Category Archives: State College Spikes

Noda, Balestrieri named MWL players of the week

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Lansing Lugnuts first baseman Ryan Noda and Peoria Chiefs RHP Paul Balestrieri respectively were named the Midwest League’s offensive player and pitcher of the week for June 4-10. In five games during that period, Noda batted .500 (7-for-14) with four … Continue reading →

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Ex-Cards farmhand named new Chiefs manager

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former St. Louis Cardinals minor-leaguer Chris Swauger, who played in the Midwest League in 2009, will manage the Peoria Chiefs in 2017. Swauger will take the reins from Joe Kruzel, who became the winningest manager in Chiefs history during his … Continue reading →

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Kruzel to return as Chiefs manager in 2015

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that Joe Kruzel will return as manager of the Peoria Chiefs in 2015. It will be his second season as Chiefs skipper. Kruzel led the Chiefs to a 72-67 record in 2014. The team missed a … Continue reading →

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