Some very sad news from the world of Minor League Baseball: Dave Elmore, one of the leading operators in the sport for decades and a visionary in the modern sports-business world, has passed away. (more…)
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Rocky Mountain Vibes Preparing for Debut
As they prepare for the 2019 season, the Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League) appear poised to refresh the Minor League Baseball experience in Colorado Springs. (more…)
New for 2019: Rocky Mountain Vibes
The Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League) will debut at Colorado Springs’ Security Service Field next summer, as branding for the club was announced Monday. (more…)
New Colorado Springs Team Branding to be Unveiled November 19
Branding for the upcoming Colorado Springs club in the Rookie-level Pioneer League is set to be unveiled, as an announcement is scheduled for November 19. The press conference will take place at 11:30 a.m. MST at the Banquet Hall at Security Service Field. (more…)
Finalists Unveiled for Colorado Springs Pioneer League Team Name
Five finalists have been revealed for the name of an upcoming Rookie-level Pioneer League team in Colorado Springs, with fan voting now open. (more…)
New Name on Tap for Colorado Springs Pioneer League Team
A name the team sweepstakes has been announced for Colorado Springs’ upcoming Rookie-level Pioneer League team, signaling the end of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox brand. (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…)
Downtown Sky Sox Ballpark Back on Table?
After being shelved, it appears that a new downtown Colorado Springs Sky Sox ballpark/dual-use venue could still be a possibility. However, the discussion has prompted concerns from a co-owner of soccer’s Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. (more…)
Sky Sox To Celebrate Millionaires, Colorado Springs Baseball History in 2018
Lame-duck seasons are no fun. But the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have a unique approach to marking the last season of Triple-A baseball: a season-long promo stressing continuity with pro ball when the Pioneer League comes to Security Service Field in 2019. (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…)
After Helena Move, What Will Pioneer League Look Like?
With the blockbuster announcement by the Elmore Sports Group yesterday that three MiLB teams will be on the move for 2019, several leagues are planning their future configurations. We begin with the Pioneer League and the Helena Brewers move to Colorado Springs. (more…)
Elmore Sports Group: Three Franchise Shifts in 2019
In what will be the biggest move of Minor League Baseball franchises in one year by one owner, the Elmore Sports Group today announced the move of San Antonio, Colorado Springs and Helena teams for the 2019 season. (more…)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox to Install New Videoboard
Security Service Field will soon have a new videoboard, as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have revealed plans for the display. The display is set to be installed in time for its debut on June 5. (more…)