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September 14, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced the Greeneville Flyboys as the 2026 Organization of the Year. The award is given to the club that exemplifies the standards of the complete baseball franchise based upon franchise stability, contributions to the league stability, contributions to baseball in the community and promotion of the baseball industry.
"We are incredibly honored to be awarded the 2026 Appalachian League Organization of the Year," Flyboys general manager Brandon Bouschart said. "This award highl... Full Story
August 14, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced the 2026 All-Appalachian League Team. The 2026 team is highlighted by Burlington's Brandon Novy, the Player of the Year, and Johnson City's Julien Hachem, the Pitcher of the Year.
The All-Appalachian League Team features one catcher, five infielders, four outfielders, one designated hitter, three pitchers and a two-way player. The Danville Otterbots lead all clubs with four selections. The Johnson City Doughboys have three selections, while the Burlington Sock Puppets, ... Full Story
August 14, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, TN - Greeneville Flyboys utility infielder, Matt Cash, and outfielder, Matthew Kerrigan, have been selected to the 2026 All-Appalachian League Team.
Matt Cash - UTIL/INF (Jacksonville State) Matt Cash, the left-handed bat from Jacksonville State, etched his name into Greeneville Flyboys and Appalachian League history in 2026. In 33 games this summer with the Flyboys, Cash posted 52 hits, 22 runs, 31 RBI, 1 HR, and 15 stolen bases. Cash broke the single-season batting average record for the Appalachian League ... Full Story
August 13, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced that Pulaski's Bill Kinneberg was named the 2026 Manager of the Year.
Kinneberg guided the Pulaski River Turtles to a 25-20 record, their first playoff win in franchise history and a spot in the Appalachian League Championship Game in 2026. Pulaski finished with the league's second-best winning percentage (.556) and were tied for the second-most wins. At the end of June, the River Turtles were 9-12 and two games out of a playoff spot, before going a league-best 16-8 in ... Full Story
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Greeneville Flyboys Named 2026 Appalachian League Organization of the Year
September 14, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced the Greeneville Flyboys as the 2026 Organization of the Year. The award is given to the club that exemplifies the standards of the complete baseball franchise based upon franchise stability, contributions to the league stability, contributions to baseball in the community and promotion of the baseball industry.
"We are incredibly honored to be awarded the 2026 Appalachian League Organization of the Year," Flyboys general manager Brandon Bouschart said. "This award highl... Full StoryMore Appalachian League stories below
2026 All-Appalachian League Team Announced
August 14, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced the 2026 All-Appalachian League Team. The 2026 team is highlighted by Burlington's Brandon Novy, the Player of the Year, and Johnson City's Julien Hachem, the Pitcher of the Year.
The All-Appalachian League Team features one catcher, five infielders, four outfielders, one designated hitter, three pitchers and a two-way player. The Danville Otterbots lead all clubs with four selections. The Johnson City Doughboys have three selections, while the Burlington Sock Puppets, ... Full StoryMatt Cash and Matthew Kerrigan Selected to the 2026 Allappalachian League Team
August 14, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, TN - Greeneville Flyboys utility infielder, Matt Cash, and outfielder, Matthew Kerrigan, have been selected to the 2026 All-Appalachian League Team.
Matt Cash - UTIL/INF (Jacksonville State) Matt Cash, the left-handed bat from Jacksonville State, etched his name into Greeneville Flyboys and Appalachian League history in 2026. In 33 games this summer with the Flyboys, Cash posted 52 hits, 22 runs, 31 RBI, 1 HR, and 15 stolen bases. Cash broke the single-season batting average record for the Appalachian League ... Full StoryPulaski's Bill Kinneberg Named 2026 Appalachian League Manager of the Year
August 13, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced that Pulaski's Bill Kinneberg was named the 2026 Manager of the Year.
Kinneberg guided the Pulaski River Turtles to a 25-20 record, their first playoff win in franchise history and a spot in the Appalachian League Championship Game in 2026. Pulaski finished with the league's second-best winning percentage (.556) and were tied for the second-most wins. At the end of June, the River Turtles were 9-12 and two games out of a playoff spot, before going a league-best 16-8 in ... Full StoryAppalachian League News
- Greeneville Flyboys Named 2026 Appalachian League Organization of the Year - Greeneville Flyboys (September 14)
- 2026 All-Appalachian League Team Announced - (August 14)
- Matt Cash and Matthew Kerrigan Selected to the 2026 Allappalachian League Team - Greeneville Flyboys (August 14)
- Pulaski's Bill Kinneberg Named 2026 Appalachian League Manager of the Year - Pulaski River Turtles (August 13)
- Burlington's Brandon Novy Named Appalachian League Player of the Year - Burlington Sock Puppets (August 12)
- Johnson City's Julien Hachem Named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year - Johnson City Doughboys (August 11)
- Travis Peitz Named Appalachian League Humanitarian of the Year - Bluefield Ridge Runners (August 10)
- Nate Eisfelder, Jayce Rollins Shine as Appalachian League Players of the Month - (August 3)
- Kingsport Heads to the Championship Game for the Second Year in a Row Behind Ellison Gem - Kingsport Axmen (July 31)
- Doughboys Fall in Division Championship as Miraculous Season Ends Just Short of Title Game - Johnson City Doughboys (July 31)
- Johnson City's Eisfelder, Rollins Named Players of the Week for Second Time - Johnson City Doughboys (July 31)
- Johnson City's Eisfelder, Rollins Named Appalachian League Players of the Week for Second Time - (July 31)
- Season Finale Belongs to Kingsport, Focus Shifts to Playoff Matchup - Kingsport Axmen (July 31)
- Flyboys Fall to Johnson City to Finish Season - Greeneville Flyboys (July 30)
- River Riders Season Ends After Loss at Axmen - Elizabethton River Riders (July 30)
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- Teen injured in bubble-suit collision - Burlington Times-News (August 7)
- River Riders' season ends with 11-6 loss to Kingsport - Elizabethton Star (July 31)
- River Riders rout Kingsport 10-5, keep playoff hopes alive - Elizabethton Star (July 30)
- Flyboys take mercy-rule win in final home game of the season - Greeneville Sun (July 30)
- River Riders fall to Axmen 10-7, face elimination game at home Wednesday night - Elizabethton Star (July 29)
- Teen injured during in bubble-suit collision - Burlington Times-News (July 29)
- River Riders hit parade topples Bluefield - Elizabethton Star (July 27)
- Riders fall to Otterbots first-inning blitz - Elizabethton Star (July 24)
- River Riders outlast Otterbots 12-11 after late rally - Elizabethton Star (July 22)
- River Riders snap skid with 12-3 win over Greeneville - Elizabethton Star (July 20)
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