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Chiefs release 2026 schedule; Roberto Espinoza returns as manager
The Chiefs put 2026 on the board with the full game calendar posted on the club’s MiLB schedule hub, giving fans every date and opponent at a glance [1][2]. Roberto Espinoza will again pilot Peoria in 2026, back for a second season as manager. The club’s 44th season begins April 3 on the road at Cedar Rapids, setting the tone for another Midwest League grind [7]. The team’s 2026 roster PDF, which includes staff listings, confirms Espinoza atop the dugout and Michael Oh as pitching coach [6].Peoria continues as the High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, a pipeline that shapes the roster and the year’s storylines [6][5]. For additional tracking of dates and results across the league landscape, the slate also appears on Baseball America and OurSportsCentral [3][4].