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32 Appalachian League Alumni Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

July 13, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Thirty-two Appalachian League alumni were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The 32 selections are the second most in a single draft in league history, behind only 2024. Carson Kerce (Johnson City '24) was the league's first selection in 2026 when the Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the second round, 53rd overall. Kerce is tied for the fourth highest overall selection in league history. Five alumni, including Kerce, were selected on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. Josh McDevitt (116t... Full Story

Doughboys Fall in Heartbreaking Fashion, Drop Sunday Matinee against Axmen

July 12, 2026 - JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - The Johnson City Doughboys could not close out a seven-inning contest on Sunday afternoon, falling to the Kingsport Axmen 6-4 after an impressive comeback from the road team. The Axmen took the lead early, putting up a run in the top of the first. Antonio Fawcett drew a walk, Dylan Passo singled to advance him, then Jacob Parr recorded a sacrifice fly to make it 1-0. But Doughboy starter Hunter Crain bounced back during the start, logging four innings of two-run baseball with five strikeouts. The ... Full Story

Late-Game Drama Ends in Flyboys' Victory

July 12, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Greeneville snapped its four-game losing streak Sunday with a 10-8 victory over the Elizabethton River Riders, earning its 15th win of the season. Beau Revord made his first start of the year for the Flyboys, allowing three runs over three innings while walking four. Elizabethton struck first in the opening inning after consecutive walks set up an RBI single by first baseman Jackson Reardon, giving the River Riders a 1-0 lead. The visitors added two more in the second when shortstop Brady Richardso... Full Story

River Riders Can't Pull Through in a Loss at Greeneville

July 12, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - For the second game in a row, Elizabethton strands the tying runner in scoring position, losing 10-8 at Eastman Credit Union Field. Greeneville snapped their four-game losing streak with the victory. How it Happened: Elizabethton got off to a strong start. Jackson Reardon rolled an RBI single in the first to break the lid off the scoreboard, 1-0. Then, in the second, Brady Richardson smashed a 402-foot, two-run homer to left field, giving the River Riders an early 3-0 lead. Elizabethton would no... Full Story

• 32 Appalachian League Alumni Selected in 2026 MLB Draft - (July 13)
  
• Late-Game Drama Ends in Flyboys' Victory - Greeneville Flyboys (July 12)
  
• Doughboys Fall in Heartbreaking Fashion, Drop Sunday Matinee against Axmen - Johnson City Doughboys (July 12)
  
• River Riders Can't Pull Through in a Loss at Greeneville - Elizabethton River Riders (July 12)
  
• Doughboys Survive Offensive Showdown, Take Two-Game Sweep over Elizabethton - Johnson City Doughboys (July 11)
  
• Epic Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short for Elizabethton in Wild Game against Johnson City - Elizabethton River Riders (July 11)
  
• Kingsport Pulls Away Late to Defeat Greeneville in Emphatic Fashion - Greeneville Flyboys (July 11)
  
• Doughboys Defeat River Riders in Dominant Whole Team Effort - Johnson City Doughboys (July 10)
  
• Doughboys Comfortably Beat River Riders in Rainy Day Contest - Elizabethton River Riders (July 10)
  
• Pitcher's Duel Slips Away as Axmen Top Flyboys - Greeneville Flyboys (July 10)
  
• Axmen Complete a Four-Game Sweep of Danville with a 10-5 Win - Kingsport Axmen (July 10)
  
• Late Bases-Loaded Rally Falls Just Short for Greeneville - Greeneville Flyboys (July 10)
  
• Doughboys Survive Nail-Biter Finish, Knock Off Burlington To Steal Game Three - Johnson City Doughboys (July 10)
  
• Elizabethton Sweeps the River Turtles in Dominant Fashion - Elizabethton River Riders (July 9)
  
• Adam Wainwright, Rocky Malamisura Elected to Appalachian League Hall of Fame - (July 9)
  
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Bluefield Ridge Runners - Bluefield, West Virginia
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Danville Otterbots - Danville, Virginia
Elizabethton River Riders - Elizabethton, Tennessee
Greeneville Flyboys - Greeneville, Tennessee
Johnson City Doughboys - Johnson City, Tennessee
Kingsport Axmen - Kingsport, Tennessee
Pulaski River Turtles - Pulaski, Virginia
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Tue., Jul 14	Johnson City at Bluefield	6:30 p.m.
Tue., Jul 14	Elizabethton at Danville	7:00 p.m.
Tue., Jul 14	Greeneville at Pulaski	7:00 p.m.
Tue., Jul 14	Kingsport at Burlington	7:00 p.m.
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• Flyboys hold off late River Riders rally - Elizabethton Star (July 13)
  
• River Riders earn mercy-rule win over Pulaski - Elizabethton Star (July 10)
  
• River Riders roll past River Turtles 12-1, clinch series - Elizabethton Star (July 9)
  
• River Riders rally for dramatic 12-11 walk-off win over River Turtles - Elizabethton Star (July 9)
  
• River Riders reclaim first place with 10-5 win over Flyboys - Elizabethton Star (July 6)
  
• Burlington's Pomeroy, Kingsport's Savarese earn Appalachian League weekly honors - Elizabethton Star (July 6)
  
• Ridge Runners vs. Pulaski tonight at Bowen Field - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (July 4)
  
• River Riders erupt for seven-run inning, stay atop West Division - Elizabethton Star (July 2)
  
• River Riders remain in first place with win over Bluefield - Elizabethton Star (June 30)
  
• River Riders double up Bluefield - Elizabethton Star (June 29)
  
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