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…)
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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…)
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…)
E-Twins to Stay at Joe O’Brien Field for 2017
The Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) will stay at Joe O’Brien Field in 2017, giving city and team officials more time to discuss ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades Approved
Joe O’Brien Field is in line for major upgrades, as the Elizabethton City Council has approved a plan to renovate the home of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Twins, Elizabethton Officials To Discuss Ballpark Upgrades
The on-again, off-again proposed upgrades to Joe O’Brien Field may be on again as officials from Elizabethton are scheduled to meet with Minnesota Twins officials next Tuesday. (more…)
Push to Keep Twins in Elizabethton Continues
Fans of the Elizabethton Twins (rookie; Appalachian League) have lobbied the city to vote on upgrades to Joe O’Brien Field and ensure the team’s future. (more…)
Joe O’Brien Field Improvements on Hold
Renovation plans to Joe O’Brien Field have been put aside, as the Elizabeth Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) and Minnesota Twins take more time to map out the proposal. (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…)
Elizabethton Budget Excludes Ballpark Upgrades
Despite previous pleas from the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League), the city’s approved budget for the upcoming fiscal year does not include ballpark upgrades. (more…)
E-Twins bus involved in crash; no players injured
A bus transporting the Elizabethton Twins (rookie; Appalachian League) from Florida to Tennessee for the home opener was involved in a crash this morning, which killed the driver of the other vehicle. The bus was on the road near Jacksonville when a driver came down I-295, going the wrong way. The bus driver attempted to […]
Baby Blue Jays set to fly tomorrow
Baseball didn’t change much in Bluefield up to now, but 2011 sees some huge changes at Bowen Field: the Bluefield Blue Jays (rookie; Appalachian League) are now in town after 53 seasons of the Bluefield Orioles occupying the ballpark. The Orioles maintained an Appy League team in Bluefield from 1957 to 2010 before pulling out […]
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 […]