Danville Otterbots, Ballad Brewing collaborate on LAGERBOT Pale Lager
Just when you thought having a beer and a hot dog at an Otterbots game couldn’t get any better: Now stepping up to the plate, batting cleanup, playing every single one of your taste buds, LAGERBOT! In collaboration with Ballad Brewing, the Danville Otterbots are pleased to announce a team
Appalachian League introduces new extra-innings format
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Appalachian League announced the addition of a "sudden death" extra-innings rule and the return of seven-inning games on Sundays. EXTRA INNINGS: Similar to the Frontier League and MLB Draft League, the Appalachian League will implement a "sudden death" extra-innings format. During the plate meeting prior
Otterbots announce Goodyear’s Good Seats program
As the Danville Otterbots prepare to host Appalachian League Opening Night on June 2, the club is pleased to announce a new ticket donation program presented by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: the Goodyear’s Good Seats program. Thanks to Goodyear, 20 tickets to all 2022 Otterbots home games will
Danville Otterbots announce ballpark sensory room, expand inclusivity efforts
The Danville Otterbots will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Ballpark Sensory Room, presented by The Hughes Center, on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 10 a.m. Since the club’s inception in January 2021, the Otterbots have been dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive ballpark for every member
Danville Otterbots announce 2022 promotions schedule
Bigger, Better, BOTter! With the June 2 Appalachian League Opening Night in Danville approaching, the Otterbots are proud to announce the first wave of their 2022 promotions schedule. With weekly specials recurring all seven days a week and daily theme nights planned for all home games, the Otterbots unique brand
Danville Otterbots announce 2022 coaching staff
Danville, Va. – As the second season of Otterbots baseball inches closer, the club has announced that the manager, hitting coach and pitching coach from their inaugural campaign will all return in the same roles. Manager Desi Relaford will be joined in the dugout by hitting coach Ed Fulton and
Danville Otterbots announce 2022 roster
Danville, Va. – The 2022 Danville Otterbots are here! Players from 26 schools and hometowns in 14 states (and British Columbia) are gearing up to spend their summers in Danville. Highlighted by four returners from the 2021 roster, the 2022 Otterbots are shaping up to take the league by storm.
Danville Otterbots announce ‘Official Otterbots Ambassador Seat Upgrade’ program
The BOTS heard round the world! As the Otterbots approach their 100-day countdown to Opening Night, the club is proud to announce the latest impact made on the Southside Virginia community by fans around the country. Almost 30 official Otterbots ambassadors from across the nation have come together to purchase
Danville Otterbots announce staff addition
You know him, you love him, you wish you had his hair – the unforgettable and unmatched on-field emcee from the Otterbots inaugural season, Wyatt Sutton, has joined the front office as coordinator of fun. The Ringgold, Va., native and graduate of Dan River High School will play an instrumental
Appalachian League participates in MLK Week of Service
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Appalachian League executives participated in a Week of Service, volunteering in 11 communities across North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Jan. 17, 2022 marked the 27th annual MLK Day of Service. Tabbed as a “day on, not a day off” to celebrate the life and
Danville alum Ozzie Albies wins Heart and Hustle Award
The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced former Danville Braves infielder Ozzie Albies as the overall winner of the 2021 Heart and Hustle Award. Albies is the first Appalachian League alum to earn this honor. This award is given to the player that best embodies the values, spirit and
Otterbots announce 2022 Appy League schedule
Danville, Va. – Time to start planning the summer of 2022 around Danville Otterbots baseball! The Otterbots will kick off their second season by hosting Appalachian League Opening Night on Thursday, June 2, welcoming the Bluefield Ridge Runners to American Legion Field at Dan Daniel Memorial Park in Danville. After