The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Diego Padres announced an extension of their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The announcement was made a press conference today. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Padres,” said Alan Ledford, MountainStar Sports Group President. “They are a […]
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What a difference a new ballpark makes
As we approach the end of the season, the two biggest success stories, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) and El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), have one thing in common: a new ballpark. No secret to the business strategy here: build a new ballpark and see a huge jump in attendance […]
Chihuahuas-Rainiers game postponed because of missing baggage
Last night’s Pacific Coast League game in El Paso’s Southwest University Park was postponed after the equipment for the visiting Tacoma Rainiers was lost by an airline. The players arrived with no issues, but the visiting team’s luggage, equipment and uniforms did not. The El Paso Chihuahuas rescheduled the game for a noon Saturday start; […]
Chihuahuas owners: We want El Paso MLS team
The owners of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), MountainStar Sports Group, wants to expand their operations with the addition of a new MLS team. We have all the details at Soccer Stadium Digest, but the basic news is this: Alan Ledford and crew have already met with MLS officials, including commissioner […]
Chihuahuas open new ballpark
Southwest University Park, the new home of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), opened last night before a crowd of 9,245. It sounds like all went smoothly at the ballpark opened: fans moved easily through the new facility, there were no serious traffic snarls, and the atmosphere was positive, despite a few protestors […]
New for 2014: Southwest University Park
We have a name for the new home of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as Southwest University steps up with a 20-year naming-rights deal. “It’s an exciting day when we get to reveal something as significant as the name of the most prominent new structure in El Paso. In less than […]
Chihuahuas move home opener to April 28, shift series to Tucson
Uncertainty about the new-ballpark status is leading the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA: Pacific Coast League) to move the home opener to April 28, instead of the originally scheduled April 11. The Chihuahuas will play their April 11th–14th games against the Reno Aces in Tucson. The decision comes after meeting with the City of El […]
El Paso Chihuahuas unveil uniforms
Interesting look: The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled their 2014 inaugural uniforms on Wednesday, including five jersey variations: white, gray, black, red and the traditional pinstripe. “We are excited to unveil a bold, fun look for El Paso’s team,” said General Manager Brad Taylor. “The combination of uniforms continue to offer […]
Chihuahuas ballpark construction schedule may shift to 24 hours
Construction on the new El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark could shift to a 24-hour schedule to make the April opening date. It’s always been known that construction of the new downtown ballpark was on a tight schedule. Team and city officials are planning to update residents on the state of ballpark […]
Topping-out ceremony held in El Paso
A big milestone was marked today by the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): a topping-out ceremony was held at the construction site of the new downtown ballpark. Traditionally, a topping-out ceremony is held when the final piece of structural steel is put in place on new construction. From KFOX14: “I think it […]
United League Baseball: We’re interested in Tucson
The independent United League Baseball circuit is interested in placing a team in Tucson’s Kino Stadium this season, as John Bryant makes an offer to Pima County for a lease. The offer calls for a team playing at Kino Stadium as well as control of the ballpark’s concessions. From the Arizona Daily Star: “We wish […]
Will new Chihuahuas ballpark be haunted?
Right field at the new El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark will allegedly sit on top of one of the city’s oldest graveyards, Camposanto — a “spirits park.” Researchers say people were buried at Camposanto beginning in the 1830s. As the city grew and matured, the site was abandoned as a cemetery, […]
Why the Chihuahuas name works: It’s fun!
The PCL’s franchise in El Paso, formerly Tucson, revealed its nickname last week, immediately provoking reactions to the El Paso Chihuahuas branding. If you heard the news, it’s likely you had an immediate opinion as well; Jesse Goldberg-Strassler shares his. Your thoughts? The national reaction — the loudly shouting, negative, incredulous folks who could not […]