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Bush Earns All-Star Recognition

SAL Asheville Tourists September 18, 2025 - ASHEVILLE, NC - All-Star voting for the South Atlantic League, one of three leagues in the High-A circuit, has concluded. Among the short list of premier ball players who shone during this year's campaign is Will Bush of the Asheville Tourists. Named an All-Star for the first time in his three-year professional career, Bush spent 73 games with Asheville in 2025. Listed as a catcher, Bush saw nearly as much action at first base, 31 games, as he did behind the plate, 36 games. He was also the d... Full Story

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Snot Otters Nominated as Top MiLB Alternate Identity

SAL Asheville Tourists September 17, 2025 - ASHEVILLE, NC - The Asheville Snot Otters have been nominated as the top Minor League Baseball Alternate Identity of the 2025 season. Online voting is currently underway, and fans can vote as many times as they would like at https://www.milb.com/fans/best-alternate-identity. Voting ends Sept. 23 at midnight ET, and the winner will be revealed at the third-annual MiLB Awards Show on MLB Network, Sept. 29, at 9 pm ET. The Asheville Tourists took the field as the Asheville Snot Otters on June... Full Story

Asheville Closes Season with Loss

SAL Asheville Tourists September 7, 2025 - BOWLING GREEN, KY - In the final game of the 2025 season, the Asheville Tourists were beaten on Sunday afternoon by the Bowling Green Hot Rods 6-2 at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists (52-76) finished the campaign dropping the final 12 of 16 games. After jumping out to a lead in the first inning, the offense sputtered and did not score the rest of the game. Yamal Encarnacion and Jason Schiavone each hit solo homers. On the hill, Dylan Howard (L, 1-1) surrendered the lead in the secon... Full Story

Tourists Snap Five-Game Losing Streak

SAL Asheville Tourists September 6, 2025 - BOWLING GREEN, KY - Dominating in an 8-0 victory on Saturday night at Bowling Green Ballpark, the Asheville Tourists had both sides of the baseball firing on all cylinders to beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Complimenting the bats, the pitching staff was excellent for the Tourists (52-75). Brandon McPherson (1-3) went the first five innings, allowing just one hit with five strikeouts. Finishing the game, Jean Pinto went the next four frames, also allowing just one hit with three whiffs on the... Full Story

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