Pueblo County (Col.) officials are exploring a new downtown ballpark that would be built near the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, presumably to house a Rookie Pioneer League team. (more…)
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Debate Over New Wichita Ballpark Continues
As local officials consider the path to a new Wichita ballpark, it’s clear what needs to happen on the city’s end to procure financing for a facility, but obtaining a team may be a considerably more challenging task than they realize. (more…)
Sky Sox Renew Affiliation with Brewers
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have officially announced the renewal of their affiliation with the Milwaukee Brewers. The extended player development contract (PDC) runs through the 2018 season. (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…)
San Antonio Mayor: Ballparks Talks are Not Dead
San Antonio mayor Ivy Taylor says that the city is still willing to discuss a proposal for a new Triple-A ballpark, but is calling for private sector support. (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…)
Personnel News in Colorado Springs, Kenosha
We have personnel news to report from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (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…)
Timber Rattlers, Sky Sox extend broadcast deals
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) and Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are sticking with their current radio partners in anticipation of the 2016 season. (more…)
Milestone for Sky Sox: 7 million fans
Big milestone for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): the team welcomed the 7-millionth fan to Security Service Field before Friday night’s game. (more…)
Baseball Across America: Colorado Springs
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, is embarking on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he’s filing regular dispatches from the road. Today’s stop: Security Service Field, Colorado Springs Sky Sox. (more…)
Sky Sox pitch Security Service Field renovations
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are pitching renovations to Security Service Field that would add six suites to the ballpark’s upper level, alter the grandstand’s front entrance and add a new visitors clubhouse. (more…)
Rockies: Building a western base
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs made a huge stir in the offseason in remaking their farm systems, but lost in the shuffle was the work by Colorado Rockies to centralize a system in the Mountain Time Zone. (more…)