Rocky Mountain Vibes


The Rocky Mountain Vibes are a Minor League Baseball team that began play as a member of the Pioneer League in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2019 as the rookie affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They play their home games at UCHealth Park which opened in 1988 and seats 8,500 people.

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. 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.
A contest to determine the Pioneer League franchise's new name was announced in June 2018. The five finalists in the name-the-team contest were "Colorado Springs Happy Campers;" "Colorado Springs Lamb Chops;" "Colorado Springs Punchy Pikas;" "Colorado Springs Throttle Jockeys;" and "Rocky Mountain Oysters." The team's name, "Rocky Mountain Vibes," was announced on November 19, 2018. Though not one of the finalists, the name is related to the proposed Happy Campers moniker in reference to the happy feelings or "good vibes" one may feel when enjoying outdoor activities.
The Vibes played their first game on June 14 against the Orem Owlz as visitors, losing 3-0. Their first home game was played at UCHealth Park on June 21 against the Grand Junction Rockies, an 8-5 loss.

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