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Bert "The Machine" Kreischer has an impressive collection of hats. That includes one from Hodgetown.

While welcoming back baseball fans to Hodgetown, coronavirus safety is a top priority for the Sod Poodles and stadium staff.

It's not all bad news, though. If you're a baseball fan and are itching to hear the crack of a bat, there will be some baseball played in Hodgetown.

The crack of the bat will be heard downtown starting on Tuesday, June 30.

Hodgetown will be filled with the sounds of America's favorite pastime starting later this month.

Opening day for Major League Baseball was scheduled originally for March 26, but this pandemic thing happened and basically shut down all sports.

I know we are all missing sports right now. I mean basketball, baseball, the short lived XFL. Some of us can NOT take it much longer. This is baseball season but there is no baseball. Or is there?

Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday morning that the organization will pay Amarillo Sod Poodles and all minor-league players $400 per week.

Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, MiLB has announced a delay to the start of the season.

This year is already shaping up to be another big one in downtown Amarillo.

If you're looking for work in Amarillo, and happen to enjoy baseball as much as you do a paycheck, the Amarillo Sod Poodles could be looking for you.

If you want to see this year's2020 Texas League All-Star event at Hodgetown, we have the details on how you can get your tickets.