Raleigh rolls again to Player of the Week
On July 8, Cal Raleigh became the first California League hitter to win back-to-back Offensive Player of the Week awards in 2019. On Monday, he added to that streak, taking home the honor for a third straight time. It's a remarkable run that will come to an end, however --
Season Ends with 7-2 Game 4 Loss
Bowling Green, KY - The Peoria Chiefs season came to an end with a 7-2 loss in game four of the Midwest League Championship Series Sunday night as the Bowling Green Hot Rods claimed the title. The loss marks the third time in four appearances the Chiefs have lost in
Chiefs Even Series With Thursday Win
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh and held on for a 2-1 victory over the Bowling Green Hot Rods in game two of the Midwest League Championship Series Thursday night. Friday is a travel day with game three of the MWLCS
Chiefs Drop MWLCS Opener 4-0
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs were shut out 4-0 by the Bowling Green Hot Rods in game one of the Midwest League Championship Series. on Wednesday night Game two of the MWLCS is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dozer Park.
Montero Named League MVP, Gonzalez an All-Star
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs and Midwest League have announced that Chiefs corner infielders Elehuris Montero and Yariel Gonzalez were named 2018 Post-Season All-Stars while Montero is the first Chiefs player to win MWL Most Valuable Player since Albert Pujols in 2000. The Post-Season All-Star team is voted on
Oviedo, Davis Lead Chiefs to Thursday Win
Geneva, IL - The Peoria Chiefs evened the series against the Kane County Cougars Thursday night with a 4-1 win as Johan Oviedo won for the sixth straight start. The Chiefs are back to 20 games over .500 on the season at 67-47 with one game left on the road
Chiefs Fall in Extras Monday
The Peoria Chiefs suffered a rare loss on a blown save Monday night and fell in Clinton 4-3 in 11 innings. The loss puts the Chiefs at 61-44 for the season, 22-13 in the second half with one game left in the series.
Twins' Rooker rakes his way to weekly award
It took some time, but Brent Rooker seems to have passed the big test the Twins gave him at the beginning of the season. After an extremely hot week, he's even got a shiny new award to show for it. The Twins' No. 7 prospect went 13-for-26 (.500) with three
Montero Ties MWL Record, Chiefs Win Sunday
Clinton, IA - Elehuris Montero tied a franchise and Midwest League record with four doubles on Sunday as the Peoria Chiefs beat the Clinton LumberKings 12-3. The win moves the Chiefs to 22-12 in the second half and 61-43 overall, the best record in the Western Division.
Fagalde Dominates in Saturday Win
Clinton, IA - Alex Fagalde allowed just one hit and struck out 10 over seven shutout innings as the Peoria Chiefs opened a road series with a 5-1 win over the Clinton LumberKings Saturday night. The win moves the Chiefs to a season-high 17 games over .500 at 60-43 and
Distillers Win Wednesday
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Distillers grabbed the lead in the bottom of the fourth and never looked back in a 7-5 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the series opener. Peoria improved to 19-11 in the second half and 58-42 overall with the second game of the series
Chiefs Lose Monday in Michigan
Midland , MI - The Peoria Chiefs scored in the top of the 10th but gave up two runs in the bottom of the inning to get walked off 2-1 against the Great Lakes Loons Monday afternoon. The loss drops the Chiefs to 18-11 in the half and 57-42 overall as
Chiefs Sweep Lugnuts in Michigan
The Peoria Chiefs wrapped up a first-ever sweep in Lansing with a 7-3 win over the Lugnuts on Friday night. The win moves the Chiefs to a season-best 14 games over .500 at 55-41 overall and 16-10 in the second half.
Chiefs Shutout TinCaps Saturday
Peoria, IL The Peoria Chiefs shut out the Fort Wayne TinCaps 4-0 in the series opener on Saturday night. The Chiefs improved to 12-9 in the second half and 51-40 overall with game two of the series set for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Chiefs Fall to Lake County Wednesday
The Peoria Chiefs surrendered four sixth-inning runs in the series opening 5-1 loss to the Lake County Captains on Wednesday night. The Chiefs are now 10-8 in the second half and 49-39 overall with game two of the series set for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Chiefs Knocked Around Saturday in Wisconsin
Appleton, WI - The Peoria Chiefs gave up four runs in the second inning and never caught up in a 7-5 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Saturday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 9-6 in the second half and 48-37 on the season with two games left in the
Chiefs Fall 11-2 Tuesday
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs lost 11-2 to the Kane County Cougars in game two of the series on Tuesday afternoon. The Chiefs are 4-2 in the second half and 43-33 overall with the series finale scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday night.
Chiefs Clinch Playoff Spot
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Peoria Chiefs scored nine runs over the final three innings and beat Cedar Rapids 12-3 Sunday afternoon to clinch a playoff spot for the fourth season in a row. The win in the first half finale puts the Chiefs at 39-31 and they win the
Chiefs Lose 6-3 Tuesday
Peoria, IL- The Peoria Chiefs fell to the Beloit Snappers 6-3 in the series opener on Tuesday night though they stay one game out of first place and one game up in the wild card race with five games to play. The Chiefs are now 36-29 overall with game two
Chiefs Land Six on All-Star Team
PEORIA, IL - The Midwest League announced the 2018 All-Star Teams on Wednesday and the Peoria Chiefs will be represented by six players at the June 19 game in Lansing, the most by any Western Division team. First baseman Yariel Gonzalez, second baseman Irving Lopez and third baseman Elehuris Montero
Chiefs Beat Cougars Tuesday
Geneva, IL- The Peoria Chiefs held off a late surge by the Kane County Cougars to take game one of the series by a score of 7-4. The Chiefs improved to 33-25 overall and are now in sole possession of first place in the Western Division with game two of
Chiefs Sweep DH, Series
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs walked off the Burlington Bees in game one of the doubleheader 6-5 and then used a six-run fourth inning in game two for a 7-2 victory to pull off a rare five-game series sweep. The Chiefs improved to 30-24 overall and will travel to
Chiefs Fall 3-2 Friday
Davenport, IA - The Peoria Chiefs cut the Quad Cities River Bandits lead to one run twice but could not get over the hump in a 3-2 loss on Friday night. The Chiefs drop to 24-21 overall on the season with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday beginning at 5:35 p.m.
Chiefs Win 1-0 Tuesday
Beloit, WI - A day after being shutout for the first time all season, the Peoria Chiefs returned the favor with a 1-0 win over the Beloit Snappers Tuesday afternoon. The win moves the Chiefs to 23-19 on the season and 1-1 on a nine-game, eight-day roadtrip.
Chiefs Win 6th Straight, 13-1
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs pulled away from the Clinton LumberKings in the fifth and did not look back in a 13-1 win on Tuesday afternoon. After their sixth win in a row, the Chiefs improved to 19-16 overall with game three of the four game series scheduled for