Asheville Tourists News

Single Game Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, March 9

Gameday Promotions are Set for the 2019 Baseball Season

By Doug Maurer | March 4, 2019 10:59 AM ET

Single-game tickets for the upcoming season of Asheville Tourists Baseball are set to go on sale this Saturday, March 9, at 10:00am. Individual game tickets may be purchased in-person at the McCormick Field ServPro Box Office, online at theashevilletourists.com, or over the phone at (828) 258-0428.

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National Anthem Auditions Saturday, March 9

Anthem Tryouts for the 2019 Season Will Run from 10am-Noon

By Doug Maurer | March 1, 2019 2:30 PM ET

The Asheville Tourists announced National Anthem auditions are taking place Saturday, March 9, from 10am-Noon at McCormick Field. Interested singers should report to the seating bowl area to sign up during the scheduled time frame.

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Asheville Tourists Are Hiring for the Upcoming Season

Job Fair Scheduled for Thursday, February 28 from 5:30pm-7:15pm

February 4, 2019 11:10 AM ET

In preparation for the upcoming baseball season at McCormick Field, the Asheville Tourists are hosting a seasonal employment job fair for individuals interested in working at the ballpark.

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Randy Ingle Joins Asheville's Coaching Staff

Robinson Cancel Will Manage the Tourists in 2019

By Doug Maurer | January 10, 2019 9:45 AM ET

Since 2013, the Asheville Tourists have had an experienced baseball mind serving as the team's Development Supervisor. That trend will continue in 2019. In lieu of Marv Foley's retirement at the end of the 2018 season, the Colorado Rockies opted to fill the role with another experienced individual; South Atlantic League Hall of Famer Randy Ingle.

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Minor League Teams Across Carolinas Unite For Storm Relief

13 Clubs Create Joint GOFUNDME Page To Aid Hurricane Florence Victims

September 21, 2018 2:59 PM ET

In the wake of Hurricane Florence that hit and devastated parts of South Carolina and much of North Carolina over the past week, thirteen Minor League Baseball teams in the two states are coming together to support and raise money for those victims in their states. The Asheville Tourists, Burlington Royals, Carolina Mudcats, Charleston RiverDogs, Charlotte Knights, Columbia Fireflies, Down East Wood Ducks, Durham Bulls, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Hickory Crawdads, Kannapolis Intimidators, Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Winston-Salem Dash announced today that they have created a joint GoFundMe page, raising funds for branches of the American Red Cross in affected areas of North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Asheville Tourists Season Recap

Rundown of Team and Individual Accomplishments

By Doug Maurer | September 4, 2018 4:12 PM ET

The 2018 season of Asheville Tourists baseball was filled with entertaining games, individual accomplishments, and a stretch run that brought Asheville only two games away from a post-season berth. For many of the players, this was their first year playing in a season that featured 140 games on the schedule. These Tourists players performed above and beyond in the longest grind they have had to endure in their baseball careers.

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Samantha Fischer Named SAL Female Executive of the Year

South Atlantic League Announces 2018 Awards

By Doug Maurer | September 4, 2018 3:27 PM ET

The South Atlantic League announced its annual end of the year awards and the Asheville Tourists are proud to share that Samantha Fischer has been named the South Atlantic League's 2018 Female Executive of the Year.

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Kennedy Razor Sharp in Final Start of 2018

By Doug Maurer | September 2, 2018 10:17 PM ET

The Asheville Tourists fell short to the Rome Braves on Saturday night by a final score of 2-1. The pitcher's duel featured only a combined seven hits from the two teams.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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Todd Czinege's Late Home Run Helps Tourists Beat Braves

Tommy Doyle Picks Up Save Number 18

By Doug Maurer | September 1, 2018 9:56 PM ET

The Asheville Tourists defeated the Rome Braves 5-4 on Saturday night thanks to some clutch performances. Will Gaddis, who made his final start of 2018, tossed a quality start to pave the way. Todd Czinege broke a 4-4 tie in the eighth inning with a solo Home Run and Tommy Doyle made sure the lead held up.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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No Playoffs for Asheville as Tourists Fall 11-7

Braves Record 17 Hits Including a Gran Slam

By Doug Maurer | August 31, 2018 11:12 PM ET

The effort was there. The fight was there. The determination and grit were also there. Unfortunately, even with all of those things, a baseball game can go the other team's way. That is what happened on Friday night.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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