The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have named Christoper Hill their new team president, marking the appointment of a long-time Minor League Baseball executive to the post. (more…)
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Jay Miller Resigns as Skeeters President
After three seasons, Jay Miller has resigned from his post as President of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Sugar Land Skeeters Unveil Sport Court of Texas
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have unveiled Sport Court of Texas, a new amenity at Constellation Field. According to an announcement from the team, Constellation Field is the only ballpark in the Atlantic League with a sport court. (more…)
Rugby Club Finds Temporary Home at Constellation Field
While the club will eventually move to another venue, rugby’s Houston SaberCats are getting acclimated to Constellation Field, home of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Teams Around Baseball Respond to Hurricane Harvey
In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many teams around baseball are having to make scheduling adjustments. At the same time, many are also stepping up to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. (more…)
Sporting Painted Cleats, Skeeters Break Attendance Record
There is another attendance record to note from the Fourth of July, as the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) shattered their previous high mark. (more…)
Jay Miller joins Sugar Land front office
Big change in the front office for the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League), as long-time MiLB and MLB exec Jay Miller is new president of the team. (more…)
Sugar Land Skeeters sold to Zlotniks
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have been sold to minority owners Bob and Marcie Zlotnik, though Opening Day Partners will continue to be responsible for lease payments on Constellation Field. (more…)
Atlantic League hits big milestone: 30 million fans
The independent Atlantic League hit a big milestone this weekend, attracting the 30-millionth fan to a league game. “We are excited to celebrate surpassing 30 million fans coming to our ballparks in just our 17th year,” says Atlantic League president Rick White. “Our goal every year is to provide affordable family entertainment for all baseball […]
Sugar Land Skeeters, ESPN ink broadcast deal
Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) games will be broadcast on ESPN’s online network, with the potential for games to be broadcast on a cable station. The Skeeters become the first minor-league baseball team to showcase full-season live coverage on ESPN3, ESPN’s online channel. The deal gives ESPN the exclusive rights to place Sugar Land […]
Atlantic League announces new divisional alignment
The independent Atlantic League will have a new divisional structure for 2014, with the eight teams split into the Liberty and Freedom divisions. The Somerset Patriots, Long Island Ducks, Camden Riversharks and Bridgeport Bluefish are in the Liberty Division; the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Sugar Land Skeeters, Lancaster Barnstormers and York Revolution are in the […]
Angels bring in Legends, dump Aramark as concessionaire: report
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are reportedly dumping longtime concessionaire Aramark and bringing in Legends Sports and Entertainment to run Angel Stadium food and beverage. Legends Sports is owned by the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys, running food and beverage at Yankee Stadium and AT&T Stadium (formerly Cowboys Stadium), as well as […]
Skeeters awarded 2014 Atlantic League ASG
Live today from the Fox Valley Stadium press box today, so postings will be minimal. First off: the Sugar Land Skeeters are hosting the 2014 Atlantic League All-Star Game. “We are delighted for Sugar Land to be awarded the 2014 All-Star Game,” said Opening Day Partners President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Danos. “The quality […]