GENEVA—Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars, will host the “Take Me Out to the Card Show” trading card and sports memorabilia event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 18th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKane County Cougars
Fifth Third Bank Ballpark to host sports card, memorabilia show
GENEVA—Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars, will host the “Take Me Out to the Card Show” trading card and sports memorabilia event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 4th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedCougars unveil new website, prepare for April 4 opener
GENEVA—The Kane County Cougars organization has launched a re-designed website at kccougars.com.
March 21st, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSpring Training camps include Cougar alumni
GENEVA—With warm thoughts of Major League Baseball spring training now underway, many former Kane County Cougars are gearing up for the 2013 season.
Here’s a brief snapshot of Cougars alumni at various spring training sites.
Ozzie’s Home Run, Walk 5K set for May 18
GENEVA—The Kane County Cougars organization will host the 2nd annual Ozzie’s Home Run and Walk 5K on Saturday, May 18, at 8 a.m.
February 17th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKC Cougars, Cubs host ‘Hot Stove’ events in February
Geneva—The Kane County Cougars will host a pair of events in February as anticipation for the 2013 season grows and the organization prepares for its first season of affiliation with the Chicago Cubs.
January 10th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedCougars to host meet-and-greet with Santa, Ozzie
Event at ballpark to include ornament, cookie decorating
GENEVA—The Kane County Cougars will host a Christmas Meet and Greet event, featuring Santa Claus and Ozzie T. Cougar, on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon inside the upper deck level at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.
Pair of former KC Cougars win Silver Slugger Awards
Total of 5 former Cougars have won award
GENEVA—A pair of former Kane County Cougars have won a 2012 Silver Slugger Award. Detroit Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera and Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham were each honored last Thursday evening.
Kane County Cougars announce affiliation with Chicago Cubs
Organizations sign 2-year player development contract; opening night is April 4
GENEVA—The Kane County Cougars have announced the signing of a two-year player development contract (PDC) with the Chicago Cubs.
Cougars promote Glaucoma Awareness
Screenings will be available to fans prior to evening ballgame
Geneva—The Kane County Cougars will welcome Dr. Steven Brown of Chicago Glaucoma Consultants and Dr. Anjali Hawkins of Geneva Eye Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 25.
Minor League Baseball recognizes Cougars’ Daddy/Daughter Date Night
The Kane County Cougars’ Daddy/Daughter Date Night has been recognized by Minor League Baseball as a finalist for this year’s Golden Bobblehead awards.
August 16th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Former Cougar duo hits the bigs
Minor League Baseball’s strikeout leader debuts for Oakland; Storey debuts for Astros
GENEVA—A pair of Kane County Cougars alumni made their Major League debuts on Friday evening.
Cougars holding Military Appreciation Night
GENEVA—The Kane County Cougars and Fifth Third Bank announce that they are offering free admission on Friday, July 6, for Military Appreciation Night at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark to all active duty, veterans and their families.
July 5th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMWL Stars colliding in KC
GENEVA—The Kane County Cougars are making final preparations for next week’s Midwest League All-Star Game, to be held on Tuesday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.
June 14th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSchools courted by Ozzie’s Reading Club
GENEVA—Chicagoland schools are encouraged to take part in Ozzie’s Reading Club, the Kane County Cougars’ reading incentive program.
January 12th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedCougars broadcaster likes sound of Nashville
GENEVA—Kane County Cougars broadcaster Jeff Hem, who was the voice of Cougars radio broadcasts from 2005 through the 2011 season, has accepted a broadcasting and sales position with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.
January 5th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
