Baseball glove and mitt

A League of Their Own

In the early 20th century, textile mill owners sponsored baseball teams, providing entertainment for their employees and nurturing a passion for the game that’s been handed down through generations of North Carolinians.

Baseball game at First National Bank Field in Greensboro

Back in the Stands

Play ball! From the Asheville Tourists to the Down East Wood Ducks, fans of minor league teams across North Carolina settle in for another season of dreams.