2024 pitching staff - LHP Jack Eisenbarger and RHP Sammy Tavarez - will be returning to the squad in 2025 after re-signing with Lake Erie. Jack Eisenbarger had an incredible season with Crushers last year and had plenty of Frontier League accolades to show for. In his first year with Lake Erie, Eisenbarger sported a 2.91 ERA in 111 1/3 innings. His ERA was 7th best in the Frontier League and his 111 strikeouts placed him 9th in the league with his 8-4 record in 19 starts. Personally, he'... Full Story

Crushers Sign Former Rockies Farmhand Dylan Spain and University of Kansas OF Caleb Upshaw

April 16, 2025 - Avon, OH - The Lake Erie Crushers have signed RHP Dylan Spain and OF Caleb Upshaw to contracts just ahead of the 2025 season. Dylan Spain is a 6'6", 205lb right-handed pitcher who was selected in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves out of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Spain spent his collegiate career as a starting pitcher, then transferred to the bullpen across three levels of the Braves' system in 2021. In 2023 he was traded into the Colorado Rockies organization one-for-one for major leaguer ... Full Story

Crushers Sign 2024 IBL MVP Seth Strong and Former Miami Marlins Farmhand Derek Vegas

April 14, 2025 - Avon, OH - The Lake Erie Crushers continue to bolster their 2025 roster with the signings of 2024 Intercounty Baseball League MVP Seth Strong and 23 year-old Venezuelan Derek Vegas, a former Miami Marlins farmhand. Seth Strong, 28, has one of the more impressive resumes you'll find in independent baseball. The corner infielder recently won the Intercounty Baseball League Most Valuable Player Award in 2024 with the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers. Strong slashed .344/.451/.725 in 42 games with 16 home runs and more walks drawn t... Full Story

• Crushers Concert Series Coming to Crushers Stadium this Summer - April 24, 2025
  
• Crushers Bring Back Frontier League All-Star Jack Eisenbarger and Setup Man Sammy Tavarez - April 21, 2025
  
• Crushers Sign Former Rockies Farmhand Dylan Spain and University of Kansas OF Caleb Upshaw - April 16, 2025
  
• Crushers Sign 2024 IBL MVP Seth Strong and Former Miami Marlins Farmhand Derek Vegas - April 14, 2025
  
• Lake Erie Crushers Unveil 2025 Promotional Schedule: Tickets on Sale Tomorrow - April 10, 2025
  
• Crushers Opening Day Tickets Now on Sale; 4 for $44 Deal Presented by Achieve Credit Union, Available for Home Opener - April 7, 2025
  
• Brandyn Sittinger, Ex-Big Leaguer and Lagrange Native, Signs Contract with Crushers - April 1, 2025
  
• Crushers Sign Juan Zapata, RHP from Guardians Organization - March 31, 2025
  
• Three More Crushers Re-Signed for 2025 Season - March 26, 2025
  
• Ex-Big Leaguer Alfredo Gonzalez Rejoins Crushers as Player/Hitting Coach - March 12, 2025
  
• Crushers Youth Baseball Camp Dates Released for Summer 2025 - March 11, 2025
  
• Lake Erie Crushers Tryout Scheduled for April 19th - March 7, 2025
  
• Crushers Sign Two RHP, Power-Hitting Outfielder, and Standout D3 Second Baseman - February 5, 2025
  
• Crushers Bring in Ex-Big Leaguer as Pitching Coach and a New Assistant Coach - February 4, 2025
  
• Three Arms Return to Crushers Pitching Staff for 2025 - February 3, 2025
  
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Lake Erie Crushers Manager Jared Lemieux
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League: Frontier League
Home: Cleveland, Ohio
Class: Independent
Website: Lake Erie Crushers site
Schedule: Full Lake Erie Crushers Schedule Statistics: Full Lake Erie Crushers Statistics

Sat., Sep 7	L	Lake Erie 0 at Washington 10 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Thu., Sep 5	L	Washington 2 at Lake Erie 0 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Tue., Sep 3	W	Lake Erie 10 at Gateway 8 (Playoff)	Final
Sun., Sep 1	L	Lake Erie 2 at Joliet 4	Final
Sat., Aug 31	W	Lake Erie 11 at Joliet 5	Final
Fri., Aug 30	W	Lake Erie 4 at Joliet 2	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Lake Erie Crushers:

• Akron RubberDucks (EL) - Akron, Ohio
  
• Cleveland Charge (G League) - Cleveland, Ohio
  
• Cleveland Monsters (AHL) - Cleveland, Ohio
  
• Lake County Captains (MWL) - Eastlake, Ohio
  
• Cleveland (MLS NEXT Pro) - Cleveland, Ohio
  

• Keystone grad Brandyn Sittinger returns home, signs deal with Crushers - FL Chronicle-Telegram (April 4)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers sign Keystone alum, former MLB pitcher Brandyn Sittinger - FL Lorain Morning Journal (April 4)
  
• Crushers sign NE Ohioan with MLB experience - FL Cleveland Plain Dealer (April 1)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers sign pitcher from Guardians organization and ex-MLB catcher - FL Cleveland Plain Dealer (April 1)
  
• Mini-golf, Easter egg hunt, special theme nights: Promotions, giveaways at Cleveland-area ballparks in April - FL Cleveland Plain Dealer (March 31)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers to join Copa de la Diversion program; focus groups planned - FL Lorain Morning Journal (February 7)
  
• Put up or shut up Northeast Ohio: If we want a great airport and sports stadiums, let's take another look at this bold idea - FL Cleveland Plain Dealer (January 1)
  
• Lake Erie Crushers sign Manager Jared Lemieux to multi-year extension - FL Lorain Morning Journal (December 16)
  
• Wild Things sweep Crushers, to play for FL title - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (September 8)
  
• Crushers' season ends with 10-0 loss in Game 2 of division series - FL Lorain Morning Journal (September 8)
  
• Crushers can't find any offense, drop playoff series opener to Wild Things - FL Chronicle-Telegram (September 6)
  
• Wild Things give nothing, win Game 1 - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (September 6)
  
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