Burlington Sock Puppets Announced as New Team Name

February 1, 2021 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - Baseball in Burlington finally has its own identity. One that embraces the history of the community, and one that they can say is uniquely theirs. Burlington Baseball announced this morning via their YouTube that the long-awaited rebranding process has culminated in the team's sockingly different identity, now known as the Burlington Sock Puppets. The identity, created by Dan Simon of Studio Simon, pays homage to the rich textile tradition of this area by featuring two differe... Full Story

"Keep Hope. Never Give Up." the Mission Statement of Kort Peterson's Life

April 1, 2020 - Currently spending time with his dad and brother in Aptos, a small town in Santa Cruz County, California, Kort Peterson is reflecting on his journey in baseball, but also in life. Now, with his 2020 season on hold, just like everything else in the world at this moment in time, Currently spending time with his dad and brother in Aptos, a small town in Santa Cruz County, California, Kort Peterson is reflecting on his journey in baseball, but also in life. Now, with his 2020 season on hold, just... Full Story

After Losing his Mom, Brhet Bewley Hears her Every Step of the Way

March 19, 2020 - Brhet Bewley, a prospect within the Kansas City Royals organization and a former Burlington Royal (2018), dealt with one of his biggest challenges last season, but not in baseball. In life. On May 31, 2019, Brhet lost his mother, Claudia Bewley, due to a brain aneurysm. The relationship between Brhet Brhet Bewley, a prospect within the Kansas City Royals organization and a former Burlington Royal (2018), dealt with one of his biggest challenges last season, but not in baseball. In life. On... Full Story

New Ownership & Front Office of the Burlington Royals Announced 

March 2, 2020 - Burlington, NC - The Burlington Royals have announced a change in ownership, effective March 1, 2020. Former Burlington Royals General Manager, Ryan Keur has acquired Burlington Baseball Inc. from long-time owner Miles Wolff. Keur will be the Owner and Operator of Burlington Baseball Inc. which oversees the day-to-day operation of the Burlington Royals. Keur is no stranger to the Burlington Royals, as he worked in Burlington from 2011-2016 and was awarded the Appalachian League Executive of the ... Full Story

• New Ownership & Front Office of the Burlington Royals Announced  - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) March 2
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• Stirring Up Debate: Introducing the Burlington Sock Puppets - ApL SportsLogos.net News (February 1)
• Burlington Sock Puppets announced as new team name - ApL Major League Baseball (February 1)
• KC Royals farm system seems poised for a shake-up in 2021 - ApL Kansas City Star (November 30)
• Burlington Royals GM: ‘Baseball will be here in 2021' - ApL Burlington Times-News (July 2)
• There's big anxiety in minors for area players, Burlington Royals - ApL Burlington Times-News (July 2)
• There's big anxiety in minors for area players, Burlington Royals - ApL Burlington Times-News (May 2)
• There's big anxiety in minors - ApL Burlington Times-News (May 2)
• Wolff — Out at home: Iconic baseball man credited with Burlington's stability walks away - ApL Burlington Times-News (March 4)
• Former general manager purchases Burlington Royals team operations from Wolff - ApL Burlington Times-News (March 1)
• Appy League teams go through staff changes - ApL Burlington Times-News (February 27)
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