Pulaski Yankees

Pulaski Yankees
Pulaski Yankees
1942–2020; Pulaski, Virginia ;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Advanced Rookie League (1969–1977, 1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020); Class D (1946–1958); Class C (1942);
League	Appalachian League (1946–1950, 1952–1955, 1957–1958, 1969–1977, 1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020); Virginia League (1942);
Major league affiliations
Team	New York Yankees (2015–2020) Seattle Mariners (2008–2014); Toronto Blue Jays (2003–2006); Texas Rangers (1997–2002); Atlanta Braves (1982–1992); Philadelphia Phillies (1969–1977); Chicago Cubs (1957–1958); Philadelphia Phillies (1952–1955); Brooklyn Dodgers (1947–1949);
Minor league titles
League titles (3)	1986; 1991; 2013;
Division titles (10)	1984; 1986; 1989; 1991; 1997; 1999; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2019;
Team data
Name	Pulaski Yankees (2015–2020); Pulaski Mariners (2008–2014); Pulaski Blue Jays (2003–2006); Pulaski Rangers (1997–2002); Pulaski Braves (1982–1992); Pulaski Phillies (1969–1977); Pulaski Cubs (1957–1958); Pulaski Phillies (1952–1955); Pulaski Counts (1942, 1946–1950);
Ballpark	Calfee Park (1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020)

The Pulaski Yankees were a minor league baseball team based in Pulaski, Virginia, United States. They were an Advanced Rookie League team in the Appalachian League.^[1] The team played its home games at Calfee Park. They were affiliated with several Major League Baseball teams, including the New York Yankees in their final season.

The Pulaski Yankees were awarded Minor League Baseball's top honor, the John H. Johnson President's Award, in 2019. The award recognizes the "complete baseball franchise—based on franchise stability, contributions to league stability, contributions to baseball in the community, and promotion of the baseball industry."^[2]

The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before ultimately being cancelled on June 30.^[3]^[4] In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball beginning with the 2021 season, the Appalachian League was reorganized as a collegiate summer baseball league, and the Yankees were replaced by a new franchise, the Pulaski River Turtles, in the revamped league designed for rising college freshmen and sophomores.^[5]

^ Gangloff, Mike (September 9, 2014). "New York Yankees to Field Farm Club in Pulaski". Retrieved September 10, 2014.
^ "John H. Johnson President's Award". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
^ "A Message From Pat O'Conner". Minor League Baseball. March 13, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
^ "MLB, USA Baseball Announce New Format for Appalachian League". Major League Baseball. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.

[1] Gangloff, Mike (September 9, 2014). "New York Yankees to Field Farm Club in Pulaski". Retrieved September 10, 2014.

[winners-2] "John H. Johnson President's Award". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 12, 2016.

[3] "A Message From Pat O'Conner". Minor League Baseball. March 13, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.

[2020can-4] "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.

[5] "MLB, USA Baseball Announce New Format for Appalachian League". Major League Baseball. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.

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