One reason for optimism in the industry: a marked increase in MiLB alt branding for 2023. One new one worth noting: a six-game engagement for the Amarillo Calf Fries (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
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It’s Hartford vs. Amarillo in 2022 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks finals
It’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park (Hartford Yard Goats) vs. Hodgetown (Amarillo Sod Poodles) in the finals of the 2022 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
2021 MiLB Broadcaster of the Year: Sam Levitt, Amarillo Sod Poodles
The awarding of Ballpark Digest’s Broadcaster of the Year is a highly competitive honor, one that takes into account the skill, diligence and innovation that a broadcaster shows both on and off the airwaves. The 2021 Ballpark Digest Awards choice for Broadcaster of the Year is someone who exemplifies this balance: the Voice of the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Double-A Central), Sam Levitt. […]
D-Backs unveil 2021 affiliates; AA to Amarillo
The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their new 2021 affiliate lineup, keeping three relationships and adding the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Texas League) as their Class AA affiliate. (more…)
Amarillo vs. Pensacola in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Double-A fan vote finals
It’s Amarillo’s Hodgetown vs. Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos Stadium in the finals of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Double-A fan vote after a hard-fought Final Four round. So we move on to the finals! (more…)
Sod Poodles Unveil Pointy Boots de Amarillo Uniform
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled uniforms for Pointy Boots de Amarillo, their Copa de la Diversión alter ego for the 2020 season. The team plans to play as the Pointy Boots for 10 specialty games. (more…)
Amarillo Sod Poodles Land 2020 Texas League ASG
After successfully debuting Hodgetown in 2019, the Amarillo Sod Poodles will host the 2020 Texas League All-Star Game at the ballpark on June 23. (more…)
It’s Altoona vs. Amarillo in 2019 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks Finals
It’s Altoona vs. Amarillo in the finals of the 2019 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks vote, as Peoples Natural Gas Field defeated defending champ Dunkin’ Donuts Park and Hodgetown edged Blue Wahoos Stadium in two incredibly close votes. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Hodgetown, Amarillo Sod Poodles
One of the more anticipated storylines of the 2019 season will unfold in Amarillo, where the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will open Hodgetown. (more…)
New for 2019: Amarillo Sod Poodles
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will take the field beginning in 2019, as branding for Amarillo’s new club was announced on Tuesday. (more…)
Amarillo Team Branding to be Unveiled November 13
The branding of a new Amarillo Class AA Texas League franchise will soon be announced, as a press conference has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 13. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. CT and will be open to season ticket holders, partners, and the media. (more…)
Padres, Amarillo Agree to Affiliation
The San Diego Padres will maintain an affiliation with the Class AA Texas League franchise relocating to Amarillo, TX, as the clubs have announced a player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Opening Date for New Amarillo Ballpark: April 8
We have an opening date for the new Amarillo ballpark, which is set to host its first Class AA Texas League game on April 8, 2019. (more…)