Alvaro Seijas Makes Journey From Kid In Venezuela, To Emerging Prospect With Peoria

Alvaro Seijas was 13 years old when he was discovered by a former major leaguer, who approached him in Maracay, Venezuela.

Peoria Journal Star

Baseball Through A Lens

As technology continues to progress, so does the game of baseball. Some of the game’s sabermetrics are so advanced today, that only a rocket scientist could figure out their true meaning. The use of video, however, is certainly not as complicated. Sure, teams can now utilize high speed cameras, and dissect a hitter’s swing frame by frame, but video has been around the game for a long time.

Chief Blog

No Bull, Peoria Bullpen Crew Has Been Among Best In Midwest League

The Peoria Chiefs might have the ultimate closer-by-committee. They have 24 saves — from 11 pitchers.

Peoria Journal Star

Peoria Postgame Press Conference 6-24-18: Cale Johnson

Post-game interview with Chiefs Pitching Coach Cale Johnson after today’s 4-2 win to sweep Burlington! pic.twitter.com/PDWuB21KTj

— Peoria Chiefs (@peoriachiefs) June 24, 2018

Cale Johnson Treats Track Team From Home Town

Members of the Greenville Jr. High School girls track team were special guests Friday at the Peoria Chiefs game in Dozer Park.

Peoria Journal Star

Chris Swauger Returns As Peoria Manager

The Peoria Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals have announced the 2018 Chiefs field staff and Chris Swauger returns as manager. Pitching coach Cole Johnson and hitting coach Russell Chambliss will join Swauger's staff, both in their first seasons with the Chiefs. Athletic Trainer Dan Martin marks his third straight season on the Chiefs staff while Frank Spinelli returns as the strength and conditioning coach.

Peoria Official Site

Roberto Espinoza Ready To Manage Johnson City

Roberto Espinoza is about to find out how different it is going from making suggestions to making decisions.

Johnson City Press

Chris Swauger Likes The Look Of 2016 Johnson City

It’s game time, and Johnson City Cardinals manager Chris Swauger likes the look of his team.

Johnson City Press

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Chris Swauger To Return As Johnson City Manager In 2016

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the Johnson City Cardinal's coaching staff for the 2016 season. Chris Swauger, who led the Cardinals in 2015 and was the hitting coach in 2014, will once again serve as the club's manager. Hitting coach Robert Espinoza returns to Johnson City for the first time since 2013 after spending the last two seasons as the hitting coach with the Gulf Coast Cardinals. Pitching coach Cale Johnson will be the new addition to the Johnson City coaching staff in 2016, but it will be a return of sorts. Johnson was a member of the 2009 and 2010 Johnson City Cardinals as a pitcher.

Johnson City Official Site

Cardinals Announce Minors Staffs, Player Development Assignments

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today the coaching staffs for the 2016 season for their minor league affiliates in addition to their player development personnel.
St. Louis Official Site

All eight Cardinals incumbent Minor League managers will return to their affiliates in 2016, the team announced on Tuesday. There will also be no changes with the pitching coach assignments at the four full-season affiliates -- Triple-A Memphis, Double-A Springfield, Class A Advanced Palm Beach and low Class A Peoria.
St. Louis Official Site

There are few changes in the St. Louis Cardinals player development ranks from 2015 to 2016.
The Cardinal Nation

Cale Johnson Talks About Re-Joining Cardinals As Pitching Coach At Short-Season Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League

The Gulf Coast League Cardinals had a rough 2-4 week, but unheralded lefty David Oca is pitching well.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Announce 2015 Minor League Field Staff Positions; Minor League Instructions & Medical Staffs Also Announced

The St. Louis Cardinals announced the coaching staffs for their minor league affiliates for the 2015 season today. Five of their affiliates will have new managers with one affiliate gaining the youngest manager in the Cardinals organization. A new hitting coach and pitching coach join the Cardinals at the short-season levels and Ron "Pop" Warner, the Memphis manager for the past three seasons, moves into a new role as roving infield instructor.
St. Louis Official Site

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that Mike Shildt (pronounced like quilt) will serve as the Memphis Redbirds' new manager for the 2015 season.
Memphis Official Site

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that Dann Bilardello has been named the new Manager of the Springfield Cardinals for the 2015 season, becoming the fourth skipper in Springfield history. Details for an introductory event with Dann Bilardello will be announced at a later date.
Springfield Official Site

The Peoria Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals have announced the 2015 Chiefs field staff with Joe Kruzel returning as Chiefs manager. His staff will include returning hitting coach Jobel Jimenez along with newcomer pitching coach Dernier Orozco and newcomer athletic trainer Brent Neuharth. The entire staff will also coach the West squad in the 2015 Midwest League All-Star game at Dozer Park on Tuesday, June 23.
Peoria Official Site

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced their 2015 Minor League staff, which includes the promotion of several coaches from their previous post in the organization.
STL Baseball Weekly

The Springfield Cardinals coaching staff for the 2015 season has a definite old-school, big-league flavor to it.
Springfield News-Leader

Former Cardinals In The Independent Frontier League 2012

Eric Binder - Joliet (Released)
Daniel Calhoun - Southern Illinois
Justin Edwards - River City
Cale Johnson - Gateway (Retired)
Tyler Lavigne - Normal
Devin Shepherd - Rockford

Quad Cities Walks Off In Extras

Geoff Klein (2-for-4) drove home Ronny Gil (3-for-6) with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th inning to propel the Bandits past Wisconsin 6-5 in front of 2,570 fans on Sunday at Modern Woodmen Park. The Bandits have now won four in a row and five of its last six.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Geoff Klein stepped into the batter's box at Modern Woodmen Park in the bottom of the 11th inning Sunday with one objective.

Quad-City Times

FINISHING IT OFF: Dean Kiekhefer earned his second win of the season in relief for Quad-Cities, working three hitless innings to keep the River Bandits tied in their what turned into their sixth one-run matchup of the season with Wisconsin.

Quad-City Times

Quad Cities Drops Second Straight To Kane County

The River Bandits squandered a 2-1 ninth-inning lead at Kane County and eventually lost 3-2 in 11 innings.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Quad Cities Commits Three Errors In 8-5 Loss

Bandit starter Ryan Copeland (0-1) was making his first start of the season for the Bandits and didn't fare well. The left-hander went four innings allowing six runs on eight hits while striking out three and the Bandits went on to lose 8-5.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

His team lost an 8-5 Midwest League game to Clinton.

He didn't fare any better in an argument that followed a disputed home run call.

Quad-City Times Post Game

Kolten Wong Wows In Quad Cities Debut

Cardinals 2011 first-round pick Kolten Wong went 2-for-2 with two RBI in his professional debut, helping the Bandits win 8-3 against Cedar Rapids Monday night.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Kolten Wong took the field Monday night at Modern Woodmen Park with no expectations beyond playing his game.

Quad-City Times

Quad Cities Plates Five In Extras

Trevor Rosenthal (4-7) pitched six solid innings allowing just one run on four hits while striking out five. The Bandit pitching staff allowed only Rosenthal's four hits until the ninth inning, when Hector Corpas (1-2) allowed two solo home runs to tie the game at three and push it to extra innings. Corpas went two innings allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Quad Cities scored five times in the top of the 10th inning to beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 8-3 in a Midwest League game Sunday at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium.

Post Cresent

Sweep Ending For Quad Cities

The River Bandits offense exploded in the last game of the season, collecting nine runs on 13 hits in the 9-1 win. The River Bandits swept the Chiefs, the Bandits third series sweep of the season.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Before welcoming the Midwest League all-stars to the Quad-Cities today, the River Bandits did a little housecleaning Sunday at Modern Woodmen Park.

Quad-City Times

Carlos Martinez Dominates For Quad Cities

A late start to the season hasn't slowed down Carlos Martinez at all.

Martinez struck out eight and allowed three hits over six innings as the Class A Quad Cities River Bandits blanked the Clinton LumberKings, 5-0, on Tuesday.

MiLB Official Site