K.J. Hallgren replaces Tommy Gregg as Coal Cats manager

July 28, 2024 - As Tri-State prepares for its final series of the season against the Pulaski River Turtles, assistant coach K.J. Hallgren will replace Tommy Gregg as manager of the Tri-State Coal Cats. On Saturday, Gregg led the team to its 20th win of the season, a 9-0 victory over the Danville Otterbots in the home finale. Though Gregg's time as manager of the Coal Cats comes to a close, he is proud of what he accomplished during the Cats' inaugural season. "First year managing, I didn't know what to ex... Full Story

Tri-State Coal Cats unveil inaugural season roster

May 22, 2024 - HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- The Tri-State Coal Cats announced the opening day roster for their inaugural season. The roster includes three Marshall players - pitchers Bryce Blevins and Peyton Jackson, and infielder Jack Smith. The roster also includes two West Virginia Mountaineers (pitcher Drew Callaway and infielder Spencer Barnett) as well as a pair of Ohio State Buckeyes - catcher Isaac Cadena and outfielder CJ Richard. "What an exciting time for our community," Coal Cats president Mike Ki... Full Story

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• Former big leaguer Gregg back to manage Coal Cats - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (January 31)
• Coaching changes, championships, legal battles headline 2024 - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (December 31)
• 2025 Huntington Coal Cats Baseball Schedule - ApL Ironton Tribune (November 13)
• Coal Cats set 2025 schedule - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (November 12)
• Coal Cats land two on All-Appy League team - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (August 17)
• Coal Cats provide opportunity to Brown, other local recent prep graduates - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (August 9)
• Area roundup: Coal Cats end season with 12-4 loss at Pulaski - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (August 1)
• Area roundup: Thomas leads Coal Cats by River Turtle 5-3 - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 31)
• Area roundup: Coal Cats make Hallgren's debut successful - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 30)
• Tommy Gregg leaves Coal Cats ahead of final series - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 30)
• Area roundup: Callan Moss leads Otterbots by Coal Cats 6-1 - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 25)
• Area roundup: Shirkey wins Callaway golf tournament - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 25)
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