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…)
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…)
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…)
The Houston Astros will not field a team in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2018, leaving a hole in the circuit and at Pioneer Park, home of the Greeneville Astros. (more…)
With the last Minor League Baseball circuit wrapping up regular-season play yesterday, we review affiliated attendance for the season. We end our series with a listing of 2017 MiLB attendance by average. (more…)
With the last Minor League Baseball circuit wrapping up regular-season play yesterday, we review affiliated attendance for the season. We continue with a listing of 2017 MiLB attendance by total. (more…)
With the last Minor League Baseball circuit wrapping up regular-season play yesterday, we begin our review of affiliated attendance. We continue with a listing of 2017 MiLB attendance by level. (more…)
With the last Minor League Baseball circuit wrapping up regular-season play yesterday, we begin our review of affiliated attendance. We begin with a listing of 2017 MiLB attendance by league. (more…)
The Appalachian League has named its award winners for the 2017 season, including five that garner nominations for Minor League Baseball’s annual honors. (more…)
The Elizabethton City Council approved $1.5 million in spending on Joe O’Brien Field upgrades, as the city works to retain the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
TVA Credit Union Ballpark, home of the Appalachian League’s Johnson City Cardinals, was voted by fans as the best MiLB Rookie-level ballpark in the annual Ballpark Digest Best of the Ballparks vote, winning 2017 honors. (more…)
Fittingly, it’s Appalachian League (TVA Credit Union Ballpark) vs. Pioneer League (Suplizio Field) in the finals of the Best of the Ballparks 2017 MiLB vote for Rookie-level facilities. So you know what do to: Vote! (more…)
We’re down to a perfectly balanced Final Four in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote for MiLB Rookie-level facilities, with both the Appalachian League and Pioneer League represented. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
