Charlotte Knights News

Thrilling Promo Schedule Set for 2019

Nine Celebrities, Four Bobbleheads, 19 Fireworks Shows On Tap

19 thrilling fireworks shows set for 2019 season. (Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)

February 6, 2019 4:30 PM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Nine notable celebrities, an Uptown ballpark-record 19 thrilling fireworks shows, four collectible bobblehead giveaways, and Homer The Dragon's 30th Birthday Celebration headline the Charlotte Knights' 2019 promotional schedule. Single-game tickets for the upcoming season at BB&T Ballpark in Uptown Charlotte will go on sale to the general public in person at the BB&T Ballpark Ticket Office beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 9th. Two hours later (12:00 p.m. noon), single-game tickets will go on sale online at CharlotteKnights.com and by phone (704-274-8282).

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National Anthem Auditions for Knights' Season Set for February 19th

National Anthem auditions will take place on February 19th at Queen City Q. (Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)

February 4, 2019 10:49 AM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights and Queen City Q are teaming up for the sixth consecutive year to host the team's annual National Anthem auditions on Tuesday, February 19th. The auditions will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Queen City Q in Uptown Charlotte. Much like in past years, the auditions are free of charge and are open to the public. Performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Sunbelt Rentals Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 Collegiate Baseball Series

January 24, 2019 11:50 AM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Earlier today at BB&T Ballpark, Charlotte Knights Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski announced long-time partner Sunbelt Rentals as the presenting sponsor of the 2019 Collegiate Baseball Series at BB&T Ballpark. In all, this year's series will consist of eight games at the home of the Knights -- the most in the ballpark's history. The 2019 Sunbelt Rentals Collegiate Baseball Series officially kicks off on Friday, March 1st with Appalachian State University hosting Gardner-Webb University at 7:05 p.m.

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Food Service Job Fair Set for January 30

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at BB&T Ballpark

BB&T Ballpark is located at 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Photo Credit: Brian Osborne)

January 28, 2019 10:47 AM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights and Pro Sports Catering, the team's official food and beverage provider, are teaming up for their first of two Food Service Job Fairs at BB&T Ballpark this season.

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Knights Hiring for 2019 Season

Seasonal Positions Now Available

The Knights are hiring in a number of areas for the upcoming 2019 season. (Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)

January 16, 2019 3:57 PM ET

The Charlotte Knights are now hiring seasonal positions for the 2019 season. The team kicks off the upcoming campaign -- their sixth in Uptown Charlotte -- on Thursday, April 4 at 7:04 p.m. against the Durham Bulls at BB&T Ballpark.

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Grudzielanek Returning as Manager in 2019

McCatty, Menechino, Quiroz, Fallin, & Powell Round Out Staff

Mark Grudzielanek returns for a third straight season in 2019. (Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)

January 15, 2019 3:01 PM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Mark Grudzielanek, who managed the Charlotte Knights in each of the past two seasons, will return to Uptown Charlotte to lead the club for a third consecutive season in 2019. Grudzielanek's field staff will consist of returnees Steve McCatty (pitching coach), and Shawn Powell (strength and conditioning coach), as well as newcomers Frank Menechino (hitting coach), Guillermo Quiroz (coach), and Josh Fallin (head athletic trainer).

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Parrott Named 2018 Triple-A Sports Turf Manager of the Year

October 30, 2018 4:16 PM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) recently named the 2017 'Sports Turf Managers of the Year' sponsored by STMA and John Deere. The Charlotte Knights are pleased to announce that Matt Parrott, the team's head groundskeeper, has been named as the 2018 Triple-A Sports Turf Manager of the Year.

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2019 Collegiate Baseball Series Schedule

BB&T Ballpark to Host Record Eight Games in 2019

October 23, 2018 7:36 PM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights will host a total of eight college baseball games at BB&T Ballpark in 2019 as part of the team's annual Collegiate Baseball Series. Charlotte Knights General Manager Rob Egan announced the full slate of games to season membership holders and media during the club's annual Post-Season Party at BB&T Ballpark earlier this evening.

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Hurricane Florence Collection Drive Received Nearly 140,000 Critically-Needed Items

September 28, 2018 2:56 PM ET

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights partnered with Entercom Charlotte and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina on Wednesday, September 26th to collect cases of bottled water and boxes of diapers for those impacted by Hurricane Florence in North and South Carolina.

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Julie Clark Nominated for Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award

September 28, 2018 11:51 AM ET

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