The Sliders were formed for the 2007 season to ensure an even number of teams with the Frontier League's addition of the Southern Illinois Miners.

In 2010, the team was renamed the Oakland County Cruisers, and moved into the new Diamond at the Summit ballpark.

When the summer-collegiate Prospect League was formed, Slippery Rock was announced as one of the franchise locations.

Owner/GM Mike Bencic acquired the Sliders name & logo rights, bringing the ball team back in 2009.

In the 2009 season the Sliders were managed by Chase Rowe, a Slippery Rock University alumnus and current head coach of nearby La Roche College.