The Lexington Legends (Atlantic League) and home ballpark Wild Health Field have been sold by Andy Shea to Nashville developers Nathan and Keri Lyons. (more…)
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New Kentucky team added to 2022 Atlantic League lineup
A new Kentucky team will be added to the 2022 Atlantic League lineup, playing out of Whitaker Bank Ballpark, home of the Lexington Legends. (more…)
West Virginia Power joins Atlantic League
We have another former MiLB team going independent, as the West Virginia Power transitions from the Low-A Sally League to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Rock Climbing Wall Coming to Lexington
Following a contest with a local school, the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) will install a rock climbing wall at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. As part of their Stache Tank competition, the Legends accepted design submissions from teams at the STEAM Academy in Lexington, with the winning entry coming from a group of six students. (more…)
Upgrades Made to Whitaker Bank Ballpark
Whitaker Bank Ballpark is being spruced up as the season approaches, as the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) have invested more than $500,000 in ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Legends unveil new uniforms for 2013
The Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) unveiled new uniforms for the 2013 season, implementing a green-blue-cream color combination and paying homage to Kentucky in several ways. “It’s been an exciting off-season so far, and this will only add to it,” said Legends General Manager Seth Poteat. “It’s time to let everyone see the […]
Legends, Royals announce new affiliation
The Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) have a new parent in the Kansas City Royals, as the pair announced a new four-year player-development contract (PDC). Legends Chairman Bill Shea and President/COO Andy Shea were connected to the Royals’ organization through their five-year ownership of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). […]
New for 2011: Whitaker Bank Ballpark
Goodbye Applebee’s Park, hello Whitaker Bank Ballpark, as the home of the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) has a new naming-rights partner in Whitaker Bank Corporation. “The opportunity to be the naming rights sponsor for the Legends was one that we could not pass up,” said Elmer K. Whitaker, CEO of Whitaker Bank. […]