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O'Reilly shuts down Naturals, Cards win 7-2

May 2, 2018

SPRINGDALE, Ar. -- In just his second-career Double-A start, RHP Mike O'Reilly dominated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals with six one-hit innings, striking out nine and helping lead the Springfield Cardinals to the 7-2 win before 6,504 fans at Arvest Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon.

O'Reilly, Diekroeger Lead Cardinals to Series Win

O'Reilly Tosses Eight Innings in Debut
July 20, 2017

Jupiter, FL - The Palm Beach Cardinals (54-39, 14-12) got behind Mike O'Reilly's eight innings of two run baseball to beat the Daytona Tortugas (36-55, 3-23) by a final of 4-2.O'Reilly, called up on Wednesday, made his Florida State League debut and gave up two runs on three hits over

O'Reilly Shines Again in Chiefs 4-3 Win

Righty K's 10 as Chiefs win series opener
July 15, 2017

Peoria, IL - Mike O'Reilly struck out 10 in the Peoria Chiefs 4-3 victory over the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Saturday night at Dozer Park. The Chiefs improve to 14-9 in the second half and 41-51 overall and will play the second game of the series against the TinCaps on

O'Reilly 1-Hits Kernels Monday

Chiefs righty tosses 2nd CGSHO
July 10, 2017

Cedar Rapids, IA - Mike O'Reilly retired the first 18 batters he faced and fired his second one-hitter of the season as the Peoria Chiefs beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 3-0 Monday afternoon. The win moves the Chiefs to 11-8 in the second half and 41-47 overall.     O'Reilly took a perfect

O'Reilly Perfect Through Six Innings in Chiefs Win

Complete game by Mike O'Reilly highlights 3-0 Peoria triumph
July 10, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Mike O'Reilly retired the first 18 batters that he faced Monday in a perfect game bid at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium during the Peoria Chiefs' 3-0 one-hit shutout against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. O'Reilly posted a career-high 12 strikeouts and faced two batters

Cards' O'Reilly tosses one-hitter for Peoria

Right-hander strikes out career-high 12 in second shutout of 2017
July 9, 2017

Mike O'Reilly finished off his latest shutout Monday afternoon and got some simple words of encouragement from his pitching coach, Dernier Orozco."He just said, 'Good job and keep pitching,'" O'Reilly said.

O'Reilly Throws Seven Shutout Innings in Win

Fiedler's homer is the only run as Chiefs beat Snappers
July 5, 2017

Peoria, IL - Behind Mike O'Reilly's seven scoreless innings and Matt Fiedler's second home run of the year, the Peoria Chiefs defeated the Beloit Snappers on Wednesday night in a pitcher's duel 1-0. The Chiefs improve to 9-5 in the second half and 39-44 overall as they look for the

O'Reilly, Chiefs Shutout Cougars

Peoria wins second 1-0 game of 2017
June 30, 2017

Geneva, IL - For the third time this season, and the second against Kane County, Mike O'Reilly threw at least eight shutout innings in the Peoria Chiefs 1-0 win over the first half Western Division champions Friday night. O'Reilly went the distance in a 6-0 win over the Cougars 23 days

Chiefs' O'Reilly twirls eight two-hit innings

Cardinals right-hander strikes out nine, reduces ERA to 1.95
June 30, 2017

Throughout a season that began in the Gulf Coast League and has produced two near-milestones, an astonishingly low walk total for Class A Peoria's Mike O'Reilly might be the most impressive note on his ledger, even as he turned in another gem Friday night."I think that's a big part of my

Trosclair Homers, Chiefs Win Fifth Straight

O'Reilly earns win in quality start
June 24, 2017

Burlington, IA - The Peoria Chiefs scored four runs early and held on for another nail-biting win over the Burlington Bees with a 4-3 victory Saturday night. The win, their fifth in a row, moves the Chiefs to 3-0 in the second half and 33-39 overall.     The Chiefs jumped on lefty

Chiefs Fall at Cougars Tuesday

O'Reilly allows four runs in first three innings
June 13, 2017

Geneva, IL - Six days after besting the Kane County Cougars with a two-hit complete game shutout on 85 pitches, Mike O'Reilly allowed four early runs and didn't make it through three innings as the Peoria Chiefs fell 4-3 Tuesday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 27-37 on the half

O'Reilly Named MWL Pitcher of Week

RHP tossed CG SHO Wednesday
June 12, 2017

PEORIA, IL - The Midwest League announced Monday that Peoria Chiefs pitcher Mike O'Reilly was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 5-11. This marks the first individual award for a Chiefs pitcher in the 2017 season.

Adams leads Pitcher of the Week honorees

White Sox prospect takes award after tossing three-hit shutout
June 12, 2017

Spencer Adams cruised through eight innings on Friday before making himself nervous on the bench."Sitting in the dugout, going into the ninth, I kept telling myself to focus," Adams told MiLB.com. "Michael Kopech looked at me and was like, 'Why you tensing up? You've been loose the whole game. Just

O'Reilly Throws Complete Game 2-Hit Shutout in 6-0 Win

Righty tosses just 85 pitches as Chiefs even series
June 7, 2017

Peoria, IL - With St. Louis Cardinals infielder Kolten Wong in Peoria rehabbing for the second straight night, the Peoria Chiefs defeated Kane County 6-0 behind Mike O'Reilly's complete game shutout. The Chiefs are now 25-33 with the finale of the three-game series against Kane County on Thursday at 7:00

Chiefs' O'Reilly tosses two-hit shutout

Cardinals prospect needs just 85 pitches to go the distance
June 7, 2017

After giving up a two-out single to Anfernee Grier in the ninth inning on Wednesday, Mike O'Reilly's mind drifted back to his start on May 20 when the Cardinals prospect fell two outs shy of a no-hitter.This time, he finished what he started. 

Chiefs Land Five on All-Star Team

Knizner to start at catcher
June 7, 2017

PEORIA, IL - The Midwest League announced the 2017 All-Star Teams on Wednesday and the Peoria Chiefs will be represented by five players at the June 20 game in Great Lakes. Catcher Andrew Knizner was voted in as a starter, infielders Andy Young and Stefan Trosclair were named as reserves while

Chiefs Take Game Two Against Rattlers Wednesday

Chiefs lock in series win with victory over Wisconsin
May 31, 2017

Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers by a final score of 7-5 on Wednesday, ensuring a series win in the three-game set. The Chiefs move to 21-31 overall and will wrap up the series against Wisconsin on Thursday with a 7:00 p.m. first pitch.    Wisconsin

Chiefs Take Game One Against Bees, 2-1

O'Reilly strikes out six Bees in seven-inning win
May 26, 2017

Burlington, IA - The Peoria Chiefs beat the Burlington Bees 2-1 on Friday night at Community Field. Peoria improves to 18-28 overall and will play a double header tomorrow against the Bees with a 5:00 p.m. first pitch for game one.    The Bees got out to an early lead in

Chiefs' O'Reilly loses no-hit bid in ninth

Cardinals prospect gives up bloop single with one out
May 20, 2017

Edwin Diaz isn't a household name in Minor League Baseball, but you can bet Mike O'Reilly won't forget him anytime soon.Diaz's single with one out in the ninth inning spoiled O'Reilly's no-hit bid as Class A Peoria held on to defeat Beloit, 1-0, on Saturday night at Dozer Park. 

O'Reilly One Hits Beloit in 1-0 Win

Chiefs right K's 10 as O'Keefe Homers
May 20, 2017

Peoria, IL - Mike O'Reilly took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up a bloop single as he struck out ten in the Peoria Chiefs 1-0 win over the Beloit Snappers on Saturday night at Dozer Park. The Chiefs improve to 15-25 overall and will wrap up their four-game

Chiefs Beat Whitecaps 3-1

Young Homers in Win
May 9, 2017

Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs snapped a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 3-1 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps. The Chiefs improve to 12-17 for the season headed into the rubber match with the Whitecaps on Wednesday morning with Cardinals lefty Tyler Lyons making a rehab start.   

Chiefs Lose Early Lead, Fall 9-7 Wednesday

Young & Davis Homer in Loss
May 3, 2017

Lansing, MI - A day after erasing a three-run deficit in a win, the Peoria Chiefs blew a four-run lead and lost 9-7 to the Lansing Lugnuts Wednesday afternoon. The loss drops the Chiefs to 10-14 on the season with one game left in the series.    The Chiefs got off to