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Sock Puppets Announce On-Field Staff for 2025 Season

May 14, 2025 - Burlington, NC. - The Burlington Sock Puppets are set to enter their fifth season in the reimagined Appalachian League this summer with familiar faces leading the team. Earlier this spring, the club announced the return of Anthony Essien as Manager and now, today, announced the return of both Rob Selna (Hitting Coach) and Torrey Pettiford (Development Coach). Joining the team as the new Pitching Coach, is 12-year MLB vet, Dave Schmidt. Anthony Essien (Manager) A California-native, Essien has been with the Sock Puppets ... Full Story

Bristol State Liners Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

May 12, 2025 - BRISTOL, TN - The Bristol State Liners have announced their coaching staff for the Appalachian League's 2025 season. Joining manager Turner Ward will be hitting coach Scott Van Slyke, pitching coach Mike Tejera, fourth coach Chris Monroe, athletic trainer Leanna Freund, and data coordinator Cooper Ward. The State Liners will have a new face on the coaching staff with the addition of MLB veteran Scott Van Slyke as the hitting coach. Van Slyke brings 14 years of professional baseball playing experience to Bristol, includ... Full Story

Axmen Announce 2025 Season Coaching Staff

April 24, 2025 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen have announced their coaching staff for the 2025 Appalachian League season. The team will be led by returning manager Rick Adair. Adair returns for his second season leading Kingsport. He comes from a lengthy baseball background, including being drafted in the third round of the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners. The Western Carolina alum coached at the MLB level for the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Mariners and Baltimore Orioles. Making his debut as h... Full Story

Greeneville Flyboys Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

April 8, 2025 - GREENEVILLE, TN - The Greeneville Flyboys have announced their coaching staff for the Appalachian League's 2025 season. The Flyboys will be led by returning manager Jack Wilson and hitting coach Jared Miller. Newcomers Jared Morton and Tike Redman will serve as the team's pitching coach and fourth coach respectively. Athletic trainer, Chris Lenker, will also be returning for his third season with the Flyboys. Wilson rejoins the Flyboys after a tremendous first season in 2024 that saw the team claim a West Division title a... Full Story

• Sock Puppets Announce On-Field Staff for 2025 Season - Burlington Sock Puppets (May 14)
  
• Bristol State Liners Announce 2025 Coaching Staff - Bristol State Liners (May 12)
  
• Kingsport Axmen 2025 Single Game Tickets Now on Sale - Kingsport Axmen (May 5)
  
• Appalachian League Names 2025 Data Coordinators - (April 25)
  
• Axmen Announce 2025 Season Coaching Staff - Kingsport Axmen (April 24)
  
• Burlington Sock Puppets Set 2025 Promotional Schedule - Burlington Sock Puppets (April 22)
  
• Greeneville Flyboys Announce 2025 Promotional Schedule - Greeneville Flyboys (April 14)
  
• Greeneville Flyboys Announce 2025 Coaching Staff - Greeneville Flyboys (April 8)
  
• Former Sock Puppets in the Minors: Where Are They Starting 2025? - Burlington Sock Puppets (April 4)
  
• Former Johnson City Manager Kevin Mahoney Joins Mets Coaching Staff - Johnson City Doughboys (March 27)
  
• Appalachian League Finalizes Managerial Roster - (March 20)
  
• Nineteen Alumni Selected for MLB Spring Breakout 2025 - (March 13)
  
• Eighteen Alumni Selected for MLB Spring Breakout 2025 - (March 12)
  
• Appalachian League to Play USA Collegiate National Team Prospects - (March 11)
  
• Former MLB Player and Coach Turner Ward Named Bristol State Liners Manager - Bristol State Liners (March 6)
  
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• Axmen, Eastman Recreation team up for the third straight year - Kingsport Times-News (May 12)
  
• BRIEFS - Kingsport Times-News (May 6)
  
• Hill returns to Coal Cats coaching staff - Huntington Herald-Dispatch (April 19)
  
• Select group of Appy Leaguers will play exhibition in Kannapolis, NC on July 4th - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (April 2)
  
• Local students to take part in Construction Field Day - Burlington Times-News (March 25)
  
• Drew Dosch will return as manager of the Buefield Ridge Runners in 2025 season - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (March 21)
  
• The River Riders announce Jeremy Owens' return as manager for 2025 season - Elizabethton Star (February 6)
  
• BRIEFS: As expected, Boyd Sports takes ownership of Bristol State Liners; The Classic stars selected to McDonald's All-American Game; Union, West Ridge softball players ink with colleges - Bristol Herald Courier (February 1)
  
• Boyd Sports Takes Over Bristol Team - Greeneville Sun (January 31)
  
• Former big leaguer Gregg back to manage Coal Cats - Huntington Herald-Dispatch (January 31)
  
• Wilson Returning As Flyboys Manager - Greeneville Sun (January 23)
  
• Rocky Malamisura retiring as GM of Bluefield Ridge Runners - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (January 18)
  
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