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…)
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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…)
Finalists Unveiled for Amarillo Texas League Team Name
Five Finalists have been unveiled as possible names for an Amarillo Class AA Texas League franchise, which is set to begin play at a new downtown ballpark in 2019. (more…)
Flying Chanclas Merchandise a Hit in San Antonio
Flying Chanclas merchandise is highly sought-after this season, with fans seeking out apparel from the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) Copa de la Diversión identity. (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…)
Big Crowds in Albuquerque, San Antonio Spurred by Copa de la Diversion Promo
The early results indicate that the new Copa de la Diversion promo in Minor League Baseball is a hit, as the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) attracted sellout crowds this weekend. (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…)
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…)