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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, they are a member of the Carolina League.

Kannapolis to Bring Back College Series Action in 2026

February 3, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Atrium Health Ballpark are proud to announce the release of the 2026 Collegiate Series schedule of games to be played throughout the month of March. Three Division I games, a Division II game and the annual D3 Showcase made up of nine games make up the slate of action for fans to enjoy as a kickoff to baseball season. Following the D3 Showcase, the Charlotte 49ers kick off the schedule of Division I games with a game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday, March... Full Story

White Sox Assign Field Staff to Lead Cannon Ballers in 2026

January 22, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Chicago White Sox have named the minor league coaches and field staff for the upcoming 2026 season, tabbing Jayson Nix as the new manager of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. Nix, 43, becomes the fourth different manager for the Cannon Ballers since the team moved to downtown Kannapolis. Notably, Nix is not only the fourth manager in Cannon Ballers history, but also the fourth first-time manager in Cannon Ballers history. The Texas native is the third manager in the last six seasons with MLB playing ex... Full Story

Cannon Ballers, Dash to Play Extended Spring Training Game in Kannapolis

November 6, 2025 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - In collaboration with the Chicago White Sox, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Winston-Salem Dash will play each other in an extended spring training game dubbed the "Sox Showdown" at Atrium Health Ballpark on Tuesday, March 31. It is the second season in a row that the Ballers and Dash have played, with the two sides meeting on April 2, 2025, at Winston-Salem's Truist Stadium for a preseason tune-up game. Last season, a total of nine of the White Sox top 30 prospects appeared in the Sox Show- down, ... Full Story

Caleb Bonemer Named 2025 Carolina League MVP, All-Star

September 23, 2025 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Caleb Bonemer, who spent all but two weeks of his season with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, has been named Most Valuable Player and an All-Star of the Carolina League's 2025 season. Bonemer, 19, becomes just the fourth Cannon Baller to garner postseason honors, having been voted MVP and an All-Star by Carolina League managers. The three other players to win postseason awards as a Cannon Baller are Tim Elko (2023 All-Star), Caden Connor (2024 All-Star) and Rikuu Nishida (2024 All-Star). With his perform... Full Story

• Kannapolis to Bring Back College Series Action in 2026 - February 3, 2026
  
• White Sox Assign Field Staff to Lead Cannon Ballers in 2026 - January 22, 2026
  
• Cannon Ballers, Dash to Play Extended Spring Training Game in Kannapolis - November 6, 2025
  
• Caleb Bonemer Named 2025 Carolina League MVP, All-Star - September 23, 2025
  
• Caleb Bonemer Named 2025 Carolina League MVP, All-Star - September 16, 2025
  
• Cannon Ballers Announce 2026 Schedule of Games - September 5, 2025
  
• All Batters Reach in 9-6 Win for Kannapolis Over Red Sox Saturday - August 30, 2025
  
• Ballers Pummel Red Sox for Four Runs Late in 10-7 Win Friday - August 29, 2025
  
• Ninth Inning Rally from Red Sox Spoils Ajolotes Lead in 5-4 Kannapolis Loss Thursday - August 28, 2025
  
• Solid Pitching Contributes in Kannapolis' 5-1 Win over Salem Wednesday - August 27, 2025
  
• Kannapolis Drops Third Game of Homestand in 5-1 Loss to Augusta Thursday - August 14, 2025
  
• Nunez's Grand Slam Sends Ballers To Third Win Of Week Over Delmarva Saturday - August 2, 2025
  
• Los Ajolotes Fall in Extra-Inning Showdown with Shorebirds Wednesday - July 30, 2025
  
• Kannapolis Musters Third Win in Last Four Games with 11-2 Win over Delmarva - July 30, 2025
  
• Cannon Ballers Crumble in 5-0 Loss to Pelicans Saturday - July 12, 2025
  
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Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in their Starry Night game uniforms
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League: Carolina League
Home: Kannapolis, North Carolina
Class: Low A
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Website: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers site
Schedule: Full Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Schedule Statistics: Full Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Statistics

Sun., Sep 7	L	Kannapolis 0 at Augusta 10	Final
Sat., Sep 6	W	Kannapolis 13 at Augusta 4	Final
Fri., Sep 5	W	Kannapolis 8 at Augusta 1	Final
Thu., Sep 4	L	Kannapolis 0 at Augusta 7	Final
Wed., Sep 3	W	Kannapolis 6 at Augusta 2	Final
Mon., Sep 1	W	Kannapolis 10 at Augusta 6	Final
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• Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL) - Greensboro, North Carolina
  
• Greensboro Grasshoppers (SAL) - Greensboro, North Carolina
  
• Greensboro Groove (UPSHOT) - Greensboro, North Carolina
  
• Greensboro Swarm (G League) - Greensboro, North Carolina
  
• Hickory Crawdads (CarL) - Hickory, North Carolina
  
• High Point Rockers (AtL) - High Point, North Carolina
  
• Twin City Thunderbirds (FPHL) - Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  
• Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) - Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  

• Baseball: Catawba among the college teams playing in Kannapolis | Salisbury Post - CarL Salisbury Post (February 4)
  
• Kannapolis to bring back College Series action in 2026 - CarL Kannapolis Independent Tribune (February 3)
  
• Minor league baseball: Cannon Ballers will play Dash prior to season - CarL Salisbury Post (January 23)
  
• Minor league baseball: Cannon Ballers announce coaching staff - CarL Salisbury Post (January 23)
  
• Nix named new Cannon Ballers manager along with new staff - CarL Kannapolis Independent Tribune (January 22)
  
• Minor league baseball: Cannon Baller named MVP - CarL Salisbury Post (September 17)
  
• Azocar lifts Red Sox to win over Cannon Ballers - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 29)
  
• Red Sox falter in fourth inning in loss to Cannon Ballers - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 28)
  
• Nunez lifts Red Sox to walk-off win to close series against Cannon Ballers - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 10)
  
• Red Sox unable to hold early lead in loss to Cannon Ballers - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 9)
  
• Red Sox win opener against Kannapolis for fifth straight triumph - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 6)
  
• Gartrell finding strike zone, settling in during first season with Salem - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 6)
  
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