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BaseballParks.com’s 2025 Ballpark of the Year Award goes to Covenant Health Park

September 3, 2025

Written by Joe Mock Covenant Health Park in Knoxville is the BaseballParks.com Ballpark of the Year, it was announced Wednesday. This award has been presented since 2000, when San Francisco’s Oracle Park (called Pac Bell Park at the time) won the initial award. The honor goes to the best new

Knoxville Smokies Announce Knoxville Music Festival at Covenant Health Park on October 18 presented by Jammin' 99.7 WJBE

August 14, 2025

KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Smokies have announced that they will host the Knoxville Music Festival on Saturday, October 18 at Covenant Health Park, presented by Jammin’ 99.7 WJBE. Taking the stage will be Boosie, Cupid, Pokey Bear, Lakeside, and Tabu. Tickets are on sale now at smokiesbaseball.com. A percentage

Checking in on Former Smokies: Former Smokies in the Cubs’ Top 30 Prospect List

September 17, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer The Cubs’ Top 30 Prospect list is stacked with talent of all ages. From 17 and 18-year-olds who will take another five years to develop into the projected MLB All-Stars, to 24 and 25-year-olds who are looking to make an impact immediately at the highest level,

Sizzling Finale: Smokies Look to Toast the Biscuits and End Season on a High Note

September 9, 2025

Written by James Schmelzer The Knoxville Smokies are on the road this week at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium for the final series of the season against the Biscuits, and fans are in for an exciting stretch of baseball to close out the year. The Smokies just wrapped up their final home

Smokies Series Recap: Smokies Win the Series, but Fall Short of Playoffs

September 9, 2025

Written by Daniel Iverson Knoxville, TN — The Knoxville Smokies took part in their final homestand of the season vs. Rocket City. Entering the series, Knoxville needed to win the series and get help from the Chattanooga Lookouts, who were facing off against the first-place Birmingham Barons. Knoxville came home

Knoxville Smokies to Host Private Holiday Parties at Covenant Health Park

August 27, 2025

KNOXVILLE, TN - Celebrate the holiday season in style at Covenant Health Park inside the beautiful ORNL Federal Credit Union Club, the premier venue for unforgettable holiday parties. With decorations, stunning views of the ballpark, and holiday themed food menus, the club offers everything you need for a memorable festive

Knoxville Smokies Announce KANSAS to Play Live at Covenant Health Park on October 8

September 3, 2025

KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Smokies have announced that they will host the classic rock band, KANSAS, on Wednesday, October 8 at Covenant Health Park, presented by Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 12. Tickets will be available for purchase on smokiesbaseball.com, the Smokies

Checking in on Former Smokies: Former Smokies Now Racing for a National League East Pennant

September 4, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer Minor league players don’t always get the call with the team that drafted them. The Cubs have had their fair share of players both traded away and brought in before getting the call to the majors. Sometimes, players go on to become some of the great

One Final Push: Knoxville Smokies attempt to beat up on Rocket City Trash Pandas

September 2, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer The Rocket City Trash Pandas will come to Knoxville for the last time in the regular season this week. This series could be pivotal for Knoxville’s chances of making the playoffs this season. Rocket City has been the worst team in the Southern League this year

Smokies Series Recap: Smokies Edge Out Close Battle Against First Place Barons

September 2, 2025

Written by Connor Nelson BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Knoxville Smokies traveled to Regions Field for their final series against the Southern League North-leading Birmingham Barons. With playoff positioning at stake, the Smokies needed to close ground on Birmingham, but the Barons' dominant second-half run proved too much to overcome. Game

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April 11, 2025

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Checking in on Former Smokies: Former Smokies Powering Chicago to the Postseason

August 29, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer The Chicago Cubs currently sit in second place in the National League Central, 6.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers have cooled off since their incredible hot streak, giving the Cubs a chance to close the gap on the division, but there is still some

Magic City Showdown: Smokies Face Uphill Battle Against Juggernaut Barons  

August 26, 2025

Written by Connor Nelson The Knoxville Smokies are getting on the road towards Magic City to take on the first place Birmingham Barons, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. In a battle of two Southern League North clubs, this series could be pivotal in deciding who gets the playoff

Smokies Series Recap: Playoffs drawing near, Smokies take one of five in the series

August 18, 2025

Written by Daniel Iverson Knoxville, TN - The Knoxville Smokies returned home to Knoxville for a six game series vs. the Montgomery Biscuits, the Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Knoxville was looking to close the gap on the first place Birmingham Barons and the second place Chattanooga Lookouts.

Burnt Biscuits: Smokies Set to Turn Up the Heat on Montgomery

August 19, 2025

Written by James Schmelzer The Knoxville Smokies are back at Covenant Health Park this week for an important series against the Montgomery Biscuits, and fans are in for an exciting week of baseball. The Smokies wrapped up an eventful road trip, starting off with back-to-back shutout losses to the Rocket

Checking in on Former Smokies: Owen Caissie Shines in MLB Debut Week

August 15, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer The Chicago Cubs have had an interesting season so far. After being among the league leaders in winning percentage during the first few months of the season, they have taken a bit of a dive in the second half. The Milwaukee Brewers have taken advantage of

Trash Pandas on Notice: Smokies Looking to Clean House in Rocket City

August 12, 2025

Written by James Schmelzer After splitting a tough home series with the Biloxi Shuckers — who already secured the Southern League South title in the first half of the season — the Smokies hit the road this week to face the Rocket City Trash Pandas in a pivotal Southern League

Smokies Series Recap: Smokies Split Action vs Shuckers 

August 12, 2025

Written by Tyson Belton KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Smokies opened their doors for a crucial six-game homestand Tuesday night, welcoming the Biloxi Shuckers to town for what promises to be a pivotal series for both clubs. The Smokies, sitting at an even 16-16 record, are riding the momentum from

Checking in on Former Smokies: Javier Baez’s Career Revival

August 8, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer Minor league prospects are always an exciting gamble. Fans often love seeing homegrown players make it to the big leagues with the team that drafted them — it creates a stronger bond between the players, the club, and the fans. The 2016 Cubs were a perfect

High Stakes in Knoxville: Smokies Looking to Shell the Shuckers at Covenant Health Park

August 5, 2025

Written by James Schmelzer Fresh off a hard-fought road series, the Smokies turn the page to face the Biloxi Shuckers at Covenant Health Park for a pivotal six-game set this week. Knoxville currently sits in second place in the Southern League North standings, trailing the Birmingham Barons by seven and

Smokies Series Recap: Smokies Move Into Second Place with Statement Series Win in Chattanooga

August 4, 2025

Written by Daniel Iverson CHATTANOOGA, TN - The Knoxville Smokies began a six game road trip to face the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The Smokies entered the series at 12-15, seeking to close the gap between themselves and the first place Birmingham Barons in the

Checking in on Former Smokies: Moises Ballesteros gets recalled

July 31, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer The Chicago Cubs have had a wealth of talent come up through their organization in recent years. As a result, many of those players have played for the Smokies and moved on to the next level and are now top prospects in Chicago’s organization. As many

Knoxville travels down to Chattanooga for the final series

July 29, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer This week, the Knoxville Smokies will travel down to Chattanooga to take on the Lookouts. This series will mark the final regular season matchup between these two teams. Game one between the two teams will start tonight at 7:15 at AT&T Field in Chattanooga. Chattanooga has

Checking in on Former Smokies: Smokies from the history books

July 24, 2025

Written by Philip Stalzer The Smokies have a rich history of famous baseball personalities. From future Hall of Famers to eventual geniuses of the sport, many former Smokies have left their mark on the game for years to come. Kevin Cash and Ryne Sandberg both spent time with the Smokies,

Blue Wahoos make first visit to Covenant Health Park 

July 22, 2025

Written by Tyson Belton Pensacola will visit Knoxville this week to make their first Covenant Health Park appearance of the 2025 season. Both clubs enter the series with unfinished business. The Blue Wahoos, the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, just finished off a series win against a Chattanooga team