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…)
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Elizabethton Commits $1.5M to Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades
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…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Rookie: TVA Credit Union Ballpark
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…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Rookie, Finals
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…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Rookie, Final Four
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…)
Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades Proposed
The effort to keep the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) in Elizabethton continues, as city officials will consider a proposal to upgrade Joe O’Brien Field. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Rookie, Elite Eight
It’s a very balanced Elite Eight in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote for Rookie-level facilities, with the Appalachian League and Pioneer League represented almost equally. So vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Rookie, Sweet Sixteen
We have our Sweet Sixteen in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 vote for best MiLB Rookie-level facilities in the Appalachian League and Pioneer League. So you know what to do: Vote today! (more…)
Voting Ends Today: Best of the Ballparks 2017 First Round, Short Season A/Rookie
We’re coming up on the deadline for Best of the Ballparks 2017 first round for MiLB Short Season-A and play-in round for Rookie facilities. You have until 2 p.m. Central to vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Rookie Play-In Round
Today marks the launch of competition in the Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote for Rookie-league ballparks, as we ask readers to select their favorite Appalachian League and Pioneer League facilities. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
New for 2017: Bowen Field at Peters Park
The home of the Bluefield Blue Jays (rookie; Appalachian League) has a modified name, as it is now known as Bowen Field at Peters Park. The addition of Peters Park to the ballpark’s name was announced during a ceremony on Thursday. (more…)
Johnson City Cardinals Promote Tyler Parsons
There is some personnel news to report, as Tyler Parsons has been promoted to vice president/general manager of the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League). The promotion was announced by Boyd Sports, LLC. (more…)
Elizabethton Mayor Concerned Over Future of E-Twins
Elizabethton, TN mayor Curt Alexander is expressing his concerns about the status of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) going forward. (more…)