Everyone is excited about a new Texas League team moving to Amarillo in 2019, but one sad bit of fallout to pass along: The move most likely means the demolition of Potter County Memorial Stadium in the future. (more…)
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Elmore Sports Group, Amarillo Sign Ballpark LOI
Amarillo’s Local Government Corporation (LGC) has signed a Letter of Intent with an Elmore Sports Group-owned company for a new downtown ballpark to house the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
How Did Amarillo Land Texas League? Business Support
A few years ago Amarillo was not seen by many in baseball as a prime market to land a much-sought-after Texas League team. But one is moving to Amarillo in 2019. How did that happen? Through impressive support from the local business community. (more…)
Amarillo Ballpark Will Not Open Until at Least 2019
On Wednesday, officials confirmed that Amarillo will not be able to open its proposed downtown ballpark until at least 2019. (more…)
Amarillo Continues Ballpark Talks
Amarillo officials are confirming that talks continue to take place on a new downtown ballpark, but are noncommittal on when a deal will be reached. (more…)
Amarillo Lone Stars Still Finalizing Ballpark Lease
The Amarillo Lone Stars (independent; Pecos League) have launched a website and unveiled logos, but their agreement to play at Potter County Memorial Stadium is not final. (more…)
Potter County Watching for Amarillo’s Decision
Potter County officials recognize the need to improve Potter County Memorial Stadium, but are leery of making a major investment if Amarillo moves forward with a new ballpark. (more…)
Pecos League Eyes Amarillo
As expected, the Pecos League is expressing interest in Amarillo’s Potter County Stadium. Before the independent league makes a decision, however, it wants more assurances about the ballpark’s upkeep. (more…)
Texas AirHogs Splitting from Amarillo
Following a vote from the American Association, the Texas AirHogs will no longer play games at Amarillo’s Potter County Memorial Stadium. (more…)
Amarillo: New Ballpark Probably Won’t Open Until 2019
If Amarillo manages to attract the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League), a new ballpark couldn’t open until the 2019 season unless action is taken in October, according to city officials. (more…)
Amarillo Still Considering Ballpark
Though San Antonio has shelved talks for a new ballpark, officials in Amarillo will continue discussions with the owners of the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Lubbock Ready to Steal Missions from Amarillo?
Officials in Lubbock are ready to prepare a bid if the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) relocate and Amarillo city leaders can’t follow through with funding for a new ballpark. (more…)
Amarillo Waits While San Antonio Ballpark Plan Develops
A new Amarillo ballpark is temporarily on hold after Elmore Sports Group passes on signing a letter of intent on the new facility, pending resolution of a funding plan for a new San Antonio ballpark. (more…)