PIONEER LEAGUE CREATES NEW TEAM TO COMPLETE 2025 SEASON
Today the Pioneer Baseball League’s Board of Directors accepted the resignation of the Northern Colorado Owlz baseball club as a team in the league and has entered a new team, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, to complete the Owlz’ 2025 season.
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June 30, 2025
PIONEER LEAGUE CREATES NEW TEAM TO COMPLETE 2025 SEASON
Today the Pioneer Baseball League's Board of Directors accepted the resignation of the Northern Colorado Owlz baseball club as a team in the league and has entered a new team, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, to complete the Owlz' 2025 season.
Field Manager Dimitri Young, Pitching Coach Ray King and their coaching staff will assume command of the Sky Sox, who open their first series in Grand Junction on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
"I am so grateful and proud of the Owlz players and coaches who have performed this season with the highest degree of professionalism," said PBL President Mike Shapiro. "Under the leadership of manager Dimitri Young and pitching coach Ray King they've conducted themselves with utmost character and have honored the Pioneer League and the game of Baseball."
The Sky Sox will play their 2025 home games at blocktickets Park in Colorado Springs, home to the Rocky Mountain Vibes.
For more information contact Riley-Kate Pappas at rkpappas@pioneerleague.com.
About the Pioneer Baseball League:
Founded in 1939, the Pioneer Baseball League has long been a key part of the social fabric in the vast and stunningly beautiful mountain west region. Spanning the fast-growing states of Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and California the PBL has consistently delivered a rich tradition of family-based entertainment. For more information go to www.pioneerleague.com. Follow the Pioneer League on social media: Facebook, Instagram, & X.