Lee Landers, the president of the Rookie level Appalachian League, has been named the 2017 King of Baseball. (more…)
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Tyler Parsons Departing Johnson City for Lansing
After a run as Vice President/General Manger of the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League), Tyler Parsons is departing the team to take a position with the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Danville Braves Release 25th Anniversary Logo
With a special anniversary on the way, the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) are unveiling a commemorative 25th anniversary logo. (more…)
Rays Commit to Princeton Through 2020
The Tampa Bay Rays committed to staying in the Rookie Appalachian League through the 2020 season in a deal announced with the Princeton Rays, a Tampa affiliate since 1997. (more…)
Talk of Reds Appalachian League Team Premature: Locals
Three MLB teams — the Phillies, Reds and Indians — were vying to replace the Astros with a Greeneville Appalachian League team, and while the Reds say they won, locals say no final decision is in place. (more…)
Danville Braves Promote David Cross
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…)
MOU For Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades Approved
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…)
Danville Braves Agree to Lease Extension
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…)
Astros Pull Out of Greeneville, Appalachian League
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…)
2017 Affiliated Attendance by Average
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…)
2017 Affiliated Attendance by Total
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…)
2017 Affiliated Attendance by Level
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…)
2017 Affiliated Attendance by League
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…)