Leaders in Pulaski County have announced Shelor Motor Mile is giving the Motor Mile Speedway and Calfee Park to Pulaski County.

A Night at the Ballpark: River Turtles keeping the fun, affordable while local pitcher Mabe takes the mound Wednesday

The River Turtles came within one run of the lead but fell short in the 8-6 loss.

“Pulaski has one of the best ballparks not just in the Appalachian League but across the entire country."

Princeton notched 12 hits in the Saturday night victory.

PULASKI, Va. – Calfee Park is debuting a new team name called the Pulaski River Turtles. The rebranding is all a part of the restructured Appalachian league. It includes wood-bat play and is no longer directly affiliated with major league baseball. During Friday’s virtual briefing, organizers also explained how the local community impacted their decision. Season tickets for the River Turtles are on sale now while individual tickets will go on sale in the spring.

ROANOKE, Va. – Say goodbye to the Pulaski Yankees, Danville Braves and the other familiar monikers of the Appalachian League. Major League Baseball and USA Baseball jointly announced a new format for the league, on Tuesday, which will feature the nation’s top rising college freshmen and sophomores in wood-bat play each summer. “The communities of the Appalachian League have supported baseball since our founding in 1911. This new Appalachian League format will continue that tradition, ensuring that high-level baseball will continue being played in our state for the long-term. We look forward to a new team as part of the community.” Danville Parks and Rec director Bill Sgrinia

PULASKI, Va. – Someone has taken this raccoon that’s usually perched upon the right-field wall of Calfee Park in Pulaski. The Pulaski Yankees posted Monday that the little guy had been stolen and now, the team is looking for help from the community to bring him home. As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse, our beloved raccoon who hangs out on the wall in right field has been stolen from... Posted by Pulaski Yankees on Monday, August 17, 2020The Pulaski Yankee’s took to Twitter to bring comedic relief to the situation with a Wolverine meme. If anyone has any information about where this raccoon is, you’re asked to call 540-980-1070.

The Pulaski Yankees, who was recognized as having best ballpark at the rookie level last summer, are putting the historic Calfee Park to use by engaging with fans. Minor league baseball and Calfee Park has been a part of Pulaski since 1935. Were not going to let Calfee Park stop being an entertainment venue this summer. Stadiums are being turned into Airbnbs, golf courses, disc golf and now thats going to trickle down to us now that we have the official notice that we dont have Braves games, Bennett said. So, what were going to be doing is looking for other things here at the park and stadium within the states guidelines.

PULASKI, Va. Summer in Pulaski is feeling a little different since the Appalachain League announced an indefinite delay in the season. So instead of a list of games, this week the Yankees announced a schedule of summer events at Calfee Park. The schedule features youth baseball tournaments but, there are events you dont have to be a baseball fan to enjoy. Pulaski Yankees arent the only ones making use of this time. The Pulaski Yankees will post event details on Facebook here.

PULASKI, Va. - A local team has won Minor League Baseball's top honor. The Pulaski Yankees are the recipients of the 46th annual John H. Johnson President's Award, league officials announced Wednesday. The past two seasons' attendance was recording-breaking for the Appalachian League, according to league officials. READ THE FULL RELEASE:ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced today that the Pulaski Yankees are the recipients of the 46th annual John H. Johnson President's Award. This award is the first President's Award for the Pulaski Yankees, the first for an Appalachian League team and sixth for a Short Season team.

PULASKI, Va. - The Pulaski Yankees ballpark, Motor Mile Field, has won the title of the best rookie-level ballpark in America in Ballpark Digest's annual Best of the Ballparks competition. The ballpark won four rounds of head-to-head competition with other ballparks in Minor League Baseball. It beat Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark in Tennessee in the final round. Were very proud of our ballpark and are thrilled to be voted as the best rookie-level ballpark in America, said Pulaski Yankees General Manager Betsy Haugh. Calfee Park is a special place, showcasing a perfect blend of historical features and modern amenities.