Both are former members of the Midwest League, but were dropped from minor league baseball last year when it was re-organized. So now, they're both members of the Prospect League, with 16 teams across the midwest, from Missouri to western Pennsylvania.
The 60-game season opens Thusday night and continues through early August. The teams include the Normal, Illinois CornBelters, O'Fallon, Missouri Hoots, and Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.