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This Appy League team has fans in stitches

Burlington Sock Puppets are putting on a show and it's a hit
@BensBiz
September 20, 2024

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Never seen a baseball game in Danville, VA? You otter

Ben's Biz spends an evening with the Danville Otterbots
@BensBiz
September 13, 2024

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE.

*The following ballpark road trip recap is presented by Wyndham, proud sponsor of <a

Future shines bright at Appy League All-Star Game

Youngsters put best foot forward during annual summer showcase
@SamDykstraMiLB
July 26, 2023

KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- The 2021 Appalachian League All-Star Game ended with a home run derby, and the 2022 edition concluded with a walk-off single in the 10th. The latest version of the wood-bat collegiate circuit’s midsummer classic was a less powerful, but equally exciting contest.

The West

Appy League becoming collegiate wood-bat circuit

Former Rookie Advanced loop introducing changes for 2021 season
@SamDykstraMiLB
September 29, 2020

The Appalachian League will have a new look in 2021.

The Rookie Advanced circuit will transform into a collegiate wood-bat league for the 2021 season, the Appy League announced Tuesday along with Major League Baseball and USA Baseball.

Did you know? Appalachian League edition

Unique facts about the Rookie Advanced circuit's 10 teams
@BensBiz
July 28, 2020

_When it comes to size, scope and longevity, few, if any, sporting bodies can rival Minor League Baseball. With 160 teams in nearly as many markets, there are innumerable nooks and crannies to explore. This marks the penultimate installment in a 14-part series dedicated to such explorations, providing one unique,

Statement regarding start of 2020 season for Short-Season Leagues

June 12, 2020

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) issued the following statement today:

“Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the scheduled start of Minor League Baseball’s Appalachian League™, Arizona League™, Gulf Coast League™, New York-Penn League™, Northwest League™ and Pioneer League™ seasons will be delayed until further notice. These leagues and