Sod Poodles to Host National Anthem Auditions
AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 15, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles will be hosting public auditions for national anthem performances for the 2024 season on Saturday, March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at HODGETOWN. Soloists, duets, and trios are invited to audition for "The Star-Spangled Banner" or "God Bless
Sod Poodles, City Federal Credit Union Unveil Fiesta Deck
AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles and City Federal Credit Union are excited to unveil the City Federal Fiesta Deck at HODGETOWN. This brand-new hospitality and group area is attached to the first base side of the suite level and will add a covered, exclusive option
Concessions Fundraising Program Open For 2024 Season
AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 8, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles and Diamond Creations, the team’s food and beverage service provider, are excited to open the Concessions Fundraising Program for the 2024 season. The initiative offers a unique fundraising opportunity for non-profit groups through concession stand sales at HODGETOWN. Non-profit or
Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now
AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 6, 2024) – Single-game tickets for the 2024 Amarillo Sod Poodles season are officially on sale now. The defending Texas League Champions will begin the campaign at HODGETOWN on Friday, April 5 when they host the visiting San Antonio Missions (Double-A, San Diego Padres) for a three-game
Sod Poodles Release 2024 Promo ScheduleÂ
AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 5, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles, defending Texas League Champions, and Double-A affiliate of the National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are excited to announce the Promotional Schedule for the 2024 season. The Sod Poodles will begin the new season against the San Antonio Missions on
Sod Poodles, VisuaLED Announce Major Addition to HODGETOWN
AMARILLO, Texas (January 17, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles are excited to announce a brand-new addition to HODGETOWN beginning with the 2024 season. A high-tech, digital LED ribbon board will be added just below the suite level of the stadium, replacing the existing static signage that has been in
Tim Bogar Named Sod Poodles ManagerÂ
AMARILLO, Texas (January 8, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles, in conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks Player Development Staff are excited to announce the on-field staff for the 2024 season. Tim Bogar, a three-time Minor League Manager of the Year has been named the third manager in Sod Poodles franchise
Christmas In The Sky Returns to HODGETOWN
AMARILLO, Texas – Fairly Group and The OccuNet Company are excited to extend a warm invitation to all Amarilloans to join them for the region's largest Christmas celebration at HODGETOWN, home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles. The third annual ‘Christmas In The Sky Celebration’ will occur on Friday, December 15,
Amarillo Sod Poodles Named 2023 MiLB Organization of the Year
LAS VEGAS -- Minor League Baseball announced the 2023 winners of the Organization of the Year Award, Executive of the Year Award, Future Star Award and the CommUNITY Champion Award. Nominees from each league were selected by their peers and were candidates for the overall awards. ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Sod Poodles Win Texas League Championship
Amarillo, Texas (September 27, 2023) – For the second time in four seasons of playing baseball in Amarillo, the Sod Poodles are Texas League Champions. The Sod Poodles beat the Arkansas Travelers 9-1 on Wednesday night to secure the first championship at HODGETOWN. The Sod Poodles jumped out early in
Roberts, Lawlar, Bliss Named Texas League Postseason All-Stars
San Antonio, Texas (September 26, 2023) – Earlier today, Major League Baseball announced full Texas League Postseason All-Stars. Votes were cast by all 10 Texas League Managers with the final decisions determined by the Commissioner’s Office. Caleb Roberts was named an All-Star as an outfielder, Jordan Lawlar was named the
Sod Poodles Drop Game Two, Face Travs in Winner-Take-All Game 144
Amarillo, Texas (September 26, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles returned to HODGETOWN for Game 2 of the Texas League Championship Series against the Arkansas Travelers. After a back-and-forth affair that saw the Sod Poodles erase a four-run deficit, the Arkansas Travelers forced a winner-take-all game three of the Texas
Kings of the South: Sod Poodles Head to Texas League Championship
San Antonio, Texas (September 22, 2023) – Behind a brilliant night on the mound by the pitching staff and timely hits by the offense, the 2023 Amarillo Sod Poodles will play for the Texas League Championship. The Sod Poodles earned a 6-3 win in the decisive game three of the
Sod Poodles Force Game Three, Even Series Behind 7-4 Win
San Antonio, Texas (September 21, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles forced a winner-take-all game three of the Texas League South Division Championship Series on Thursday night in San Antonio. The Sod Poodles jumped out to a six-run lead and were able to fend off a late-inning rally by the
Game of the Year Ends in 12-11 Extra Innings Defeat for Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas (September 19, 2023) – Game one of the Texas League South Division Championship Series was one for the ages at HODGETOWN. After battling back from down five, the Sod Poodles tied the game in the sixth, traded runs late, and were on the short end of nine combined
Sod Poodles Head Into Postseason With 11-5 Win
Amarillo, Texas (September 17, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles finished the 2023 regular season with an 11-5 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders on Sunday afternoon. Amarillo powered their way to the win behind 15 hits including six from the bottom three hitters in the lineup. Frisco jumped out to
Amarillo Takes Late Lead, Frisco Scores Last to Win 4-3
Amarillo, Texas (September 16, 2023) – Amarillo battled back to take a lead in the bottom of eight but couldn't hold off a later Frisco rally as they fell to the RoughRiders 4-3 on Friday night. Frisco struck first with a walk, double, and a sacrifice fly in the top
Sod Poodles Announce Dave Elmore Sod Poodles Foundation
Amarillo, Texas (September 16, 2023) – Today, the Amarillo Sod Poodles have announced the launch of the Dave Elmore Sod Poodles Foundation. The foundation will seek to provide awareness, support, and engage in charitable activities serving three main focuses: First, to support youth sports; Second, to support Amarilloians in need
Sod Poodles Score Final Four, Last on Walk-Off Balk
Amarillo, Texas (September 15, 2023) – Trailing entering the final two innings, Mother Nature and the Sod Poodles offense started to pour it on at HODGETOWN on Friday night. A late rally by the Sod Poodles helped erase a three-run deficit and helped Amarillo to take a 3-1 series lead
Beer Plates Two, Lin Spins Quality Start to Beat Frisco 2-1
Amarillo, Texas (September 14, 2023) – Amarillo earned their 75th victory of the season behind a quality start from Amarillo left-hander Yu-Min Lin. Lin Matched his career-high for innings while Seth Beer delivered the only two runs Amarillo would need to take down the RoughRiders on Thursday night. Scoreless through
De Los Santos Homers for Lone Sod Poodles Run on Wednesday
Amarillo, Texas (September 13, 2023) – The Sod Poodles dropped game two of the final regular season series of the year by a score of 10-1 to the Frisco RoughRiders. The teams traded runs in the first inning before Amarillo was kept off the scoreboard over the final eight innings.
Sod Poodles Playoff Tickets on Sale Now
Amarillo, Texas (September 13, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles officially punched their ticket to the Texas League Playoffs by winning the South Division's second half with their 2-1 win over the Frisco RoughRiders last night. Amarillo will face the San Antonio Missions in the Texas League South Division Championship
Pitchers Blank Travs, Tawa Delivers Game-Winning RBI
Little Rock, Arkansas (September 7, 2023) – For the second time in three games to begin the series, Amarillo pitchers held the Arkansas hitters to just three hits. Scoreless into the top of the seventh, Tim Tawa delivered the game-winning RBI as the Sod Poodles blanked the Travs 1-0 on
Jordan Lawlar Set to Make MLB Debut
Amarillo, Texas (September 7, 2023) – Today, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno. The D-backs’ top-rated prospect is scheduled to make his MLB debut tonight during the team’s opening game of a four-game road trip in Chicago against the Cubs. Lawlar is currently ranked
Amarillo Drops Game Two in Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas (September 6, 2023) – The Sod Poodles fell into an early deficit and were unable to climb back as the Arkansas Travelers secured the 15-3 game-two win in Little Rock. Amarillo was paced by four players who each recorded multi-hit efforts to go along with 14 strikeouts