With an enthusiastic over-capacity crowd on hand to cheer every move, the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) opened Hodgetown Monday night with an extra-innings loss—but the crowd surely went home happy. (more…)
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Rezoning Paves Way for Hotel Next to Dr Pepper Ballpark
A rezoning vote this week by the Frisco City Council paves the way for a proposed hotel adjacent to Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Hodgetown, Amarillo Sod Poodles
One of the more anticipated storylines of the 2019 season will unfold in Amarillo, where the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will open Hodgetown. (more…)
Hodgetown Video Displays Unveiled
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled details on the video displays at Hodgetown, their new ballpark opening in April. The ballpark will feature two LED video displays manufactured and installed by Prismview, subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (more…)
Drillers Stadium Demolition Underway
Demolition work is underway at Drillers Stadium, spelling the demise of the former home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
RoughRider Plaza Plan Moves Forward
Land just south of the Frisco RoughRiders‘ (Class AA; Texas League) Dr Pepper Ballpark is slated for major development, as officials have approved plans for RoughRider Plaza. (more…)
New for 2019: Hodgetown
A naming-rights partnership for the upcoming home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) has been announced, as the ballpark will be known as Hodgetown. Hodgetown honors Jerry Hodge, who led the charge in helping bring MiLB back to the city. (more…)
New for 2019: Amarillo Sod Poodles
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will take the field beginning in 2019, as branding for Amarillo’s new club was announced on Tuesday. (more…)
Amarillo Team Branding to be Unveiled November 13
The branding of a new Amarillo Class AA Texas League franchise will soon be announced, as a press conference has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 13. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. CT and will be open to season ticket holders, partners, and the media. (more…)
Jason Dambach Departing RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have announced that Executive Vice President Jason Dambach has left the club to pursue opportunities outside of Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Padres, Amarillo Agree to Affiliation
The San Diego Padres will maintain an affiliation with the Class AA Texas League franchise relocating to Amarillo, TX, as the clubs have announced a player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Missions Approach End of Texas League Run
While postseason games remain, the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) have completed their final Texas League regular-season, signaling an upcoming arrival of Triple-A baseball. (more…)
Opening Date for New Amarillo Ballpark: April 8
We have an opening date for the new Amarillo ballpark, which is set to host its first Class AA Texas League game on April 8, 2019. (more…)