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November 19, 2018 - BASEBALL Texas League: The new Double-A Texas League team to be based in Amarillo starting with the 2019 season announced it will be called the Amarillo Sod Poodles, which is the name pioneers gave to prairie dogs. Other nickname finalists included Boot Scooters, Bronc Busters, Jerky and Long Haulers. The Sod Poodles are the league's San Antonio Missions team that is moving to Amarillo, while a new Triple-A version of the San Antonio Missions starts play in 2019 as part of the Pacific Coast League. Carolina League:... Full Story

Sod Poodles Dig Their Way into Amarillo

November 13, 2018 - AMARILLO, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles, Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, unveiled their new identity program Tuesday at a press conference. "This has been an amazing journey that we have taken with the community here in Amarillo," said Tony Ensor, Sod Poodles President and General Manager. "Our goal from the beginning was to create an iconic identity that appeals to kids and families and is unlike any other in the country. The Sod Poodle proudly symbolizes a brand that cannot be ignored and is Authentically... Full Story

Amarillo Professional Baseball to Launch Team Name and Logo November 13

November 6, 2018 - AMARILLO, Texas - Amarillo Professional Baseball announced today that they will launch their team name and logo to the world on Tuesday, November 13 at a press conference. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. CT and will be open to season ticket holders, partners, and the media. The reveal will also be broadcasted live on the team's Facebook page. "The wait is officially over," said Amarillo Professional Baseball President and General Manager Tony Ensor. "After months of tireless preparation, we are ready to launc... Full Story

Hammons Field Named Double-A Field of the Year

October 31, 2018 - SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Minor League Baseball and the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) have announced that Hammons Field has been named the 2018 Double-A Field of the Year. It marks the fifth time in the last six years, and sixth time overall, that Hammons Field has won the award over the other 29 Double-A teams. The Springfield Cardinals and Hammons Field first captured the prestigious award in 2008. The award is the most recent accolade for Hammons Field, which also received its eighth consecutive and tenth overall... Full Story

• Hooks Announce Black Friday Lineup - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) November 19
  
• Riders Stage Annual Winter Wonderland December 7 - Frisco RoughRiders (TL) November 19
  
• Elmore Sports Group Named Ballpark Digest 2018 Organization of the Year - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) November 15
  
• Family Christmas Photos with Louie Claus in the Cardinals Clubhouse - Springfield Cardinals (TL) November 15
  
• Elmore Sports Group Names 2018 Organization of the Year by Ballpark Digest - San Antonio Missions (TL) November 15
  
• Sod Poodles Dig Their Way into Amarillo - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) November 13
  
• This Week Only: Holiday Membership Special - Springfield Cardinals (TL) November 12
  
• Cardinals Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins Today - Springfield Cardinals (TL) November 8
  
• Amarillo Professional Baseball to Launch Team Name and Logo November 13 - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) November 6
  
• Riders Support Numerous Local Non-Profits in October - Frisco RoughRiders (TL) November 6
  
• Cardinals Home White Autographed Jersey Auction Starts Today - Springfield Cardinals (TL) November 5
  
• Cardinals Home White Autographed Jersey Auction Starts Monday - Springfield Cardinals (TL) November 5
  
• Hammons Field Named Double-A Field of the Year - Springfield Cardinals (TL) October 31
  
• Harsco to Present 2019 Texas League All-Star Game at ONEOK Field - Tulsa Drillers (TL) October 31
  
• Only 2 Days Left for Free Concessions Vouchers - Springfield Cardinals (TL) October 30
  
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• Mike Shildt: Cardinals manager coming to Springfield for MSU event - TL Springfield News-Leader (November 18)
• Country music legend Roy Clark helped save baseball in Tulsa as co-owner of Tulsa Drillers - TL Tulsa World (November 15)
• They're the Sod Poodles - TL Amarillo Globe-News (November 14)
• They're the Sod Poodles - TL Amarillo Globe-News (November 14)
• Amarillo Class AA baseball team nickname to be unveiled - TL Amarillo Globe-News (November 13)
• TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds bring back entire staff - TL Odessa American (November 9)
• RockHounds’ field staff returns, joined by Crosby - TL Midland Reporter Telegram (November 9)
• Pro baseball: Bishop Kelley graduate Dallas Keuchel, two former Drillers collect Gold Gloves - TL Tulsa World (November 5)
• Pro baseball: Red Sox celebration includes two former Drillers - TL Tulsa World (October 31)
• Pro baseball: Dodgers and Drillers pennant combination is rare feat - TL Tulsa World (October 22)
• Pro baseball: Former Drillers making impact for Dodgers, Brewers in NLCS - TL Tulsa World (October 17)
• Randy Cesar, Ryan Hartman named Hooks Players of the Year for 2018 - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (October 12)
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