Ryne Sandberg Tribute Series Slated for Chiefs-Cubs Homestand

August 14, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The upcoming series between the Peoria Chiefs and the South Bend Cubs will become the Ryne Sandberg Tribute Series. The six-game series is scheduled for August 26-31 at Dozer Park. Sandberg was a 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. The former Cubs infielder managed the Chiefs in 2007 and 2008. He passed away on July 28 at the age of 65. In honor of Sandberg's contributions to the sport, as well as to t... Full Story

Chiefs Release 2026 Schedule

August 13, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Chiefs announced the release of their 2026 schedule on Wednesday evening. After opening the 2025 season at home, the team will hit the road to begin the 2026 campaign. The Chiefs open their 44th season of professional baseball on Friday, April 3 at Cedar Rapids. The home opener will follow on Tuesday, April 7 against the South Bend Cubs. It will be South Bend's only trip to Dozer Park in 2026. The 2026 slate features a balanced schedule. The Chiefs will alternate ro... Full Story

Captains Walk off Chiefs Behind Six-Run Ninth

August 13, 2025 - EASTLAKE, OH - Down to their final out, the Lake County Captains stormed back from four runs down with a six-run rally to defeat the Peoria Chiefs, 9-7, capped by a Juan Benjamin grand slam on Wednesday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park. With Peoria ahead 7-3 and just three outs away from victory, Lake County led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a Garrett Howe solo home run to right field, the Captains' first hit since the fifth inning, trimming the deficit to 7-4. Chiefs right-hand... Full Story

Rivermen Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule

August 13, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen have announced their promotional schedule for the 2025-2026 season. The Rivermen will play 29 home games during the upcoming season and will feature specialty themes for every game. The excitement begins on Friday, October 24, with Bruce Saurs Opening Night, presented by Sun Collectors. All upper bowl tickets will be $12, and magnetic schedules will be distributed to the first 1,000 fans. The following day, October 25, the Rivermen will be wearing special Hall... Full Story

• Rivermen Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) August 13
• Pitching Guides Captains to 8-0 Win - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 13
• Rain Forces Cancellation of Chiefs-Rattlers Finale - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 10
• Timely Hit Eludes Chiefs in 4-3 Defeat - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 9
• Chiefs Blitz Wisconsin in Shutout Fashion - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 8
• Rivermen Sign Veteran Mike Gelatt for 2025-26 - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) August 8
• Timber Rattlers Blank Chiefs, 9-0 - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 7
• Cho, Ortiz Power Chiefs Past Timber Rattlers - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 7
• Wisconsin Wins Wild One at Dozer on Tuesday - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 5
• Chiefs Score Second Consecutive Extra-Inning Win Sunday - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 3
• Peoria Edges Beloit in Extra-Inning Thriller - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 2
• Early Runs Lift Sky Carp Past Chiefs, 5-1 - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 1
• Early Runs Lift Sky Carp Past Chiefs, 5-1 - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) August 1
• Sky Carp Score Sweep in Thursday's Doubleheader - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) July 31
• Chiefs Rained out in Beloit, Doubleheader Set for Thursday - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) July 30
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August 15	MWL	Peoria at Lake County	7:00 p.m.
August 14	MWL	Peoria at Lake County	7:00 p.m.
August 13	MWL	Peoria 7 at Lake County 9	Final
August 12	MWL	Peoria 0 at Lake County 8	Final
August 10	MWL	Wisconsin at Peoria	Cancelled
August 9	MWL	Wisconsin 4 at Peoria 3	Final
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• Captains beat Peoria, 9-7, with walk-off grand slam by Juan Benjamin - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (August 13)
• Powered by Wilkinson, Schlesinger, Captains blank Chiefs, 8-0 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (August 13)
• Peoria Chiefs have all the benefits of the Cardinals’ biggest deadline move - MWL WEEK TV (August 8)
• Peoria Chiefs beat Wisconsin as Mason Burns earns pitching save in front of his dad, more family and friends - MWL WEEK TV (August 7)
• Close to home, Mason Burns pitching in relief for Peoria Chiefs - MWL Bloomington Pantagraph (August 6)
• Beloit Sky Carp slip back into a first-place tie with Quad Cities - MWL Beloit Daily News (August 4)
• Sky Carp run winning streak to five with another win over the Peoria Chiefs - MWL NewsBreak - Peoria (August 2)
• Sky Carp sweep away Peoria in twinbill to lead series 3-0 - MWL Beloit Daily News (August 1)
• Sandberg Remembered On Anniversary Of Historic Wrigley Field Game Between Peoria and Kane County - MWL NewsBreak - Peoria (July 31)
• Sky Carp, Chiefs idled by rain, twinbill on tap - MWL Beloit Daily News (July 31)
• Beloit Sky Carp open homestand by edging Peoria Chiefs 3-1 - MWL Beloit Daily News (July 30)
• Ryne Sandberg Remembered on Anniversary of Historic Wrigley Field Game Between Peoria and Kane County - MWL NewsBreak - Peoria (July 29)
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