Northern Colorado Owlz Resign Pioneer League, Colorado Springs Sky Sox Replace Them

The Northern Colorado Owlz resigned from the Pioneer Baseball League during the 2025 season, largely due to ongoing construction issues at their home ballpark in Windsor and other undisclosed challenges. To complete the Owlz' remaining schedule, the league established a new, league-owned team named the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, which will play their home games at blocktickets Park, sharing the venue with the Rocky Mountain Vibes. The Sky Sox retained the Owlz' coaching staff and played their first game as the new team in Grand Junction. While initially expected to host 30 remaining home games, scheduling adjustments reduced this to 12 closed-door games in Colorado Springs, which will still count toward league standings and be live streamed. Fans will have a chance to see the Sky Sox play publicly later in the season during a series against the Rocky Mountain Vibes from August 26-31. The Pioneer League president praised the professionalism of the Owlz players and coaches despite the midseason transition, while no official detailed reason was given for the Owlz' resignation beyond ballpark and financial difficulties.