Astros Officially Make Independent Skeeters Triple-A Affiliate

The Houston Astros’ farm system is getting closer than before to the team’s home base of Minute Maid Park. On Friday, the club officially announced it has agreed to purchase a majority stake in the Sugar Land Skeeters and designate it as its Triple-A affiliate.  Read more here.

All About the Skeeters’ Foodservice Operators

Greg Hernandez, general manager of hospitality services, and Tait Guthrie, executive chef, manage the food service for the Sugar Land Skeeters at Constellation Field, home of the Sugar Land Skeeters (Independent Professional, Atlantic League).  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Skeeters Name Jay Lucas Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE – The Sugar Land Skeeters announced today that Jay Lucas, who possesses more than two decades of sports communications experience, has been named Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for the Skeeters organization. Jay Miller, President for the organization, made the announcement.

Skeeters to Host Country at the Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – The Sugar Land Skeeters and The New 93Q host “Country at the Ballpark” on October 9 at Constellation Field. This exciting new country music event has an all-star lineup consisting some of the hottest acts from Nashville and Texas: Chris Young, Eli Young Band, and The Voice’s Season 3 winner Cassadee Pope. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the first act is tentatively

Skeeters Introduce New Ownership

PRESS RELEASE – A recent report showed Sugar Land’s Constellation Field exceeded attendance expectations in 2014 by 62 percent, an increase of 20,000 visitors over last year.The $36 million 7,500-seat stadium offers the community more than the opportunity to attend professional minor league baseball. The venue is a year-round community amenity that also offers concerts and community,

Skeeters Announce 2014 Promo Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Sugar Land Skeeters announced today the club’s promotional schedule and game times for the upcoming 2014 season at Constellation Field. This season, the Skeeters’ promotional schedule promises a blend of baseball traditions, such as Thirsty Thursdays and jersey auctions, along with fun-filled, new theme nights, giveaways and more.

Danos Moves to Houston to Advance Atlantic League’s Expansion Plans

Jon Danos, partner, president and CEO for Opening Day Partners (ODP), the owner of the indy pro Lancaster Barnstormers (Atlantic League), has moved to Houston to work on plans for the league to add more teams in Texas.  ODP also owns the Sugar Land Skeeters — the circuit’s lone franchise in the Lone Star State.  Read more here.