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…)
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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…)
The Future of the Texas League: Remarkably Stable
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 Texas League and the impact of the moves in Amarillo and Wichita. (more…)
Elmore Sports Group: Three Franchise Shifts in 2019
In what will be the biggest move of Minor League Baseball franchises in one year by one owner, the Elmore Sports Group today announced the move of San Antonio, Colorado Springs and Helena teams for the 2019 season. (more…)
Amarillo Ballpark Will Not Open Until at Least 2019
On Wednesday, officials confirmed that Amarillo will not be able to open its proposed downtown ballpark until at least 2019. (more…)
Debate Over New Wichita Ballpark Continues
As local officials consider the path to a new Wichita ballpark, it’s clear what needs to happen on the city’s end to procure financing for a facility, but obtaining a team may be a considerably more challenging task than they realize. (more…)