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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
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
November 12, 2025 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are excited to announce their 2026 Appalachian League schedule, featuring another summer packed with family fun, exciting baseball action and community events at Hunter Wright Stadium.
The Axmen will open the 2026 season at home Thursday, June 4, with a three-game series against the Burlington Sock Puppets. The 48-game regular season will run through July 30, with 24 home games and 24 road games split evenly across June and July.
The 2026 season will once again feature fan-favorit... Full Story
August 25, 2025 - KINGSPORT, TN - The Kingsport Axmen announced that season tickets for their 2026 baseball season are now on sale. Reserved seating for all 24 Kingsport Axmen home games at Hunter Wright Stadium is $170.
The team is introducing a new 10 game flex plan which offers fans tickets to any 10 games of their choice for just $65.
Fans wanting to become new season ticket holders can view available seating options by scheduling an appointment with Makenzy Tester at mtester@axmenbaseball.com.
Full season tickets and mini plans ... Full Story
The Kingsport Axmen are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Kingsport, Tennessee, they are a member of the Appalachian League.
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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 StoryMore Kingsport Axmen stories below
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 StoryKingsport Axmen Unveil 2026 Season Schedule
November 12, 2025 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are excited to announce their 2026 Appalachian League schedule, featuring another summer packed with family fun, exciting baseball action and community events at Hunter Wright Stadium.
The Axmen will open the 2026 season at home Thursday, June 4, with a three-game series against the Burlington Sock Puppets. The 48-game regular season will run through July 30, with 24 home games and 24 road games split evenly across June and July.
The 2026 season will once again feature fan-favorit... Full StoryKingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Season Tickets Now on Sale
August 25, 2025 - KINGSPORT, TN - The Kingsport Axmen announced that season tickets for their 2026 baseball season are now on sale. Reserved seating for all 24 Kingsport Axmen home games at Hunter Wright Stadium is $170.
The team is introducing a new 10 game flex plan which offers fans tickets to any 10 games of their choice for just $65.
Fans wanting to become new season ticket holders can view available seating options by scheduling an appointment with Makenzy Tester at mtester@axmenbaseball.com.
Full season tickets and mini plans ... Full StoryKingsport Axmen News
- Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - April 14, 2026
- Kingsport Axmen Announce Return of Manager Rick Adair for 2026 Season - April 13, 2026
- Kingsport Axmen Unveil 2026 Season Schedule - November 12, 2025
- Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Season Tickets Now on Sale - August 25, 2025
- Kingsport's Rick Adair Named 2025 Appalachian League Manager of the Year - August 13, 2025
- Axmen Clinch Home-Field Advantage with Doubleheader Sweep - July 27, 2025
- Axmen Clinch Playoff Berth with 14-3 Win over Ridge Runners - July 24, 2025
- Axmen's Win Streak Ends in Back-And-Forth Game with Johnson City - July 24, 2025
- Axmen Stifle Otterbots with All-Around Excellent Pitching Performance - July 20, 2025
- Comeback Kingsport Does It Again - July 19, 2025
- Don't Call It a Comeback: Axmen Win Thriller in Greeneville - July 17, 2025
- Axmen Sweep River Riders with Dominant 14-2 Showing - July 11, 2025
- Axmen Catch Fire Late, Take Game 1 vs. Elizabethton - July 11, 2025
- Axmen Topple Doughboys with 21-9 Mercy-Rule Victory - July 10, 2025
- Axmen Claim Back-To-Back Series Victories - July 6, 2025
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League: Appalachian LeagueHome: Kingsport, Tennessee
Website: Kingsport Axmen site
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Kingsport Axmen Scoreboard
| Fri., Aug 1 | L | Bluefield 11 at Kingsport 3 (Championship) | Final |
| Thu., Jul 31 | W | Greeneville 2 at Kingsport 5 (Playoff) | Final |
| Wed., Jul 30 | Tri-State at Kingsport | Cancelled | |
| Tue., Jul 29 | W | Tri-State 0 at Kingsport 16 | Final (7) |
| Sun., Jul 27 | W | Kingsport 19 at Bristol 8 | Final (7) |
| Sat., Jul 26 | W | Bristol 14 at Kingsport 16 (Game 1) | Final |
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- Bristol State Liners (ApL) - Bristol, Virginia
- Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) - Elizabethton, Tennessee
- Greeneville Flyboys (ApL) - Greeneville, Tennessee
- Johnson City Doughboys (ApL) - Johnson City, Tennessee
Kingsport Axmen Headlines
- Axmen's Durnin, Flyboys' Beruvides Players of the Year in Appy League - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 12)
- BRIEFS - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 12)
- 2025 season set numerous records across Appalachian League - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 5)
- Bluefield Ridge Runners beat Kingsport Axmen 11-3 to claim Appalachian League championship - ApL Bluefield Daily Telegraph (August 2)
- Ridge Runners move past Axmen to claim first Appy League title - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 2)
- Flyboys Fall In Playoff Semifinal At Kingsport - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
- Flyboys Drop Championship Game To Axmen - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
- Clutch hitting, stellar pitching carry Axmen to title game - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 1)
- Flyboys Fall In Regular Season Finale - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
- Appy League entering its final week of play for 2025 - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 29)
- COLLEGE BASEBALL: Johnson City-based Bristol State Liners lose 19-8; Marion Hungry Mothers won 4-0 - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 28)
- BRIEFS - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 28)
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