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…)
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San Antonio Set for Triple-A Debut
Thursday will bring an interesting milestone for San Antonio baseball history, as the San Antonio Missions will play their first game in the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. (more…)
Best of 2018, #4: Elmore Sports Group
We end 2018 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, #4: Elmore Sports Group lays the groundwork for 2019 franchise shifts. (more…)
2018 Organization of the Year: Elmore Sports Group
By laying the groundwork for an unprecedented series of franchise shifts, Elmore Sports Group had a productive 2018. That process, combined with the collective success of its portfolio of teams, makes it our 2018 Organization of the Year in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
Padres, Amarillo Agree to Affiliation
The San Diego Padres will maintain an affiliation with the Class AA Texas League franchise relocating to Amarillo, TX, as the clubs have announced a player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Brewers, Colorado Springs Agree on Rookie Affiliation
The Milwaukee Brewers will maintain a relationship in the Rookie-level Pioneer League as the former Helena Brewers are shifting to Colorado Springs for the 2019 season by the Elmore Sports Group. (more…)
Rangers Pass on Missions Affiliation Amid Wolff Stadium Concerns
Issues surrounding Wolff Stadium raised concerns for the Texas Rangers, contributing to the club’s decision to pass on an affiliation with the San Antonio Missions (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Will Austin MLS Move Clear Way for New Missions Ballpark?
With the Austin City Council approving a land lease for a new Austin MLS stadium, influential Judge Nelson Wolff says that there’s no support for MLS in San Antonio — and that’s possibly good news for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (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…)
2019 Branding Announcements Take Shape
There are months remaining in the 2018 baseball season, but changes for the 2019 campaign are already taking shape. A handful of teams have already announced plans to rebrand effective 2019, providing some intrigue about the new names that could be introduced in the coming months. (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…)
Amarillo Ballpark Construction Making Progress
Progress continues on the construction of a new Amarillo ballpark, which is slated to open next year for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Name The Team Contest on Tap in Amarillo
The new Amarillo team slated to join the Class AA Texas League in 2019 is looking for community input in selecting a new brand, as the franchise is running a name-the-team contest. (more…)