SI.com · Nov 13, 2018
Amarillo 'Sod Poodles' Are the Padres New Double A Affiliate
Amarillo unveiled the name and logo of its new Minor League team, the Sod Poodles, on Tuesday afternoon.
The Sod Poodles will be the Padres' Double A affiliate, formerly the San Antonio Missions in the Texas League. They will start next season in a new ballpark in downtown Amarillo. 2019 will mark the first time Amarillo has fielded a Texas League team since the 1982 Amarillo Gold Sox.
Sod Poodles is a "pioneer's nickname for 'Prairie Dogs'" the team said in a statement. The name was chosen in a "Name the Team" contest over Boot Scooters, Bronc Busters, Jerky and Long Haulers. Sod Poodles finished first in the fan vote and was also the choice of the front office.