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Smokies close out the regular season with a venture to Birmingham

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Matt Scalzo

KNOXVILLE, TN – After 131 games, the end is in sight for the Knoxville Smokies as they finish out the regular season against the same team they started it with, the Birmingham Barons. A lot has changed since a 9-6 win on Opening Day; the Smokies clinched the first

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies vs Chattanooga Lookouts

September 8, 2026

Philip Stalzer

KNOXVILLE, TN — The Smokies hosted the Lookouts in their final regular season home series of the 2026 season this week. With Knoxville already in the playoffs and Chattanooga already 11 games out of first place coming into the series, neither team had much left to prove. Still, the

Two-week road trip concludes against skidding Shuckers

August 25, 2026

Matt Scalzo

KNOXVILLE, TN – The first half of the two-week road trip did not end as well as it started for Knoxville, dropping the final four games in the series at Pensacola. Now, an opportunity ahead pits the Smokies against a struggling Shuckers side in the Magnolia State between the

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies @ Pensacola Blue Wahoos

August 25, 2026

Philip Stalzer

PENSACOLA, FL — Knoxville traveled down to Pensacola this week to take on a red-hot Blue Wahoos team that had finally given themselves a firm grasp of first place in the Southern League South after a great three weeks of baseball. After Knoxville struggled in July, especially offensively, they

Tough Waters in Pensacola

August 18, 2026

Philip Stalzer

KNOXVILLE, TN – Knoxville heads south to Pensacola as they take on the Blue Wahoos in the first series of a two-week road trip to the beaches of Florida and Mississippi.

Knoxville is coming off of a series win against Rocket City at home, including winning their last five against

Smokies Series Recap: Rocket City Trash Pandas vs Knoxville Smokies

August 17, 2026

Brian Kice

KNOXVILLE, TN — After mashing their way to a series victory against their volunteer state foes last week in Chattanooga, the Smokies returned home to Covenant Health Park to play a matchup against the Rocket City Trash Pandas – the other team at the top of the Southern League

A Six-Game Set, with a One-Game Difference

August 11, 2026

Cooper Smith

KNOXVILLE, TN – The second final home stand of the 2026 calendar season will feature the top two teams in the Southern League South as we continue to push towards playoff baseball. Rocket City has a one-game lead on the Smokies as we enter the six-game set in East

Series Recap: KNX vs CHA

August 10, 2026

Teddy Clark

CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Smokies were looking to bounce back after dropping a series to Pensacola in the week prior. The Smokies added OF Kane Kepley and LHP Jackson Brockett from High-A South Bend, along with INF Dom Krupinski from Low-A Myrtle Beach. While the Smokies did add three

Smokies Venture to the Scenic City for a Volunteer State duel with the Lookouts

August 4, 2026

Matt Scalzo

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Knoxville heads back on the road after their first home series since the first week of July against a Lookouts team that sits in last place of the Southern League South. After the All-Star Break, the Smokies offense has sputtered and it only mounted in the

Smokies Series Recap: Pensacola Blue Wahoos vs Knoxville Smokies

August 3, 2026

Teddy Clark

KNOXVILLE, TN — The Smokies opened their first homestand after the All-Star break by hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Covenant Health Park, and the six-game set delivered close finishes and plenty of long balls. It was an exciting week, but ultimately a disappointing one for Knoxville, who managed

Blue Wahoos Come to Town as Prey for Smokies Team Hungry For More Wins

July 28, 2026

Brian Kice

KNOXVILLE, TN — After a nine-game road trip, the Smokies return home to face a Pensacola team that is still fighting for a playoff spot. After a series sweep at the hands of the Biscuits in Montgomery and a split series with the Trash Pandas, the Smokies will look

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies @ Rocket City Trash Pandas

July 27, 2026

Cooper Smith

MADISON, AL — The Smokies entered this series against Rocket City having dropped their previous five games, being swept by Montgomery and dropping the final two games against Biloxi prior to the All-Star break. For Knoxville, this week determined if they could continue their first-half fun into late July.

A Six-Game Set, with a One-Game Difference

July 21, 2026

Cooper Smith

MADISON, AL – Exiting an offensively struggling weekend, Knoxville seeks their first win post-All-Star break in this upcoming series against Rocket City. The Smokies were swept on the road in Montgomery this past weekend, where the ever-so-explosive bats were not so explosive at all. The Smokies tallied just four

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies @ Montgomery Biscuits

July 21, 2026

Teddy Clark

MONTGOMERY, AL – In their first series back from the All-Star break, the Smokies hit the road to the Heart of Dixie to take on the Montgomery Biscuits. It was also the club’s first series without star catcher Owen Ayers and standout starter Jace Beck, as both were promoted

The Smokies Look to Come Out Hot Post All Star Break

July 18, 2026

Teddy Clark

MONTGOMERY, AL — The Smokies are looking to come out of the All-Star break swinging as they head down to the Heart of Dixie to take on the Montgomery Biscuits. Knoxville doesn't just sit atop the Southern League North — the Smokies are tied for the best

Smokies Series Recap: Biloxi Shuckers vs Knoxville Smokies

July 13, 2026

Philip Stalzer

KNOXVILLE, TN - In their second of two back-to-back home series, the Smokies hosted the Biloxi Shuckers, the first half winners of the Southern League South. It was a battle of the best of the first half and a potential preview of a postseason matchup between these two teams.

The

Jace Beck Wins Pitcher of the Month - Dominating in a New Role

July 11, 2026

Philip Stalzer

KNOXVILLE, TN - Jace Beck was honored with the Southern League Pitcher of the Month award for the month of June earlier this week. Over five appearances (three starts) Beck was 2-0 with a 0.47 ERA. Beck’s performance was certainly impressive during the month of June, but what may

The Battle Of First Half Champs: Knoxville Welcomes Southern League South Champs Biloxi Shuckers

July 7, 2026

Teddy Clark

KNOXVILLE, TN — The Smokies are coming off a series split with the Columbus Clingstones and looking to keep their strong second-half run going as they welcome the Biloxi Shuckers, winners of the Southern League South's first half. This is the first time this season these two clubs will

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies vs Columbus Clingstones

July 6, 2026

Philip Stalzer

KNOXVILLE, TN - In the first series of back-to-back homestands, Knoxville looked to carry their momentum from a dominant series in Birmingham back home for the first time in the second half.

Playing a struggling Columbus team, Knoxville was looking to get off to a historic start in the second

Looking For More Fireworks: Columbus Makes Their First Trip to Knoxville for the Fourth of July

June 30, 2026

Philip Stalzer

KNOXVILLE, TN - After a dominating series win against Birmingham to open the second half, the Knoxville Smokies return home to host the Columbus Clingstones for the first time this season. This will mark the second meeting between the Double-A affiliates of the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs.

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies at Birmingham Barons

June 29, 2026

Teddy Clark

BIRMINGHAM, AL - After taking the first half and clinching a playoff berth, the Knoxville Smokies took to the road and headed down to Birmingham, AL, to face the Barons this week for their first series of the second half. Riding the momentum of winning the first half, the

Knoxville Rides Momentum From Playoff-Clinching Series Into the State of Alabama

June 23, 2026

Brian Kice

BIRMINGHAM, AL - After the Knoxville Smokies won three of six games at home from the Chattanooga Lookouts, they look to carry a full bus of momentum into Birmingham. That momentum comes thanks to a win on Saturday night that officially locks the Smokies into the postseason playoff picture,

Smokies Series Recap: Chattanooga vs Knoxville Smokies

June 22, 2026

Ted Clark

KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Smokies had a week worthy of champions, this past series The Knoxville Smokies became Southern League North’s first half champion, by taking the series against The Chattanooga Lookouts here at Covenant Health Park. Claiming their fourth straight series win the Smokies have not only

The Magic Number is…: Chattanooga Charters to Knoxville

June 16, 2026

Cooper Smith

KNOXVILLE, TN - A seven-game series won outright by Knoxville, picking up five wins in every which way. Knoxville now sits in the top spot of the Southern League North for the first time in half number one. However, Chattanooga looks hungry, chilling just one game back with six

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies at Montgomery Biscuits 6/9-6/14

June 15, 2026

Brian Kice

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Knoxville Smokies took the series against the Montgomery Biscuits at DABOS Park on the backs of five late-game comeback wins during what was an unusual seven-game series. Knoxville extended their winning streak to five games heading into the middle of June and took their third