Drawing on the same inspiration for the original Houston Astros branding–the Johnson NASA Space Center–the new moniker for the Sugar Land Skeeters is now out: the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A West). (more…)
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New for 2022: Sugar Land Space Cowboys
We’ve confirmed reports that the Sugar Land Skeeters (Triple-A West) will be rebranded by parent and owner Houston Astros as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys for the 2022 season. (more…)
Astros close on purchase of Skeeters
The Houston Astros have closed on the purchase of the Sugar Land Skeeters (Triple-A West), finalizing the move of the team into Minor League Baseball as their top affiliate. (more…)
Astros add Asheville Tourists to three existing affiliates
One change for the Houston Astros on the 2021 affiliate front: the Asheville Tourists will be the team’s High-A farm team. (more…)
Astros add Sugar Land as new Triple-A affiliate
As expected: the Houston Astros are buying the Sugar Land Skeeters and adding the formerly independent Atlantic League team as its Triple-A affiliate for the 2021 season and beyond as the makeover of MiLB by MLB continues. (more…)
Skeeters to launch four-team indy league at Constellation Field for 2020
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will run their own four-team independent baseball league at Constellation Field for 2020, beginning July 3 and running for 56 games through Aug. 23. (more…)
New Constellation Field Videoboard on Tap
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will install a new LED videoboard at Constellation Field, marking a notable upgrade for the 2020 season. The Skeeters will also be installing a new ribbon video board in left field. (more…)
Take a Look at Sugar Land’s All-Drone Broadcast
Today saw an interesting first in the world of baseball, as the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) featured an all-drone broadcast from Constellation Field to wrap up the regular season. (more…)
Sugar Land Skeeters Unveil Specialty Playoff Uniforms
In a unique step, the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have unveiled a specialty uniform that will be worn by the team during the postseason. (more…)
Skeeters to Stage All-Drone Broadcast September 22
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will attempt to use footage captured strictly by drones for their regular-season finale broadcast, scheduled for September 22. (more…)
Skeeters Unveil Manager for a Day Father’s Day Promo
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have announced the Most Valuable Dad “Manager for a Day” giveaway package, a Father’s Day offering that includes the chance for a father to spend three innings in the Skeeters dugout during their June 16 game. (more…)
Christopher Hill Named Skeeters President
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have named Christoper Hill their new team president, marking the appointment of a long-time Minor League Baseball executive to the post. (more…)
Jay Miller Resigns as Skeeters President
After three seasons, Jay Miller has resigned from his post as President of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)