Get Ready for Some (Minor League) Baseball!
Everyone loves America’s pastime. Rooting for the home team, eating peanuts and hot dogs, hoping to catch a fly ball. Attending a baseball game in 2024 is exciting. Texas is lucky enough to be home to two exciting teams in baseball- the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros- as well as several different minor league teams that play throughout the state. Are you ready for some baseball?
Going to a game in 2024 can be costly, though, especially if you have a large family or group you are going with. Both tickets and parking can be quite pricey, and then there is the cost of food and drinks once you enter the stadium. All the expenses that come with the experience can add up quickly.
Here is where minor league baseball enters the chat! Not only are tickets to these games easier to come by, but they are also often reasonably priced. Parking at these stadiums is usually inexpensive and oftentimes free. There are food and drinks options that are reasonable, and sometimes you can meet the players and get autographs after the game. If you have a child who hasn’t yet been to a baseball game, this can be a fun, inexpensive way to get their feet wet before you go all in for a major league game. Plus, these games are fun! They are highly interactive and high energy, and some stadiums, such as the Frisco Roughriders Stadium in Frisco, have super-cool features like swimming pools and lazy rivers. If you want a fun summer experience, minor league baseball in Texas is it! Check out all of these awesome Texas teams and click the links for schedules, promotional giveaways and more.
Minor League Baseball teams in Texas
Under the San Diego Padres, Texas has two teams. The Padres’ Double-A Team is called the San Antonio Missions. They play at Wolff Municipal Stadium in San Diego. The Triple-A Team under the Padres is the El Paso Chihuahuas. This team plays at Southwest University Park in El Paso.
Under the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas has Double-A Team the Amarillo Sod Poodles. They play at Hodgetown in Amarillo.
Under the Houston Astros, Texas has several teams. The Sugar Land Space Cowboys are a Triple-A Team that plays at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The Astros’ Double-A Team is called the Corpus Christi Hooks and this team plays at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi.
The Texas Rangers also have two minor league teams. The Round Rock Express is the Triple-A Team that plays at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The Double-A Team under the Rangers is the Frisco Roughriders who play at Roughrider Stadium in Frisco.
Lastly, the Oaklands A’s have a Double-A Team that plays under them called the Midland Rockhounds. The Rockhounds play at Momentum Bank Ballpark in Midland.
There are also two teams in Texas (the Alpine Cowboys and the Cleburne Railroaders) who play for independent leagues not associated with Major League Baseball. These games are also a blast to attend.
Now let’s play ball!
Corpus Christi lodging
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