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Kingsport Axmen Identity Announced

February 5, 2021 - Kingsport, TN - Kingsport Baseball welcomes their new team identity as the Kingsport Axmen. The new identity comes as the Appalachian League partners with Major League Baseball (MLB) and USA Baseball. Not only does one of the new logos mimics their well-known and fan-favorite 'K' but also has history to its meaning. Chris Allen, Boyd Sports President talking about the meaning saying, "Kingsport's new name is absolutely fitting considering Daniel Boone and his "Axmen" began The Wilderness Trail in Kingsport, TN. The Axmen ... Full Story

Boyd Sports to Manage and Operate the Kingsport Franchise in the Appalachian League

January 11, 2021 - Kingsport, Tenn. - Boyd Sports, LLC has announced that they will assume the management contract of the Kingsport franchise in the Appalachian League. Boyd Sports, which also owns the Tennessee Smokies, Johnson City Baseball, Greeneville Baseball, and Elizabethton Baseball will assume all business operations of Kingsport Baseball. "We are ecstatic that upper-level baseball will continue in Kingsport with the new look Appy League. We are also excited to partner with Boyd Sports to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Ki... Full Story

Statement from Kingsport Mets General Manager Brian Paupeck

September 29, 2020 - "We are so appreciative of the support received from the Kingsport community through the many years of our affiliation. The City of Kingsport and Visit Kingsport have been loyal partners and our collaboration reinforced our tight bond. They always ensured that Kingsport's facilities were among the finest in the league. This region has been an integral part and destination in the development of franchise type players such as Daryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, David Wright, Jacob deGrom among many others. Finally, a heartfelt t... Full Story

David Wright Inducted into Appy League Hall of Fame

July 1, 2020 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League today announced 18 new members have been elected to the Appalachian League Hall of Fame. The 2020 HOF Class is highlighted by Rick Ankiel, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt and New York Mets standout David Wright. Ankiel, Shildt and Wright are joined by George E. Fanning, Dale Ford, Bobby Grich, Ron Guidry, Lenny Johnston, David Justice, Harold Mains, Mike Mains, Dan Moushon, Dale Murphy, Tony Oliva, Jim Rantz, Scott Rolen, Jim Saul and Lou Whitaker. "It is truly an honor t... Full Story

• Kingsport Axmen Identity Announced - February 5, 2021
  
• Boyd Sports to Manage and Operate the Kingsport Franchise in the Appalachian League - January 11, 2021
  
• Statement from Kingsport Mets General Manager Brian Paupeck - September 29, 2020
  
• David Wright Inducted into Appy League Hall of Fame - July 1, 2020
  
• 2020 Kingsport Mets Season Cancelled - July 1, 2020
  
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• Axmen to blaze new Appy League trail in Kingsport - ApL Kingsport Times-News (February 5)
• Boyd Sports to run Kingsport's Appy League team - ApL Kingsport Times-News (January 11)
• Pandemic topped Times News local sports stories in 2020 - ApL Kingsport Times-News (December 31)
• Overhauled Appy League 'huge' for Kingsport - ApL Kingsport Times-News (September 30)
• Appy League lives as college wooden-bat league - ApL Kingsport Times-News (September 30)
• Appalachian League leads off in minor league contraction - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (September 29)
• Appy League to return as collegiate wooden-bat league - ApL Kingsport Times-News (September 26)
• Appy League to return as collegiate wooden-bat league - ApL Johnson City Press (September 26)
• Kingsport Mets fans wondering if they've seen team's last game - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 2)
• Appy League's demise would be a slap in the face of fans - ApL Kingsport Times-News (June 4)
• K-Mets' first season brought along the Strawberry spotlight - ApL Kingsport Times-News (May 8)
• K-Mets helped launch Gooden's career - ApL Kingsport Times-News (April 30)
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