Blue Crabs Utility Man Jackson Loftin Becomes First Player Ever to Join 20/60 Club in ALPB History

October 31, 2025 - Blue Crabs Utility player Jackson Loftin became the first player in league history to accomplish a 20-home run, and 60 stolen base season, as he swiped third base in Lexington during the season's final game. That steal also tied Loftin for the league lead in steals with an even 60, matching York's Jalen Miller. ALPB Player of the year James Nelson was the first to enter the 30-50 Club. Loftin had the best statistical year of his career for a full season, hitting .279 with 131 hits, the most of his career (his second most ... Full Story

Ex-Renegades Manager Blake Butera Named Manager of Washington Nationals

October 31, 2025 - Wappingers Falls, N.Y. - Blake Butera, the manager Hudson Valley Renegades from 2018-19, has been named the manager of the Washington Nationals. He becomes the fifth former Renegades manager to become the manager of a Major League Baseball team and the second this week, joining Craig Albernaz who was hired by the Baltimore Orioles. Butera, 33, becomes the youngest manager in Major League Baseball since 1972 when Frank Quilici took over the Minnesota Twins. He also becomes the fourth current MLB manager who managed and/or... Full Story

Doug Kirchhofer Transitioning from CEO of Boyd Sports, LLC, to New Advisory Role

October 31, 2025 - KNOXVILLE, TN - Boyd Sports, LLC, and Doug Kirchhofer announced today that the long-time chief executive officer of the company will be stepping down from the senior management position effective today. He will continue with Boyd Sports in an advisory capacity as a resource to the company's outstanding management team and an advisor to the owner, Randy Boyd. Kirchhofer, who joined the Knoxville Smokies as president at the beginning of the 2002 season, has spent 24 years as part of the leadership of the organization. Durin... Full Story

Former RiverDogs Manager Blake Butera Tabbed to Manage Washington Nationals

October 31, 2025 - Charleston, SC - Former RiverDogs manager Blake Butera, who guided the team to league titles in 2021 and 2022, has been hired as the manager of the Washington Nationals. At 33, Butera is set to become the youngest MLB manager since 1972. Butera is the third former RiverDogs skipper to land a Major League managing job, joining Charlie Montoyo (Blue Jays, 2019-2022) and Carlos Mendoza (Mets, 2024-present). Former Rainbows manager Dave Trembley went on to manage the Orioles (2007-2010). Former RiverDogs players Rocco Baldell... Full Story

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