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Elizabethton River Riders Announce Coaching Staff for 2026 Season

April 15, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The Elizabethton River Riders have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 Appalachian League season. Joining manager Jeremy Owens will be Josh Lucas as pitching coach, Andy Tomberlin as hitting coach, Tommy Gregg as fourth coach and Anibal Hernandez as trainer. Josh begins his second season as pitching coach for Elizabethton and his third season as a pitching coach in the Appalachian League. Josh pitched at the Major League level for the Cardinals, A's and Orioles. Josh was drafted in the 39th r... Full Story

Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

April 14, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are excited to announce the coaching staff for the 2026 Appalachian League season, led by returning manager Rick Adair as he begins his third season in Kingsport. Adair has guided the Axmen to playoff appearances in both 2024 and 2025, and was named the 2025 Appalachian League Manager of the Year after another strong summer in Kingsport. His extensive professional résumé includes 10 seasons as a Major League pitching coach, bringing invaluable leadership and experience back... Full Story

Jeremy Owens Returns as Elizabethton River Riders Manager for 2026 Season

April 14, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The River Riders announce Jeremy Owens will return as manager for their 2026 season. Owens has more than 20 years of playing and coaching experience at the professional and collegiate level. "The Appalachian League is back again in 2026. I'm so excited for the opportunity to return as manager of your Elizabethton River Riders," Owens said. "Every year the league is improving and creating great players for the future of college baseball. Summer will be here soon, looking forward to seeing you at the b... Full Story

Kingsport Axmen Announce Return of Manager Rick Adair for 2026 Season

April 13, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are excited to announce that Rick Adair will return as manager for the 2026 season, marking his third season leading the Axmen in Kingsport. Adair has helped guide the team through two highly competitive seasons, bringing leadership, consistency and a strong culture to the clubhouse. Under his direction, the Axmen have continued to show growth on and off the field. "I'm looking forward to another summer in Kingsport," Adair said. "Working with Caleb and his staff has been awesome ... Full Story

• Elizabethton River Riders Announce Coaching Staff for 2026 Season - Elizabethton River Riders (April 15)
  
• Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Kingsport Axmen (April 14)
  
• Jeremy Owens Returns as Elizabethton River Riders Manager for 2026 Season - Elizabethton River Riders (April 14)
  
• Greeneville Flyboys Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Greeneville Flyboys (April 13)
  
• Kingsport Axmen Announce Return of Manager Rick Adair for 2026 Season - Kingsport Axmen (April 13)
  
• Greeneville Flyboys Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Greeneville Flyboys (April 10)
  
• Johnson City Doughboys Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Johnson City Doughboys (April 9)
  
• 20 Appalachian League Alumni on New Top 30 Prospects Lists - (April 9)
  
• Johnson City Doughboys Welcome Back Manager Dave Anderson for the 2026 Season - Johnson City Doughboys (April 8)
  
• Greeneville Flyboys Announce Turner Ward as Manager - Greeneville Flyboys (April 7)
  
• 30 Alumni Selected for 2026 MLB Spring Breakout - (March 19)
  
• 20 Appalachian League Alumni on New Top 30 Prospects Lists - (March 6)
  
• Five Former Appalachian League Coaches and Players to Participate in 2026 World Baseball Classic - (March 4)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (March 2)
  
• Appalachian League Alumni to Participate in the Andre Dawson Classic - (February 19)
  
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Pulaski River Turtles - Pulaski, Virginia
Tri-State Coal Cats - Huntington, West Virginia

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