Appalachian League returns to Huntington, W.Va., for 2024 season

November 17, 2023 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced that Marshall University, in Huntington, W.Va., will host an Appy League team beginning with the 2024 season. Huntington was a member of the Appy League from 1990-1995 and served as a Minor League affiliate for the Chicago Cubs from 1990-94. The new Appy League team will play home games at Marshall's new baseball stadium, Jack Cook Field, which is scheduled to open for the 2024 spring season and is named after the long-time Marshall baseball coach. "We are thrilled that... Full Story

Kingsport Axmen Unveil 2024 Season Schedule

November 16, 2023 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen have announced their 2024 baseball schedule. The Axmen will host their first home game June 7 against the new Appalachian League team in Huntington, W.Va. The 2024 Appalachian League season begins June 4 and runs through July 31. The Axmen will celebrate Independence Day at Hunter Wright Stadium on Wednesday, July 3, playing against the Elizabethton River Riders. "We are thrilled to announce our 2024 schedule and look to build off of the awesome momentum from 2023 into another gre... Full Story

Elizabethton River Riders Announce Schedule for 2024 Season

November 16, 2023 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The Elizabethton River Riders announced their 2024 baseball schedule. The River Riders will host their first home game June 7 against the Bristol State Liners. The 2024 Appalachian League season begins June 4 and runs through July 31. The River Riders will celebrate Independence Day at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark on Thursday, July 4, playing against the Kingsport Axmen. "I could not be more excited to continue in Elizabethton for our 2024 season" said Elizabethton River Riders genera... Full Story

Otterbots Announce 2024 Schedule

November 16, 2023 - Danville, VA - Get the hot dogs on the grill and the peanut shells cracking: Otterbots baseball will be back before you know it! The Otterbots will kick off their fourth season of action by hosting Appalachian League Opening Night on Tuesday, June 4, welcoming the Kingsport Axmen to American Legion Field at Dan Daniel Memorial Park in Danville. After a record-breaking 2023 campaign that saw Danville's highest average attendance since 1999, the club is ecstatic to continue raising levels of on-field talent, and off-field e... Full Story

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• Appalachian League returns to Huntington, W.Va., for 2024 season - (ApL) November 17
  
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• Appy League baseball returns to Huntington in June - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (November 17)
  
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