Parrott Named IL Sports Turf Manager of the Year
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights are pleased to announce that Matt Parrott -- the team’s Director of Field Operations -- has been named the 2022 International League Sports Turf Manager of the Year. The award was selected by Major League Baseball, in conjunction with International League field managers
Johnson Named White Sox Assistant Hitting Coach
Chris Johnson, who spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons as the hitting coach for the Charlotte Knights, was added to the Chicago White Sox major league coaching staff on November 29. Johnson, 38, will serve as Chicago’s assistant hitting coach for the 2023 season. The White Sox finalized the team’s
Exciting Ice Hockey Action Coming to Truist Field
FIRST-EVER ICE HOCKEY GAME SET FOR THIS FRIDAY AT TRUIST FIELD This week, Truist Field will host three exciting ice hockey games on the ballpark’s newly-installed, regulation-sized ice rink in the outfield. The Charlotte Rush, a Tier III Junior Hockey Program in the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League), will
Mark Payton Named a 2022 Triple-A All-Star
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Outfielder Mark Payton, who led the Charlotte Knights in nearly every offensive category this past season, was named as a 2022 Triple-A All-Star, as announced by Minor League Baseball earlier today. Payton was named as the designated hitter on the 2022 International League All-Star Team. Votes
2022 World Series Ties to the Knights
When the 2022 World Series gets underway on Friday, October 28, the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros will go head-to-head for baseball superiority. The 2022 World Series starts with game one in Houston at Minute Maid Park on Friday night and the Astros enter play with a 7-0 record in
Player Profile: Oscar Colás
OF Oscar Colás entered the 2022 season ranked as the number two prospect in the Chicago White Sox system by MLB.com. He certainly lived up to that high praise. A native of Havana, Cuba, Colás was signed by the White Sox as a free agent on January 25, 2022. He
Player Profile: Mark Payton
OF Mark Payton excelled in his first year in the Chicago White Sox organization. Signed by the organization as a free agent this past offseason, Payton spent the majority of the 2022 campaign with the Charlotte Knights and was one of the top players in the entire International League. His
September Highlights: Foster & Sosa Impressed
The 2022 season for the Charlotte Knights yielded some strong performances for many of the players within the Chicago White Sox organization. Charlotte Knights Media Relations Associate, Sam Perry, took a month-by-month look back at the 2022 season. In this six-part series, Perry highlights the top players from each month
August Highlights: Perez & Sánchez Prevailed
The 2022 season for the Charlotte Knights yielded some strong performances for many of the players within the Chicago White Sox organization. Charlotte Knights Media Relations Associate, Sam Perry, took a month-by-month look back at the 2022 season. In this six-part series, Perry highlights the top players from each month
July Highlights: Kubat & Payton Stood Out
The 2022 season for the Charlotte Knights yielded some strong performances for many of the players within the Chicago White Sox organization. Charlotte Knights Media Relations Associate, Sam Perry, took a month-by-month look back at the 2022 season. In this six-part series, Perry highlights the top players from each month
June Highlights: Finnegan & Rutherford Excelled
The 2022 season for the Charlotte Knights yielded some strong performances for many of the players within the Chicago White Sox organization. Charlotte Knights Media Relations Associate, Sam Perry, took a month-by-month look back at the 2022 season. In this six-part series, Perry highlights the top players from each month
May Highlights: Martin & Zavala Led the Way
The 2022 season for the Charlotte Knights yielded some strong performances for many of the players within the Chicago White Sox organization. Charlotte Knights Media Relations Associate, Sam Perry, took a month-by-month look back at the 2022 season. In this six-part series, Perry highlights the top players from each month
April Highlights: Benjamin & Remillard Shined
The 2022 season for the Charlotte Knights yielded some strong performances for many of the players within the Chicago White Sox organization. Charlotte Knights Media Relations Associate, Sam Perry, took a month-by-month look back at the 2022 season. In this six-part series, Perry highlights the top players from each month
Knights Conclude 2022 Campaign with 9-5 Loss
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights wrapped up the 2022 regular season on Wednesday afternoon with a 9-5 loss against the Durham Bulls from Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte. Charlotte center fielder Tyler Neslony had a solid day at the plate. Neslony went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two
Knights Fall to Bulls 10-1 on Tuesday
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights dropped game two of the six-game series against the Durham Bulls by a score of 10-1 on Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 9,380 fans at Truist Field. Charlotte outfielder Oscar Colás continued his solid hitting and went 1-4 with the
Knights Drop Opener to Bulls 6-2 Monday
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights dropped the opening game of a three-game series against the Durham Bulls on Monday night by a score of 6-2 from Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte. Chicago White Sox number two prospect Oscar Colás made his Truist Field debut on Monday and recorded
Wright & Neslony Activated off Injured List
The Charlotte Knights have announced two roster moves ahead of Monday's 6:35 p.m. ET game against the Durham Bulls from Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. tonight. RHP Mike Wright was activated off the Injured List today and will start tonight’s game for the Knights. Wright,
Knights Fall to 'Shrimp 12-3 on Sunday
(JACKSONVILLE, FL) – The Charlotte Knights dropped the finale of a six-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp by a score of 12-3 on Sunday afternoon from 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, FL. With the loss, the two teams split the six-game series, 3-3. Overall, the Knights went 4-8 on
Big Night for Colás, Knights Win 13-11 Saturday
(JACKSONVILLE, FL) – Center fielder Oscar Colás launched two home runs to help guide the Charlotte Knights to a thrilling 13-11 win in 10 innings over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Saturday night in game five of the six-game series from 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, FL. With the win,
Payton Promoted to White Sox on Saturday
(JACKSONVILLE, FL) -- The Charlotte Knights have announced three roster moves ahead of tonight’s 6:35 p.m. ET game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp from 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, FL. OF Mark Payton was recalled by the Chicago White Sox today. This season with the Knights, Payton is hitting .293
Knights Beat the 'Shrimp 7-5 on Friday
(JACKSONVILLE, FL) – Mark Payton’s 2022 season will go down as one of the finest in Charlotte Knights franchise history. His performance on Friday night is just another example. Payton drove home four runs, including a bases-clearing, three-run double in the seventh inning to lead the Knights to a 7-5