POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Gate City Grays announced their Northern Utah League season is suspended. Pocatello’s independent baseball team said the pandemic and the recent increase in cases forced them to make the tough decision. Fans who had 2020 season tickets will receive a season pass for the entire 2021 season.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls Chukars President & GM, Kevin Greene says he can see the writing on the wall. Nothing is official but the Chukars are ready to move forward with no Minor League season. “In our heart of hearts, we feel the chance of Chukars’ baseball is less than 1 in
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be baseball in Idaho Falls this Summer. Melaleuca Field will host at least 40 Idaho Falls Bandits games with opening day set for June 13. The Bandits host Post 6 Cheyanne for a double-header starting at 5 pm. Bandits head coach Ryan Alexander says he can already see
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DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – When high school sports return in the fall, teams at Teton High school will be going by a different name. A mascot committee chose 16 options out of suggestions made by the public. Students currently in grades 8-12 are eligible to vote on the new mascot. Here are the following names
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Practices are underway for American Legion Baseball teams throughout Idaho. Due to Coronavirus pandemic, only groups of ten are allowed. Practices of up to fifty people can begin May 30. Players are just happy to get back to work. Idaho Falls Bandit Tavyn Lords says he’s been playing baseball every
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With Idaho’s high school baseball season pretty much done due to the coronavirus, the focus has now turned to American Legion Baseball in the Summer. The organization canceled its regional and national tournaments, but the state organizations can still hold a season. In Idaho, games are scheduled to state June 13,
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be American Legion baseball in Idaho this year. The Idaho Legion baseball board announced a schedule to return to the field on Wednesday. The path back to baseball coincides with Governor Little’s four phase plan to reopen Idaho. Small group practices of less than ten can begin May 17
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – “I can’t wait to hear the crack of the bat and hear the umpire yell play ball again.” Gate City Grays owner Terry Fredrickson is eager to get the 2020 season started. He just doesn’t know exactly when that will happen. Large venues such as Halliwell Park can open in phase
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the Idaho Falls Food Basket truck to help the community. “It’s been steady, it’s been steady,” Idaho Falls Chukars President and General Manager, Kevin Greene said. “We haven’t had any huge
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer League champs are holding a food and medical supply drive to benefit those affected by Covid-19. The drive is Friday, April 24 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donations will go
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future of the Idaho Falls Chukars beyond 2020 is very much in doubt. Minor League Baseball is reportedly prepared to agree to Major League Baseball’s proposal to cut guaranteed affiliations from 160 to 120 next year. Those 40 teams affected would include the Chukars and the entire Pioneer League.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association officially canceled the spring 2020 season Friday. Coaches and athletes are now dealing with the reality of a lost season.
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The Idaho High School Activities Association is canceling all spring sports and activities for 2020. The release Friday stated the decision was based on guidelines by Governor Little and the State Board of Education.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night lights are typically associated with football. On Friday April 10, it was all about the spring sports. Schools all over East Idaho participated in the Be the Light campaign. The stadium lights were turned at 8:20 pm and stayed on for twenty minutes. In military time that is
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits will not have the chance to defend their national championship. The American Legion canceled all national tournaments on Tuesday. That includes all eight regional tournaments and the World Series. The Bandits still may get the opportunity to defend their state championship. Idaho Legion Baseball chairman Charles
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Tuesday spring sports remain suspended until April 20. This is in response to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new date matches guidelines set by the Idaho State Board of Education. Postponement of activities was originally scheduled to end April 5. The IHSAA will continue to
Continue Reading SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley baseball took both games from Firth in a double header at home on Friday. The Russets won the first game 8-7. In game two, Shelley beat Firth 2-1 in a four-inning game shortened by darkness.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars unveiled their new Madres de Idaho Falls uniforms today at Thunder Ridge High School. The Copa de la Diversion hats and jerseys will be worn for five select games. The new logo is aimed to honor women and mothers throughout the community. “The Copa de la
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Continue Reading The Idaho Falls Chukars baseball team wants to help those affected by the wildfires in Australia. They announced a fundraising effort on Tuesday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Before many of the Bandits players were teammates in the summer, they were rivals in the spring. They competed for state high school baseball championships. In may, Bonneville beat Idaho Falls for the 4A state title. Then when school ended Bees, Tigers, Knights, Grizzlies and Titans combined to become Bandits.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Congressman Mike Simpson is stepping up to the plate to help save the Idaho Falls Chukars. He is joining more than 100 lawmakers in signing a letter to Major League Baseball. It is asking MLB to reconsider a plan to overhaul the minor league farm system. Under the proposal, Idaho
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