Cannon Promoted, Will Make MLB Debut Tonight
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- RHP Jonathan Cannon had his contract selected by the Chicago White Sox today. Cannon, 23, will make his Major League Debut tonight for the White Sox against the Kansas City Royals. So far this season, Knights have now promoted eight players to Chicago. Those players (in
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- RHP Jonathan Cannon had his contract selected by the Chicago White Sox today. Cannon, 23, will make his Major League Debut tonight for the White Sox against the Kansas City Royals.
So far this season, Knights have now promoted eight players to Chicago. Those players (in order of their promotion) are: OF Robbie Grossman (4/5), INF Lenyn Sosa (4/6), LHP Jared Shuster (4/8), OF Oscar Colás (4/10), INF Zach Remillard (4/12), RHP Justin Anderson (4/12), RHP Nick Nastrini (4/15) and RHP Jonathan Cannon (4/16). Last season, 25 players were promoted to Chicago from Charlotte.
Cannon is 0-0 with 2.79 ERA in two starts this season with the Knights in 9.2 innings pitched. He has compiled 11 strikeouts over that span. Cannon entered the season ranked as the number nine prospect in Chicago’s system by Baseball America.
RHP Cory Abbott was recently signed by the Chicago White Sox as a free agent and was added to Charlotte’s active roster today. Abbott, 28, made one start for Triple-A Tacoma this season and went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA over three innings pitched. Last season, he posted a 1-2 mark with a 6.64 ERA in 22 games with the Washington Nationals (39.1 innings pitched). He also went 3-4 with a 4.98 ERA in 13 games started (56.0 innings pitched).
RHP Justin Anderson was optioned to the Knights from the Chicago White Sox on April 15 and was added to Charlotte’s active roster today. Anderson, 31, has appeared in five games with the Knights this season and is 0-0 with one save and a 0.00 ERA over 4.2 innings pitched. He has allowed just three hits and has five strikeouts over that span. With the White Sox this year, Anderson posted a 7.71 ERA in two appearances (2.1 IP). He was signed by the Chicago White Sox as a free agent on November 22, 2023.
LHP Jared Shuster was optioned to the Charlotte Knights today from the Chicago White Sox and was added to Charlotte’s active roster. Shuster, 25, has made one start with the Knights this season (3/30 at Memphis). He allowed seven runs on six hits over four innings pitched. In two games with the White Sox this season, Shuster posted a 1.42 ERA (6.1 IP). He was acquired by the White Sox on November 16, 2023 in a trade with the Atlanta Braves. He entered the 2023 season rated as the number one prospect in Atlanta’s system by MLB.com.
RHP Nick Padilla was placed on Charlotte’s injured list today. Padilla, 27, is 0-0 with a 4.32 ERA in six appearances out of Charlotte’s bullpen this season (8.1 IP/11 SO).
Sting, Big Time Wrestling, Coming to Truist Field on July 25
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights are proud to present Big Time Wrestling at Truist Field on Friday, July 25! Headlining the event is none other than WWE Hall of Famer, Sting. A total of eight hard-hitting matchups will take place in the ring, which will be positioned right on top
Scoring Position Woes Haunt Knights
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA- The Charlotte Knights were dealt a 6-0 shutout loss on Sunday afternoon by the Gwinnett Stripers. The Knights went 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position, left 12 runners on base, and suffered their third shutout loss of the season.
DeLoach's Three Hits Help Knights Top Stripers
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA- The Charlotte Knights bounced back on Saturday with an impressive 5-3 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers. Charlotte received a game-high three hits from Zach DeLoach and Kyle Teel added a pair of base hits in the win. Gwinnett was held to only five hits as a team.
Knights Fall to the Stripers after Building Big Lead
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA- Three times this season the Charlotte Knights have erased a deficit of six runs or more to win a ballgame. Friday, the Knights were on the other side of a six-run comeback. Charlotte built a 6-0 lead on the Gwinnett Stripers but fell by a final score of
Fletcher's Highlight Reel Catch Sparks Knights in 7-1 Win
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA- Dominic Fletcher made arguably the catch of the year for the Charlotte Knights and the pitching staff did the rest as the Knights defeated the Gwinnett Stripers 7-1 on Thursday night. Fletcher made an incredible diving catch that saved a pair of runs in the first inning. Charlotte
Gwinnett Takes Game Two from Charlotte, 7-4
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA- The Charlotte Knights fell to the Gwinnett Stripers on Wednesday evening by a final score of 7-4. It is the first time in five meetings this season that the Knights dropped a game to the Stripers. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak and evened up the current
Montgomery Nets Two Hits in Knights 8-5 Win
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA- The Charlotte Knights opened up their six-game road trip on a high note Tuesday morning. The Knights led wire-to-wire and defeated the Gwinnett Stripers by a final score of 8-5. Charlotte has won five of their last seven contests and has moved into the top half of the
Charlotte Takes Down Memphis 6-5 to Win the Series
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights finished off a winning homestand Sunday afternoon with a 6-5 victory over the Memphis Redbirds. The Knights took the series over the Redbirds four games to two and won seven of their 12 contests at Truist Field over the last two weeks.
Charlotte Tops Memphis 3-2, Splits Double-Header
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights bested the Memphis Redbirds 3-2 in the second leg of Saturday afternoon’s double-header. Charlotte used a strong pitching performance and timely hitting to secure their third win of the series. The visiting Redbirds took the first contest by a final score of 8-4.
White Sox Call Up Knights Slugger Tim Elko
CHARLOTTE, NC- Earlier today, the Chicago White Sox selected the contract of Charlotte Knights first-baseman Tim Elko. Elko has been one of the Knights most productive players in 2025.
Knights Fall 13-10 to the Redbirds
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights dropped a high scoring affair to the Memphis Redbirds, 13-10, on Friday evening. Offense was the story as the two teams combined for 23 runs, 25 hits, and 17 walks.
Julks Clobbers Walk-Off Homer for the Knights
CHARLOTTE, NC- For the second time in less than 24 hours, the Charlotte Knights captivated Truist Field with a walk-off, two-run Home Run. Wednesday’s hero was Corey Julks.
Fletcher Clubs Walk-Off Home Run, Knights Beat 'Birds in 11
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights pulled off a thrilling, 11-inning win over the Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday night at Truist Field. Dominic Fletcher belted a walk-off, two-run Homer in the bottom of the 11th inning that gave the Knights a 5-3 series-opening victory.
Tim Elko Named White Sox Minor League Player of the Month
CHARLOTTE, NC- Earlier today the Chicago White Sox announced their March/April Minor League Player of the Month. The recipient was Charlotte Knights first-baseman Tim Elko. The White Sox also named Birmingham pitcher Grant Taylor as the Pitcher of the Month.
19th Annual Pink Knights Set for May 9th
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights and Charlotte Radiology of Atrium Health have once again partnered up in the fight against Breast Cancer. Pink Knights, an annual event dedicated to raising money, generating awareness, and honoring survivors and warriors, will take place Friday, May 9th when the Charlotte Knights “Paint The
Big Inning is the Difference in 9-3 Loss
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights dropped their Sunday afternoon contest to the Norfolk Tides by a final score of 9-3. The Knights led 3-2 going into the seventh inning; however, the Tides plated seven runs over the game’s final three frames and handed Charlotte a third straight loss.
Knights Pitcher Caleb Freeman Heading to the Show
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Chicago White Sox made a plethora of roster moves on Sunday, including a pair of call-ups from Charlotte. Caleb Freeman and Tyler Gilbert both are heading to the South Side to join the MLB club.
Tides Hand Knights Second Straight Loss
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights suffered their worst loss of the season on Saturday, scoring-margin-wise, when they dropped their afternoon contest against the Norfolk Tides 11-1. The Knights were held to only two hits in the game.
Streak Halted at Seven, Knights Fall to the Tides
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights’ longest winning streak since 2015 was snapped on Friday night by the Norfolk Tides. Charlotte, winners of seven straight, dropped their first contest in over a week by a final score of 11-3. Despite the lopsided margin, the Knights battled throughout and nearly pulled even
Lipcius, Narvaez Both Homer in Knights Victory
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights paid homage to the former Charlotte O’s identity on Thursday night and they did so against the current Baltimore Orioles affiliate, the Norfolk Tides. The Knights jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Charlotte reeled off their seventh consecutive victory by a
Julks Smokes Walk-Off Single in Thrilling 9-8 Knights Win
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights are making a habit out of come-from-behind wins. The Knights erased a 6-1 deficit Wednesday evening on their way to a scintillating 9-8 walk-off victory over the Norfolk Tides. This is the third time in the last four games, and the fourth time this year,
Winning Streak Reaches Five as Knights Top Tides 6-1
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights put on a pitching showcase at Truist Field on Tuesday night on their way to a 6-1 victory. Charlotte churned out their season-high fifth consecutive win and limited the Norfolk Tides to only three hits in the process.
Knights Welcome Moms for Free on Mother's Day
CHARLOTTE, NC- This is the year to spend Mother’s Day at the ballpark. On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, all moms will receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the 1:05pm game between the Charlotte Knights and the Memphis Redbirds.
Charlotte Outlasts Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 12 Innings
MOOSIC, PA- The Charlotte Knights executed another miraculous comeback win on Sunday afternoon. Charlotte trailed the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 8-3 heading into the seventh inning, battled back to force extras, and held on in the 12th inning for a 13-12 victory. The Knights hit five more Home Runs and used a
Knights Erase Seven-Run Deficit, Beat RailRiders 8-7
MOOSIC, PA- Things looked bleak for the Charlotte Knights after the first few innings of Saturday’s contest against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Knights fell behind 7-0 after four innings of play. Charlotte, who overcame a six-run deficit to beat Norfolk earlier in the season, scored the game’s next eight runs