After 23 seasons at the helm, Appalachian League president Lee Landers will retire following the 2018 season, ending a long and successful tenure. (more…)
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Christina Edney Named New Pulaski Yankees General Manager
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) have named a new general manager, as Christina Edney is moving into the position. (more…)
Progress Made on Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades
During a meeting this week, city officials reported progress in the planning for upgrades at Joe O’Brien Field, home of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Taylor Cockerille Named Burlington Royals AGM
The Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have announced that Taylor Cockerille has been hired as their new assistant general manager. (more…)
Zac Clark Named GM of Johnson City Cardinals
The Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have hired a new General Manager, as Zac Clark has been named to the position. Clark takes over following the departure of Tyler Parsons, who was recently named General Manager of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Lee Landers Named King of Baseball
Lee Landers, the president of the Rookie level Appalachian League, has been named the 2017 King of Baseball. (more…)
Tyler Parsons Departing Johnson City for Lansing
After a run as Vice President/General Manger of the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League), Tyler Parsons is departing the team to take a position with the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Danville Braves Release 25th Anniversary Logo
With a special anniversary on the way, the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) are unveiling a commemorative 25th anniversary logo. (more…)
Talk of Reds Appalachian League Team Premature: Locals
Three MLB teams — the Phillies, Reds and Indians — were vying to replace the Astros with a Greeneville Appalachian League team, and while the Reds say they won, locals say no final decision is in place. (more…)
Danville Braves Promote David Cross
The Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) are promoting David Cross, who will now serve as the club’s Vice President, General Manager. The move was announced by the Atlanta Braves as part of a series of promotions within their minor league affiliates. (more…)
MOU For Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades Approved
Planned dpgrades to Joe O’Brien Field are moving forward, as the Elizabethton City Council has approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Danville Braves Agree to Lease Extension
The Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) will continue to play at American Legion Post 325 Field in Dan Daniel Memorial Park, as the team has agreed to a lease extension. The lease extension covers the next five years, running through 2022. (more…)
Jeff Limburg Honored by Pioneer League
The Pioneer League has announced that Billings Mustangs head groundskeeper Jeff Limburg has won its Turf Manager of the Year Award for the 2017 season. Limburg is in his first season as Turf Manager with the Mustangs, replacing the late John Barta, who won the award three times. (more…)