This is the week for Appalachian League branding unveils, and out of the gate we have the Burlington Sock Puppets, premiering as a summer-collegiate team this year. (more…)
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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…)
Ryan Keur Acquires Burlington Baseball Inc.
Former Burlington Royals GM Ryan Keur has acquired Burlington Baseball Inc. from long-time owner Miles Wolff at a time when the future of the Rookie-Level Appalachian League team is in question. (more…)
Burlington Athletic Stadium Receiving Upgrades
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…)
Taylor Cockerille Named Burlington Royals AGM
The Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have announced that Taylor Cockerille has been hired as their new assistant general manager. (more…)
Ryan Keur Named Daytona Tortugas President
There is some personnel news to report, as Ryan Keur is departing the Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) to become president of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Burlington Royals Claim Appy League Awards
The Burlington Royals have been recognized by the Appalachian League, claiming the circuit’s top two prizes. General manager Ryan Keur won executive of the year for the third straight season, while Royals also claimed Promotional Organization of the Year. (more…)
Appy League Teams Tapping Beer to Attract Fans
Beer has always been a staple among beverages at baseball games, often running the spectrum from America’s oldest breweries to the latest in craft beers. (more…)
Royals extend PDCs with four affiliates
The Kansas City Royals extended player-development contracts (PDCs) with the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League), Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League), Idaho Falls Chukars (rookie; Pioneer League) and Burlington Royals (rookie; Appalachian League). The Burlington, Idaho Falls and Wilmington PDCs are two-year extensions through 2016, and the Lexington extension is through […]
Burlington Athletic Stadium due for upgrades
Burlington Athletic Stadium, home of the Burlington Royals (rookie; Appalachian League), will see some upgrades this season and next. The ballpark is historic: it was originally built in Danville and then transformed piece by piece to Burlington, opening in 1960. It sat unused for many years while Miles Wolff worked to bring in pro baseball; […]
New for 2014: Cradle of the Game, 2e
We have a new book announcement: Cradle of the Game, 2e. North Carolina has a rich baseball history, and this book by Mark Cryan tells that story through the state’s ballparks. The Tar Heel State has a special place in the baseball world; it’s a place where affiliated teams play at almost every level — […]
B-Royals embark on field upgrades
Burlington Royals (rookie; Appalachian League) players should be happier next season, as the team is in the midst of a turf upgrade at Burlington Athletic Park this offseason. The city is spending around $30,000 on the field upgrade, which involves removing the existing turf, leveling the field and then installing new turf. The ballpark sees […]
Royals extend PDCs with Idaho Falls, Burlington
The Kansas City Royals have extended their player-development contracts with the Idaho Falls Chukars (rookie; Pioneer League) and Burlington Royals (rookie; Appalachian League) through 2014. Idaho Falls has been affiliated with the Royals organization since the 2004 campaign while Burlington, who has already clinched the East Division of the Appalachian League, has been a part […]