Vilade busts loose in perfect day at the plate
Salt River 12, Surprise 5 The final week of the AFL season offered Ryan Vilade an opportunity to clear away a 2-for-20 skid that had dropped his average and OPS down to .215 and .578 respectively. The No. 5 Rockies prospect took full advantage of that on Monday. Vilade reached
Red-hot Moreno keeps on hitting in AFL
Mesa 15, Salt River 10 With each passing day, Gabriel Moreno backs up his status as MLB Pipeline's No. 32 overall prospect. The 21-year-old tallied three more hits and drove in three runs to pace Mesa's offensive onslaught on Thursday night. Toronto's top prospect helped his club jump out to
Top prospects shine on Fall League Day 4
Scottsdale 8, Peoria 2 Matt Wallner found the seats for the first time in the Fall League with an opposite-field two-run blast to open the scoring for the Scorpions. The 14th-ranked Twins prospect, who missed roughly two months during the season with a right wrist injury, was limited to 68
Carlson leads fast-moving Cards prospects
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.It was a big year for the Cardinals, who reached the postseason for the first time
Four-run Seventh Lifts Chiefs Over Snappers
Peoria, IL - Thanks to a four-run seventh inning, the Peoria Chiefs defeated the Beloit Snappers 9-5 Wednesday night at Dozer Park. Imeldo Diaz went two-for-four with a double and two RBI earning the Pekin Insurance Beyond the Expected Player of the Game.
Schmid Leads Chiefs to Shutout Win
Beloit, WI - The Peoria Chiefs recorded their 12th shutout of the season, second most in the Midwest League, with a 2-0 road win over the Beloit Snappers Friday night. With seven shutout innings in which he struck out three and allowed just two hits, lefty Colin Schmid was the
MiLB announces July Uncle Ray's Players of the Month
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Uncle Ray's Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 16 leagues for the month of July. In recognition of the honor, each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball and Uncle Ray's, the "Official Potato
Donovan Named MWL Player of Month
PEORIA, IL - Minor League Baseball and the Peoria Chiefs have announced that second baseman Brendan Donovan was named the Uncle Ray's Midwest League Player of the Month for July. Donovan joins former pitcher Tommy Parsons, now in Double-A Springfield, as Chiefs players to win the award this season as
Chiefs Start Homestand With 5-3 Win
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs scored five runs late and knocked off the Burlington Bees 5-3 in front of 6,357 fans Saturday night at Dozer Park to kick off a seven-game homestand. With two doubles, two runs scored and the game-winning RBI, Brendan Donovan was the Pekin Insurance Beyond
Win Streak Ends Sunday
Eastlake, OH - The Peoria Chiefs got five shutout innings from starter Parker Kelly but one bad inning led to a 7-0 loss Sunday against the Lake County Captains, ending the Chiefs win streak. With a career-high five shutout innings and a career-high five strikeouts, Kelly was named the Pekin
Chiefs Win Again Saturday
Eastlake, OH - The Peoria Chiefs picked up another win on Saturday as they scored early and often in a 7-2 win over the Lake County Captains. With a first inning home run, two hits and four RBI, catcher Ivan Herrera was named the Pekin Insurance Beyond the Expected Player
Chiefs Ruin Ft Wayne's Christmas in July
Fort Wayne, IN - The Peoria Chiefs played the role of the Grinch Friday night, ruining the Fort Wayne TinCaps Christmas in July promotion with a 6-4 series-ending win. Edwin Figuera had three hits, including two doubles and he drove in three as the Pekin Insurance Beyond the Expected Player
Chiefs Score 11 Runs Thursday
Fort Wayne, IN - The Peoria Chiefs got big nights at the plate from Brendan Donovan, Ivan Herrera and Brandon Benson as they scored 11 times, but ultimately fell to the Fort Wayne TinCaps 12-11 Thursday night. With two hits, a 3-run homer and four RBI, Herrera was named the
Donovan Homers & Doubles in Ft. Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN - The Peoria Chiefs hit their first home run off a left-handed pitcher since May 5 but fell to the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Wednesday night 6-2 in the first game of a nine-game, 10-day road trip. Brendan Donovan, who hit the homer and also doubled, was
Donovan Slams Chiefs to Saturday Win
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs scored six runs in the fourth inning and went on to beat the Great Lakes Loons 7-4 Saturday night, falling one loss short of tying the franchise-record for consecutive losses set in July of 1999. Brendan Donovan had a grand slam and a double
Chiefs Walked Off in Extra
Clinton, IA - The Peoria Chiefs tied the game in the top of the ninth but got walked off by the Clinton LumberKings 5-4 in 10 innings Wednesday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 2-4 in the second half and 32-43 overall on the season.
Four Run 8th Beats Chiefs Tuesday
Clinton, IA - The Peoria Chiefs wasted a spectacular start from Kyle Leahy on Tuesday night as a two-run lead in the eighth inning turned into a 4-2 loss to the Clinton LumberKings. The Chiefs are now 2-3 in the second half and 32-42 overall.
Chiefs Open Second Half With Win Over Cedar Rapids
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs opened the second half of the season with a 4-2 win against the Cedar Rapids Kernels Thursday night at Dozer Park. The first-place Chiefs match their best mark from the first half, starting 1-0.
Chiefs Lose 3-1 Thursday
Clinton, IA - The Peoria Chiefs rallied late but fell short in a 3-1 loss to the Clinton LumberKings Thursday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 28-38 on the season with three home games left in the first half, starting Friday night at 6:35 p.m.
Big Second Inning Gives Chiefs Second Straight Win
Peoria, IL - Continuing their strong offense from Tuesday night, the Peoria Chiefs defeated the Quad Cities River Bandits 6-2 Wednesday night while playing as the road team at Dozer Park. The Chiefs improve to 26-31 on the season with the series finale set for Thursday at 6:35 p.m.
Yepez Returns to Chiefs with Two Homers, Seven RBI
Peoria, IL - Juan Yepez returned to the Midwest League and launched two homers with a career-high seven RBI in his Peoria Chiefs 2019 debut in a 12-5 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits Tuesday night. The Chiefs, playing as the road team in their home park due to
Chiefs Blown Out Sunday in Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Peoria Chiefs gave up eight runs in the first two innings and fell to the Cedar Rapids Kernels 14-1 in their first Sunday road game of 2019. The loss drops the Chiefs to 21-28 on the season with a Memorial Day 12:05 p.m. game set
Chiefs Score Eight Runs in Ninth Inning Loss
Cedar Rapids, IA - Despite scoring eight runs and knocking 14 hits, the Peoria Chiefs fell 9-8 to the Cedar Rapids Kernels Saturday night. The Chiefs drop to 21-27 on the season with game three of the series set for Sunday at 2:05 p.m.
Chiefs Lose in Wisconsin 7-2 Wednesday
Appleton, WI - The Peoria Chiefs committed two costly errors in a four-run fifth inning and lost to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 7-2 Wednesday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 19-26 on the season with one game left in the series.
Chiefs Take Series Against Whitecaps 6-4
Comstock Park, MI - The Peoria Chiefs scored three runs in the eighth inning and closed out the West Michigan Whitecaps for a 6-4 win on Wednesday afternoon as they clinched the series 2-1. The win moves the Chiefs to 15-15 as they have won nine of the last 11