One reason for optimism in the industry: a marked increase in MiLB alt branding for 2023. One new one worth noting: a six-game engagement for the Amarillo Calf Fries (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
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Tetzlaff, Ensor Handed Executive of the Year Honors
Two season-end awards have been handed out, as Everett AquaSox General Manager Danny Tetzlaff claims Northwest League Executive of the Year, while Amarillo Sod Poodles President and General Manager Tony Ensor wins 2019 Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year. (more…)
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…)
Sky Sox To Celebrate Millionaires, Colorado Springs Baseball History in 2018
Lame-duck seasons are no fun. But the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have a unique approach to marking the last season of Triple-A baseball: a season-long promo stressing continuity with pro ball when the Pioneer League comes to Security Service Field in 2019. (more…)
Timber Rattlers, Sky Sox extend broadcast deals
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) and Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are sticking with their current radio partners in anticipation of the 2016 season. (more…)
Sky Sox pitch Security Service Field renovations
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are pitching renovations to Security Service Field that would add six suites to the ballpark’s upper level, alter the grandstand’s front entrance and add a new visitors clubhouse. (more…)
Milwaukee, Sky Sox formally announce affiliation
And with this we close the books on open Triple-A affiliations, as the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) formally announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). The announcement was made by Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Doug Melvin and Sky Sox officials. “We are […]
Personnel moves in West Virginia, Staten Island, Colorado Springs, Holyoke
We have personnel news to report today from the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League), the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), the Staten Island Yankees (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Holyoke Blue Sox (summer collegiate; NECBL). In Charleston, Will Bell, Adam Marco and Jordan Pence have been […]
Sky Sox launch renovations at Security Service Field
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are renovating the playing surface and field drainage system at Security Service Field. The last renovation of the field took place in 2004 and after ten seasons of use in over 700 baseball games it was time for the surface to be redone. The renovation […]
Who is pushing a new Colorado Springs ballpark?
Lost in the announcement that Colorado Springs residents are being asked about a new downtown ballpark is a key issue: exactly who is pushing for a replacement for Security Service Field? Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) GM Tony Ensor says the team is perfectly happy at Security Service Field, which has […]
New downtown ballpark under consideration in Colorado Springs
Business and political leaders are growing more enamored of the idea of a new downtown ballpark for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), to the point of seeking public input on the issue. The Sky Sox currently play at Security Service Field, where the team has made plenty of investments in […]
Colorado Springs: Living the suite life
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are going upscale for the 2011 season with renovated luxury suites, complete with modern finishes and unique themes and color schemes, including a Rockies-themed suite and a Field of Dreams, with baseball-themed furniture. Along with the thematic changes at Security Service Field, suite users will […]