We have some personnel news to report, including Kurt Hunzeker‘s return to baseball, staff additions for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class A; Midwest League) and a GM for the new Danville team in the summer-collegiate Appalachian League. (more…)
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Boyd Sports to manage Appy League’s Kingsport team
Boyd Sports will assume the management contract of the Kingsport franchise in the Appalachian League, adding to a roster that also includes Johnson City, Greeneville and Elizabethton. (more…)
2021 Appalachian League schedule unveiled
In the first step transitioning to a summer-collegiate league, the 2021 Appalachian League schedule was released, with Opening Day set for Thursday, June 3. (more…)
MLB announces plans for Appalachian reincarnation as wood-bat league
Big changes are in store across Minor League Baseball this year. The first shoe dropped Tuesday with the announcement that the Appalachian League will relaunch in 2021 as a summer college wood-bat league specifically designed for rising freshman and sophomores, operated with the support of MLB and USA Baseball. (more…)
It’s Pulaski vs. Kingsport in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie finals
It’s Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park (Pulaski Yankees) vs. Hunter Wright Stadium (Kingsport Mets) in the finals of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie fan vote, in an all-Appalachian League battle. (more…)
Elite Eight time in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie vote
It was a big Appalachian League turnout in the Sweet Sixteen round, which makes for an interesting Elite Eight round in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie facilities vote. So vote! (more…)
Now open: Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie vote
No one knows what tomorrow brings, so we’re moving ahead with the Best of the Ballparks 2020 vote for MiLB Rookie-level ballparks in the Appalachian and Pioneer Leagues. So vote! (more…)
Miles Wolff’s Sale of Burlington Baseball Inc. Marks End of Era
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…)
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…)