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Atlanta Braves win World Series for the first time since 1995

November 2, 2021 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy, CNN The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series title since 1995 after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 on…

‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson signed baseball photo sells for record price at auction

October 10, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

An autographed photo of baseball player “Shoeless Joe Jackson” has sold for a record $1.47 million at auction, according to auction house…

The 10 most dominant teams in MLB postseason history

October 5, 2021 11:41 PM Stacker

BestOdds.com calculated the most successful postseason teams of all time in MLB, using data from 100-plus years of Major League…

Chukars make the playoffs thanks to Missoula, blow out Great Falls 16-4 for good measure

September 9, 2021 11:29 PM Eric Moon

The defending Pioneer League champions are back in the playoffs to defend their crown, as the Chukars clinch their playoff spot thanks to another…

Chukars open final homestand with win against Great Falls, get help from Missoula

September 9, 2021 12:17 AM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Chukars won Wednesday night and got help from the Missoula Paddleheads, putting the Chukars one Missoula win away from making the…

Chukars lose third straight game with 5-4 loss against Billings

September 2, 2021 11:20 PM Eric Moon

The playoff chase continues to heat up in the Pioneer League, but the Chukars are stumbling at the right time after their third straight loss, a 5-4…

Chukars lose series opener to Billings as northern division race heats up

September 1, 2021 11:06 PM Eric Moon

The big inning haunted the Idaho Falls Chukars on Wednesday night, as the Chuks lost its series opener in Billings to the Mustangs…

Boise shuts down Idaho Falls in Highway Series finale

August 29, 2021 9:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)…

Chukars blown out 6-1, Boise clinches at least a tie in I-84 Highway Series

August 26, 2021 11:39 PM Eric Moon

For a team that scored 19 runs in the last two games, the Chukars didn’t look good on the field Thursday night in a 6-1 loss to…

Chukars score early and often, defeat Boise 9-2 for consecutive victories

August 25, 2021 11:13 PM Eric Moon

Early runs helped the Chukars take the lead in the first inning against Boise Wednesday night, and the Chuks stretched that advantage to blow out the…

Idaho Falls and Ammon celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day

August 24, 2021 11:22 PM Eric Moon

The community showed up Tuesday to celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day, as the cities of Idaho Falls and Ammon honored the team with a…

Chukars bounce back, take down Boise 10-2 to even nine-game series

August 24, 2021 11:33 PM Eric Moon

Following the first game in which the Chukars were shut out this season Monday night, the Chuks roared back into the win column with a 10-2 victory…

Chukars blown out 9-0, on the verge of losing Highway Series to Boise

August 23, 2021 11:16 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Chukars were down from the get-go Monday night against Boise, ultimately losing to the Hawks…

Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series Champions

August 18, 2021 2:23 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series…

Grays defeat Smithfield 6-3, force game 3 in NUL Semifinals

August 11, 2021 1:00 AM Eric Moon

Facing elimination Tuesday night, the Gate City Grays dug their cleats in, got an early lead and forced a game three to decide their semifinal series…

Ogden snaps Chukars’ win streak, takes down Idaho Falls 14-10

August 9, 2021 11:39 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Chukars were red hot entering Monday night’s tilt against Ogden, but their four-game win streak came to a halt at the hands of the…

Bandits win Regional Championship, advance to World Series to defend American Legion title

August 9, 2021 4:51 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Bandits are regional champions and they begin their run at another American Legion World Series title on…

Chukars win consecutive games, take down Ogden 12-8 in back and forth contest

August 6, 2021 10:50 PM Eric Moon

Before Thursday’s night game, the Chukars had lost…

Grays open NUL playoffs with a win

August 4, 2021 10:28 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays shut out the Brigham City Peaches 5-0 in game one of their playoff series on Wednesday night. Grays…

Chukars blown out 12-4 to begin six-game homestand, remain in third place in the north

August 4, 2021 10:48 PM Eric Moon

Right from the get-go Wednesday night, the Ogden Raptors took charge against the Idaho Falls Chukars, blowing out the Chuks 12-4, handing Idaho Falls…

Deputies and firefighters play ball for charity

July 30, 2021 10:49 AM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville County deputies and Idaho Falls firefighters go head to head during the annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game…

Chukars drop series opener in Boise

July 28, 2021 11:45 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Game one of a six-game series against the Boise Hawks did not go the way the Idaho Falls Chukars wanted it to go. The Hawks put…

Chukars bounce back, defeat Rocky Mountain 9-8 to finish homestand

July 26, 2021 10:48 PM Eric Moon

After losing for just the second time in 23 games against the Rocky Mountain Vibes Sunday, the Idaho Falls Chukars used an early burst of offense to…

Chukars take down Rocky Mountain 8-6 for fifth straight win

July 23, 2021 11:36 PM Eric Moon

Friday night at Melaleuca Field, the Idaho Falls Chukars made it 20 wins against the Rocky Mountain Vibes this season in 21…

Chukars take their second game of the homestand

July 22, 2021 9:57 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Matt Feinstein’s grand slam in the second inning helped the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Rocky Mountain Vibes 8-4 on…

Chukars blow past the Vibes

July 21, 2021 10:22 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Kona Quiggle’s three RBI day at the plate helped the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Rocky Mountain Vibes 9-4. With the win,…

After an early-inning slugfest, Chukars take rubber match in Ogden 13-8

July 19, 2021 11:41 PM Eric Moon

If there’s one thing we know about Chukars-Raptors games, the bats are usually alive and the game can get pretty wild, as evidenced by Sunday’s…

Benches clear in Chukars win over the Raptors

July 18, 2021 10:20 PM Adrian Luevano

OGDEN, Utah (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars used a five-run eighth inning to help them beat the Ogden Raptors in game two of their three-game…

Chukars take must-win game 8-0, but Missoula wins the northern division

July 16, 2021 11:15 PM Eric Moon

Friday night, the Chukars needed a win and a Missoula loss to win the northern division in the first half of the Pioneer League…

Chukars blow out Ogden 18-3 in a must-win game; still trail Missoula with one game remaining in the first half

July 15, 2021 11:10 PM Eric Moon

Chukars needed a win Thursday night to have a chance at coming back to win the northern division in the first half of the season, and Idaho Falls…

Chukars drop crucial game to Raptors 14-13; fall one game back of Missoula for first place

July 15, 2021 12:03 AM Eric Moon

Offense was the name of the game for the Chukars and the Ogden Raptors Wednesday night, as Idaho Falls lost a slugfest…

Runnin Rebels win their seventh straight game

July 9, 2021 10:33 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)…

Chukars take rubber match against Billings 13-5

July 8, 2021 10:20 AM Eric Moon

After a one-run loss on Independence Day to Billings, the Idaho Falls Chukars took the rubber match against the Mustangs 13-5 Monday…

Bandits split doubleheader against Upper Valley

July 8, 2021 9:35 AM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Bandits split a doubleheader with the Upper Valley Bulldogs Tuesday night, winning 10-7 in game one and losing a one-run nailbiter…

Jaxon Sorenson earns Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year honor

July 1, 2021 3:57 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls High School will add another banner to their gym after Jaxon Sorenson earned the Gatorade Idaho Player of the…

Chukars fall in a home run derby to the Paddleheads

June 20, 2021 11:00 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Nine innings were not enough to decide a winner on Sunday between the Idaho Falls Chukars and Missoula Paddleheads. For…

Chukars take series opener against Missoula

June 19, 2021 10:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars came back from an early four-run deficit to beat the Missoula Paddleheads 16-8. Jake Binder threw…

Jose Canseco returns back to Idaho Falls

June 19, 2021 10:03 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Former Idaho Falls Athletic Jose Canseco returned back to town on Saturday. The two-time World Series champion met up…

Feinstein’s birthday home runs power the Chukars to a series win

June 18, 2021 11:39 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It was a special 24th birthday for Idaho Falls Chukar infielder Matt Feinstein. He launched two home runs to help Idaho…

Chukars beat Boise with a walk-off hit

June 17, 2021 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars used a late comeback to beat the Boise Hawks 7-6 at Melalueca Field. Daniel Martins-Molinari hit…

“Foul Ball” Paul collects over 3 million baseball cards

June 11, 2021 8:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Baseball is a game that brings people together. For Idaho Falls resident Paul Jones, he now has a three-car garage with…

Chukars erupt for 20 runs against Rocky Mountain

June 4, 2021 12:30 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wearing their Madres uniforms, the Idaho Falls Chukars tallied a 20-4 win over the Rocky Mountain Vibes on Thursday…

Chukars drop their fourth straight game to Missoula

May 30, 2021 10:48 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A late comeback attempt by the Idaho Falls Chukars fell short as they fell to Missoula 7-6 on Sunday afternoon. Idaho…

Gate City Grays release 2021 schedule

May 27, 2021 2:47 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Semi-pro baseball is back in Pocatello this summer. The Gate City Grays released the full 2021 season schedule on Thursday.…

Chukars wrap up series with Billings

May 24, 2021 11:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars suffered their first loss of the young season to Billings 14-12 to open a double header on…

Kevin Greene surprised with Chukars hall of fame honor

May 24, 2021 9:00 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls Chukars president Kevin Greene is always making sure there is a good show at Melaleuca Field on game nights.…

Chukars start their season with an opening day victory

May 22, 2021 11:28 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After waiting 616 days to play baseball, the Idaho Falls Chukars opened the 2021 season with a 17-11 win over the…

Nampa Christian hangs on to win 2A Championship

May 22, 2021 11:25 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Malad’s dream season comes to an end as Nampa Christian beat the Dragons 4-3 in the 2A State Championship game. Carson…

They’re back: Idaho Falls Chukars season preview

May 21, 2021 11:16 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After 616 days, the Idaho Falls Chukars return to Melaleuca Field to play baseball. The Chukars open their season against…

Combs’ pitching leads Malad to 2A title game

May 21, 2021 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Grady Combs got it done on the mound and on the base paths for the Malad Dragons on Friday night. Combs tossed 6 1/3…

State baseball tournament scores for May 21

May 21, 2021 4:29 PM Dylan Carder

(KIFI) – STATE BASEBALL SCORES 5AIdaho Falls 12, Kuna 2Coeur d’Alene 5, Highland 1 4ARidgevue 7, Pocatello 5Bonneville 13, Sandpoint 2 3ASouth…

State high school baseball scores Day 1- Thursday, May 20

May 20, 2021 5:55 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho KIFI) – State high school baseball…

Malad advances to 2A semifinals

May 20, 2021 11:13 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho – Malad used a five-run second inning to beat Orofino 9-2 in their opening game of the 2A State baseball tournament. The Dragons got…

Nampa Christian shuts down Bear Lake in 5 innings

May 20, 2021 5:33 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – All Nampa Christian needed was five innings to beat Bear Lake 12-2 in the opening round of the 2A State baseball…

Declo knocks out Firth from state title contention

May 20, 2021 5:29 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Declo took the lead in the first inning and never looked back in their opening 2A State baseball game against Firth. The…

Chukars return to the field in exhibition loss to Boise

May 19, 2021 11:31 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The 2021 Idaho Falls Chukars took the field for the first time Wednesday night in a 10-2 exhibition loss to new league…

Chukars welcome fans back to Melaleuca Field

May 19, 2021 10:46 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For the first time in 2021 fans were back inside Melaleuca Field to watch the Idaho Falls Chukars. Michelle and Bill…

Grays welcome new head coach and players for tryouts

May 15, 2021 10:53 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays season is just around the corner. The team is making headlines for having the youngest manager in the…

Brooks leads Snake River to 3A State Tournament

May 15, 2021 10:52 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Snake River is going to the 3A State Tournament after their 9-4 win over Filer. Panthers pitcher Payton Brooks pitched a…

Thursday high school scores – May 13

May 13, 2021 9:21 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – district high school baseball and girls district softball tournament…

Highland captures district crown

May 13, 2021 10:52 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a full day of district games, the Highland Rams beat Thunder Ridge 7-1 to win the 5A District 5-6 Championship.…

Snake River advances to State play-in game

May 13, 2021 10:48 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – In a 3A Regional Play-In the Snake River Panthers beat Sugar-Salem 10-4. The Panthers put up 8 runs in the first three…

Wednesday high school scores – May 12

May 12, 2021 9:25 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – District high school baseball and girls district softball…

Idaho Falls sweeps Highland to win district title

May 12, 2021 8:29 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls will head to the State Tournament as 5A District 5-6 Champions. The Tigers beat Highland 4-0 and 8-7 in a…

Tuesday high school scores – May 11

May 11, 2021 9:49 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – district baseball and girls district softball…

Bees sweep Knights to claim district title

May 11, 2021 9:47 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville swept rival Hillcrest Tuesday to win the 4A District 6 baseball championship. The Bees won the first game 4-1…

Nelson sends Firth to state with walk-off single

May 11, 2021 9:40 PM Dylan Carder

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Gabe Nelson hit an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to clinch the 2A District 6 baseball championship for Firth on…

Monday high school scores – May 10

May 10, 2021 9:23 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – District baseball and girls district softball…

Idaho Falls is state-bound after sweeping Thunder Ridge

May 8, 2021 12:03 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Tigers are back in the state tournament in its first full season in 5A. They clinches a berth with a…

Highland sweeps Madison to clinch a spot at state

May 7, 2021 11:43 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Highland Rams are going to the 5A State Tournament with their sweep over Madison on Friday. The Rams beat the Bobcats…

Challis-Mackay elimates Salmon before falling to North Fremont

May 7, 2021 11:48 PM Dylan Carder

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Challis-Mackay is out of the 2A District 6 baseball tournament after falling to North Fremont 6-5. Earlier in the day,…

South Fremont punches their ticket to state with district crown

May 7, 2021 11:40 PM Adrian Luevano

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The South Fremont Cougars took the lead in the first inning and never looked back in their game against Sugar-Salem.…

Friday high school scores – May 7

May 7, 2021 9:42 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – District baseball and girls district softball…

Thursday high school scores – May 6

May 6, 2021 10:09 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – District high school baseball and girls softball…

Sugar-Salem forces a winner take all game against South Fremont

May 6, 2021 10:38 PM Adrian Luevano

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – Two games were not enough to settle the 3A District 6 baseball championship as Sugar-Salem beat South Fremont 8-4 in game…

Hillcrest, Skyline split to force winner-take-all game 3 on Saturday

May 6, 2021 9:47 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline and Hillcrest each picked up a win Thursday to split a double header in the 4A District 6 baseball semifinal…

Thunder Ridge downs Rigby to open 5A district tournament

May 5, 2021 7:15 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Fifth seeded Thunder Ridge upset fourth seed Rigby 7-6 in the 5A District baseball play-in game Wednesday. Ethan Dunnells went…

Tuesday high school scores – May 4

May 4, 2021 8:59 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Hillcrest slips past Shelley in 4A District 6 play-in game

May 4, 2021 8:05 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest edged Shelley 2-1 to open the 4A District 6 baseball tournament on Tuesday. CJ Chastain struck out nine in five…

Monday high school scores – May 3

May 3, 2021 9:26 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – District high school baseball and girls softball…

Sugar-Salem sweeps Teton in 3A District 6 baseball tournament

May 3, 2021 9:57 PM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem overpowered Teton with a combined 25 runs to open the 3A District 6 baseball tournament Monday. The Diggers…

Bees sweep Diamondbacks to conclude regular season

April 30, 2021 11:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville took both games of a double header against Century on senior day Friday. The Bees won the first game 13-8 and…

Friday high school scores – April 30

April 30, 2021 9:57 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Idaho Falls tops Hillcrest on senior day

April 30, 2021 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls polished off the regular season with a 9-3 win over Hillcrest at Melaleuca Field Friday. Nate Rose had three…

Thursday high school scores – April 29

April 29, 2021 10:06 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Olson’s big day helps Skyline snag top seed

April 29, 2021 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline earned the top seed in the 4A District 6 baseball tournament with a sweep over Shelley on Thursday. The Grizzlies…

Wednesday high school scores – April 28

April 28, 2021 10:20 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Athlete of the Week: Jaxon Christensen, Highland baseball

April 28, 2021 7:16 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a baseball player who hopes to make it to the majors. Adrian…

Tuesday high school scores – April 27

April 27, 2021 10:10 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Jones fans 10 to lead Tigers over Rams

April 27, 2021 9:40 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls beat Highland 4-1 Tuesday to open a three game series that will determine the top seed in the 5A district 5/6…

Pioneer League dumping extra innings in favor of home run duel

April 27, 2021 10:10 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pioneer League announced a new set of rules for the upcoming 2021 baseball season on Tuesday. One of the most…

Friday high school scores – April 23

April 23, 2021 9:37 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Thursday high school scores – April 22

April 22, 2021 9:08 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Wednesday high school scores – April 21

April 21, 2021 9:55 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – high school baseball and softball…

Athlete of the Week: Averie Robles, Challis-Mackay baseball

April 21, 2021 9:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a baseball player who is swinging a hot stick. Adrian Luevano…

Tuesday high school scores – April 20

April 20, 2021 9:51 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…

Seeley powers Idaho Falls to win over Skyline

April 20, 2021 10:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dylan Seeley knocked in five of Idaho Falls’ runs in a 14-1 win over rival Skyline Tuesday. Seeley was a perfect 4-4 from…