The newest team in the summer-collegiate Appalachian League for 2021: the Bluefield Ridge Runners, formerly the Bluefield Blue Jays. (more…)
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Grand Forks tabbed for 2022 Expedition League slot
The summer-collegiate Expedition League will expand to Grand Forks (ND) in the 2022 season, with a team slated to play in Kraft Field. (more…)
Single-site summer-collegiate leagues return for 2021
They might have been launched as a creative response to COVID-19 shutdowns, but at least two summer-collegiate single-site leagues are returning for the 2021 season. (more…)
New for 2021: Kingsport Axmen
Another summer-collegiate Appalachian League rebranding to pass along, as the Kingsport Mets are now the Kingsport Axmen for 2021 and beyond. (more…)
New for 2021: Pulaski River Turtles
Another summer-collegiate Appalachian League rebranding to pass along, as the Pulaski Yankees are now the Pulaski River Turtles for 2021 and beyond. (more…)
New for 2021: Greeneville Flyboys
Another summer-collegiate Appalachian League rebranding to pass along, as the Greeneville Reds are now the Greeneville Flyboys for 2021 and beyond. (more…)
New for 2021: Elizabethton River Riders
Another summer-collegiate Appalachian League rebranding to pass along, as the Elizabethton Twins become the Elizabethton River Riders for 2021 and beyond. Read more
New for 2021: Johnson City Doughboys
Another rebranding in the summer-collegiate Appalachian League: The Johnson City Cardinals are now the Johnson City Doughboys. (more…)
New for 2021: Bristol State Liners
Another rebranding exercise in the summer-collegiate Appalachian League, as the Bristol State Liners–a historical name dating back to 1921–will debut in 2021. (more…)
New for 2021: Burlington Sock Puppets
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…)
Wild Wild West League to continue in 2021
Formed in 2020 as a response to COVID-19 travel limitations, the summer-collegiate Wild Wild West League–centered in Portland, OR–will continue play as a four-team league in 2021. (more…)
Keurs to run Danville Appy League team
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…)
Boyd Sports to manage Appy League’s Kingsport team
Boyd Sports will assume the management contract of the Kingsport franchise in the Appalachian League, adding to a roster that also includes Johnson City, Greeneville and Elizabethton. (more…)