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…)
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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…)
Ground Broken on New Amarillo Ballpark
Thursday marked a milestone in Amarillo, as officials celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a new downtown ballpark for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Amarillo to Vote on Ballpark Construction Contract
At a meeting on Friday, the Amarillo City Council will consider a contract with Western-Hunt that would allow construction of a new ballpark to begin. (more…)
New San Antonio Missions Ballpark Back on Track?
With a new MLS stadium seemingly DOA, city officials are reviving the idea of a new San Antonio Missions ballpark to replace Nelson Wolff Stadium after the move of a Triple-A Pacific Coast League team to the city 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…)
Missions: Wolff Stadium Not a Longterm Triple-A Ballpark
The San Antonio Missions are stating that Wolff Stadium is not a longterm Triple-A facility, and that they will pursue a new ballpark. (more…)
Missions Scout Five Downtown Ballpark Sites
The San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) have begun compiling a list of potential downtown ballpark sites, with five contenders currently under very early consideration. (more…)
First Look at Amarillo Ballpark Concepts
It’s getting real, as the Amarillo Local Government Corporation was presented with a series of Amarillo ballpark concepts for the facility set to open in 2019 as home to the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
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…)
Fallout of San Antonio Triple-A Move: Watch For New PCL Affiliations in 2018
With the blockbuster announcement by the Elmore Sports Group this week that three MiLB teams will be on the move for 2019, several leagues are planning their future configurations. We continue with the Pacific Coast League, a potential new San Antonio ballpark and how things could change on the affiliation front. (more…)