Knoxville Smokies catcher Pablo Aliendo prepares to make a play at the plate

Series Preview: Smokies at Barons

The Knoxville Smokies are getting on the road towards Magic City to take on the first place Birmingham Barons, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. In a battle of two Southern League North clubs, this series could be pivotal in deciding who gets the playoff ticket to Chattanooga. With just 18 games left in the 2025 campaign the Smokies find themselves 10.5 games back of the Barons, the largest deficit they've seen i... Full Story