Brittany and Ryan Keur will operate the Danville (VA) team in the revamped summer-collegiate Appalachian League after reaching a lease agreement for Legion Field. (more…)
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2019-20 MiLB Rebranding Roundup
It has been a busy offseason for Minor League Baseball team rebrandings, as several clubs change their identities ahead of the 2020 season. (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…)
Personnel News: Danville, Fresno, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League), Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
In Memoriam: Bob Kitzmiller
Bob Kitzmiller, former assistant general manager of the Danville Braves (rookie; Appalachian League) whose time with pro baseball dated back to the Carolina League’s Danville 97s, passed away. He was 66. (more…)
In Lynchburg, sadness over potential loss of Hillcats
While Wilmington (N.C.) is giddy over the potential arrival of a team, fans of the Lynchburg Hillcats (High Class A; Carolina League) are dreading the team’s potential departure. It’s the flip side to the happy story when a new team arrives in a new market: the market losing the team, creating a loss for local […]
Appalachian League
The Appalachian League has deep roots as a Class D league before and after World War II; it was one of the few minor leagues to keep playing during wartime. The modern Appalachian League launched in 1957 and moved to a rookie classification in 1963. Class D / 1911-1914, 1921-1925, 1937-1955, 1957-1962 Rookie / 1963-present […]