The Rookie-level Appalachian League has inducted 13 new members into its Hall of Fame, with League President Emeritus Lee Landers among the inductees. (more…)
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Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1M): Calfee Park Party Deck
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) furthered their efforts to upgrade Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park this season with the addition of a new party deck, creating a popular destination and earning the Best Ballpark Improvement Under $1M Award citation in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
Pulaski Yankees Cited with John H. Johnson President’s Award
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) have received a high-profile honor from Minor League Baseball, winning the 46th annual John H. Johnson President’s Award. The team will receive MiLB’s top honor at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. (more…)
2019 Appalachian League Executive Awards Unveiled
The Rookie-level Appalachian League has unveiled its 2019 Executive Awards, as voted on by the league’s front office executives. Five of the six awards include a nomination for Minor League Baseball national awards to be presented at the 2019 Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego. (more…)
More Attendance Success for Pulaski Yankees
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) have set a single-season franchise attendance record for the fifth straight season, while also setting a league single-season attendance record for the second consecutive year. (more…)
Johnson City Cardinals Set Single-Season Club Attendance Record
The Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have set a new franchise single-season attendance record, doing so for the fourth straight season. On August 21st, the Cardinals welcomed their 69,632nd fan to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for the contest against the Elizabethton Twins. (more…)
Kingsport, Pulaski Launch Big Apple-achian Rivalry
The Kingsport Mets and Pulaski Yankees have launched the Big Apple-achian Rivalry, bringing their take on the Mets-Yankees Subway Series to the Rookie-level Appalachian League. The rivalry will begin next Friday, July 26 when Pulaski visits Kingsport for the first of six matchups between the Yankees and Mets during the 2019 season. (more…)
Bristol Pirates Face Pressing Facility Issues
With Boyce Cox Field in a state of decline, the Bristol Pirates (Rookie; Appalachian League) will likely require a major renovation or a new ballpark to ensure their long-term viability. (more…)
Appalachian League Unveils First Hall of Fame Class
The Rookie-level Appalachian League has unveiled its first Hall of Fame class, featuring Greg Maddux, Eddie Murray, Kirby Puckett, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, Jim Thome, and Alan Trammell. (more…)
Evolution of Calfee Park Continues
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) continue to modernize their historic home, as the 2019 season brings major upgrades to Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park. (more…)
Burlington Athletic Stadium Receiving Upgrades
Burlington Athletic Stadium is being spruced up in anticipation of the 2019 season, as the Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) are completing several ballpark upgrades. (more…)
New for 2019: Joe O’Brien Field at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark
The Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) have struck a naming-rights partnership for Joe O’Brien Field, which is now known as Joe O’Brien Field at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. The partnership with Northeast Community Credit Union kicks off the team’s first year under Boyd Sports, LLC. (more…)
Brice Ballentine Named E-Twins GM
Brice Ballentine has been named the new general manager of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League), a hiring announced by Boyd Sports on Wednesday. His appointment is effectively immediately. (more…)