Author Archives: Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Peoria Chiefs Stadium renamed Dozer Park

Peoria Chiefs Stadium is now called Dozer Park as part of a 10-year, $2 million naming rights deal that Peoria-based Caterpillar agreed to as part of the financial restructuring agreement the Chiefs recently entered into with the city and other parties. “The company was … Continue reading

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Four TinCaps no-hit Loons at Parkview Field

Fort Wayne TinCaps SP Max Fried combined efforts with three relievers to no-hit the Great Lakes Loons on Thursday. It was the first 9-inning no-hitter for the franchise, which began play as the Fort Wayne Wizards in 1993.* Fried, one of … Continue reading

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Former Hot Rod Dietrich to make MLB debut today

Former Bowling Green Hot Rods infielder Derek Dietrich is set to make his major-league debut against the San Diego Padres today. He was called up by the Miami Marlins to take the place of infielder Chris Valaika, who was put on the … Continue reading

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My doubleheader day: Two games in two cities

It’s a good thing I saw Carlos Correa play last week, because the notable Houston Astros prospect was placed on the disabled list today. (LHP Joe Bircher also was put on the DL.) I was looking forward to Wednesday’s game … Continue reading

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Three Midwest League players on April all-MiLB team

Last week on MiLB.com’s PROSPECTive blog, Ashley Marshall put together a lineup of minor-league players who excelled in April. Three of them currently play in the Midwest League: Bowling Green Hot Rods 2B Tommy Coyle, Cedar Rapids Kernels CF Byron … Continue reading

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Henry’s homer highlights Clinton’s 5-2 win over Bowling Green

Five runs in the middle innings, including a a 2-run homer by Jabari Henry, were enough for the Clinton LumberKings to beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods 5-2 at Ashford University Field on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The Hot Rods … Continue reading

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Peoria City Council approves financial restructuring for Chiefs

Last night the Peoria City Council approved a financial restructuring plan for the Peoria Chiefs that should play a significant role in keeping the team in the city for the near future. Here are some details from the Journal Star: … Continue reading

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Former Dragon Lutz to make 1st MLB start today

Donald Lutz is scheduled to make his first MLB start for the Cincinnati Reds today. The former Dayton Dragon is slated to bat seventh and play left field against the St. Louis Cardinals. The starting pitcher for the Cardinals will be RHP Lance … Continue reading

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Vasquez has big game for Whitecaps

Danry Vasquez led the West Michigan Whitecaps to a 10-1 victory over the Lake County Captains in today’s Midwest League afternoon game. Vasquez went 4-for-5 with a triple, 4 RBI and two stolen bases. Baseball America ranks the 19-year-old outfielder … Continue reading

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