Chiefs Announce 2021 Game Times and Promotions Schedule
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Chiefs are just over a month away from the start of the 2021 season, which will kick off on May 4 with a six-game road trip to Cedar Rapids before returning to Dozer Park for their home opener on May 11 against the Wisconsin Timber
Chiefs to Hold 2021 Job Fair on March 29 & April 9
PEORIA, Ill. – As the 2021 baseball season approaches, the Peoria Chiefs will be hosting a job fair at Dozer Park (730 SW Jefferson St., Peoria, IL, 61605) on Monday, March 29 and Friday, April 9 from 5-7 p.m. The Chiefs are looking to fill a number of different game
Chiefs Announce New Ladder Club
PEORIA, Ill.- The Peoria Chiefs today announced the launch of a new program, known as the Ladder Club. The Ladder Club consists of full-season ticket holders, who will receive the most exclusive benefits and lowest ticket prices of anyone who comes through Dozer Park. “Full season ticket holders are the
Chiefs Announce Limited Fan Attendance for 2021
Peoria, Ill. - The Peoria Chiefs, in conjunction with state and local health officials, have announced that fans will be able to attend games at Dozer Park for the 2021 season. The decision will allow a limit of 20% occupancy in the seating bowl, while suites will be limited to
Chiefs Announce 2021 Schedule
Peoria, Ill. – The Peoria Chiefs have announced their 2021 schedule in the newly formed High-A Central League. The Chiefs will kick off the season on May 4th with a six-game road trip to Cedar Rapids followed by their home opener on May 11th against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Following
Peoria Chiefs Announce 2021 Coaching Staff
Peoria, Ill. - The Peoria Chiefs, along with the St. Louis Cardinals, have announced that Chris Swauger will serve as manager of the Chiefs for the 2021 season. Swauger is joined by Pitching Coach Rick Harig and Hitting Coach Joey Hawkins. Alex Wolfinger (Athletic Trainer) and Jacqueline Gover (Strength &
Chiefs Invited to be the St. Louis Cardinals Advanced-A Affiliate
December 9, 2020 PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Chiefs are excited to announce that as part of Major League Baseball’s minor league restructuring, Peoria has been invited to continue its St. Louis Cardinals affiliation and move to the High A level. The Chiefs are thrilled to be selected by the Cardinals
MiLB CANCELS 2020 SEASON
June 30, 2020 PEORIA, IL- MiLB League President Pat O’Connor announced the cancellation of the 2020 MiLB season, including the Peoria Chiefs’ 140-game campaign, which was slated to begin on April 13th at Dozer Park. “While the cancellation of the season is disappointing, the safety of our fans and staff
Almonte Returns as Chiefs Skipper
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals have announced the 2020 Chiefs field staff with 2019 skipper Erick Almonte returning for his second season at the helm. He will be joined by Peoria newcomers Pitching Coach Adrian Martin and Hitting Coach Cody Gabella, who both have experience
Chiefs Announce 2020 Specialty Jerseys
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs have announced their specialty jerseys for the 2020 campaign. The En El Rio themed jerseys will be worn on May 15, June 19, July 26, August 9 and September 4 and will be available for auction following the September 4 home game. These jerseys
Chiefs Announce 2020 Giveaways
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs have announced 17 giveaways for the 2020 season that joins the five bobblehead dates and 22 firework shows as part of the promotional schedule. Some of the notable giveaways include a baseball bat can cooler, a Chiefs Fanny Pack and two En El Rio
Carlson, Edman, Joey Turkey Highlight 2020 Bobbleheads
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs have announced five bobbleheads for the 2020 season with individual tickets for all five games on sale for the next 48 hours at www.peoriachiefs.com. In a change for 2020, bobbleheads will be given to the first 1000 ticketed fans through the gates with no
Chiefs Announce 2020 Fireworks Dates
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs have announced that 22 games in the 2020 season will feature the popular post-game fireworks shows from Central State Fireworks. Starting Saturday, May 2, every Saturday home game and nearly every Friday home game will feature fireworks, plus a few additional dates as well.
2020 Game Times Announced
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs have game times for the 2020 season with the schedule having been released in August. The Chiefs kick off the home portion of the 2020 schedule on Monday, April 13 at 6:35 p.m. against Quad Cities.SEE FULL SCHEDULE HERE
Chiefs Announce 2020 Schedule
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs have announced their 2020 Midwest League schedule with the first pitch of their 38th season coming on the road in Davenport, Iowa Thursday, April 9 with the home opener set for Monday, April 13 against the Beloit Snappers. Game times and promotions will be
Chiefs Enter Copa as En El Rio de Peoria
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs, the Class-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, will take part in the MiLB Copa de la Diversión or "Fun Cup" program for the 2020 season with a team identity of En El Rio de Peoria, or Peoria on the River. En El Rio
Meet the 2020 Chiefs Front Office
Most years the Chiefs front office experiences a little turnover with full-time employees, especially with the one-year Inside Sales program installed in 2015 by current General Manager Jason Mott when he took over after using a similar program in Memphis. This season fans will see some new faces around the
Meet the 2020 Chiefs Interns
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Chiefs Scholarship Applications Open
PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs, in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, have announced that applications are now open for two available scholarships in the 2020 Peoria Chiefs Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois. This year the college scholarships awarded will
Chiefs Walk Off Snappers, Win Again
Peoria, IL - After entering the ninth trailing by one, the Peoria Chiefs rallied to get the 5-4 walk off win against the Beloit Snappers Thursday night at Dozer Park. Jonatan Machado went two-for-five with a double, RBI and a run scored earning the Pekin Insurance Beyond the Expected Player
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.
Chiefs Score 9 in 9th to Stun Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Peoria Chiefs used their biggest inning in more than two years to stun the playoff bound Cedar Rapids Kernels 9-5 Sunday afternoon with all nine runs coming in the ninth inning. With three hits, a double, walk, two runs scored and two RBI, Brandon Riley
Chiefs Win Second Straight, Clinch Series v. Bandits
Peoria, IL - With another last at-bat win on this homestand, the Peoria Chiefs defeated the first-place Quad Cities River Bandits 2-1 Thursday night at Dozer Park to clinch the series. Imeldo Diaz went two-for-four with two RBI to earn the Pekin Insurance Beyond the Expected Player of the Game.
Brettell Pitches Chiefs to 2-0 Win over Quad Cities
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs rode a season-high eight shutout innings from Michael Brettell as they defeated the Quad Cities River Bandits 2-0 Wednesday night at Dozer Park. Brettell pitched eight shutout innings allowing four hits, with two walks and four strikeouts to earn the Pekin Insurance Beyond the