Amarillo Sod Poodles Introduce The Chiltons as New Alternate Identity
AMARILLO, TX (October 27, 2026) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles today revealed The Chiltons as the newest alternate identity for the 2027 season and beyond. The club’s new West Texas lifestyle brand is rooted in local culture and will be featured on-field and around HODGETOWN beginning next year.
Across Minor League
Amarillo Sod Poodles Win 2026 Texas League Championship
SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 23, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (2-1) defeated the Springfield Cardinals (1-2), 6-4, on Wednesday night at Route 66 Stadium in Game Three of the Texas League Championship. In a nail-biting fight to the finish, the Sod Poodles emerged victorious to earn their third Texas League
Amarillo Sod Poodles Reveal 2027 Home Schedule
AMARILLO, TX (August 4, 2026) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles today announced the home game schedule and opponents for the 2027 regular season. Texas League action next season begins on Friday, April 2, with Amarillo opening on the road before kicking off the home slate on Tuesday, April 6, at
Banana Ball Returns to HODGETOWN In 2027
AMARILLO, TX (October 15, 2026) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles today announced that Banana Ball will be returning to the Panhandle in 2027. Banana Ball arrived in Amarillo for the first time ever during their 2026 tour and will once again make a stop in Amarillo in May 2027 featuring
Druw Jones Earns 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
AMARILLO, TX (November 2, 2026) – Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., today announced Sod Poodles center fielder Druw Jones as one of the nine recipients of the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence.
Jones, the 22nd-ranked prospect in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, played 118 games
Virahonda, Hagaman Named Diamondbacks Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year
AMARILLO, TX (October 6, 2026) – The Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday announced that Carlos Virahonda and David Hagaman were named the organization’s Minor League Player of the Year and Minor League Pitcher of the Year, respectively. As the Diamondbacks’ top minor league performers for 2026, the duo were instrumental contributors to
Manuel Pena Named 2026 Texas League All-Star
AMARILLO, TX (September 21, 2026) – Minor League Baseball today announced that Amarillo Sod Poodles infielder Manuel Pena has been named a Texas League All-Star at Third Base. The slugging infielder had a remarkable Double-A campaign that began on Opening Day with the Soddies until his promotion to Triple-A Reno
Four Sod Poodles Named to Arizona Fall League Roster
AMARILLO, TX (September 16, 2026) – Major League Baseball announced rosters for the 2026 Arizona Fall League (AFL) season yesterday. The list features a handful of current and former Sod Poodles plus additional Arizona Diamondbacks’ prospects with AFL Opening Day scheduled for Saturday, October 3.
The AFL is comprised of all
Avery Owusu-Asiedu Named Texas League Player of the Month for August
AMARILLO, TX (September 3, 2026) – Minor League Baseball today announced that Amarillo Sod Poodles outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu is the Texas League Player of the Month for August. After joining the squad on August 11, Owusu-Asiedu took the league by storm, putting his raw power on display while posting one
Soddies Stave Off Elimination with Shutout Win Over Cardinals
SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 22, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (1-1) defeated the Springfield Cardinals (1-1), 4-0, on Tuesday night at Route 66 Stadium in Game Two of the Texas League Championship. The Soddies used early runs to continue their postseason dominance on the road to force a winner-take-all Game
Soddies Fall to Springfield in Game 1 of Texas League Championship
AMARILLO, TX (September 20, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (0-1) fell to the Springfield Cardinals (1-0), 7-2, on Sunday night at HODGETOWN in Game 1 of the Texas League Championship. Amarillo’s postseason woes at home continued as the Soddies will once again need to emerge victorious in consecutive road
Sod Poodles Hold Off RoughRiders to Advance to Texas League Championship
FRISCO, TX (September 18, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (2-1) defeated the Frisco RoughRiders (1-2), 8-7, on Friday night at Riders Field in Game 3 of the Texas League South Division Series. A big first-inning paved the way for the Soddies to capture another postseason road victory and secure
Sod Poodles Overcome Six-Run Deficit to Even Series with RoughRiders
FRISCO, TX (September 17, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (1-1) defeated the Frisco RoughRiders (1-1), 12-7, on Thursday night at Riders Field in Game 2 of the Texas League South Division Series. A big day at the plate from Ben McLaughlin and an excellent outing from Brian Curley aided a
RoughRiders Outlast Sod Poodles in Game 1 Thriller
AMARILLO, TX (September 15, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (0-1) fell to the Frisco RoughRiders (1-0), 8-7, in 10 innings on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN in Game 1 of the Texas League South Division Series. Although the Sod Poodles put together a four-run comeback in the eighth and ninth innings to
Amarillo Rally Falls Short in Regular Season Finale Defeat
AMARILLO, TX (September 13, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (41-28, 77-60) fell to the San Antonio Missions (28-41, 59-79), 11-10, on Sunday afternoon at HODGETOWN. Going into today with a chance to break the single-season franchise wins record, the Soddies fell just short of history and now look ahead to Tuesday
Big Fifth Inning Propels Soddies to Fifth Straight Win
AMARILLO, TX (September 12, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (41-27, 77-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-41, 58-79), 9-6, on Saturday night at HODGETOWN. Powered by a five-run fifth inning and what wound up being a crucial three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, Amarillo extended its winning
Walters Drives in Seven Runs as Soddies Blow Out the Missions
AMARILLO, TX (September 11, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (40-27, 76-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-40, 58-78), 17-1, on Friday night at HODGETOWN. The Soddies’ offense erupted on their way to their fourth straight win and the largest margin of victory in club history.
Two straight walks
Barriga, Serretti Go Deep in Soddies' Third Straight Win
AMARILLO, TX (September 10, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (39-27, 75-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-39, 58-77), 5-3, on Thursday night at HODGETOWN. Despite three homers surrendered early, the Amarillo bullpen locked in to keep the Missions off the board down the stretch and secure their third straight win.
Both sides
Ortiz Leads Sod Poodles to Victory Over San Antonio
AMARILLO, TX (September 9, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (38-27, 74-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-38, 58-76), 6-2, on Wednesday night at HODGETOWN. Down a run entering the bottom of the eighth, the Soddies erupted for five runs to come from behind for the second straight night.
Sod Poodles Secure Spot in Texas League Playoffs with Win Over Missions
AMARILLO, TX (September 8, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (37-27, 73-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-37, 58-75), 7-6, on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN. Amarillo did its part, while Midland’s loss just minutes later secured the Texas League South Division Second Half title and a playoff appearance for the Soddies.
Soddies' Sunday Loss Results in Season Series Split with Frisco
FRISCO, TX (September 6, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (36-27, 72-59) fell to the Frisco RoughRiders (31-32, 70-61), 3-2, on Sunday afternoon at Riders Field. The Soddies travel home from Frisco with a season series split while their magic number to get into the Texas League playoffs remains at two.
Soddies Score Five Unanswered Runs for 6-5 Win
FRISCO, TX (September 5, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (36-26, 72-58) defeated the Frisco RoughRiders (30-32, 69-61), 6-5, on Saturday night at Riders Field. Amarillo’s offense made the most of its opportunities, needing only three hits to stage a come-from-behind victory.
Angel Ortiz drew a one-out walk for the first Soddies baserunner of