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Appalachian League to Play USA Collegiate National Team Prospects

March 11, 2025 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced today that it will play a July 4 exhibition game in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The game will feature the Appalachian League Select Team versus the Collegiate National Team Prospects. Atrium Health Ballpark, home to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, will host the Independence Day game between the two squads. The game will start at 6:35 PM Eastern Time. This unique matchup marks the second year in a row that the Appy League and USA Baseball have organized games against one ... Full Story

Former MLB Player and Coach Turner Ward Named Bristol State Liners Manager

March 6, 2025 - BRISTOL, TN - The Bristol State Liners announced Turner Ward as their manager for the 2025 season. As a long-time player and coach in Major League Baseball, Ward most recently served as the St. Louis Cardinals Hitting Coach from 2023 to 2024. "I'm very excited to have a new challenge coaching this summer in the Appalachian League," said Ward. Ward was drafted in the 18th round of the 1986 draft by the New York Yankees. He would go on to play 12 years in Major League Baseball as an outfielder with Cleveland, Toronto, Mi... Full Story

Former MLB World Series Champion Dave Anderson Named Johnson City Doughboys Manager

February 24, 2025 - JOHNSON CITY, TN - The Johnson City Doughboys announce Dave Anderson as the manager for their 2025 season. Anderson has spent over 40 years playing and coaching at the collegiate and professional level. "I'm thrilled to announce that I will be the new manager of the Johnson City Doughboys for the 2025 season." said Anderson. "I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity and can't wait to get started. Looking forward to an amazing season and seeing everyone in 2025!" The Louisville, Kentucky native was a standout player ... Full Story

Four All-Stars Among 27 Alumni to Take Field at Andre Dawson Classic

February 20, 2025 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Twenty-seven Appalachian League alumni are set to take the field in the 2025 Andre Dawson Classic. Former Appy League All-Stars included at this year's event are 2022 All-Stars Payton Basler, Brock Daniels and Jedier Hernandez, and 2024 All-Star Josh McDevitt. The Bristol State Liners and Johnson City Doughboys lead the way with five former players. For more details on the 2025 Andre Dawson Classic, click here. The complete list of Appy League alumni at the Andre Dawson Classic is listed below. Alab... Full Story

• Appalachian League to Play USA Collegiate National Team Prospects - (March 11)
  
• Former MLB Player and Coach Turner Ward Named Bristol State Liners Manager - Bristol State Liners (March 6)
  
• Former MLB World Series Champion Dave Anderson Named Johnson City Doughboys Manager - Johnson City Doughboys (February 24)
  
• Four All-Stars Among 27 Alumni to Take Field at Andre Dawson Classic - Elizabethton River Riders (February 20)
  
• Appy League Alumni Take the Field at 2025 MLB Desert Invitational - (February 14)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (February 10)
  
• Burlington Announces Anthony Essien Back as Manager - Burlington Sock Puppets (February 6)
  
• Jeremy Owens Returns as Elizabethton River Riders Manager for 2025 Season - Elizabethton River Riders (February 4)
  
• Greeneville Flyboys Announce Nick Rodecap as Broadcaster - Greeneville Flyboys (January 31)
  
• Boyd Sports to Own and Operate Bristol State Liners Baseball in Appalachian League - Bristol State Liners (January 30)
  
• Elizabethton River Riders Lead Renovation Efforts of Cat Island Baseball and Softball Fields - Elizabethton River Riders (January 29)
  
• Host Your Next Event at the Ville - Burlington Sock Puppets (January 29)
  
• Greeneville Flyboys Announce the Return of Jack Wilson as Manager - Greeneville Flyboys (January 22)
  
• Kingsport Axmen Name Rick Adair Manager for 2025 Season - Kingsport Axmen (January 21)
  
• Burlington Staff Grows Heading into 5th Season as Sock Puppets - Burlington Sock Puppets (January 14)
  
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• The River Riders announce Jeremy Owens' return as manager for 2025 season - Elizabethton Star (February 6)
  
• BRIEFS: As expected, Boyd Sports takes ownership of Bristol State Liners; The Classic stars selected to McDonald's All-American Game; Union, West Ridge softball players ink with colleges - Bristol Herald Courier (February 1)
  
• Boyd Sports Takes Over Bristol Team - Greeneville Sun (January 31)
  
• Former big leaguer Gregg back to manage Coal Cats - Huntington Herald-Dispatch (January 31)
  
• Wilson Returning As Flyboys Manager - Greeneville Sun (January 23)
  
• Rocky Malamisura retiring as GM of Bluefield Ridge Runners - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (January 18)
  
• Coaching changes, championships, legal battles headline 2024 - Huntington Herald-Dispatch (December 31)
  
• Wolff to be inducted in NC Sports Hall of Fame | Sports | thetimesnews.com - Burlington Times-News (December 17)
  
• 2025 Huntington Coal Cats Baseball Schedule - Ironton Tribune (November 13)
  
• Coal Cats set 2025 schedule - Huntington Herald-Dispatch (November 12)
  
• BRIEFS: No State Liners in Bristol for second straight summer as Appy League team to play home games in Johnson City in 2025 - Bristol Herald Courier (November 12)
  
• Elizabethton River Riders announce schedule for 2025 season - Elizabethton Star (November 11)
  
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