Long-time owner Miles Wolff‘s sale of Burlington Baseball Inc. is prompting a flood of appreciation for his contributions to Minor League Baseball, both in Burlington and beyond. (more…)
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Pulaski Yankees Announce 2020 Calfee Park Upgrades
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) have announced upgrades to Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park for 2020, including the addition of over 800 seats. (more…)
Kat Deal Named New Greeneville Reds General Manager
Boyd Sports, LLC has announced the appointment of a new General Manager for the Greeneville Reds (Rookie; Appalachian League), as Kat Deal is named to the position. (more…)
Personnel News: Danville, Gary
We have personnel news to report from the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) and the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association). (more…)
David Cross Promoted to Rome Braves GM
The Atlanta Braves have promoted David Cross, who will become general manager of the Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) after years as general manager of the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League). Cross begin his new position with Rome in January. (more…)
New Danville Braves Logos Unveiled
The Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) have unveiled new logos ahead of the 2020 season, including a new primary emblem and cap logos. (more…)
13 Inducted to Appalachian League Hall of Fame
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…)
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…)