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…)
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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…)
Amarillo Ballpark Construction Underway
Construction is underway for the new Amarillo ballpark, and officials believe it is on track to open for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) in 2019. (more…)
New Amarillo Ballpark Construction Begins in March
The first steps toward construction of a new Amarillo ballpark for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) will begin March 5, when prep work on the site begins. (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…)
Elmore Sports Group Signs Amarillo Ballpark Lease
We have major movement on a new Amarillo ballpark for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League), as team owner Elmore Sports Group and the city come to terms on a lease for a new 2019 lease. (more…)
Amarillo Ballpark Design Concept Receives Approval
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…)
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…)