Baseball

Up 'n Adam: Jackie Robinson Day at Knothole Foundation

Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day.

USA Baseball coming to Kannapolis

USA Baseball and fireworks make their way to Kannapolis this summer.

Charlotte 49ers’ Blake Gillespie throws no-hitter in 5-0 win over James Madison

A Charlotte 49ers pitcher made history Friday night, earning the second no-hitter in program history in a 5-0 win over James Madison.

New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner

The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.

Judge denies baseball player's motion for restraining order in bid for immediate eligibility

Judge denies baseball player's motion for restraining order in bid for immediate eligibility.

Kannapolis shares new alternate White Sox-inspired uniforms for 2025

In celebration of the long-standing relationship between Towel City and the Southside, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced yet another new alternate uniform, with this one inspired by their MLB affiliate, the Chicago White Sox.

College baseball returns to Truist Field this spring

Truist Field will host two college baseball games this upcoming spring as part of the 2025 Charlotte Knights Collegiate Baseball Series.

ACC changes baseball tournament from pool play to single-elimination format

The Atlantic Coast Conference is changing its baseball tournament to a single-elimination format.

ESPN exercises option extending media rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36

ESPN has exercised its option extending its media rights agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference through the 2035-36 academic year.

'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.

Over 100 vocalists audition to sing national anthem for Charlotte Knights

It’s the most famous song in American history - and Wednesday night, the Charlotte Knights were the home of the brave.

Charlotte Knights hire Sergio Santos as new manager for 2025 season

Former Knight and Chicago White Sox pitcher Sergio Santos has been named manager of the Charlotte Knights for the 2025 season

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers introduce red uniforms as part of branding for 2025

Adding to their three featured uniforms from the team’s rebrand in October 2019, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are rocking the red by introducing a fourth uniform to their rotation of official team branding.

Bob Costas Retiring From Baseball Play-By-Play After 42 Years

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. His final games were the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals.