OFFICIAL CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS STATEMENT - FEBRUARY 24, 2021 “We are very pleased with today’s announcement from Governor Cooper that outdoor sports venues in North Carolina can now operate at 30% capacity. Our first home game of the 2021 season is set for Tuesday, April 13th and we look forward to

There are a number of notable dates in the mind of a baseball fan. Each year around this time, fans get excited for these two words – pitchers and catchers. Add in these two more words – have reported – and baseball fans will get even more pumped for their

Over the last couple of days, a number of significant announcements have been made around Major League Baseball in regards to the new Minor League Baseball structure. These announcements have featured updates on all 120 Minor League Baseball teams under the new Player Development License (PDL). With this, you will

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Earlier today, Major League Baseball announced the new league structure for all 120 Minor League Baseball teams under the Professional Development License (PDL). The Knights, members of the International League since 1993, are now members of a new Southeast Division of the Triple-A East League. In

The Charlotte Knights would like to congratulate Dan Rajkowski, who has been named as one of Charlotte's Most Admired CEOs by the Charlotte Business Journal. Rajkowski, the Chief Operating Officer of the Charlotte Knights, received the award during the Charlotte Business Journal's Virtual Awards Ceremony on November 17, 2020.

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Major League Baseball announced the winners of the Silver Slugger Award in both the American League and National League. Shortstop Tim Anderson and outfielder Eloy Jiménez -- both former Charlotte Knights -- were named American League Silver Slugger Award winners. Additionally, first baseman José Abreu

On May 27, 2017, 19-year-old Cuban sensation Luis Robert signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox. Just three years later, Robert is taking home a Major League Baseball award after completing his rookie year.

Luis Robert had an impressive rookie season. After winning a Rawlings Gold Glove Award last week, the talented 23-year-old now has another chance to add one more distinguished award to his trophy case. Robert is one of three finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year Award, joining Seattle's

(OAKLAND, CA) -- Luis Robert launched a mammoth 487-foot home run, but the Chicago White Sox fell to the Oakland A's by a score of 6-4 in the deciding game of a best-of-three series on Thursday from the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. With the loss, the 2020 season officially

(OAKLAND, CA) -- RHP Chris Bassitt and shortstop Marcus Semien -- both former Charlotte Knights -- led the Oakland Athletics to a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in game two of the 2020 American League Wild Card Series from the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. With

(OAKLAND, CA) -- Lucas Giolito was perfect through six innings and the offense slugged three home runs to lead the Chicago White Sox to an impressive 4-1 win over the Oakland A's in game one of the 2020 American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday from the Oakland Coliseum in

New to Major League Baseball (MLB) for the 2020 season is a Three-Batter Minimum Rule for pitchers. When a relief pitcher enters the game, he is now required to face at least three batters or pitch until the end of the half inning before he can be replaced by another

The DH Rule has been a part of the American League (AL) for 47 years. Implemented by Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1973, the DH Rule was initially to run a three-year trial period in the AL with the hopes of both leagues adopting the rule for the start of

In an effort to reduce the length of extra-inning games for the 2020 season, Major League teams now begin each extra inning with a runner on second base. While brand new to MLB, this rule has been a part of MiLB for several years. The new addition is also part