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StoryRodney Green Jr. homers in 2022; Pulaski featured in 2021 Appy League title game highlights
River Turtles fans will remember the pop: on July 21, 2022, Rodney Green Jr. launched a home run against Elizabethton, a snapshot of the thunder that summer in Pulaski’s lineup [1].And rewind one year further for a bigger stage—the 2021 Appalachian League championship showdown between Greeneville and Pulaski, a night that underscored the club’s rise in the league’s new era [2].
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StoryRiver Turtles open with 13–4 at Calfee Park; Kinneberg named 2026 Manager of the Year
Pulaski couldn’t have asked for a louder start, powering to a 13–4 win to kick off the Appalachian League slate at Calfee Park [1]. The home opener energy was back in the ballpark as the River Turtles settled into the new campaign on their own turf [2].By season’s end, the club’s steady hand in the dugout earned league-wide recognition, with Bill Kinneberg honored as the Appalachian League’s 2026 Manager of the Year [3].
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StoryPulaski River Turtles bring Appy League summer ball to Calfee Park
Summer nights in Pulaski run through Calfee Park, where the River Turtles fly the flag in the Appalachian League, a collegiate wood-bat summer circuit for rising college players [1][2]. Based in Pulaski, Virginia, the club gives local fans a steady slate of home dates at one of the region’s most charming parks [1][2].The River Turtles brand arrived with the league’s 2021 reorganization, marking Pulaski’s shift from the old MiLB-affiliated setup to a college-development summer format [1]. Home games remain at Calfee Park, keeping the soundtrack of wooden bats alive in town as a new class of college talent cycles in each season [1][2].The mission is simple: develop college-aged players and showcase them in a fan-friendly environment, with Pulaski providing the stage and Calfee Park the backdrop [1][2].
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StoryRiver Turtles roll 13–4; Rodney Green Jr. goes deep vs. Elizabethtown (2022)
Pulaski hammered out a 13–4 Appalachian League win, piling on offense to close it out in style [1].There’s also a look back to July 21, 2022, when Rodney Green Jr. crushed a home run against Elizabethtown, a reminder of the pop that has run through recent River Turtles lineups [2].Together, the highlights showcase Pulaski’s punch at the plate in Appalachian League play [1][2].
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StoryRiver Turtles rally past Otterbots 4–3 to clinch Appy East; title game set vs. Kingsport at Calfee Park
Pulaski flipped the script late at Calfee Park, rallying to beat the Otterbots 4–3 and lock up the Appalachian League East Division crown [1]. The win booked a Saturday night championship game at home against Kingsport [1]. It capped a strong late push that included a 17–7 thumping of Kingsport and a group playing with sharper pitching and growing confidence under manager Bill Kinneberg [2]. In the final, outfielder Kam Jenkins stamped the occasion with a cycle, adding another highlight to the River Turtles’ summer [3].
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StoryRiver Turtles open 2026 at Calfee Park vs Johnson City; roster spans 11 Division I programs
The River Turtles kick off the 2026 summer under the lights at Calfee Park on Thursday at 7 p.m., welcoming Johnson City for Opening Night [2]. Pulaski’s roster is built for depth and versatility, featuring players drawn from 11 different Division I programs [2]. For highlights, features, and in-game clips throughout the season, fans can tap into the club’s video hub on the MiLB network [1].
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StoryRiver Turtles vs. Ridge Runners: live streams set for July 28 and July 30
Pulaski squares off with familiar foe Bluefield this week, and livestream options are posted for both games: Tuesday, July 28 [3], and Thursday, July 30 [1][2].A dedicated stream is listed for the July 28 meeting [3]. Two separate streams are available for the July 30 matchup, offering multiple viewing options for fans [1][2].It’s another midsummer Appalachian League tilt for the River Turtles, who keep the rhythm of the season against a well-known opponent [1][3].
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StoryRiver Turtles racing toward Appy League lead entering final week
With the bats humming at Calfee Park and on the road, the River Turtles have turned late July into a charge up the Appalachian League standings. Pulaski has won six of its last seven, a run punctuated by a 17–7 rout of the Kingsport Axmen this week [1].That surge has the club pressing the top of the table entering the final week of the regular season, with first place within striking distance as the standings tighten [1][2]. The closing stretch features key dates already circled on the slate, including a road trip to Danville on July 18 and a three-game set with Kingsport from July 21–23 that helped fuel the rise [3][4].With momentum building and meaningful games stacked to close the month, Pulaski has positioned itself squarely in the hunt as the league calendar winds down [2][3].
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StoryPulaski's Calfee Park named Appalachian League Field of the Year
Calfee Park’s grounds crew set the standard in 2019, with the field scoring 47.16 out of 50 and placing first in 10 of 11 evaluated categories, securing Appalachian League Field of the Year honors for the third consecutive season [1][2]. Head groundskeeper Gary Martin was tabbed the league’s nominee for STMA Sports Turf Manager of the Year (Short Season/Rookie), with leadership lauding the crew’s professionalism and game‑day preparation [1][2].Today, the same impeccably kept surface is home to the River Turtles in the Appalachian League, a backdrop that continues to elevate summer baseball in Pulaski [3]. The park has hosted big nights in recent seasons, including Pulaski’s run to the 2021 Eastern Division title [4].
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Story2026 Pulaski River Turtles preview: Home opener vs Johnson City, deep D‑I mix
The River Turtles kick off the Appalachian League season at Calfee Park against Johnson City, setting the tone for a summer built on continuity and depth across the diamond [1].Manager Bill Kinneberg returns to the dugout with six players back from the 2025 club and four Virginia natives on the 2026 roster, a group pulled from 11 Division I programs highlighted by Virginia Tech, Ole Miss, Alabama, Boston College, West Virginia, and Oklahoma State [1]. The core arrives with pedigree and a recent track record behind it, as Pulaski enters 2026 off four top‑three finishes in five seasons in the Appy League East [1].Since adopting the River Turtles identity in 2021, the brand has leaned into a family‑friendly New River Valley look and feel, a fit for summer nights at Calfee Park [2].