A plan to bring a Triple-A Pacific Coast League team to a new downtown San Antonio ballpark is expected to be announced next week by Elmore Sports Group, owner of the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
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Sunwall retires, Jones takes over in Lynchburg
A mainstay in Lynchburg baseball has announced his retirement, as Lynchburg Hillcats (High-A; Carolina League) President and CFO Paul Sunwall is stepping down after 35 years in the front office. He will be replaced by Chris Jones, an experienced executive who most recently served as the general manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Elmore Sports Group to buy Hillcats
Welcome from Opryland, where the baseball industry is holding the Winter Meetings and Trade Show. Today some news about one of the many sales to be announced this week, with the Elmore Sports Group expected to buy the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
High Desert Mavericks sign Diamond Concessions deal
Diamond Concessions, owned and operated by the Elmore Sports Group, will manage concessions this season at Heritage Field for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). (more…)
Cal League: Blaze out of Bakersfield
With Sam Lynn Ballpark not meeting professional baseball standards for a venue, Cal League President Charlie Blaney says the search is on for a new home for the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League). For the past several years keeping the Blaze at Sam Lynn Ballpark was contingent on a new ballpark in Bakersfield. […]
Elmore buys back Bakersfield Blaze
As expected, D.G. Elmore exercised his option to buy back the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) from Gene Voiland and Chad Hathaway, though the future of the team is still up in the air. Elmore, owner of the Elmore Sports Group, sold the franchise to Voiland and Hathaway in March 2012, and the pair […]
Bakersfield Blaze sold
After years of failed efforts at a new ballpark, Elmore Sports Group has sold the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) to two local investors, whose next challenge will be funding a Sam Lynn Ballpark replacement. Chad Hathaway and Gene Voiland are buying the team for an undisclosed price. The sale has been in the […]