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The Burlington Sock Puppets are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Burlington, North Carolina, they are a member of the Appalachian League.

Burlington Sock Puppets Set 2025 Promotional Schedule

April 22, 2025 - Burlington, N.C. - The countdown to the fifth season of the Sock Puppets is now under the 50 day mark, as the club releases its Visit Alamance promotional schedule for the summer. Five firework shows, three $1 beers for Thirsty Thursdays, three t-shirt giveaways, Sock Puppy Nights where you can bring your dog for FREE and the Summer Splash Day Game are all making returns to the season. Firework Shows: June 6, June 20, July 4, July 11, July 30 Specialty Jerseys: June 6, June 28, July 4-6, July 11 Sock Puppy Nights: J... Full Story

Former Sock Puppets in the Minors: Where Are They Starting 2025?

April 4, 2025 - With MiLB Opening Day right around the corner, we're checking in on former Burlington Sock Puppets who are pathing their path to the big leagues. These players, now spread across different levels of the minor leagues, are looking to make an impact in 2025. Double-A Assignments Dylan Cumming - P - San Francisco Giants (Double-A Affiliate: Richmond Flying Squirrels 2024 Team: Eugene Emeralds (High-A) 2024 Stats: 6-7, 4.11 ERA, 116 IP, 138 SO, 45 BB 2025 Outlook: Cumming begins the 2025 season at Double-A after f... Full Story

Burlington Announces Anthony Essien Back as Manager

February 6, 2025 - Burlington, N.C. - The Sock Puppets announced today that Anthony Essien will return as their Manager for the 2025 season. Essien has been on the Burlington staff each of the first four seasons of the Sock Puppets, serving as Pitching Coach in 2021 and 2022 before assuming managerial duties since the end of the 2022 season. "I am really excited to be back for the fifth season of the Sock Puppets," Essien said. "What the front office staff has done with this brand is unparalleled and I cannot wait to see what is in store fo... Full Story

Host Your Next Event at the Ville

January 29, 2025 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - With a culinary staff boasting a combined 20+ years of restaurant and culinary experience, The Ville is fully prepared to offer a premiere catering menu and customizable experience. Executive Chef Mary Casey and Chef Kory Judd will craft delicious menu options customized to your next event. With menu options ranging from Shrimp and Grits, to Pecan Salmon, and Spinach and Artichoke stuffed Chicken, to Old Fashioned Banana Pudding, The Ville catering and events are ready to wow guests with every bite. Off... Full Story

• Burlington Sock Puppets Set 2025 Promotional Schedule - April 22, 2025
  
• Former Sock Puppets in the Minors: Where Are They Starting 2025? - April 4, 2025
  
• Burlington Announces Anthony Essien Back as Manager - February 6, 2025
  
• Host Your Next Event at the Ville - January 29, 2025
  
• Burlington Staff Grows Heading into 5th Season as Sock Puppets - January 14, 2025
  
• Burlington Sock Puppets Announce 2025 Schedule - November 11, 2024
  
• Sixteen Former Sock Puppets on the Road to the Show - September 10, 2024
  
• Burlington Sending Three Sock Puppets to 2024 Appalachian League All-Star Game - July 18, 2024
  
• Three Former Sock Puppets Selected in the First 10 Rounds of MLB Draft - July 16, 2024
  
• Sock Puppets Secure Win against Otterbots, Now Sit Just 1.5 GB of Division Lead - July 3, 2024
  
• Sock Puppets Win After an Offense Sparks in the Final Innings - June 26, 2024
  
• Burlington falls to .500 in extra innings against Elizabethton - June 16, 2024
  
• Burlington Wins for the First Time in 2024 with Late Game Heroics - June 8, 2024
  
• Sock Puppets Ready for Opening Weekend at Home - June 6, 2024
  
• Sock Puppets Gear up for 2024 Appy League Season - June 4, 2024
  
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Burlington Sock Puppets exchange high fives with the home fans (Fran Stuchbury)
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League: Appalachian League
Home: Burlington, North Carolina
Website: Burlington Sock Puppets site
Schedule: Full Burlington Sock Puppets Schedule Statistics: Full Burlington Sock Puppets Statistics

Thu., Aug 1	L	Burlington 2 at Danville 3 (Playoff)	Final
Wed., Jul 31	L	Burlington 0 at Danville 5	Final
Tue., Jul 30	W	Danville 7 at Burlington 11	Final
Mon., Jul 29	L	Burlington 0 at Danville 5	Final
Sat., Jul 27	W	Burlington 7 at Johnson City 6	Final
Fri., Jul 26	W	Burlington 8 at Johnson City 4	Final
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• Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL) - Greensboro, North Carolina
  

• Local students to take part in Construction Field Day - ApL Burlington Times-News (March 25)
  
• Wolff to be inducted in NC Sports Hall of Fame | Sports | thetimesnews.com - ApL Burlington Times-News (December 17)
  
• Johnston's Pinch-Hit Triple Lifts Flyboys Over Burlington - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 27)
  
• Johnston Leads Greeneville Over Burlington - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 26)
  
• Flyboys Rip Appy League High 24 Hits, Throttle Puppets - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 26)
  
• Flyboys Crack Off Appy League High 24 Hits, Throttle Puppets 17-4 - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 25)
  
• Area roundup: Coal Cats split doubleheader with Sock Puppets - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 22)
  
• Flyboys Struggle In Burlington - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 19)
  
• Axmen swept by Sock Puppets continuing skid - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 18)
  
• Sock Puppets steal Game 1 against Axmen - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 17)
  
• APPY LEAGUE: Bristol loses - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 15)
  
• APPY LEAGUE: Bristol socks Burlington - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 14)
  
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