Category Archives: Kane County Cougars

Whitecaps clinch first-half Eastern Division title

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

The West Michigan Whitecaps were rained out Thursday, but they still clinched the first-half Eastern Division title thanks to a Dayton Dragons loss with only three games left in the first half. The Whitecaps clinched a first-half playoff berth Wednesday … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 Playoffs, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Dayton Dragons, Kane County Cougars, Lansing Lugnuts, Midwest League, Quad Cities River Bandits, South Bend Silver Hawks, West Michigan Whitecaps | Leave a comment

O’Reilly, Sanchez named Midwest League players of the week

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

Peoria Chiefs RHP Mike O’Reilly and Bowling Green Hot Rods outfielder Jesus Sanchez respectively were named the Midwest League pitcher and offensive player of the week for the period of June 5 to 11. O’Reilly made one start during that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 All-Star Game, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Burlington Bees, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Dayton Dragons, Great Lakes Loons, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Peoria Chiefs, South Bend Silver Hawks, Southern League | Leave a comment

Chiefs come within two outs of no-hitting LumberKings

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

For the second time this season, the Peoria Chiefs came within two outs of pitching a no-hitter. The Chiefs had to settle for a 7-0 win over the Clinton LumberKings, and their second one-hitter of the season — which looks … Continue reading →

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Midwest League announces All-Star starters and reserves

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

The Midwest League has announced the starters and reserve players for this year’s All-Star Game, to be played Tuesday, June 20, at Dow Diamond in Midland, Mich., home of the Great Lakes Loons. The Dayton Dragons have seven All-Star selections, the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Playoffs, 2017 All-Star Game, Beloit Snappers, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Clinton LumberKings, Dayton Dragons, Great Lakes Loons, Kane County Cougars, Lansing Lugnuts, Midwest League, Peoria Chiefs, West Michigan Whitecaps, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | Leave a comment

Cardinals’ Wong to start rehab stint in Peoria tonight

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong will begin a multiple-game rehab stint with the Peoria Chiefs tonight at Dozer Park. Wong, recovering from a left elbow strain, will bat leadoff and play second base for the Chiefs as the team … Continue reading →

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