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December 9, 2020 - ASHEVILLE - The Houston Astros have invited the Asheville Tourists franchise to be their Advanced Class A affiliate for the 2021 season and beyond.
The Tourists were previously affiliated with the Astros in 1967 and from 1982-93.
During the 1987 season, Asheville was home to Astros legend Craig Biggio. The MLB Hall of Famer hit .375 with 31 stolen bases in 64 games with the Tourists.
"The Astros are very excited about partnering with the Tourists franchise and setting up roots in the City of Asheville," said Astros ... Full Story
April 16, 2020 - Dear Tourists Fans:
Today was supposed to be Opening Day, a day that we all know and love. For 100 years our community has gathered on this day to celebrate; but baseball is not important today.
I do not know when our season will begin, but I can tell you that the Asheville Tourists will play again.
Tonight Kali, Parker, Addison, Tucker, and I will have brats and hotdogs for dinner and watch Angels in the Outfield together as a family. As I do every night before I tuck the kids in for bed, we will sing "Take Me Out ... Full Story
March 9, 2020 - ASHEVILLE - Nation Anthem auditions are taking place Saturday, March 21st, from 10am-Noon at McCormick Field. Registration will begin no earlier than 9:45am. Individuals must attend the March 21 audition in order to be considered to perform the anthem on a gameday.
Bands, choirs, groups, and individuals should report to the seating bowl upon arrival to sign up. Auditions will take place on the field behind home plate. Each rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner is to last no longer than one minute and thirty seconds.
"E... Full Story
March 2, 2020 - ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Tourists are hosting two seasonal employment job fairs for those interested in working at the ballpark; Saturday, March 7th from 9:00am - 11:00am and Wednesday, March 11th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Interviews will take place at McCormick Field and interested applicants only need to attend one of the job fairs.
Openings in our Food and Beverage department feature: Cashiers, Cooks, Seat Service, Concession Stand Leads, and General Concessions Positions.
The Tourists are interviewing for additiona... Full Story
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- Tourists Receive Affiliation Invite from Houston Astros - December 9, 2020
- A Letter from Our Team President - April 16, 2020
- National Anthem Auditions Saturday, March 21 - March 9, 2020
- Tourists Are Hiring; Join the Gameday Staff - March 2, 2020
- Former Tourists Infielder Zach Osborne to Coach Hitters - January 29, 2020
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Asheville Tourists Headlines
- Asheville Tourists to change affiliation to the Astros in 2021 - SAL Asheville Citizen-Times (December 10)
- Asheville Tourists to change affiliation to the Astros in 2021 - SAL Asheville Citizen-Times (December 10)
- Sports Freaks to host 20th anniversary show on Monday - SAL Hendersonville Times-News (October 29)
- Roberson grad Ballew a member of Rays' Development Team - SAL Hendersonville Times-News (September 29)
- Asheville Tourists' 2020 season, minor league baseball canceled - SAL Hendersonville Times-News (July 1)
- COVID: Baseball season canceled for Asheville Tourists, minor leagues - SAL Asheville Citizen-Times (June 30)
- Asheville Tourists' future is still unknown - SAL Hendersonville Times-News (June 9)
- Rebuilding America: WNC sports teams grapple with uncertain future - SAL Asheville Citizen-Times (May 28)
- Tourists President Brian DeWine: 'We will be back' - SAL Hendersonville Times-News (April 17)
- Asheville Tourists: 'We will be back' - SAL Asheville Citizen-Times (April 7)
- MLB delays Opening Day, and so do Tourists - SAL Hendersonville Times-News (March 13)
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