VICTOR ROJAS RETURNS TO NORTH TEXAS AS PRESIDENT/GM OF ROUGHRIDERS
Frisco, TX (January 11, 2021) - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, announced today that Victor Rojas has agreed to terms on a multiyear deal to become the organization’s next President & General Manager. In his role, Rojas will oversee all aspects of the team’s
RoughRiders President/GM Andy Milovich Departs for CMO Opportunity
FRISCO, TX (November 6, 2020) - The Frisco RoughRiders announced today that President/GM Andy Milovich has departed the organization after being named Chief Marketing Officer of Sophos Marketing located in Plano, TX. Milovich wraps a decorated 30-year career in MILB, the last 8 with Greenberg Sports Group as President/GM of
Midland to Perform Live at Dr Pepper Ballpark
FRISCO, Texas (September 18, 2020) – The Frisco RoughRiders announced on Friday that they will welcome country music superstars, Midland, to Dr Pepper Ballpark on Saturday, October 17. Gates are scheduled to open at 6:30 p.m. with music beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, September 19
RoughRiders Announce Coaching Staff and Roster for Texas Collegiate League
FRISCO, Texas (June 22, 2020) – The Frisco RoughRiders announced the coaching staff and initial roster for its inaugural Texas Collegiate League (TCL) season slated to start on the road on June 30th. The TCL RoughRiders will be led by manager Jorge Hernandez. Hernandez is entering his 14th year with
Frisco to Host Texas Collegiate League This Summer at Dr Pepper BallparkÂ
FRISCO, Texas (June 11, 2020) – The Frisco RoughRiders announced today that the team has been granted a temporary expansion team in the Texas Collegiate League (TCL), the state’s first major collegiate summer wood bat league. The collegiate team will take the field as the Frisco RoughRiders during the 2020
Update on the 2020 Frisco RoughRiders season
FRISCO, Texas (March 12, 2020) - Following the announcement by Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball of a delay to the start of the 2020 season, Frisco RoughRiders Chairman and CEO Chuck Greenberg has the following statement:
RoughRiders unveil MASSIVE promo schedule for 2020 season
FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 28, 2020) - The Frisco RoughRiders are thrilled to announce the most exciting, jam-packed promotional schedule in franchise history for the 2020 season!
Rangers Announce 2020 RoughRiders Field Staff
FRISCO, Texas (December 9, 2019) - On Monday, in conjunction with the Texas Rangers, the Frisco RoughRiders announced that former major league catcher Bobby Wilson will serve as the RoughRiders' ninth manager in franchise history for the 2020 season. Additionally, Wilson will be joined by Jeff Andrews (pitching coach), Josue
Frisco RoughRiders Praise Congressional Effort to Save Minor League Baseball
FRISCO, Texas (December 4, 2019) - The Frisco RoughRiders today praised the newly created Save Minor League Baseball Task Force that has been organized by members of Congress to prevent Major League Baseball (MLB) from eliminating 42 minor league franchises, nearly one quarter of all minor league teams around the country."We
Bigley Announced as Voice of the RoughRiders
FRISCO, Texas (November 11, 2019) - The Frisco RoughRiders are pleased to announce that Zach Bigley has been named the new Manager of Media Development/Broadcaster. Bigley will broadcast RoughRiders games on both radio and television as well as serving as the club's primary liaison with the media and front office.Bigley,
Riders Reveal 2020 Schedule
FRISCO, Texas (September 24, 2019) - The RoughRiders revealed their full schedule for the 2020 season Tuesday.The new season in Frisco begins Thursday, April 16 after the Riders begin 2020 with a week on the road. Opening Day is part of an 11-game homestand to begin the season in Frisco,
Beer & Boos Fest presented by Franconia coming October 26
FRISCO, Texas (September 23, 2019) - The RoughRiders are hosting Beer & Boos Fest, presented by Franconia Saturday, October 26 from noon-4:00 pm at Dr Pepper Ballpark.Beer & Boos Fest - a revamped version of the team's annual Fall Festival - is a FREE event and includes a wealth of
Rangers Futures Camp coming to Frisco
FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 10, 2019) - The RoughRiders, in conjunction with the Texas Rangers, are hosting the inaugural Rangers Futures Camp this fall at Dr Pepper Ballpark.The camp, featuring approximately 40 of the rising stars in the organization, concludes with a pair of games at Dr Pepper Ballpark against perennial college
Riders finish atop Double-A in attendance for 15th consecutive season
FRISCO, Texas (Sep. 9, 2019) - For the 15th year in a row, the Frisco RoughRiders finished with the best attendance among all 30 Double-A teams.455,765 fans packed into Dr Pepper Ballpark this season, good for an average of 6,802 fans per night. There were nine crowds of at least 10,000
Erik Haag hired as Chief Business Development Officer
FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 6, 2019) - The RoughRiders have added longtime industry veteran Erik Haag to the front office staff as the team's Chief Business Development Officer.Haag brings more than 25 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry to the RoughRiders, including stops with several Minor League Baseball franchises,
Riders fall 2-0 in 2019 finale
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Sept. 2, 2019) - The RoughRiders fell 2-0 in Monday's season finale against Northwest Arkansas.SYNOPSIS* Michael De Leon went 4-for-4, tying a career-best in hits.* Demarcus Evans tossed a scoreless seventh inning, finishing the year with a 0.96 ERA in Frisco and 0.90 ERA overall between two levels.KEY RIDERS
Phillips strikes out 10 in dominant performance
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Sept. 1, 2019) - Tyler Phillips turned in one more dominant performance to close his 2019 season Sunday, leading the Riders to a 2-1 win over Northwest Arkansas.SYNOPSIS* Phillips worked 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out 10 Naturals hitters to earn the win
Riders split twin bill with Naturals
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Aug. 31, 2019) - After a tough loss in game one of a doubleheader, the RoughRiders routed Northwest Arkansas 9-0 in the second game to split the twin bill with the Naturals Saturday.GAME ONE - NW Arkansas 7 Riders 1* The Riders took a 1-0 lead in the third
Bahr blows away Naturals in 8-0 win
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Aug. 30, 2019) - Jason Bahr tossed a gem in his final outing of the season, guiding the Riders to a 8-0 win over Northwest Arkansas Friday night. SYNOPSIS* Bahr worked seven scoreless innings, yielding just one hit while striking out eight to earn the win.* Juremi Profar homered
Leblanc tees off in series finale
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Aug. 29, 2019) - Charles Leblanc continued his recent surge at the plate in a 13-9 loss to Springfield Thursday night.SYNOPSIS* Leblanc finished 4-for-5 with three RBIs and fell a triple shy of the cycle. It was his second-career four-hit game.* The Riders scored six times in the sixth,
Taveras tallies three more hits in loss to Cards
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2019) - For the second night in a row, Leody Taveras put together a three-hit performance but the Riders were knocked off by Springfield 3-1 Wednesday night.SYNOPSIS* Taveras singled three times in four at-bats, recording his second three-hit performance in a row and eighth multi-hit showing since
Clase named to Postseason All-Star team
FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 28, 2019) - Reliever Emmanuel Clase was named to the Texas League's Postseason All-Star Team, the league announced Wednesday.The 21-year-old flamethrower spent the bulk of his campaign with the Riders in 2019, logging a 3.35 ERA in 33 appearances with 11 saves and 39 strikeouts in 37 2/3
Profar sparks success in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Aug. 27, 2019) - Juremi Profar tied a career-high with four RBIs Tuesday, guiding the Riders to a 5-2 win in Springfield.SYNOPSIS* Profar drove in each of the first four runs, collecting an RBI single, an RBI double and a sacrifice fly.* Starter Richelson Peña fired five scoreless innings,
Riders prevail in latest extra-inning affair
FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 25, 2019) - For the third time in four games, the Riders played into extra innings and came away with a victory, knocking off Springfield 8-7 in 10 innings Monday night.SYNOPSIS* Trailing 7-5 in the ninth, the Riders rallied to tie the game, capped by a two-out RBI
Riders set single-weekend attendance record
FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 25, 2019) - The RoughRiders capped another outstanding season in Frisco by setting the single-weekend attendance record at Dr Pepper Ballpark this Friday-Sunday, welcoming 32,184 fans for the final three home games of the regular season.This weekend's crowd broke the record of 32,180, set May 20-22, 2016. The