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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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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 is being spruced up in anticipation of the 2019 season, as the Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) are completing several ballpark upgrades. (more…)
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 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…)
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) are updating Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park renovation plans for 2019, changing design features on a previously announced improvement. Construction is underway at the ballpark, with most upgrades taking place along the third baseline and in left field. (more…)
Bristol, TN could further explore a new ballpark for the Bristol Pirates (Rookie; Appalachian League), as officials are mulling a study that would provide more details on a possible facility. (more…)
Boyd Sports is taking over management of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League), as the Elizabethton City Council approved an agreement with the firm on Thursday. (more…)