Dominic Fletcher Gets The Call, Set to Make MLB Debut
Amarillo, Texas (April 30, 2023) – Earlier today, the Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Dominic Fletcher from Triple-A Reno, his first call to the Major League roster. Fletcher appeared in 134 games for Amarillo between the 2021-22 seasons. He was added to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 40-man roster on November 15, 2022.
Lawlar, De Los Santos speeding toward the desert
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in all 30 farm systems. We start our 2022 Organization All-Stars series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Aces clinch PCL West Division, split four-game series against River Cats
The Aces secured their fifth divisional title in franchise history following a four-game shortened series due to poor air quality that forced the Reno Aces and Sacramento River Cats to play games in both cities. Reno managed to split the series with Sacramento, with two wins apiece. Due to smoke
Soddies Offense Silenced By Drillers
Amarillo, TX – The Sod Poodles dropped game two of the current six-game set against the Drillers by a score of 9-2 on Wednesday night. Tulsa scored the first six runs of the game while also keeping the Sod Poodles at bay until the sixth. For the second game in
Sod Poodles Drop Series Opener In Slugfest
Amarillo, TX – The Sod Poodles fell in the series opener against the Tulsa Drillers in a contest that saw a combined 13 home runs and 32 hits. Leandro Cedeño got the homer parade started with his 10th of the year in the bottom of the first inning as the
Six-Run Sixth Springs Amarillo to Victory
Springfied, MO – The Sod Poodles had trailed into the sixth inning of Wednesday's morning start against the Springfield Cardinals from Hammons Field. A barrage of seven hits and six runs, highlighted by a Jancarlos Cintron home run provided all the runs the team would need to tie the series
Amarillo Offense Stifled Once Again In 4-2 Loss To RockHounds
Amarillo, TEX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (13-12) dropped game four of their series with the Midland RockHounds by a score of 4-2 on Friday night. In front of a crowd of more than 6,500, D-backs No. 10 rated prospect, RHP Brandon Pfaadt tossed 5.1 IP, allowing three earned runs
Deja Two - Fletcher's Two HR Game Fuels Soddies
Amarillo, TEX – Dominic Fletcher belted two solo home runs to help the Sod Poodles defeat the Midland RockHounds by a final score of 8-3 on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN. After dropping two of three games to the RockHounds in the opening series of the year, RHP Slade Cecconi and
Sod Poodles Split Series In Springdale
Springdale, Ark – The Sod Poodles concluded their second road trip of the season with a 9-5 loss to the NW Arkansas Naturals. The two teams split the six-game set after trading wins each night of the series. With some movement among the Amarillo pitching staff, Justin Vernia made his
Winning Streak Snapped In High-Scoring Affair
Amarillo, TX - The San Antonio Missions put up 21 hits en route to a 15-11 victory over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Saturday, April 23, at HODGETOWN. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Amarillo. San Antonio scored a run in eight different innings, and their 21 hits
Stankiewicz's 9th Inning HR Leads to Extra-Innings Win
Amarillo, TX - Drew Stankiewicz belted a dramatic, two-out, two-run, game-tying home run in the bottom of the 9th which propelled the Sod Poodles to an 11-inning victory over the San Antonio Missions on Friday, April 22 at HODGETOWN. Dominic Fletcher won the game for Amarillo on a bases-loaded walk
Three-HR 5th Propels Soddies To Third Straight Win
Amarillo, TX - The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the San Antonio Missions for the third straight game on Thursday night at HODGETOWN by a final score of 8-5. No. 11 Diamondbacks prospect RHP Slade Cecconi was on the mound for his third start of the year to face LHP Gabe
Sod Poodles Split Series, Saturday Double Feature In Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Amarillo's first road trip of the year came to an end Saturday night in Tulsa with the two Texas League foes exchanging wins in the twin bill. Amarillo cruised to an easy 7-1 win in game one and dropped game two 3-2 on another late-inning homer by
Pointy Boots Survive Late Tulsa Push, Win 7-4
Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Amarillo Sod Poodles, competing as the Pointy Boots de Amarillo for the first time in 2022, escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 9th to earn the win over the Tulsa Drillers at ONEOK Field on Thursday night. No. 6 organizational prospect Drey Jameson
Sod Poodles Fall In Tulsa Despite Seven-Run Fourth
AMARILLO, Texas – A combined 24-run night in Tulsa went in the favor of the home team as the Sod Poodles dropped game two of their opening road trip of 2022. A seven-run fourth inning was not enough for Amarillo, dropping Wednesday's ballgame 13-11 to the Drillers from OneOK field
Sod Poodles Open Road Trip With Late Rally Over Drillers
AMARILLO, Texas – The Amarillo Sod Poodles started their first road trip of the year with a comeback victory over the Tulsa Drillers at OneOK Field on Tuesday night. Each team's starting pitcher was off and running in their season debuts. D-backs' No. 10 rated farmhand, Brandon Pfaadt, allowed just
Amarillo Sod Poodles Opening Day Roster Revealed
AMARILLO, Texas – Today, in conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks, The Amarillo Sod Poodles released their Opening Day roster for the 2022 season. The Sod Poodles begin the season with nine of the D-backs’ current Top 30 prospects (MLB Pipeline), including outfielder Corbin Carroll, who is the No. 2 rated
Sod Poodles Sweep Frisco In Wednesday Doubleheader
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 Frisco RoughRiders (62-53) | Amarillo Sod Poodles (57-59) AMARILLO, Texas - Amarillo overcame a five run deficit in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader to win a back-and-forth slugfest 10-9. In what was a pitcher's duel in the second game, Amarillo leaned on it's shutdown pitching
Garrett Adds Home Run And Two RBIs In 14-6 Loss To Riders
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 Frisco RoughRiders (62-51) | Amarillo Sod Poodles (55-59) AMARILLO, Texas - Amarillo fell 14-6 to the Frisco RoughRiders in the series opener on Tuesday night. A back-and-fourth contest early took a turn in Frisco's favor in the later frames. Arizona Diamondbacks No. 26 rated prospect Brandon
Dominic Fletcher Earns Double-A Central Player of the Week
Sod Poodles outfielder Dominic Fletcher has been named Double-A Central Player of the Week for the week of September 6-12, the League announced today. On the week, Fletcher batted .458 (11-for-24) over six games against Tulsa with a double, two triples, four home runs, eight RBI, and just five strikeouts.
Sod Poodles Fall To Drillers In Back-And-Forth Series Finale
Sunday, September 12, 2021 vs. Tulsa [LAD] Tulsa Drillers (60-54) | Amarillo Sod Poodles (55-58) The Sod Poodles fell 8-7 to the Tulsa Drillers in the series finale Sunday afternoon at HODGETOWN. After leading through the first four frames, the Drillers tied things up in the fifth. The Drillers jumped
Sod Poodles Make History With Four Straight Home Runs In An Inning, Claim 20-12 Victory Over Tulsa
Saturday, September 11, 2021 vs. Tulsa [LAD] Tulsa Drillers (59-54) | Amarillo Sod Poodles (55-57) The Sod Poodles made professional baseball history Saturday night at HODGETOWN when Stone Garrett, Buddy Kennedy, Dominic Fletcher, and Dominic Canzone hit back-to-back-to-back-to-back home runs in the third inning, leading Amarillo to a 20-12 victory
Sod Poodles Fend Off Late Push, Win Third Straight Over Tulsa
Thursday, September 9, 2021 vs. Tulsa [LAD] Tulsa Drillers (58-53) | Amarillo Sod Poodles (54-56) Amarillo, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles made it three straight wins with their 6-5 win over the Drillers on Thursday night. Amarillo had to fend off a late push by the Drillers but got
Soddies Led By Nelson's Career-Night, Route Drillers 10-2
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 vs. Tulsa [LAD] Tulsa Drillers (58-51) | Amarillo Sod Poodles (52-56) Amarillo, Texas — The Amarillo Sod Poodles picked up the series opening win over the Tulsa Drillers on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN. The D-backs' No. 5 rated prospect, Ryne Nelson had a career-night on the
Bullpen Protects Early Lead as Soddies Win Third Straight
San Antonio, Texas — The Amarillo Sod Poodles won a third straight game against the San Antonio Missions with a 6-3 victory on Saturday night at Wolff Stadium. The Sod Poodles jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after two innings, as Stone Garrett drove in a run with an