Rocky Mountain Vibes
Rocky Mountain Vibes | |||||
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Minor league affiliations | |||||
Class | Independent (from 2021) | ||||
Previous classes | Rookie Advanced (2019–2020) | ||||
League | Pioneer League (2019–present) | ||||
Major league affiliations | |||||
Team | Independent (from 2021) | ||||
Previous teams | Milwaukee Brewers (2019–2020) | ||||
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League titles (0) | None | ||||
Team data | |||||
Name | Rocky Mountain Vibes (2019–present) | ||||
Colors | Rubine red, navy, gold, sky blue, tan[1] | ||||
Ballpark | UCHealth Park (2019–present) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Elmore Sports Group | ||||
General manager | Chris Jones | ||||
Manager | Les Lancaster |
The Rocky Mountain Vibes are an independent baseball team of the
As a result of a
History
On June 21, 2017, David G. Elmore, president of Elmore Sports Group, announced a relocation plan involving several of its teams. The Helena Brewers Rookie Pioneer League franchise would move to Colorado Springs in 2019. The team would continue to compete in the league under a new nickname.[2] The Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League would relocate to San Antonio and continue in the PCL as the San Antonio Missions. The San Antonio Double-A Texas League franchise would relocate to Amarillo, Texas, as the Amarillo Sod Poodles.[3]
A contest to determine the Pioneer League franchise's new name was announced in June 2018.
Rocky Mountain began as affiliates of the
In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Pioneer League was converted from an MLB-affiliated league to an independent baseball league and granted status as an MLB Partner League, with Rocky Mountain continuing as members.[9] During the 2021 season, the Vibes served as an unofficial farm team for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League, after the two sides signed an agreement allowing Rocky Mountain to host and develop a number of young talents in Monclova's organization.[10] The partnership with Monclova was later renewed for the 2022 season.[11]
Roster
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References
- ^ ""ROCKY MOUNTAIN VIBES" TO BE NEW TEAM NAME". VibesBaseball.com (Press release). MLB Advanced Media. November 19, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ a b "New Name on Tap for Colorado Springs Pioneer League Team". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (June 21, 2017). "Elmore Sports Group: Three Franchise Shifts in 2019". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ "Finalists Unveiled for Colorado Springs Pioneer League Team Name". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ^ Hill, Benjamin (November 19, 2018). "Colorado Springs feels the Vibes". MILB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 26, 2018). "Brewers, Colorado Springs Agree on Rookie Affiliation". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ "Vibes 0, Owlz 3 Final Score (06/14/2019) on Gameday". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Briggeman, Brent (June 21, 2019). "Rocky Mountain Vibes fall in home opener, ushering in new era that already feels awfully familiar". The Gazette. Colorado Springs. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ "Pioneer League named MLB Partner League". Baseball America. November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ "Rocky Mountain Vibes Announce Historic Partnership with Acereros de Monclova". MiLB.com (Press release). April 9, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ Fritzke, Kyle (March 22, 2022). "Rocky Mountain Vibes renew partnership with the Acereros de Monclova" (PDF) (Press release). Rocky Mountain Vibes. Retrieved March 22, 2022.