With an enthusiastic over-capacity crowd on hand to cheer every move, the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) opened Hodgetown Monday night with an extra-innings loss—but the crowd surely went home happy. (more…)
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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…)
Ensor to Amarillo at End of Season; Phillips Will Take Sky Sox Reins
We’re seeing the first moves as the Elmore Sports Group prepares for the shift of three MiLB franchises in 2019, as Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Pacific Coast League) GM Tony Ensor will be president and GM of the new Amarillo team. (more…)
Finalists Unveiled for Amarillo Texas League Team Name
Five Finalists have been unveiled as possible names for an Amarillo Class AA Texas League franchise, which is set to begin play at a new downtown ballpark in 2019. (more…)
Amarillo Ballpark Construction Making Progress
Progress continues on the construction of a new Amarillo ballpark, which is slated to open next year for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Name The Team Contest on Tap in Amarillo
The new Amarillo team slated to join the Class AA Texas League in 2019 is looking for community input in selecting a new brand, as the franchise is running a name-the-team contest. (more…)
Amarillo Ballpark Construction Underway
Construction is underway for the new Amarillo ballpark, and officials believe it is on track to open for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) in 2019. (more…)
New Amarillo Ballpark Construction Begins in March
The first steps toward construction of a new Amarillo ballpark for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) will begin March 5, when prep work on the site begins. (more…)
Ground Broken on New Amarillo Ballpark
Thursday marked a milestone in Amarillo, as officials celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a new downtown ballpark for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Amarillo to Vote on Ballpark Construction Contract
At a meeting on Friday, the Amarillo City Council will consider a contract with Western-Hunt that would allow construction of a new ballpark to begin. (more…)
Best of 2017, #3: Elmore Sports Group Announces Franchise Shifts
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #3: Elmore Sports Group announces three MiLB franchise shifts for 2019. (more…)