Legends Agree to Terms with Aklinski, Self, Owens, and Five More

February 26, 2021 - LPARK - The Lexington Legends announced today that they have agreed to terms with eight players. Former UK Wildcat Ben Aklinski, former Louisville Cardinal Derek Self, and former Boston Red Sox pitcher, Battle of the Bourbon Trail alum Henry Owens will join five other newly signed players in Lexington during the Legends inaugural Atlantic League campaign. Ben Aklinski - The 32nd round draft pick of the Philadelphia Phillies and former UK Wildcat is the first outfielder signed by the Legends. ... Full Story

Lexington Legends Join the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball

February 18, 2021 - WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends announced today that they have joined the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB). The Atlantic League is the first Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball, a player gateway to the Major Leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. ALPB has sent over 950 players to MLB organizations while drawing 42 million fans to its family friendly ballparks over its 24-year history. For the past 20 years the Lexington ... Full Story

Lexington Legends Announce Postseason Activities

September 9, 2020 - WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends announce postseason plans, which will serve as the conclusion for this year's Battle of the Bourbon Trail season. The postseason kicks off at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, Septmeber 16th with a bang, as eight Legends & Leyendas players will swing for the fences in the Battle of the Bourbon Trail Home Run Derby. To complement the event, fans will be treated to 25-cent hot dogs, presented by Friends of Coal. The festvities will continue... Full Story

Lexington Adds MLB Veteran Eric Young Jr., Cole Sturgeon, Chris Proctor

August 26, 2020 - WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - Eric Young Jr. was drafted in the 30th round by the Colorado Rockies in 2003. He had his Major League Baseball debut with the Rockies in 2009. In 2013 Young Jr. led the National League in stolen bases (46). After five seasons in Colorado he went on to play for the New York Mets (2013-2014, 2015), Atlanta Braves (2015), New York Yankees (2016), and Los Angeles Angels (2017-2018). Young Jr. will be added to the Lexington Legends roster. Young Jr. is the... Full Story

• Lexington Adds MLB Veteran Eric Young Jr., Cole Sturgeon, Chris Proctor - Lexington Legends (SAL) August 26
• Legends Add Former Cincinnati Red Ivan De Jesus Jr. - Lexington Legends (SAL) August 20
• Phillips Brothers Join the Lexington Legends - Lexington Legends (SAL) August 17
• Commonwealth of Kentucky Shines as Lexington Releases Rosters for Battle of the Bourbon Trail - Lexington Legends (SAL) July 24
• Transylvania University's Zack Getsee to Join Battle of the Bourbon Trail Coaching Staff as a Manager - Lexington Legends (SAL) July 17
• Lexington Legends Announce the Team's Athletic Trainer in Continued Partnership with Lexington Clinic - Lexington Legends (SAL) July 15
• Lexington Announces Managers for Battle of the Bourbon Trail Teams - Lexington Legends (SAL) July 11
• Legends Announce Battle of the Bourbon Trail with Florence Y'Alls - Lexington Legends (SAL) July 1
• 2020 Minor League Baseball Season Canceled - Lexington Legends (SAL) June 30
• Baseball Will be Played at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in 2020 - Lexington Legends (SAL) June 24
• Statement from the Lexington Legends - Lexington Legends (SAL) June 3
• Lexington Legends Join Minor League Baseball's CommUNITY First Campaign - Lexington Legends (SAL) April 28
• Legends, Hot Rods & Bats Announce Team Kentucky Campaign - Lexington Legends (SAL) April 16
• Legends Announce Resolution with Kentucky State Senate Regarding MiLB Team Elimination Plan - Lexington Legends (SAL) April 2
• Murphy Named Voice of the Legends - Lexington Legends (SAL) March 11
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• Atlantic League adds new opponent for York Revolution - AtL York Dispatch (February 19)
• Longtime Vallejo Admirals manager PJ Phillips signs with Lexington Legends - AtL Vallejo Times-Herald (February 19)
• Legends joining league that is ‘professional partner' of MLB - AtL Lexington Herald-Leader (February 18)
• Lexington Herald-Leader: UK, high school sports pictures - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (December 30)
• Cast aside by MLB, can pro baseball in Lexington survive? - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (December 13)
• MLB plays hardball _ and deals blow to baseball heartland - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (December 10)
• Lexington Legends lose Major League Baseball affiliation - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (December 9)
• KC Royals farm system seems poised for a shake-up in 2021 - SAL Kansas City Star (November 30)
• Battle of the Bourbon Trail to stage championship series - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (September 15)
• Brandon Phillips joins Lexington Legends for Battle of Bourbon Trail - SAL Cincinnati Enquirer (August 19)
• Time-lapse video: fans file into Whitaker Bank Ballpark for Battle of the Bourbon Trail - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (August 3)
• In front of fans, Legends top Y'alls as pro baseball returns - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (August 2)
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