Amarillo officials have taken an important step toward approving the design concept of a new ballpark that is slated to open for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) in 2019. (more…)
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Catching Up With Old and New Amarillo Ballparks
Amarillo officials feel that they are making progress in their effort to secure an agreement for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League), a key step on the effort to open a new ballpark by 2019. Meanwhile, a separate debate in the region concerns Potter County Memorial Stadium, a longtime baseball facility that is […]
MLS, Not MiLB Preferred by San Antonio Politicians
Some prominent local politicians are stating a clear preference for public spending on a San Antonio MLS stadium expansion over any spending on a new ballpark for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) — but we’re still months away from any decisions. (more…)
Elmore Sports Group, Amarillo Sign Ballpark LOI
Amarillo’s Local Government Corporation (LGC) has signed a Letter of Intent with an Elmore Sports Group-owned company for a new downtown ballpark to house the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
How Did Amarillo Land Texas League? Business Support
A few years ago Amarillo was not seen by many in baseball as a prime market to land a much-sought-after Texas League team. But one is moving to Amarillo in 2019. How did that happen? Through impressive support from the local business community. (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…)
Dave Elmore Named 2016 King of Baseball
Minor League Baseball has named Dave Elmore its 2016 King of Baseball. Elmore is the owner and founder of the Elmore Sports Group. (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…)
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…)
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…)
Funding Plan, Location of Potential New San Antonio Ballpark Still in Flux
Mayor Ivy Taylor says the next round of city bonding for 2017 won’t include any funding for a proposed new Triple-A San Antonio ballpark, as the financing and location for the facility still remains to be finalized. (more…)