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…)
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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…)
City Suspends Planning on San Antonio Triple-A Bid
San Antonio has halted financial planning on a new ballpark for the relocating Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), putting the future of a new facility in doubt. (more…)
Should Wichita Pursue Texas League Team?
Discussions continue about a potential franchise shift in the Texas League, and some are making the case that Wichita should enter the mix. (more…)
Lubbock Passes on Ballpark Vote
A deadline to place an initiative for a new Texas League on the ballot has passed in Lubbock without a formal filing, clouding the city’s pursuit of a team. (more…)
Lubbock: Let’s Slow Down New Ballpark Talk
Lubbock officials today slowed down talk of a potential new ballpark for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) by postponing any attempt to raise hotel taxes to fund construction of the facility. (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…)
Is New Downtown Ballpark Needed to Keep Pro Ball in Colorado Springs?
The idea of a new downtown Colorado Springs ballpark is back on the table, as Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Dave Elmore is quoted as saying he’s willing to bring a rookie Pioneer League team to the city, but only to a new facility. (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…)
San Antonio Lands Triple-A Ball, Contingent on New Ballpark
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be moving to San Antonio for the 2019 season if a new ballpark deal can be reached, according to an announcement by team owner David Elmore and Mayor Ivy Taylor at this morning’s City Council meeting. (more…)